Still not sure what to do with your significant other on the most romantic day of the year – St. Valentine’s Day? Get inspired with our tips! 1. A romantic cruise on the Vltava River One of the most romantic films of all time? Definitely the Titanic. Put yourselves in the place of Kate and Leo and confess your love on the waves. Naturally, your story will have a happy ending and will take place on the Vltava River. Take a cruise on a stylish steamboat, a cultural monument, or a huge glass boat. Add a romantic dinner or lunch. 2. Fall in love with art The exhibition offers insight into artists more famous in interwar Paris than in their own country, such as Georges Kars, Othon Coubine and François Zdeněk Eberl, whose work will be exhibited in Prague for the first time. Adding a global dimension to the exhibition, pieces by other famed École de Paris artists, such as Amedeo Modigliani, Chaim Soutine, and Jules Pascin, will also be on display. 3. Dive into Some Bubbles They say that love will warm you up. But we recommend not taking any chances and warming up in other ways as well. Dive into some...
From February 28 to March 8, Manifesto Market Anděl will host a series of events bringing the energy and traditions of Rio Carnival to Prague. The program includes live music, samba performances, and Brazilian-inspired food and drinks, offering visitors a taste of Brazil’s renowned festival. The event begins on February 28 with performances by DJ Joshua from Brazil and DJ Erk from Angola, playing samba, Brazilian funk, and Latin beats. Dancers Emilson Bernardes, Eduardo, and Jamba Jamba will also take part, engaging the audience with interactive performances. On March 6, musician Gabriel Guerreiro will bring live Brazilian music to the venue. A costume party and samba night follow on March 7, encouraging attendees to dress in carnival attire while DJ Erk, Eduardo Diego, and Anderson de Jesus provide the soundtrack. An open samba class will also be available. The festivities conclude on March 8 with the Vibrazil Samba Show, featuring Brazilian dancers, live performances, and DJ sets. Entry to the event is free, and Brazilian-inspired cocktails and dishes will be available throughout the week. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
Finding places in Prague that hold a child’s attention while offering something of value to adults is not always easy. One option that manages both is Back in Time Prague, an interactive exhibition located in Máj – House of Fun, just off Národní třída. Rather than relying on glass cases and written explanations, it uses technology and storytelling to guide visitors through key moments of Czech history. The exhibition is designed as a continuous walk-through experience. Children are not expected to read panels or listen to long explanations. Instead, history unfolds around them. Visitors are greeted by a lifelike hologram of Emperor Charles IV, projected against a hand-painted panorama of 14th-century Prague. Further on, the legend of the Golem is brought to life through a combination of animatronics, film projections, detailed sets and carefully chosen scents that evoke the atmosphere of Renaissance Prague. Sound and image play a central role throughout the exhibition. More than 200 square metres of projection space and hundreds of directional audio channels ensure that voices, music and effects come from exactly where the action is happening. Laser projectors and mapped visuals shift the environment as visitors move between historical periods, creating the sense of being...
Prague saw a record-breaking 8.1 million guests accommodated in hotels and other mass lodging facilities in 2024, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous year. This figure even surpassed pre-pandemic levels, exceeding 2019 numbers by 35,000 visitors. The rise was driven by a surge in foreign tourists, while the number of domestic guests slightly declined. Overall, the total number of overnight stays rose by 8.7%, according to data from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO). Foreign Visitors Drive Growth A total of 1.57 million Czech guests stayed in Prague’s hotels, guesthouses, and campsites in 2024, reflecting a 0.3% year-on-year decline. In contrast, 6.5 million foreign tourists visited the capital, an increase of 10.9% compared to 2023. In total, 18.3 million overnight stays were recorded in Prague’s accommodation facilities. Of these, foreign visitors accounted for 15.7 million stays, while Czech guests contributed 2.6 million nights. On average, each guest spent 2.3 nights in Prague. Foreign tourists stayed slightly longer, averaging 2.4 nights, while domestic travelers spent 1.7 nights in the city. Germany Leads, Followed by the U.S. and U.K. The largest group of international visitors came from Germany, with 1.05 million guests. They were followed by Americans (493,000) and British tourists (472,000)....
