Prague will once again host the fifth annual Global Investment Summit (GIS) on March 4, 2026, bringing together leading figures from Czech and international finance for a day of debate, data and high-level networking. The event will take place at the Martinický Palace inside Prague Castle. Organized by The Prague Castle Events, the summit has become a regular meeting point for developers, fund managers, bankers and private investors. This year’s edition will focus mainly on real estate and capital markets, reflecting continued interest in property investment and shifting trends across financial markets. The program will cover the state of the Czech and global economy, macroeconomic forecasts and real estate price developments both domestically and abroad. Panels will also address stocks, bonds, private equity, trading opportunities, currency movements including the Czech crown, and cryptocurrencies. According to the organizers, the goal is to offer a realistic view of current market conditions and create space for direct discussion among investors who actively manage and allocate capital. More than 90 speakers are expected to take part, with over 800 participants attending in person and more than 100,000 viewers following online via livestream. The summit will run in a hybrid format, combining on-site debates with...
Prague moved a step closer to opening its long-awaited Dvorecký Bridge this week, as the first tram crossed the structure linking Smíchov and Podolí. The test run marks one of the final steps before the bridge begins serving passengers in mid-April. Early Wednesday morning, a distinctive orange measuring tram, car No. 5521 — known among transport enthusiasts as “Pomeranč” — rolled onto the newly completed tracks. The vehicle is used to inspect new or modernized tram lines before regular service begins. According to Daniel Šabík, spokesman for the Prague Public Transit Company, the tram tested the newly installed overhead wires and electrically operated switches. Such runs are required before contractors can issue final inspection reports and certify a line for operation. The measuring car checks the height and alignment of overhead wires, the geometry of the tracks, and the behavior of the traction network during movement. Engineers monitor the system’s response in real time to detect any weaknesses before public transport is introduced. The bridge itself has already undergone heavy load testing. In mid-January, eight fully loaded trucks carrying a combined weight of 256 tons drove onto the structure. City officials said the bridge met all expectations during the trials,...
A restaurant just minutes from Charles Bridge is facing administrative proceedings after inspectors found evidence of rodents in its kitchen and storage areas. The establishment, U Malvaze, located on Karlova Street in Prague’s Old Town, was inspected on February 20 by the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority. According to the authority, inspectors documented rodent droppings and other traces of pest activity in the back areas of the restaurant, including the kitchen, warehouses and service corridors. Based on the findings, the authority imposed a partial ban on the use of those premises. The front part of the restaurant was not formally shut down, but operations linked to food preparation and storage were restricted. The watchdog said it will open administrative proceedings that may lead to a fine. Inspectors also noted that traps had been set inside the premises, indicating the operator was aware of the rodent presence. The authority published details of the case on its official Instagram account. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Potraviny na pranýři (@potravinynapranyri) The restaurant’s website currently states that it is temporarily closed due to technical problems, adding that it aims to reopen as soon as possible. The case...
Masopoost 2026 will take place on February 28 at Prague’s Výstaviště, bringing together folklore, contemporary club culture, and live performance under one roof. The event is organized by the Ploom brand in cooperation with the Nebál collective. The evening will explore the theme Roots & Riots, which combines traditional folklore elements with modern digital and club aesthetics. Masks remain the central symbol of Masopust culture, representing transformation and collective celebration. The visual concept of the event will blend ancestral motifs such as ribbons and folk details with darker underground styles, including leather, chains, and rave-inspired imagery. The Roots stage will feature cellist Terezie Kovalová, who will present a fusion of classical instrumentation and alternative music. Kovalová has built her career by moving between classical and contemporary scenes, starting her musical journey at a young age before later exploring band projects and experimental work. The program will also include the Czech duo James Cole & Idea, the alternative hip-hop project Mutanti hledaj východisko, the band Tygroo, and a traditional cimbalom ensemble. The Riot stage will focus on electronic and experimental music. Berlin-based producer Logic1000 will bring a mix of UK garage and house, while French artist Roland Cristal will present an...
