For passengers, a taxi ride can make the job look straightforward. Pick someone up, drive them across Prague, wait for the next booking and repeat. But the income of a full-time taxi driver depends on far more than the fare shown on the meter or app. Drivers working through platforms such as Uber and Bolt can generate more than CZK 60,000 in gross monthly revenue when working around 40 to 50 hours a week. What they actually keep, however, is considerably less. Gross income can exceed CZK 60,000 Official figures for Prague’s taxi sector put the average gross monthly pay at roughly CZK 38,000. Drivers who work full time through ride-hailing platforms can earn more, particularly when they concentrate on periods of high demand. According to Ondřej Krátký, founder of the Czech taxi platform Liftago, drivers can typically earn about CZK 250 to CZK 350 per hour. At the lower end of the market, however, some drivers make only around CZK 80 an hour, which is difficult to turn into a sustainable income in Prague. Official statistics may also underestimate the money generated by some drivers because not every journey is paid through an app. Cash payments remain part...
Czechia has placed ninth among 192 countries in the 2026 Rumavi Global Relocation Index, which assesses destinations based on factors including safety, healthcare, taxation, living costs and opportunities for people considering a move abroad. The country scored 69.9 points in the overall ranking, putting it just outside the top five but ahead of Malta and several larger European economies. Estonia took first place with 72.8 points, followed by Singapore, Malaysia, Portugal and Taiwan. Czechia performed particularly well in the ranking for families, where it placed third worldwide. The index also gave the country strong scores for safety, property rights and climate risk. Within Europe, Czechia ranked fourth overall. Estonia, Portugal and Lithuania were the only European countries placed higher in the general ranking. The results are based on the Rumavi Global Relocation Index 2026, a privately produced ranking designed for people considering relocation as well as investors. Rumavi evaluates 192 countries using 24 indicators grouped into four areas: finance and taxes, livability and health, safety and stability, and settling and opportunity. Czechia scores particularly well for families The index uses different weightings for different types of people considering a move. For families, safety, education, cost of living and healthcare carry...
A passenger attacked four employees of ground-handling company Menzies Aviation at Prague’s Airport on Thursday evening after being denied boarding on a flight to Rome. The incident took place at Terminal 2, near Gate C9, shortly after 8 p.m., according to Zdopravy.cz. The woman arrived late for boarding on a Ryanair flight. After being refused entry to the aircraft, she reportedly became aggressive and attacked members of the ground-handling staff. One of the employees stepped between the woman and a colleague who was being confronted by her. The passenger then bit him. Airport police were called to the scene and used restraint equipment to detain the woman. She was subsequently escorted from the boarding area and handed over to the Czech police. “The woman was late for the boarding gate, and after being denied boarding, she physically attacked an airport employee,” Josef Urban, a spokesperson for the Foreign Police Directorate said. “Responding officers detained her using restraint equipment, and the case is now being investigated as disorderly conduct,” he added. The incident was also confirmed by Prague Airport spokesperson Jiří Hánich. The injured employees required medical treatment following the attack. Four members of the Menzies team were reportedly involved in...
Some 300 Czech tourists are among the 1,000 evacuees with a Czech police officer sent to coordinate the emergency response. Croatian prime minister Andrej Plenković is in the town holding a coordination meeting with all emergency services this morning. Croatian president Zoran Milanović is also expected later today. “All those injured in last night’s fire are being provided with the necessary medical care,” Plenković said in an earlier update on X. No fatalities have been reported. The spokesman said there were also no reports of serious injuries among Czech citizens. Some tourists left the area on their own, while others are staying at evacuation centres in Omiš and Split. A Czech consul is on site and is in contact with local authorities and security forces. Fire spreads across up to 1,000 hectares Around 160 firefighters, supported by specialised firefighting aircraft, are battling the blaze. The fire has caused significant material damage, according to eyewitnesses, with dozens of cars and homes reportedly destroyed. Strong winds have helped the flames spread across an area estimated at between 900 and 1,000 hectares. Witnesses reported hearing gas cylinders exploding inside burning homes, while the streets were filled with the sirens of fire engines, ambulances...