The Czech Republic’s consumer price inflation eased less-than-expected in January after rising to a 1-year high in the previous month, flash data from the Czech Statistical Office showed on Thursday. Consumer prices climbed 2.8 percent year-over-year in January, slower than the 3.0 percent rise in December. The expected inflation rate was 2.6 percent. Energy prices, including automotive fuels, decreased 2.4 percent from last year, which was largely attributed to the slowdown in inflation. Inflation based on services slowed to 4.7 percent from 5.0 percent. On the other hand, the annual price growth in food, alcohol, and tobacco accelerated to 4.8 percent from 2.7 percent. On a monthly basis, consumer prices moved up 1.3 percent. Final data will be published by the Czech Statistical Office on February 12. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
The Czech Republic has passed legislation exempting Bitcoin and other digital assets from capital gains tax if held for more than three years. President Petr Pavel signed the law, according to BTC Prague, aligning the country’s crypto taxation with traditional securities. The tax exemption applies to individuals and non-business activities, eliminating previous tax disadvantages for long-term crypto investors. The amendment, set to take effect in mid-2025, brings the Czech Republic’s regulatory framework in line with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets rules. The Chamber of Deputies approved the law in January as part of broader efforts to modernize the country’s financial regulations. Under the new rules, Bitcoin holders who sell their assets after three years will no longer owe income tax on profits, mirroring the tax treatment of long-term stock investments. Czech Bitcoin reserve The Czech National Bank is reviewing a proposal to add Bitcoin to its reserves, but the process may take months, and any exposure would be far lower than the initially suggested 5%, sources say. Governor Ales Michl introduced the idea, but European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde dismissed the proposal, emphasizing the need for liquidity and security in reserves. In response, the Czech National Bank commissioned...
“We used to get a grant for the parade regularly,” says a spokesperson for the Prague Pride association, reflecting on the festival’s uncertain future after losing access to US funding. The Trump administration has suspended a grant of approximately half a million crowns, previously allocated for the annual LGBTQ+ parade in Prague. The US Embassy in Prague confirmed the decision, stating that the Prague Pride association—organizers of the festival since 2011—will no longer receive financial support from the US government, at least for now. The funding freeze came just two weeks after Donald Trump took office. Shortly after his inauguration, Trump ordered a 90-day suspension of all foreign financial aid, citing the need to evaluate its effectiveness and alignment with US foreign policy objectives. The move has affected numerous organizations worldwide, including Prague Pride. The festival, which has grown into one of Central Europe’s most significant LGBTQ+ events, now faces financial uncertainty. Organizers are exploring alternative funding sources to ensure the continuation of the parade and related events. Prague Pride festival aims to support LGBT+ people, mediate their voice in society, commemorate the history and culture of the movement for their equality and enlightenment, and educate against homophobia and transphobia in the...
We can hardly function without a car, electric scooter, or e-bike. While technology makes life easier, it also fuels a growing crisis: we’ve stopped moving, and obesity has become a more pressing threat than geopolitical tensions. Parallels with the Fall of Rome The Roman Empire didn’t just collapse because of its vast expansion but also because of civilization’s comforts and growing laziness. The so-called “barbarians” were seen as uncivilized, yet they were far better adapted to survival than the increasingly complacent Romans. The Czech Republic, Europe, and even the U.S. risk a similar fate. Even the Czech Army recently lowered physical fitness requirements—perhaps in response to warfare shifting toward drone technology, where combatants no longer need to be physically fit. Obesity: The Next Pandemic? In the Czech Republic, over 21% of men over 15 are obese, with more than 68% classified as overweight, according to Dita Pichlerová of the Obesity Treatment Center at Charles University’s 2nd Faculty of Medicine and Motol University Hospital. Sports organizations are sounding the alarm. If Czechs continue gaining weight at the current rate, the consequences could be as disruptive as Covid-19. “A scenario similar to the pandemic could unfold. Just as Covid paralyzed the economy,...
