June is one of the busiest months of the year in Prague, bringing dozens of outdoor festivals, food markets, concerts and family events across the city. Lifestyle Events Letni kino v Holesovicke trznici (every Thursday 4 Jun-27 Aug 2026, 21:00 | Holesovicka trznice) Every Thursday evening from June to August, the Food Truck Point at Holešovická tržnice transforms into a free open-air cinema under the stars. June screenings include cult classics such as Pulp Fiction, Grease, Back to the Future and Smoke. Admission is always free, with food from La Paletta, Greek Gastro, Pavlo’s burgers and Laziz Indian Streetfood available throughout the evening. Screenings are cancelled in case of rain. Festival bonsai and Japonese culture (5-14 Jun 2026 | Botanicka zahrada hl. m. Prahy, sklenik Fata Morgana) The tropical greenhouse Fata Morgana becomes a gateway to Japanese culture through the ancient art of bonsai cultivation. It offers ten days of workshops, demonstrations and cultural programmes that attract both gardening enthusiasts and anyone seeking deeper connections with Japanese philosophy and aesthetics. Festival We Love Prosek (5-7 Jun 2026, 14:00-20:00 | Park Pratelstvi) This neighbourhood festival transforms Park Přátelství into a community celebration with local bands, food stalls and activities for all ages. It remains...
It is hard to forget Travis Scott’s show in Prague a few years ago, when the O2 Arena was transformed into a sold-out venue that echoed far beyond the Czech capital. This autumn, another major name from global rap is heading to the same stage. A$AP Rocky will perform in Prague, bringing a catalogue of songs streamed billions of times worldwide. A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, rose to international attention in 2011 and has since remained one of the most visible figures in modern hip hop. His music has accumulated more than 25 billion streams globally, while his videos have surpassed 8.8 billion views on YouTube. His catalogue includes tracks such as Praise the Lord, Babushka Boi and Highjack, which helped shape his global profile. He has also built a strong presence outside music, becoming known for his work in fashion, visual culture, and brand collaborations. He currently serves as creative director for Ray-Ban. On Sunday, October 4, he will perform at Prague’s O2 Arena. The concert is expected to bring both his best-known tracks and material from his recent work, including his latest album Don’t Be Dumb. The show follows a period in which Rocky has expanded into film...
The Czech Republic has improved its position in the latest EU Prosperity Index 2025, ranking 14th out of 27 member states. This marks its strongest result since the index was first published in 2022, when the country placed slightly higher at 13th. At the top of the ranking are Sweden, Denmark and Finland. Greece remains in last place, followed by Bulgaria and Slovakia. The country’s overall improvement was driven mainly by the “State of the Economy” indicator, which rose five places year-on-year. With a ninth-place result in this category, the Czech Republic now ranks among the ten most economically stable EU countries. The development reflects easing inflationary pressure and a shift in income distribution. The share of gross national income in GDP increased from 95% to 99%, suggesting that a larger portion of wealth generated in the economy remains within the country. Despite these gains, the index highlights persistent structural weaknesses. Housing remains one of the main pressure points. The Czech Republic ranks 23rd in the EU in this area. The average price of an apartment equals 13.6 annual salaries, and around 10% of households spend more than 40% of their income on housing costs. Digitalisation also continues to lag...
Riverside International School Prague has once again achieved the highest possible rating in every category of its latest British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection, according to the report released following the March 2026 review. The result marks the third consecutive inspection in which the school has received a full “Outstanding” judgement, extending a 12-year record of top-tier evaluations. As part of the recommendations, Riverside was encouraged to, “Become a beacon of excellence for other schools — leverage expertise and exploit the school’s position as a leader of innovation, to drive and support regional developments. The British Schools Overseas framework is a formal inspection process aligned with standards set by the UK Department for Education. Designed to ensure that British international schools operate at the same level as leading independent schools in England, the BSO accreditation is widely regarded as one of the most rigorous external benchmarks for British education overseas. In addition to its BSO status, Riverside is accredited and recognised by a number of respected international and British organisations, including the Council of International Schools (CIS), New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Council of British International Schools (COBIS), and the Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO). The school...
