As Donald Trump secures his return to the White House, the global financial markets are bracing for impact. His victory has already sent economic ripples across the world, with the Czech crown emerging as one of the hardest-hit currencies globally. The Czech currency ranks among today’s biggest losers, joining the Mexican peso and Hungarian forint in significant declines. On the flip side, the Russian ruble has defied the trend, strengthening amidst the Trump-driven market shifts. For some world currencies, Trump’s presidency would spell even more turbulence. The Hungarian forint, for instance, stands particularly vulnerable. Hungary’s economy depends heavily on China for electric battery production and Germany for its automotive industry—two sectors likely to feel the strain of Trump’s trade policies. Tariffs could place Hungary in a squeeze, damaging the forint further. Ironically, the biggest challenge to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s re-election bid in 2026 might not be domestic politics but Trump’s foreign policy. The Czech crown faces a similarly uncertain future. Much like Hungary, the Czech Republic relies on open international trade, which may face hurdles under Trump’s tariff-heavy agenda. Any barriers to this flow could directly undermine the Czech economy, with the crown likely to continue its downward...
The Czech nationalist movement “Czech Republic First” (Česká republika na 1. místě) has announced a rally in Prague to demand the removal of the Ukrainian flag from the National Museum. The group claims the flag, displayed since early 2022 as a symbol of solidarity with Ukraine, does not belong on a Czech national monument. The demonstration is scheduled for Sunday, November 17, at 1:00 PM on Wenceslas Square, coinciding with the Day of the Fight for Freedom and Democracy, a significant Czech national holiday. “Is the National Museum on Wenceslas Square Czech or Ukrainian?” asked Ladislav Vrabel, the movement’s leader, in a public statement. “If we don’t act now, our national identity is at risk. The National Museum is a Czech heritage site, and the only flag worthy of it is the Czech flag. On November 17, I’ll be there to demand the immediate removal of the Ukrainian flag and pursue legal action against the museum’s management and the Ministry of Culture.” Vrabel, who has led several high-profile rallies in Prague, is known for his anti-government and pro-Russian views. In late 2022, he organized multiple protests that drew thousands of participants and effectively shut down Wenceslas Square, sending shockwaves through...
This holiday season, a unique mobile carillon will make its way through the streets of Prague, filling the city with the joyful sounds of Christmas. Mounted on a truck, this impressive carillon features 57 bells and weighs nearly five tons, creating an unforgettable musical experience that promises to lift the holiday spirit across the city. The Prague public is invited to these free outdoor concerts to enjoy beloved Christmas melodies. Below is the schedule for the carillon’s performances, covering various locations throughout Prague. Event Highlights and Schedule One of the most anticipated stops will be Jiřího z Poděbrad Square, where the carillon will perform on Sunday, December 1, at 5:00 PM. Below is the full schedule of the carillon’s stops around Prague: November 23, 2024 Time: 17:00-18:00 Place: Veleň, at the municipal office November 30, 2024 Time: 18:00 Place: Děčínský Sněžník, December 1, 2024 Time: 14:00 Place: Prague 3 – Habrová ul.2 December 1, 2024 Time: 17:00 Place: Prague 3, nám. Jiřího z Poděbrad December 7, 2024 Time: 17:30 Place: Hostivice u Prahy December 7, 2024 Time: 19:30 Place: Hostivice u Prahy December 10, 2024 Time: 18:00 Place: Litoměřice December 13, 2024 Time: 18:00 Place: Prague 11, Chodovská tvrz December...
The American fast-food chain Popeyes has unveiled plans to establish 60 new restaurants across the Czech Republic by 2033, aiming to strengthen its presence in Central Europe. Popeyes operates three locations in Prague and the Central Bohemian Region, with new branches set to open soon in Brno. The company’s first restaurant in Czechia opened just last year in Wenceslas Square. Popeyes’ ambitious expansion strategy includes opening branches in key regional cities, shopping centers, and along major highways. “Opening a new restaurant can take several months or even up to two years, especially when we target prime locations,” explained Marko Blaževič, Popeyes’ director for Central and Eastern Europe. Popeyes faces strong competition from fast-food heavyweights already established in the Czech market. McDonald’s operates 124 restaurants across the country, while KFC, part of the AmRest group, runs 128 locations as of last year. Another AmRest brand, Burger King, operates 33 outlets, while Pizza Hut has a presence in 16 locations. Five Guys and Wendy’s Enter the Czech Market The competitive landscape of American fast food in Czechia is intensifying as Five Guys prepares to open its first branch this autumn in the recently renovated Máj department store in Prague. Additionally, Wendy’s announced...
