For those craving a taste of Japan without leaving Prague, Takumi offers a chance to explore Japanese cuisine in the heart of the city. Located behind Quadrio, near the moving head sculpture of Franz Kafka, the restaurant recently celebrated its first anniversary this September. We spoke with co-owner Euntaek Kim about the restaurant’s history, his journey to Prague, and his latest project, Gonta, a Japanese tonkatsu restaurant. From Korea to Prague The Takumi franchise was founded in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 2007 by Haruhiko Saeki and Kenjiro Komatsubara. Kim and his business partner, Viet Hung Phung, later partnered with the founders to bring Takumi Ramen to Prague, opening their first branch on Senovážné náměstí in 2019. Kim’s connection to the restaurant business began long before that. Before he moved to Prague, his uncle owned several Hanil restaurants in Vienna and planned to expand into the Czech market. This led Kim’s family to move to Prague in 2000, when he was just 12 years old. Later, Kim and his sister took over the Hanil restaurant their parents had run. He eventually sold it to a Korean chef he had worked with for several years. Over time, Prague became much more than a...
October 28th is Czechoslovak Independence Day, marking the establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918. Although Czechoslovakia peacefully split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, October 28 remains one of the most important dates in Czech history. It commemorates the struggle for independence and the emergence of modern Czech statehood. It should not be confused with Czech Statehood Day, celebrated on September 28. Why Czechoslovakia Declared Independence in 1918 Before 1918, the Czech lands and present-day Slovakia were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Bohemia, Moravia and part of Silesia belonged to the Austrian half of the monarchy, while Slovakia was part of Hungary. For decades, Czech and Slovak political leaders had sought greater autonomy and the right to determine their own future. World War I, which began in 1914, weakened the empire and intensified nationalist movements. Food shortages, economic difficulties and growing public discontent increased support for an independent state. Politicians working abroad played a crucial role in the independence movement. Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, Edvard Beneš and Milan Rastislav Štefánik coordinated diplomatic efforts to win support from the Allied powers. France, Great Britain and the United States recognised the Czechoslovak National Council as a provisional government in 1918. Czechoslovak legions...
Prague will mark Halloween 2026 with events for children and adults, ranging from pumpkin carving and lantern parades to costume competitions and late-night club parties. Here are some of the events planned across Prague, including admission prices where available. Blackout Halloween Rave at SaSaZu Blackout Events will hold its first Halloween rave on Tuesday, October 27, at SaSaZu, bringing hard techno, Halloween costumes and stage productions to the Prague club. The lineup includes WYNTER at 9 p.m., HOOOR at 10:30 p.m., A.N.I. at midnight, NOTMYTYPE at 1:30 a.m. and KLAR at 3 a.m. The event is scheduled to finish at 4 a.m. An afterparty will follow at Club Mecca in Holešovice from 3 a.m. The event is restricted to visitors aged 18 and over. Organizers say further program details will be published on Blackout Events’ Instagram account. Halloween at Hybernia Theatre Hybernia Theatre, near Náměstí Republiky, is also listed as a venue for a Halloween electronic music event. The program is set to combine electronic music, Halloween decorations and the historic theatre’s interior. Italian DJ SPADA is announced as a special guest. Admission is listed at CZK 499, although the event date should be confirmed with the organizer before publication....
Thirty Seconds to Mars will return to Prague on May 18, 2027, for a concert at the O2 arena. The Jared and Shannon Leto-led band will revisit two of its best-known albums, A Beautiful Lie and This Is War, as part of a special world tour. The American rock band will perform without an opening act, with the show expected to last approximately two hours. Tickets start at CZK 1,500, excluding ticketing fees, and VIP packages will also be available. The concert is part of the band’s A Beautiful Lie vs This Is War tour, which focuses on two records that helped establish Thirty Seconds to Mars as a major name in alternative rock. Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster and Ticketportal from October 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. Fan club members will have access to a presale beginning October 27 at 10 a.m. Live Nation, Spotify and O2 presales will follow on October 29 at 10 a.m. Two albums that defined the band’s sound Released in 2005, A Beautiful Lie marked a turning point in the band’s career, bringing its music to a much wider international audience. The album features some of Thirty Seconds to Mars’ best-known songs, including...
