Modern city of short distance: the new project of J&T Real Estate on the Rohan Island. More than 1000 apartments, shops, and services are about to come to life in Prague 8. The first stage includes 258 apartments with 1+kk to 4+kk layouts, and the construction is to start next year in the direction of the Libeň bridge on the corner of Voctářova and Štorchova streets. The total investment cost is over three and a half billion crowns, while the entire new neighborhood is estimated at a total of about CZK 15 billion. Considering living in Nové Rohan offers a significant advantage for potential buyers. This neighborhood is ideally located by the Vltava River, in the city center, and next to a popular cycle path. Additionally, public transport is easily accessible, with the Invalidovna metro station just a few steps away. For nature lovers, the 56-hectare city park “Maniny” adds to the area’s appeal. The concept of a modern city with everything within a short distance means all essential services should be available within a 15-minute walk. This includes shops, medical services, and a new elementary school, to which the Sekyra Group will contribute a total of 650 million crowns....
Admission fees have increased at about half of the outdoor pools and swimming pools in the Czech Republic, rising by 10 to 25 percent compared to last year. While higher energy prices drove previous increases, this year’s rise is mainly due to changes in labor agreements. The rate of increase in entrance fees depends on the size of the pool. Larger pools will see a more noticeable hike, while smaller pools, especially in villages, will maintain last year’s prices. Due to the administrative burdens associated with work agreements, some temporary workers are shifting to full-time employment. This year’s weather fluctuations have delayed the start of the summer season. Typically, pools open in late May and early June, but this year, the forecast suggests visitors will start swimming in mid-June. However, some pools in the Pilsen, Ústí nad Labem, and South Moravia regions have already begun their season. Compared to 2019, interest in domestic vacations is up by 161 percent, and summer holiday bookings have increased by 19 percent compared to last year. There is also a growing demand for unique accommodations such as glamping, tree houses, and teepees. “For stays in the Czech Republic, our customers typically book for two...
Prague City is preparing amendments to two ordinances that would ban the use of animals for begging or street performances. The city council has published the draft amendments on its website and sent them to the city districts for comments, which will last until July 3. The proposed changes include a provision in the ordinance restricting begging, stating that “begging carried out in the presence of an animal is forbidden in the entire territory of the capital.” Similarly, the ordinance on street performances, or busking, will prohibit public performances “with the active or passive participation of an animal.” The aim of both amendments is to protect public safety. During street performances, performers may not be able to adequately control their animals, leading to unpredictable behavior that could endanger the audience. In the case of begging, animals may pose a risk by potentially attacking passersby. The document also notes that prohibiting the presence of animals in street performances might have a positive effect on animal welfare. The amendments are currently in a comment period. After this period ends, the city council will review the feedback and vote on the amendments. Prague already has an ordinance that penalizes those offering photos with...
Would you like to have unforgettable memories of the holiday in the Czech mountains? Let’s try to sleep in a tiny house made of hay. Moreover, right from your bed, you have a view of the sky with stars through the transparent rooftop. You might have romantic ideas about sleeping on hay in plain nature. In this upgraded version, you have a whole tiny house with a bed for two people. However, the most romantic aspect is the transparent rooftop under your bed, where you can watch the sky with stars. If you are not allergic to the grass, you should definitely try it! In fact, this little house is made of straw rather than hay. Straw can keep the warm better, and it is almost waterproof. It makes the little house comfortable as much as possible. However, this kind of experience is a seasonal service from May to September, since the nights in the mountains are cold during the rest of the year. Your experience is coming with a tasty breakfast made of local ingredients. You can have it served right into your bed, enjoy it as a picnic in the meadow, or have it right in the cottage...
Authorities in Czechia have recently launched a new portal called ‘Work in Czechia‘ aimed at attracting foreign talent to bolster the skilled labor market. This initiative aligns with the European Institute for Innovation and Technology’s (EIT) Deep Tech Talent Initiative, which seeks to upskill one million individuals in deep tech fields by 2025. The country has been actively inviting foreign professionals with the skills and ambition needed to contribute to an economy that highly values these attributes. This initiative reflects similar recruitment efforts undertaken from Scandinavian countries in Europe. Further emphasizing this strategic alignment, Czechia, according to a statement on the website, is coordinating with other European nations that are actively recruiting tech experts. The portal is available in Czechia.EU, provides a comprehensive guide for foreign professionals, covering all aspects of life and work in the country. This includes detailed information on visa and immigration procedures, as well as tips for cultural engagement. The head of the CzechInvest agency, Jan Michal, highlighted that the platform offers numerous opportunities, particularly in the technology sector. It also provides essential guidance on navigating the visa process, further facilitating the integration of international talent into Czechia’s workforce. “The website provides foreign talents with a...
Czech inflation slowed more than expected in May, to a headline rate of 2.6% year-on-year following a surprise jump to the top end of the central bank’s tolerance band in the previous month, likely keeping the path clear for further interest rate cuts. Year-on-year inflation eased from 2.9% recorded in April and was below a Reuters poll forecast of 2.8%. The lower-than-expected figure weighed on the crown, which eased past 24.70 per euro for the first time in a week. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat. Grocery prices were the main contributing factor, with the price of flour and eggs, for example, dropping significantly (by 23.5 percent) compared to last May. Fruit and meat also got cheaper, 6.7 and 5.8 percent respectively. Following the previous inflation surprise and after data in recent weeks showing a building recovery in consumer demand and real wage growth, markets have scaled back bets on the pace of Czech National Bank (CNB) rate cuts this year. The bank, which targets inflation at 2% with a tolerance band of 1 percentage point above or below that, has cut its key two-week repo rate by 175 basis points to 5.25% since December, including cuts of...