From quirky flavours like parmesan and lavender to classic favourites such as chocolate and strawberry, Prague offers a rich variety of ice creams to satisfy every palate. Here are the best places to enjoy ice cream across the city. 1. Angelato (Újezd, Břevnov, Dejvice) Angelato is a family-owned ice cream shop celebrated for its artisanal gelato made fresh daily without artificial additives. This spot is perfect for adventurous eaters, featuring unusual flavours like parmesan, pumpkin, rhubarb, avocado, and nettle. With locations in Újezd, Břevnov, and Dejvice, Angelato is a must for anyone curious about unique taste experiences. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Angelato (@angelato_official) 2. Crème de la Crème (Multiple Locations) Known for its commitment to purity, Crème de la Crème produces ice creams free from chemicals, artificial colours, and preservatives. Most flavours are gluten-free except for Oreo and Tiramisu. Drawing from traditional Italian techniques, each flavour follows its own distinctive recipe. The flagship location at the National Theatre also hosts the Crème de la Crème Ice Cream Museum, featuring over 200 historical items including vintage ice cream machines and bar setups. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da...
The summer bus corridor between Prague and the Croatian coast is open again. RegioJet launched its seasonal service to the Adriatic on May 29, with the first departure rolling out of Florenc bus station at 4:30 PM. The route runs south through Brno and Bratislava before reaching the coast in the early morning hours, stopping at nine destinations along the way: Zadar, Sukošan, Biograd na Moru, Pakoštane, Vodice, Šibenik, Primošten, Trogir, and Split. Through mid-June, buses depart three times a week. From June 12, the service switches to daily operations and runs through early September. The final return leg of the season from Croatia is set for September 21, 2026. Also starting June 12, RegioJet adds a new corridor: Prague–Brno–Bratislava–Rijeka–Crikvenica, departing Florenc at 6:30 PM. Tickets on this route start at 899 CZK — in line with the pricing on the Split service, which has held steady from last year despite rising fuel costs. Demand is up noticeably from last summer. Several departures are already sold out, with Friday buses at the start of school holidays going first. What’s on board Both routes use Setra S 531 DT double-decker buses in the Fun&Relax⁺ configuration, carrying 58 passengers. The upper deck...
The award comes as Prague Airport expands international connectivity, having launched new routes last year and earmarked for new long-haul paths to the US and Taiwan in 2026. The results are in and the winners of this year’s Routes Europe awards have been announced. Spotlighting the continent’s airports, tourism authorities and airlines, the forum recognises best practices within route development, as well as achievements in airport and destination marketing. This 2026 edition of Routes Europe took place in the Italian city of Rimini, where a total of six awards were presented. The airport awards Airport awards were divided into categories by passenger volume, including under five million, five to 20 million and over 20 million. In the under five million passengers category, Florence Airport was named the winner, while Athens International Airport triumphed in the over 20 million passengers section. After also being named best airport in the five to 20 million passenger category, Prague Airport was then selected for the first time as the overall winner by a panel of judges. In 2025, Czechia’s busiest aviation hub handled 17.8 million passengers – marking an 8.5% increase compared to 2024 and even going beyond pre-Covid pandemic figures. Prague bets on...
Jerome Dumetz, Vice-president for International Affairs at Unicorn University, has spent decades at the intersection of management and cross-cultural communication. Teaching, consulting, and writing about why cultural differences still matter more than we assume. We sat down with him to talk about international education in Prague, what makes Czech culture distinctive, and why learning never really stops. You’ve dedicated most of your career to cross-cultural communication. What drew you to this field? It all started with my own background – studying and working across different countries, including humanitarian projects and plenty of travel for its own sake. After business school in France, I continued in the Netherlands, which is actually where many of the key authors in this field come from. I discovered it as a student, when it was still quite new, and it stuck with me. It sits at the crossroads of management and sociology, which I find endlessly interesting. And why does it still matter today? Because the world is not as international as we like to say. It is a bit of a cliché to say so. Regional and national cultures are still very strong. Just look at the top songs on Spotify per country –...