Prague tram passengers will face several service changes during the autumn school break, including a five-day suspension between I. P. Pavlova and Otakarova. The changes come as Prague Public Transit Company adjusts services for the school holidays and carries out track repairs. Passengers travelling through Nusle, Vršovice and Žižkov should check their routes before setting off. Six Tram Lines Affected by Track Repairs Tram services between I. P. Pavlova and Otakarova will be suspended in both directions from approximately 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, until midnight on Sunday, November 1. Tram line 13 will be suspended entirely during this period. Lines 2 and 21 will be combined into one route, with trams running from Petřiny to Karlovo náměstí before continuing as line 21 to Slivenec. The same arrangement will apply in the opposite direction. Other services will follow diverted routes. Tram line 6, travelling from Nádraží Holešovice, will run from Karlovo náměstí via Albertov, Ostrčilovo náměstí and Divadlo Na Fidlovačce to Otakarova, where it will rejoin its regular route. Line 11 will be diverted from I. P. Pavlova via Náměstí Míru, Čechovo náměstí, Nádraží Vršovice and Otakarova. It will return to its usual route at Náměstí Bratří Synků and...
Located inside Savarin Palace on Na Příkopě, The Piano Bar Prague brings together a restaurant, cocktail bar and live music venue under one roof. The concept offers an alternative to an evening spent moving between different venues in the city centre. The venue combines dinner, drinks and live performances, with separate spaces for dining, socialising and dancing. Dining and Cocktails in One Venue The restaurant is led by Executive Chef Ari Munandar, whose previous experience includes working at Mandarin Oriental, Hilton and SaSaZu. The menu focuses on contemporary cuisine, with an emphasis on ingredients, flavour and presentation. Cocktails are also a central part of the offering, with the bar serving guests throughout the evening. The layout allows visitors to move from the dining room to the bar or lounge without leaving the venue. Live Music and Dancing Live music is another key element of The Piano Bar Prague. The program ranges from piano performances to live bands, depending on the evening. While some guests may visit for dinner or drinks, the venue also caters to those looking for a later night out. The main bar and dance floor provide space for music and dancing, while the lounge offers a quieter...
Smartwings has launched a new direct route between Prague and Lisbon, with flights operating three times a week. The first service departed on Friday, October 23, with every seat occupied, according to airline spokeswoman Vladimíra Dufková. The new connection links Prague with the Portuguese capital on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The route adds Lisbon to Smartwings’ existing scheduled services to Portugal, which already include Porto, Funchal on the island of Madeira, and Ponta Delgada in the Azores. Flights are operated by Boeing 737 aircraft with a capacity of 189 passengers. The journey from Prague to Lisbon takes approximately three hours and 40 minutes, while the return flight takes three hours and 25 minutes. One-way tickets start at CZK 2,940. The fare includes one piece of cabin baggage measuring up to 55 × 40 × 23 centimetres and weighing no more than eight kilograms. Smartwings to Resume Prague–Bucharest Flights Smartwings will also resume scheduled flights between Prague and Bucharest on November 26. The service will operate four times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. One-way fares for the Romanian capital start at CZK 2,470, including cabin baggage, Dufková said. The two routes form part of Smartwings’ winter 2026–2027 flight...
Prague will host the 19th edition of Grand Jour de Champagne from November 5, bringing together French champagne producers, exclusive tastings and a gala dinner prepared by a two-Michelin-starred chef. The festival’s main event, the Champagne Exhibition, will take place at Kaiserštejn Palace in Malá Strana, featuring around 50 cuvées from more than 18 champagne houses. Visitors can sample different styles, meet producers and discover brands including Louis Roederer, Piper-Heidsieck, Philipponnat, Telmont and G. H. Mumm. Selected bottles will also be available to purchase at special festival prices. The exhibition will run in two sessions, from 14:00 to 17:00 and 17:00 to 20:00. Tickets cost CZK 2,180. Two-Michelin-Star Chef to Prepare Gala Dinner Another highlight will be the Champagne Gala Banquet at Prague’s Municipal House, where French chef Valentin Loison will prepare a five-course tasting menu paired with champagnes from selected producers. Loison, 32, earned two Michelin stars at his restaurant Bulle d’Osier in Langres, France, within approximately 18 months. The evening will also feature a musical performance by Czech violist Jitka Hosprová. The gala begins at 20:00, with individual tickets priced at CZK 9,400. Exclusive Tastings and Masterclasses The festival programme also includes specialist tastings and masterclasses for champagne...
