A large residential project is set to reshape the former Žižkov Freight Station area in Prague 3. Slovak developer Cresco Real Estate plans to build up to 1,100 apartments on land it acquired from Finep together with the investment group Wood & Company. The development already has a valid building permit, and construction of the first phase is expected to be completed in 2028. Cresco previously entered the Czech market with the Soho Holešovice project. The Žižkov development marks its second major investment in Prague and one of the first large-scale housing projects to move forward on the long-unused freight station brownfield. The project is named Yards Žižkov, a reference to the English term “freight yard” and to the inner courtyards that will shape the block-style layout of the buildings. The development will follow the urban plan for the area, with perimeter blocks and shared inner spaces rather than isolated buildings. According to Cresco’s Czech CEO Aleš Svatoň, the company aims to approach housing as part of the wider city structure, with a focus on public space and everyday use rather than standalone residential buildings. Housing will form the core of the project. Around 1,100 apartments will be built in...
Bike Jesus will host a joint club night with Berlin-based Silodom, bringing electronic music, live performances, and film screenings to the Prague venue. The event is supported by Hedone and Veil’ Amor and will take place across several indoor and outdoor spaces. The main room opens at 10 p.m. with Riki Boro from Hedone and Bike Jesus. Berlin DJs Björn De Togno and Lea Lindner, both linked to Silodom, follow later in the night. The early morning hours are led by French artists Guigz and Ådvï from the Tekuno collective, with the final set starting at 5 a.m. A second space, the Revolution room, runs alongside the main programme and is curated by Veil’ Amor. DJs Kawa, SNRI, and Diva will play throughout the night, offering an alternative sound and atmosphere. Live performances are part of the programme, including guided shibari sessions led by trained performers. Organisers state that the performances are based on consent, safety, and clear boundaries. Film screenings curated by Local Movie Meetups will take place earlier in the evening, including Metropolis. Later at night, guests will move outside Bike Jesus for the Zdenka burning ritual. Tickets start at 200 CZK for early bird entry to the...
Starting July 1, 2026, Czech residents will face an additional customs duty of €3 (around 73 CZK) on every parcel ordered from Asian online platforms, including Temu, Shein, AliExpress, and Trendyol. The European Union says the measure is designed to support European sellers and ensure imported goods meet ecological and safety standards that many Asian products currently violate. Brussels has long sought to curb the flow of ultra-cheap imports from Asia, especially ultra-fast fashion containing harmful chemicals. Previous measures, including the introduction of VAT on all parcels, did not reduce demand. The EU has now decided to remove all customs benefits for low-cost orders. How it worked before Until July 2021, most goods from China were exempt from VAT if valued under €22, while gifts between private individuals up to €45 were also exempt. Exceptions applied only to goods intended for commercial resale. Since July 2021, 21% VAT applies to all imported goods, regardless of price. In most cases, this tax is included in the purchase price on the seller’s website. However, certain shipments require an electronic customs declaration via the Czech customs portal, cPortál. This applies when a specific delivery service is chosen, the parcel lacks an IOSS number,...
Prague has reduced its total carbon dioxide emissions by almost one third over the past 14 years, according to a new monitoring report reviewed by city officials this week. The data shows that emissions fell by roughly 30 percent between 2010 and 2024, even as the city’s population continued to grow. According to the report, Prague’s total carbon dioxide output declined from 8.85 million tonnes in 2010 to 6.22 million tonnes in 2024. This reduction occurred during a period when the city’s population increased from about 1.26 million residents to roughly 1.4 million. City officials attribute most of the decline to lower emissions from stationary and energy-related sources. These include heating systems, electricity generation, and fuel combustion in residential and commercial buildings. Improvements in energy efficiency and changes in fuel use played a central role. Transport emissions, however, remain a weak point. The report shows that emissions from transport have decreased only marginally and have risen slightly in recent years. Private car use is the main factor behind this trend. In 2024, emissions from individual car transport were 0.4 percent higher than in 2010. Despite this, the city’s overall energy intensity and carbon footprint have followed a long-term downward path....