A team of Czech speleologists has discovered the largest underground thermal lake in the world. Located in southern Albania, the lake stretches 138.3 meters in length and 42 meters in width, holding an estimated 8,335 cubic meters of mineral-rich thermal water. Scientists had to descend 127 meters underground to reach the lake, making it one of the most extraordinary geological findings of recent years. A Discovery Years in the Making The journey to this groundbreaking find began in 2021, when Czech speleologist Marek Audy suspected the presence of a rare thermal cave system in Albania’s Vromoner area. His experience with similar formations in the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico fueled his theory that hydrothermal activity in Albania might have created similar underground chambers. That summer, during a family trip, Audy and his wife explored a cave known as Sulfur Cave, accessible from the Sarandaporo River. “We weren’t the first people inside, but I had a strong feeling this cave was unique,” he recalled. Despite promising his wife a thermal spring experience, the water was only 26°C, making it lukewarm in the August heat. Nevertheless, his scientific instincts took over. “With scorpions, spiders, heat, and an overwhelming stench, I wouldn’t exactly...
A brand-new three-story glass pavilion at the reconstructed InterContinental Hotel on Pařížská Street is set to reopen in March as Fairmont Golden Prague. A New Cultural Landmark on the Vltava Located at the intersection of Dvořákovo Nábřeží and Náměstí Curieových, the new glass pavilion will open its doors this spring. The project is part of the Fairmont Golden Prague’s large-scale renovation, which also includes a garden and a passageway to the embankment, set to open to the public in early spring. Officially referred to as the Concept Store, the pavilion will serve as a home for Kodl Contemporary. “We had been looking for the right space for quite some time,” says Jakub Kodl, the youngest member of the renowned Prague art-collecting family. “When this opportunity arose thanks to the redevelopment of the former InterContinental Hotel, it became clear that this was the perfect location for us.” Art and Architecture in Harmony A major draw of the new space is its all-glass design, allowing natural light to play a key role in the gallery’s ambiance. “At night, the illuminated pavilion will beautifully enhance the embankment,” says Kodl. Demand for space in the new building was high, but R2G, the investment group...
The Prague municipality plans to plant 197 trees and shrubs in the western part of Letná Plain and along Milady Horákové Street. Additionally, the city aims to reduce the sandy area near the parking lot, replacing part of it with a gravel lawn. However, Prague 7 officials are pushing for a broader study on the transformation of the entire plain, arguing that the city’s current plan is too limited in scope. New Green Spaces and Bosquets Prague has already commissioned a study to evaluate how tree planting near the entrance to the Dejvický tunnel could be designed without disrupting large public events. The study proposes a double row of trees along Milady Horákové Street and a gravel lawn to replace part of the sandy surface, making the area more resilient to occasional vehicle traffic. In addition, two bosquets — small groves of trees and shrubs — will be planted opposite each other in the grassy area. These green enclaves will create semi-private spaces for various activities while ensuring they do not interfere with major gatherings. According to the proposal, the bosquets will be spacious enough to accommodate two or three circus tents with diameters of up to 32 meters. The...
Prague Airport is reconsidering its exclusive contract with Uber after ongoing criticism from passengers, including former Finance Minister Miroslav Kalousek. The airport is now discussing introducing a traditional taxi service alongside its app-based system with Uber. If an agreement is not reached, the state-owned company plans to launch a tender for an additional taxi operator to serve the airport. Controversial Taxi Contract Under Scrutiny The five-year contract between Uber and Prague Airport, signed in September 2023, was intended to eliminate overcharging by rogue taxi drivers—an issue that had long plagued travel to and from the airport. The deal requires Uber to fix fares in advance, ensuring that passengers are not charged extra due to route changes or traffic delays. However, the shift to a digital ordering system, which requires passengers to book through an app or a kiosk, has sparked dissatisfaction among those who prefer the convenience of hailing a taxi on the spot. Kalousek has been among the most vocal critics, calling the current setup a disgrace. “To get a taxi, I have to order it via the app or register at the terminal. I don’t want an app, nor do I want to register anywhere. I want a...
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