Flixbus is introducing a new bus service connecting Prague and Belgrade, Serbia, starting June 18. The new route will operate every Thursday and Sunday, with stops in Brno, Vienna, Budapest, and Novi Sad. Buses will depart from Prague Central Station at 16:35, arriving in Belgrade at 6:30 am the next day, as reported by Dopraváček.eu. In the opposite direction, the bus leaves Belgrade at 23:30 and arrives in Prague at 13:15 the following day. Ticket prices start at CZK 919 from Prague, and CZK 749 from Brno. This new service will greatly simplify travel between the Czech Republic and Serbia. Although Serbia is not an EU member, EU citizens can travel without a visa or passport, needing only an ID card to stay for up to 90 days. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
Prague Airport is to offer regular direct flights to Ulaanbaatar for the first time in its history. The Eznis Airways carrier plans to operate flights to the capital of Mongolia two times a week, on Wednesday and Saturday, effective 10 July 2024, using a wide-body Airbus A330 with a capacity for 256 passengers. This third direct European connection to Mongolia, which is to complement the only two other direct routes available, will also offer interesting options for connecting flights, for example, to Vietnam. “We are very happy that the Eznis Airways carrier is launching a direct route from Prague to Ulaanbaatar. Approximately 12,000 Mongolians live in the Czech Republic, which is one of their largest communities in the European Union. In addition, Mongolia is a traditional trade partner of the Czech Republic. We believe, Czech tourists who will now be able to explore unknown Mongolia currently without the need for visas, will also be satisfied,” Jiří Pos, Chairman of the Prague Airport Board of Directors, said. Mongolia no longer means just traditional yurts. Only 3.27 million people live in a country occupying an area of more than 1,500,000 square kilometres. Mongolia is twenty times the size of the Czech Republic,...
Russia may be behind an attempted arson attack on Prague city buses last week, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Monday. Police said they arrested a 26-year-old man on Saturday in connection with the foiled plot and charged him with terrorism. “There is suspicion that the attack was organised and financed probably from Russia,” Fiala told a news conference. “It is part of a hybrid war waged against us by Russia against which we have to defend ourselves and which we must stop. Russia is repeatedly trying to sow unrest, and undermine citizens’ trust in our state.” The Russian embassy in Prague had no immediate comment. Police said before the arrest the suspect was a Spanish-speaking man from South America. They said he had been in the Czech Republic for five days before the attempted attack on Wednesday night. He failed to carry out the attack due to the alertness of staff at the Prague bus depot, police said. Poland, another NATO member, has accused Russia of attempting to destabilize the country, including through sabotage and arson, because of its role in supplying military aid to Ukraine. Last month, Poland’s Internal Security Agency said it had detained a Pole...
Following two years of reconstruction, the classic Prague department store Máj Národní, is reopening with a new rooftop restaurant and a bar on the highest terrace in Prague’s city center. Save the date: June 24. In the new Máj, customers will find a Tesco supermarket, pharmacies, drugstores, cafes, a cosmetics store and a wine store. The third and fourth floors will offer a multifunctional entertainment area with a focus on children over 12 years old, the fifth floor will be dedicated mainly to parents with small children, and the sixth floor will serve, among other things, schools and kindergartens and will be devoted to the history of Prague. “The view from the roof was the decisive impulse to change the original concept, which included a department store on the lower floors and offices in other areas,” explains Martin Klán, member of the management board of the AMADEUS Real Estate and owner of the building since 2019. The only roof higher than Máj Národní is above the Church of Our Lady of the Snows (Kostel Panny Marie Sněžné), which is unfortunately not accessible. This makes Máj Národní’s terrace the highest in the city center. Fly Vista, on the lower floor, will...
The Opera Nova Festival in Prague will bring together talented Czech and international artists. This year’s Opera Nova Festival, taking place from June 14 to 22, 2024, will not only feature exceptional opera productions but also introduce an innovative approach by blending opera with contemporary art forms. The festival will also present new works commissioned by the National Theatre and highlight the best current opera productions. The goal is to showcase opera as a vibrant and relevant art form that mirrors contemporary cultural and social issues. This year’s program will tackle themes such as social inequality, diversity, the role of women in society, and mental health in today’s fast-paced world. The festival also honors important historical events, including the centenary of Franz Kafka’s death and the tragic stories of children in the Theresienstadt concentration camp. A highlight of this year’s festival is the use of modern technologies, including video design, lighting effects, and virtual reality, to enhance the festival experience. Following the success of the Musica non grata project, several productions will be staged in new venues to attract opera and contemporary art enthusiasts. Performances will be held at the State Opera, the New Stage of the National Theatre, the...
Pivo Na Naplavce (Beer at Náplavka) festival combines two of our favorite things about Prague. Spend the weekend hanging out by the river and trying some of the Czech Republic’s best microbrews. The traditional festival of 50 micro and mini-breweries, which will take place this year on the Rašínovo embankment in Prague 2. This is the tenth anniversary of the event. The festival will take place on Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th of June. It will present also beer-pairing gastronomy and live music. Admission to the Pivo Na Naplavce festival and the accompanying cultural program will be free, but the condition for beer tasting will be the purchase of our 0.3L glass mug. “We expect around 4,000 people this year,” said Jiří Sedláček, director of the Pivo Na Naplavce festival. “Visitors can look forwarded to 15 food stalls which will serve different food. There will be burger stalls, various grilled meat delicacies, Belgian fries, Balkan specialties, artisanal pizza, quality Czech sausages, French sausages, burgundy snails, cheese balls and, in addition, quality coffee,” added Sedláček. Together with the festival tasting card and pencil, it will cost CZK 100. The mug can be reused on both days of the festival....
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