Residents say they are cutting water use wherever possible, taking shorter showers, reducing garden watering and abandoning plans to fill swimming pool. Communities across the Czech Republic are struggling with worsening water shortages as wells dry up and small streams disappear after years of increasingly severe drought, according to local media on Thursday. In the village of Krsy in the Plzen Region, tankers are delivering drinking water daily to a reservoir above the village. Some private wells have already run dry, while others are close to empty. Residents said they are cutting water use wherever possible, taking shorter showers, reducing garden watering and abandoning plans to fill swimming pools. Authorities are urging households to connect to public water networks where available. The shortages are also putting pressure on tourist destinations. In Horni Becva, in the Beskydy Mountains, the population doubles during the summer holidays. The municipality’s two wells have been operating close to their limits, with firefighters called in to deliver water. Hotels with wellness facilities are among the largest users, prompting local officials to ask businesses to reduce consumption. Officials hope conditions will improve when the tourist season ends and autumn rains arrive. Promote your business to thousands of...
A new website is giving Prague residents a live picture of how many trams are operating without air conditioning, highlighting an issue that has become particularly noticeable during the city’s summer heat. The service, Smrdime.cz, was created by developer Christoph Korb. Its name is a play on the Czech word smrdíme, meaning “we stink,” and refers to the uncomfortable conditions passengers can face inside overheated trams. The website uses live data to calculate the share of Prague’s trams that are currently running without air conditioning. The figures change throughout the day as new vehicles enter and leave service. When the service was checked on Thursday, August 13, Prague was experiencing temperatures of around 37 degrees Celsius. At that point, 188 of the 256 trams in operation did not have air conditioning, representing about 71 percent of the fleet being tracked. Of the 147 air-conditioned trams available, 77 were operating at the same time. The figures provide a snapshot rather than a fixed daily total. As trams are taken out of service and replaced, the balance between air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned vehicles changes continuously. The project draws attention to a long-standing issue facing Prague’s public transport system: a substantial part of the...
For Hoan, opening a bakery in Prague was not a sudden business idea. It was a dream that had been taking shape for more than a decade. After arriving in Prague as a student, Hoan watched members of the Vietnamese community build businesses across the city, most commonly in restaurants, grocery shops and nail salons. She worked in grocery stores and restaurants herself, gradually gaining experience in the food industry while studying. But after finishing school, she still was not sure what kind of business she wanted to open. One thing was clear: she loved baking. “Its my dream. It’s been my plan for a long time, more than 10 years,” she says. Rather than opening another coffee shop, she decided to focus on what she knew best. She had visited bakeries around Prague and noticed what she saw as a gap in the city’s food scene: there were few places specialising in Japanese-style baking. Around six years ago, she decided that she wanted to fill that gap herself. The result was Yaki-Pan, a small bakery built around Japanese pastries and flavours. Before opening, Hoan spent roughly a year and a half — and much of that time at home...
A 21-year-old taxi driver in Prague has been arrested after allegedly taking a suitcase containing CZK 3.5 million in cash that passengers accidentally left in his car. The money was recovered by police after the driver eventually admitted what he had done and told investigators where he had hidden it. He now faces up to five years in prison. The incident happened in late July, although police only released details of the case several days later. The passengers were a married couple who had taken a taxi to Václav Havel Airport in the early morning. They were heading on vacation and only realized after reaching the airport that one of their suitcases was still in the vehicle. The couple immediately contacted the driver and asked him to bring the suitcase back. According to police, he initially agreed, but the luggage never appeared despite further calls and reminders. The couple eventually reported the matter to police. Given the amount of money involved, forensic specialists from the Prague 1 police precinct joined the investigation. Investigators quickly located the taxi and detained the driver. A search of the vehicle, however, produced no suitcase. The 21-year-old initially denied that the passengers had left anything...