Prague City plans to introduce 900 climate-resilient trees to its streets over the coming years. By planting species unfamiliar to Czech landscapes, the city hopes to combat rising urban temperatures and prepare for more intense heat waves and droughts. Officials will monitor these species closely to determine which are best suited for long-term urban cooling. The pilot program will plant 900 new trees across the city—many from Asia, North America, and Southern Europe. This innovative program aims to identify species that can withstand high temperatures and dry conditions, ultimately helping to cool the city and improve air quality. “Climate change is relentless in urban settings,” states Jana Komrsková, Prague’s Deputy Mayor for the Environment and Climate Plan. “Our city needs trees that thrive in tougher climates. It’s not just about planting; it’s about making sure these green spaces flourish to act as a ‘natural air conditioner’ for Prague.” Traditional Czech street trees like maples, ash, lindens, and hawthorns have struggled to survive due to drought, temperature fluctuations, and new pests that have emerged with climate change. These species often cannot endure prolonged summer heat waves and fluctuating weather patterns. In response, Prague is now planting more adaptable species such as...
The City of Prague has revealed plans to lease the Old Town Market building—situated between Rytířská and 28. října streets—to Signal Playground, the team behind the annual Signal Festival. This once-bustling marketplace has been shuttered for several years. Now, the city aims to repurpose it into a digital art center featuring a permanent gallery. However, city councilors, who reviewed the proposal, postponed their final decision, citing unresolved details around the rental fee. In previous discussions, Prague’s city administration considered renovating the building for approximately 500 million CZK, yet this ambitious restoration plan was ultimately scrapped due to budget constraints. The proposed lease would run for 3.5 years, serving as a provisional step while the city develops a longer-term vision for the historic site. Documents presented to councilors detail Signal Playground’s planned investment: 12.4 million CZK for interior renovations and 17.8 million CZK for technical enhancements. The group’s stated goal is to establish “Signal Space” as Prague’s premier digital art gallery, drawing on its extensive experience organizing the popular Signal Festival. The decision to greenlight the lease was delayed as financial discussions remain unsettled. According to Finance Councilor Zdeněk Kovářík (ODS), a consensus among city departments on the rental pricing formula...
Starting January 6, 2025, Prague’s Pankrác metro station on Line C will shut down to passengers for a full year. This major closure is required to facilitate the construction of a new station on the upcoming automated Line “D” and to build a transfer passage between the two lines. During this period, construction crews will also take the opportunity to modernize Pankrác station, updating its tiles, upgrading lighting, and adding a new public restroom to enhance passenger amenities. A replacement bus service will be launched to ease travel for commuters. Additionally, certain tram routes will be extended to help offset the disruption. Details on these alternative routes will be provided by the transport authority as the closure date approaches. The New Line “D”: Prague’s First Fully Automated Metro The construction of the new Line “D”—Prague’s first fully automated, driverless metro line—began in April 2022. Line D will feature 10 stations with state-of-the-art safety partitions and automatic platform doors. This safety system, already tested at Zličín station, is designed to ensure safe and smooth passenger boarding. The first phase of Line D will stretch from the existing Pankrác station (which will become a transfer hub) to the new Olbrachtova station. In...
Prague Shakespeare Company, the Czech Republic’s premier English-language theatre, is celebrating its 17th year and 10-year anniversary of collaborating with Národní divadlo. This season, PSC is thrilled to announce the return of their SMASH-HIT one-man show, Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker, adapted from Bram Stoker’s classic by Jim Helsinger. Starring Jared Doreck in a tour-de-force performance, the show will take place at Divadlo Na Pradle on 6 November and 22 December, 2024. Directed by Jared Doreck and Eric Sammons, with original direction by Jim Helsinger, this performance is a unique opportunity for audiences to experience the chilling tale of Dracula in English. Interview with Jared Doreck We had a chance to sit down with Jared Doreck to discuss this one-of-a-kind production and the challenges of performing all roles in Dracula. PRAGUE MORNING: Your solo performance of Dracula has become a fan favorite since you premiered the show in 2015. What are the joys and challenges of performing a solo show? Jared Doreck: It’s a joyful challenge to find ways to embrace the difficulties. So many little things can go wrong (a misplaced prop, a muscle strain), but if you approach each challenge with joy, it becomes part of the...