Photovoltaics, battery storage and heat pumps have become increasingly common in new residential developments across Europe. A Czech technology company, Electree, is now testing a different approach that pushes the idea of energy efficiency further: using waste heat from servers and computing equipment to help heat apartment buildings and provide hot water. The company has introduced a system it describes as a computing-based boiler room. The solution, called Electree HUB 5.0, integrates servers and computing hardware into the building’s energy system. Instead of treating the generated heat as a byproduct to be removed through cooling, the system redirects it to support heating and water heating. A pilot installation has already been deployed in Brno, in an apartment building on Auerswaldova Street. The project includes 36 residential units, rooftop solar panels, battery storage, and a server-based heat recovery system. The principle is straightforward. Data processing equipment produces large amounts of heat, which is typically removed and wasted through cooling systems. In this model, that energy is captured and reused within the building’s heating infrastructure. Early results from the Brno pilot suggest energy cost reductions of around 20 to 25 percent. The company expects that future projects could increase savings to as...
The average salary in Czechia has climbed above the €2,000 mark, placing the country ahead of Slovakia and narrowing the gap with Poland in the race for higher wages across Central Europe. According to a new analysis by consulting firm Forvis Mazars, employees in the Czech private sector earn an average of €2,024 per month this year, equivalent to roughly CZK 48,967. That represents a year-on-year increase of 9 percent, making the Czech Republic one of the fastest-growing wage markets in the region. Among the countries of the Visegrad Group (V4), only Poland reports higher average earnings. Polish private-sector wages reached €2,156 this year, up 8 percent compared with the previous year. The Czech Republic’s performance places it ahead of Slovakia, where the average monthly salary stands at €1,569. Wage growth there has been considerably slower, rising by just 3 percent over the past year. Hungary recorded growth comparable to the Czech Republic. Average private-sector salaries increased by 9 percent to €1,948, according to the report. The findings come from Forvis Mazars’ annual review of tax systems and labor market indicators across 22 countries in Central and Eastern Europe. The report highlights the continuing upward pressure on wages across the...
The number of apartments used for short-term tourist accommodation in Prague has climbed to an estimated 18,000, according to the Association of Hotels and Restaurants of the Czech Republic (AHR). The figure is significant when compared with Prague’s housing development. Data from the Czech Statistical Office show that construction began on 7,380 new apartments in the capital last year. Over the past three years, developers have started work on fewer than 21,300 homes in total. If the AHR estimate is accurate, the number of apartments dedicated to short-term stays is approaching the equivalent of three years of residential construction in Prague. The expansion of short-term accommodation has become increasingly visible across the city. According to the association, traditional hotels in Prague offer approximately 35,000 rooms, meaning short-term rentals now represent roughly one-third of the capital’s overall accommodation capacity. Industry representatives argue that the sector serves a different segment of travelers than conventional hotels. While Airbnb remains the most recognized name in the market, apartments are also widely advertised through other services, including Booking.com. The rapid growth of the sector is not unique to Prague. Across Europe, short-term accommodation booked through digital platforms has become a major part of the tourism...
The Ukrainian grocery chain Best Market is set to enter the Czech market next week, opening its first store in Prague as part of its continued expansion across Central Europe. The retailer will officially launch its first Czech branch on June 6 at Budějovická Street in Prague 4. The opening day will include product tastings, competitions, activities for children, and appearances by invited guests. The first 100 shoppers will receive a gift from the company. Best Market specializes in food products from Ukraine and other Eastern European countries, a segment that has attracted growing interest among both foreign residents and Czech consumers looking to explore different regional cuisines. Customers visiting the Prague store will find a broad selection of products, including meat and cold cuts, fish specialties, dairy products, pastries, sweets, canned goods, pickled vegetables, and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Traditional Ukrainian products such as cooked sausage, cured bacon, smoked fish, pickled vegetables, and popular confectionery items are expected to be among the store’s key offerings. The company’s expansion into Czechia follows several years of growth in neighboring Poland. Best Market opened its first store in Kraków in 2019 and has since developed a network of around...
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