On winter afternoons in Prague, when outdoor playgrounds are empty and temperatures keep families indoors, parents often look for places where children can stay active without spending the day moving from one location to another. One such place is Superland, an indoor entertainment centre located inside OC Galerie Butovice, on the city’s western edge. Spanning 2,500 square metres, Superland is designed as a self-contained space where families can spend an hour or an entire day. More than twenty attractions are spread across age-specific zones, including a protected area for toddlers. Everything inside meets European safety standards, a point that becomes obvious in the way staff supervise play areas rather than simply monitor them. The atmosphere is lively but controlled, the kind parents tend to notice only when it works. The centre’s location adds to its appeal. Galerie Butovice sits directly above the Nové Butovice metro station on Line B, making Superland easy to reach from across the city, while drivers benefit from straightforward parking. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SUPERLAND | PRAHA (@superland.cz) The centre has positioned itself as a destination for birthday parties and group visits, particularly for kindergartens and primary schools. Six...
A man filmed removing a swan from the Vltava River in Prague has been identified as a repeat offender with a long history of illegal animal trade, according to bird protection experts. The incident took place on January 21 along the riverbank in Prague 5. A witness recorded the moment when the man pulled a swan from the water and placed it into a transport container. The footage was later handed over to police. The man parked his car directly next to the river access ramp on Nábřežní Street. He wore rubber boots and had a pet carrier ready inside the vehicle. After approaching the water, he caught one of the swans and secured it inside the container. The non-profit group Run and Help Shelters later confirmed it was in contact with the witness and passed all available details, including the car’s license plate, to police. Online discussions following the video suggested the man may be the same individual detained by municipal police in 2021 near a railway bridge in Prague, where swans were also taken from the river. That suspicion was confirmed by Karel Makoň, head of the Voluntary Ecological Society for the Protection of Birds. Makoň, who regularly...
Developer PSN has received a building permit to construct a large residential complex on the site of the former Koh-i-Noor industrial factory in Prague’s Vršovice district. The project will deliver around 600 apartments, combining new residential buildings with the reconstruction of historic factory structures. Two listed buildings from the former industrial complex will be preserved and converted for residential use. According to the developer, the most visible industrial landmark of the site, the original factory chimney, will remain intact. It is expected to continue shaping the Vršovice skyline and serve as a visual link to the area’s industrial past. The residential block will also include public spaces, local services, and community facilities, aiming to integrate the development into the surrounding neighborhood rather than function as a closed housing enclave. PSN has not disclosed the total investment value of the project. Preparatory work is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of this year. The developer plans to present the final architectural design to the public later this year. Construction will be carried out in at least two phases. According to PSN Development Director Štěpán Smrčka, the full build-out of the site is expected to continue until 2030. PSN has operated...
Laboratory tests have found that apples grown and sold in the Czech Republic contain some of the highest pesticide levels in Europe, with residues that may pose a risk to infants. The findings come from a Europe-wide analysis coordinated by PAN Europe, a non-governmental organization focused on public health and environmental protection. One Golden Delicious apple purchased in a Czech supermarket contained seven different pesticide residues. According to the analysis, several were present at concentrations considered unsafe for baby food. Foods containing pesticide residues above 0.01 milligrams per kilogram are regarded as unsuitable for infants under European rules. In total, 59 apples from 13 European countries were tested. Only four samples, sourced from Denmark, Belgium, and Italy, met the criteria for use in infant food. All five apples from the Czech Republic failed. On average, Czech samples contained 3.8 different pesticide substances, around 20 percent more than the European average. Only one apple from Luxembourg recorded a similarly poor result. The testing focused on common varieties including Golden Delicious, Gala, Honeycrunch, and red apples. The samples were purchased by the Czech environmental group Rainbow Movement in three major retail chains: Tesco, Lidl, and Billa. Retailers were contacted for comment. Lidl...