The exhibition “Labyrinth of the Heart and Paradise of the World” brings the work of Romanian painter Radu Băieș to Prague for his first large solo presentation in the city. The show opens on March 4, 2026, at Bold Gallery and will remain accessible until April 4. The project reflects the artist’s long-term interest in human inner space and the fragile search for calm in a world marked by uncertainty. Băieș works with painting as a form of meditation, blending figurative traditions with symbolic landscapes that carry emotional and historical memory. Born in Cluj, Romania, in 1988, Băieș studied painting at the University of Art and Design in his hometown. The artistic environment of the city is often associated with what is informally called the Cluj School, a loosely connected group of artists rather than a strictly defined movement. Băieș builds on these foundations but moves beyond them through personal symbolism and atmospheric light. His paintings often show solitary figures in rural or semi-mythical landscapes, where the boundary between reality and dream becomes unclear. Shepherd-like characters appear frequently, sometimes resembling saints, sometimes anonymous travellers moving quietly through vast terrain. Light plays a central role in the artist’s work. Dramatic illumination...
Pedestrian collisions with trams in Prague fell last year to their lowest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic years, according to newly released data from the DPP. The city’s public transport operator recorded 72 collisions between pedestrians and trams in 2025, a 14.3 percent decrease compared with 2024. Two of those incidents were fatal, the same number as the previous year. Sixteen resulted in serious injuries, while most others ended in minor or no injuries. Accidents involving buses and trolleybuses and pedestrians also declined. The company registered 22 such cases, down 8.3 percent year on year. None resulted in a pedestrian fatality. The overall number of collisions between public transport vehicles and cars also dropped. Bus and trolleybus accidents involving other vehicles decreased by 10.5 percent to 824 cases, an average of 2.3 incidents per day. Tram collisions with passenger and freight vehicles fell by 5.6 percent to 1,229 cases, or roughly 3.4 per day. According to the transport company, these are the lowest figures in the past 10 years, excluding 2020 and 2021 when mobility was restricted. Despite a 2.2 percent rise in passenger numbers and higher overall movement across the city, most monitored collision indicators improved, said...
The Czech Republic is preparing the legal and technical framework for fully autonomous vehicles. For now, however, cars without drivers are not allowed on Czech roads. At the moment, only limited semi-autonomous driving is permitted, and only on selected highway sections. Since the beginning of this year, vehicles equipped with advanced systems have been allowed to operate in what is known as Level 3 automation. In these cases, the driver may temporarily hand over control, but must be ready to intervene immediately if conditions change. According to the Ministry of Transport, no fully self-driving cars are currently registered in the country. These semi-autonomous systems can function only on clearly defined stretches of highway, where traffic flows in separate lanes and pedestrians and cyclists are prohibited. The vehicle must also confirm that all onboard systems are operational. Weather conditions play a decisive role. Reduced visibility caused by fog, heavy rain or snowfall automatically disqualifies the use of automated mode. When the car detects that it has entered an approved section and that conditions meet the criteria, it alerts the driver that autonomous driving is available. If the situation changes — for example due to deteriorating weather or road conditions — the...
A state-controlled energy group has once again emerged as the most attractive employer for young people in the Czech Republic. According to the latest TOP Employers survey, students at both universities and high schools named ČEZ as their preferred place to work in 2025. The annual research, organized by the Association of Students and Graduates, gathered responses from more than 14,000 university students and over 9,000 high school students across the country. The survey was conducted between October 1 and December 12, 2025, making it one of the largest studies of its kind in the Czech Republic. ČEZ has dominated the overall ranking for several consecutive years. This year, it secured first place among both university and secondary school respondents. Company representatives point to long-term engagement with students as a key factor behind its continued success. Daniel Novák, director of the TOP Employers study, said the results reflect sustained outreach efforts. “We have observed over time that companies active at universities and high schools — and those that systematically work with young talent — tend to rank highly. Students respond to that presence,” he said. Automotive and Technology Firms Remain Strong Beyond the energy sector, automotive and engineering companies continue...