A sleepover with friends can be one of those childhood moments that children remember for years. But for parents, organising one often means buying decorations, preparing bedding, rearranging furniture and dealing with the cleanup afterwards. Prague-based atelier stories takes care of everything, bringing a fully styled teepee sleepover directly to the family home. Parents choose the theme, date and number of children, while the company handles the delivery, setup, styling and collection. Founded by Jana Hrochová, who has a background in event production, organisation and guest services, atelier stories was created around a simple idea: making special moments for children without turning them into another project for parents. The concept works for birthdays, but it doesn’t have to be a special occasion. A weekend with friends, a school holiday or simply an evening when children want to do something different can become a small adventure at home. Families can choose from three themes: Mermaid World, Wizard Academy and SPA Night. Each setup features coordinated colours, soft textiles, fairy lights and themed accessories. The result is a playful sleeping space designed to appeal to children while remaining stylish enough to fit comfortably into the family home. Every booking includes the equipment...
Czechia has the lowest share of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the European Union, with 12% of its population affected, according to 2025 data from Eurostat. The figure is well below the EU average of 21%, meaning that around one in five people across the bloc face the risk of poverty or social exclusion. Among children, the proportion rises to one in four. The EU measure covers people whose incomes fall below the poverty-risk threshold, those experiencing severe material and social deprivation, and those living in households with very low work intensity. Poland also records a relatively low rate, at 15%, followed by the Netherlands and Slovenia at 16%. Slovakia, Belgium, Finland and Cyprus each report 17%, while Austria stands at 19%. At the other end of the scale, Bulgaria has the highest share of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion, at 29%. Greece follows at 28%, and Romania at 27%. Lithuania and Spain each report 26%, while Latvia stands at 25%. Italy records 23%, Estonia 22%, and Germany, France and Croatia each match the EU average of 21%. EU Moves to Strengthen Anti-Poverty Measures The figures come as European institutions seek to strengthen...
An internationally acclaimed chef is preparing to open a new restaurant in Prague’s Old Town. Samna, a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant by Israeli chef Meir Adoni, will open at Ovocný trh on November 5, 2026. The restaurant is being developed in partnership with the team behind SaSaZu and will combine Mediterranean cuisine with Middle Eastern and Moroccan influences. Adoni has built an international reputation through restaurants in Tel Aviv, New York, Berlin, Singapore and Marbella. His cooking draws on Middle Eastern traditions, modern techniques and the flavors of his Moroccan heritage. His previous projects include Catit and Mizlala in Tel Aviv, Nur in New York, Layla in Berlin and Aniba in Singapore. He has also appeared as a judge on television cooking competitions, including MasterChef and Game of Chefs, and mentored participants in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef competition. Samna follows a concept already established by Adoni in Marbella, bringing together Mediterranean recipes, contemporary techniques and bold flavor combinations. The chef’s approach draws on childhood memories and traditional home cooking, reinterpreted through a modern culinary perspective. Further details about the menu and the restaurant’s opening arrangements have not been announced in the provided information. Promote your business to thousands of expats in...
Prague Airport will offer direct flights to 145 destinations this winter, including 20 new destinations, as its winter flight schedule takes effect on Sunday, October 25. The 2026/2027 winter schedule will run until March 27, 2027, with 69 airlines operating flights from Václav Havel Airport Prague. Among the new destinations are Lille, Palermo, Turin, Venice and Bergen. Travellers will also have new options for reaching ski destinations, including Bolzano in Italy and Poprad in Slovakia. The winter schedule also introduces new long-haul connections to Almaty in Kazakhstan and Hanoi in Vietnam, operated by Vietjet. Charter flights will add further options, including Phuket in Thailand, La Romana in the Dominican Republic and Sihanoukville in Cambodia. EasyJet will launch a new route to Marrakesh, Morocco, while Smartwings will introduce scheduled flights to Lisbon, Portugal. Several routes previously operated mainly during the summer will continue into the winter season. These include easyJet flights to Newcastle in the UK and Wizz Air services to Vilnius in Lithuania. More Flights to Popular Destinations Several existing routes will see increased frequencies during the winter months. Air Serbia will increase its Prague–Belgrade service from nine to 11 flights per week, while Pegasus Airlines will raise the number...
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