Classic cinema, candlelit tables, and a glass of champagne: the Royal Theater & Club Chic is marking Valentine’s Day with a special screening of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The event takes place on Sunday, February 15, with doors opening at 18:30 and the screening starting at 19:15. Instead of standard cinema seating, guests will be seated at private tables, with drinks included in the ticket price. It’s a setup designed less for rustling popcorn and more for lingering glances across the table, fitting for a film that has long been a symbol of stylish romance. Directed by Blake Edwards and released in 1961, Breakfast at Tiffany’s remains one of Hollywood’s most recognisable love stories. Audrey Hepburn stars as Holly Golightly, a young New York socialite drifting between parties and dreams, whose carefully constructed life begins to unravel when she meets a struggling writer who moves into her apartment building. What starts as a light, witty encounter gradually reveals deeper questions about independence, belonging, and emotional honesty. The film will be shown in its original English version with Czech subtitles and runs for 115 minutes. While many viewers know it for its opening scene outside Tiffany & Co. or Henry Mancini’s “Moon...
Patients in the Czech Republic could soon receive prescription medicines directly at home instead of collecting them in person at a pharmacy. The Health Ministry is preparing a system that would allow mail-order delivery of prescription drugs, a model already used across much of Europe. Health Minister Adam Vojtěch said the change should be completed during the current election term. According to him, patients should have the right to choose whether to collect medicines in person or have them delivered. Similar systems already operate in Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. The plan is not entirely new. Work on the project began under the previous leadership of the Health Ministry and was first introduced to professional groups last summer. The current administration is now moving the proposal forward. Vojtěch said the ministry is negotiating with pharmacists, distributors, and other stakeholders to define strict conditions. Safety remains the main issue. The system must preserve the role of pharmacists in dispensing prescription drugs and ensure proper handling during transport from pharmacy to patient. The minister has repeatedly backed the idea in public. At the Czech Pharma Summit in November, he said online prescription services were unavoidable. He compared resistance to...
Paying in Czech shops and restaurants is no longer straightforward. While many customers now rely entirely on cards or mobile payments, others still expect to pay with banknotes and coins. Tension arises when a business allows only one payment method. The question is simple: can a seller legally refuse cash? The debate has divided customers for years. For some, cashless payment is faster and easier. A phone or card replaces a wallet. Others see cash as a way to stay in control of spending and avoid digital tracking. The conflict becomes visible at the checkout, when a sign says “card only” or “cash not accepted.” The consumer organisation dTest has repeatedly warned that payment methods are not just a matter of preference. Some retailers refuse cards, citing fees and technical problems. Others go the opposite way and ban cash altogether. That is where legal obligations collide with business freedom. From a business perspective, the reasons for avoiding cash are practical. Cash handling takes time. Staff must count it, store it safely, and deal with mistakes when giving change. There is also the risk of theft. Large retailers face additional costs when transporting daily takings to the bank. Customers who insist...
A man has been filmed capturing a swan on the banks of the Vltava River in Prague and carrying the bird to his car, where he placed it inside a box. Police are now trying to identify him and determine whether a crime was committed. The footage, recorded on the Smíchov embankment, began circulating on social media this week. It shows the man grabbing a swan near the water, holding it tightly against his body, and walking away from the river. Prague police have confirmed they are investigating. Officers from the Smíchov district are handling the case and are working to identify the man seen in the video. “The legal classification of the act is still being assessed. It will be determined whether this is a criminal offense or a misdemeanor,” police spokesman Richard Hrdina said. Investigators have received video material and photographs from the witness, including images showing the vehicle’s license plate. Animal welfare activists say there are indications the man may have acted in a similar way before. That suspicion was echoed by Prague Deputy Mayor Jiří Pospíšil, who also shared the video online. He said he had received reports that a man matching the same description had...
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