Exactly 78 years ago, on 25 February 1948, the Communists seized power in post-war Czechoslovakia. This marked the beginning of more than four decades of hard-line communist rule, brought to an end by the Velvet Revolution in 1989. Czechoslovak Communist leader Klement Gottwald, on that fateful day in 1948, announced in Prague’s Old Town Square that the president had accepted the resignations of several non-communist ministers. While the transition to a totalitarian system did not happen overnight, this event symbolized the beginning of one-party rule. The Communist Coup of 1948 After World War II, Czechoslovakia looked favorably on the Russians, who had liberated them. By 1946, Communists were well-represented in the Czechoslovak government. In 1947, however, Czechoslovakia wanted to obtain Marshall Aid from the USA, but it was not possible due to USSR intervention. This was only one of many issues that set off criticism of the Communist Party. Communists reacted ruthlessly. The democratic ministers were soon fed up with the Communists’ abuse of the police organ and security forces. They demanded that the Party cease its political attacks. But the Communists would not give in. The 12 non-Communist ministers resigned, predicting that democratic President Edvard Benes would be able...
Foreign nationals now make up nearly six percent of the workforce in the Czech healthcare system, underscoring how reliant the country has become on medical professionals from abroad. According to data from the National Register of Healthcare Professionals, around 251,000 people were employed in Czech healthcare at the start of 2026. Of those, almost six percent were foreign citizens. Slovaks form the largest group, while workers from outside the European Union — including Ukraine — account for roughly two percent of all healthcare jobs. Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, thousands of Ukrainian medical professionals have arrived in the Czech Republic. By the end of 2025, about 2,100 specialists from Ukraine had entered the system, taking up both qualified and support roles. At present, nearly 1,100 Ukrainian doctors and more than 240 dentists are practicing in the country. Close to 1,500 nurses of Ukrainian origin are also working across hospitals and clinics. Since early 2022, nearly 500 doctors, over 600 nurses and midwives, and close to 1,000 aides and caregivers have relocated to the Czech Republic. Prague has attracted the largest share of these professionals. More than 500 Ukrainian healthcare workers are employed in the...
Excess weight is now more common than a healthy weight in the Czech Republic. Fresh data show that the average body mass index of people aged 16 and over has climbed to 26.4, above the medical threshold of 25 that defines the upper boundary of a healthy range. Three years ago, the figure stood at 26.2. In 2017, it was 25.2. The findings come from a nationwide survey of 8,500 households conducted last spring as part of the country’s annual monitoring of living conditions. Participants reported their height, weight, diet and level of physical activity. Researchers calculated BMI by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. The data indicate that more than one in five adults is obese. The rate reaches 22 percent among men and 19 percent among women. Mild overweight is even more widespread. It affects nearly 45 percent of men and close to one third of women. As a result, only 32 percent of men and 47 percent of women fall within the healthy weight range. Yet the survey also points to a shift in exercise habits. Daily physical activity lasting at least ten minutes and causing heavier breathing and a faster heartbeat...
Prague will host the Children and Youth Olympics for the first time this summer, bringing more than 3,500 young athletes to the capital for five days of competition. The nationwide event will run from June 21 to June 25, 2026, with the opening ceremony set for Sunday evening at Eden Stadium. Ticket sales for the ceremony have begun through the Czech Olympic Team website and the Ticketportal network. Admission is free for children under six. Organized by the Czech Olympic Committee in cooperation with the City of Prague, the Games are considered the highest level of domestic youth sport. More than 5,000 accredited participants are expected, including coaches, officials, volunteers and guests. The opening ceremony at Eden, home of Slavia Prague in the Vršovice district, will follow the format familiar from major international sporting events. Regional delegations will enter the stadium in procession, athletes will take the oath and the ceremonial flame will be lit. Organizers have also announced a live performance by a well-known Czech artist, whose name will be revealed later. Competition will take place across 33 venues selected in cooperation with national sports associations. Athletes will compete in 23 disciplines throughout the city. Track and field events...
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