The popular Letná ice rink is set to return, welcoming skaters from Saturday, November 16, 2024, and running daily until February 23, 2025. This extended season means skaters can enjoy the outdoor rink near Prague Castle for three weeks longer than last year. Thanks to funding from Prague’s 7 district, children up to age 15 who live or study in the district can skate for free. Parents should provide a document verifying their child’s eligibility—such as a school ID, ISIC card, or student book—especially if not accompanying their child to the rink. To enhance the experience, visitors will find a heated tent for changing clothes and relaxing, along with outdoor seating, restrooms, skate rentals, and a sharpening station. Light snacks will also be available on-site. No reservations are needed for general skating, but schools are encouraged to reserve in advance via the operator’s website. An online webcam will also let visitors check rink occupancy in real time, helping them avoid busy hours. Daily ice maintenance occurs at 12:00–12:30, 15:00–15:45, and 18:00–18:30, during which the rink will be closed. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
Think Wenceslas Square is Prague’s largest? Think again. While Wenceslas Square holds deep historical significance, the title of Prague’s largest square belongs to Charles Square, covering over 80,000 square meters. This often-overlooked space is not only the largest square in Prague but ranks among the largest in Europe. Brief History Charles Square (in Czech: Karlovo náměstí) – formerly known as the Cattle Market – spans an impressive 80,552 square meters—nearly double the size of Wenceslas Square. With Wenceslas Square (Horse Market) and Senovážné náměstí (Hay Market), it became one of the newly founded town’s three main squares. These squares were connected with one street (today streets Vodičkova and Jindřišská). Charles Square was supposed to be the most important square of the New Town of Prague and probably of the whole of Prague, therefore the Town Hall of the New Town was built there. Despite these plans the most important square later became Wenceslas Square. On 30 July 1419 the Hussite Wars broke out in this square, when Hussites led by priest Jan Želivský threw some Catholic councilors from windows of the New Town Hall. This event is called “the First Defenestration of Prague”. Notable Landmarks on Charles Square Charles Square is home to several...
Sixty Czech citizens have attained official permission to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Novinky.cz reports that this was announced by Filip Platoš, President Petr Pavel’s spokesman, as reported by European Pravda The spokesman noted that so far, Petr Pavel has approved 60 applications from Czech citizens who asked to be allowed to defend Ukraine as part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in agreement with the ministries of defense, interior and foreign affairs. A total of 181 such requests have been received. Czech citizens are prohibited from joining a foreign army without the permission of the Czech president, which is a criminal offense. However, for those who have already done so, there is an opportunity to obtain permission retroactively. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova responded by commenting that the Czech president “clearly does not need” the citizens he released as volunteers to Ukraine. Officially, four Czechs fighting for Ukraine as volunteers were killed in action. Among them is Karel Kucera, who was posthumously awarded the Medal for Heroism by President Petr Pavel on Czech Independence Day. Karel traveled to Ukraine without official permission, having not received consent from then-President Miloš Zeman. This week, it became known that two more...
The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute has released its forecast for the upcoming week, predicting a significant dip in temperatures with frost setting in across the country. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the weather you can expect. Monday: The week begins with partly cloudy to clear skies, though fog and frost may appear in the early morning and evening. Intervals of cloud cover are likely during the day, with occasional light drizzle. Overnight lows will plummet to around -3°C, while daytime temperatures are expected to hover between 8°C and 12°C. Tuesday and Wednesday: A cold front will push in by Tuesday, bringing cloudier skies and further temperature drops. Expect daytime highs to settle between 4°C and 8°C. Nighttime temperatures will dip below freezing, while areas that catch some sunshine during the day may see temps rise to around 10°C. Thursday: Sunny intervals return on Thursday with clear to partly cloudy skies and patches of morning fog. Daytime highs should rebound slightly to 12°C, though areas blanketed by low clouds may stay cooler, around 5°C. Friday and the Weekend: Friday through Sunday will bring a mix of clouds and sun, with early fog and frost likely, especially in the morning. Overnight temperatures will...
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