Summer is already moving on, and Prague’s rooftop season won’t last much longer. August is the time to make the most of the city’s terraces, sunset views and outdoor events before they disappear for another year. Here are six rooftops and terraces worth visiting before autumn arrives. 1. REASON at Masaryčka Eleven floors above Masaryk Station, REASON offers one of Prague’s newest rooftop dining spots, with views over the city and the Zaha Hadid-designed Masaryčka development. This summer, its terrace is also home to the seasonal Frerejean Frères Champagne Bar, serving champagne by the glass, cocktails, oysters and light bites. The menu includes THE REASON KIR, made with herbs grown on the rooftop. This summer: Champagne, oysters and cocktails above Masaryčka. 2. W Prague – ABOVE Rooftop ABOVE Rooftop at W Prague brings a Mediterranean feel to the top of Wenceslas Square. The daily Mediterranean Hour runs from 5 to 6 PM, with two spritzes and a Taste of the Mediterranean platter for CZK 990. Oysters are also served from Thursday to Saturday, alongside a programme of summer events and pop-ups. This summer: Mediterranean Hour, sunset drinks and oysters in the centre. 3. MINUTY Rooftop Terrace The rooftop at Fairmont...
Prague’s Střelecký ostrov will turn into a Brazilian-inspired summer spot this Friday and Saturday, with live music, DJs, food, drinks and a riverside atmosphere. The two-day event will take place from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on both days, bringing Brazilian music and summer energy to one of the city’s most picturesque islands. Visitors can expect live Brazilian music and DJ sets, alongside a selection of food and drinks. The menu will include wine, cheese, Czech dishes, cocktails, frozen margaritas and frozen daiquiris. The event offers a relaxed way to spend the weekend in central Prague, with music, drinks and food overlooking the Vltava. Promote your business to thousands of expats in Prague Find out how.
Rivers and streams across the Czech Republic are experiencing exceptionally low flows as a prolonged drought continues to worsen, with several waterways approaching or reaching their lowest levels since records began. According to the latest data from the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, the vast majority of monitored rivers and streams are flowing well below their long-term averages. Some of the country’s smallest watercourses have dried up completely, while critical conditions are emerging on several major rivers. The Elbe is among the most affected. Its flow has fallen to one of the lowest levels ever recorded and is approaching the historic minimum for the entire period of regular observations. The Vltava is in a somewhat better position in some sections because the reservoir system is being regulated to help stabilize water levels. But even the Vltava has reached an unprecedented low in České Budějovice, where the river is recording its lowest measured flow. The effects of the drought are particularly visible at the Orlík Reservoir. As water levels have fallen sharply, the remains of a former hydroelectric power plant at Dubrava have emerged from beneath the reservoir. The plant was built in 1929 but was demolished and flooded in the 1960s when...
Finding a general practitioner in Prague can look simple until the first calls begin. One practice does not answer. Another says it is full. A third can offer an appointment, but not in English. Your insurer’s list may not show who is accepting new patients today or what kind of visit is available. If registration is blocked, first clarify whether you need long-term GP care, a one-time consultation, a specialist, an urgent route, or a private self-paid visit. Decide whether this is really a GP problem A GP is often the right first contact for common health concerns, preventive care, prescription questions, basic tests, and referrals. In Czech, this doctor is called a praktický lékař. Not every situation should wait for GP registration. For a sudden and serious health problem or a possible threat to life, call 155 for the medical emergency service or 112 for the European emergency number. If the issue clearly belongs to a dentist, gynaecologist, or specialist, ask that provider whether direct booking is possible or a referral is required. Patients in Czechia can generally approach a specialist without a GP referral, but an individual provider, insurer, or procedure may have its own requirements. Tell the...
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