At Karpuchina Gallery, a new exhibition titled After the Atlas brings together two artists who, at first glance, seem to have little in common. Czech sculptor and painter Kurt Gebauer, now in his 80s, is shown alongside Berlin-based South Korean artist Jina Park, who is in her 40s. The result is a pairing shaped less by similarity than by contrast. Park describes the exhibition as a meeting point between different worlds. The gap between the artists is not only generational but also rooted in entirely different cultural and historical experiences. Yet it is precisely this distance that gives the show its tension. Her own work reflects a background that moves between traditions. Trained in Korea before continuing her studies in Germany, Park does not deliberately merge Eastern and Western techniques. Instead, the two influences sit side by side, emerging naturally through her process. Elements of traditional Korean painting appear alongside references to European egg tempera, not as a direct fusion, but as parallel approaches that echo each other. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karpuchina Gallery (@karpuchinagallery) Several of her paintings focus on birds, rendered in vivid detail. At first, they appear almost hyperreal. On...
“Prague Soccer School is all about inclusivity and giving everyone a chance,” says James Ward, the school’s founder. Prague Soccer School was born out of Ward’s recognition that many children in Prague lacked access to welcoming, supportive environments where they could learn and enjoy football. Determined to create a space that prioritized encouragement over competition, Ward built the school on the principles of inclusivity and accessibility. At its core, Prague Soccer School is committed to developing people, not just players. Through its programs, children cultivate a lasting love for the game, grounded in fun, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Participants learn from trained primary school teachers and experienced coaches who understand how to engage and support young learners. This thoughtful approach helps foster an environment where every child feels valued. As Ward explains, “lessons are led by native English-speakers in an international background,” creating a multicultural atmosphere that encourages communication and collaboration. In this setting, children not only improve their football skills but also build confidence in expressing themselves and working as part of a team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prague Soccer School (@praguesoccerschoolofficial) Weekly sessions take place on Saturday mornings at Riverside Primary...
Prague is truly an international city. It is home to expats from all over the world, people with dual citizenship, students who have grown up in multiple countries, and young professionals working at global companies. For many of them, English is the natural language of everyday communication. But when they think about pursuing a college education, they often automatically assume they’ll have to choose a foreign university. In reality, however, that isn’t necessary. Unicorn University offers programs taught in English right in Prague. People living in the Czech Republic still often assume that if they want to study in English, they have to choose a foreign university. However, that is not the only option. It is also possible to study in English right here in Prague. For people who already live here, this may well be the easiest route. “Programs taught in English have been part of Unicorn University for many years, and our school is naturally open to students from an international background. For people who live in Prague or are planning their careers here, we offer an alternative to foreign universities. They can obtain a university education in English here without having to leave the city where they...
Thousands of people are expected to gather in the center of Prague on Saturday, April 11, as anti-abortion activists and their opponents hold a series of competing demonstrations across the city. Organizers of the annual March for Life have changed their approach this year, breaking the event into dozens of smaller processions. The move follows disruptions during last year’s march, when protesters blocked parts of the route. This time, participants will depart in coordinated groups from Hradčany Square at 12:30 p.m., taking different paths through the city before converging in Wenceslas Square later in the afternoon. According to organizers from the Movement for Life, the aim of the event is to show support for women facing unplanned pregnancies. Attendance is estimated at around 5,000 people. The final gathering is scheduled between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., in the lower part of Wenceslas Square near Na Můstku and Vodičkova Street. At the same time, several counter-demonstrations are planned. A protest titled “Prague is Feminist,” focused on women’s rights, is set to begin at 11:00 a.m. at Republic Square, directly along some of the march routes. Another gathering in support of human rights will take place at Hradčany Square, though officials have...
The 11th edition of the Pivo a Burger Festival will return to Karlínské náměstí on May 24! A total of 25 burger stands will be operating throughout the day, including many of the Czech favorite food trucks and burger joints. You can taste burgers from several Karlin restaurants but also some of Prague’s highest-rated burgers, like, Kaiser Franz, Hell Smoke, Take Eat Ez, Diego Pivni Bar, Zelva, and many others. The best domestic breweries will also offer bottom-fermented beers: 23 craft brewers from Prague and across the Czech Republic, including favorites like Matuška, Clock, Raven, Albrecht, Falkon, and many more, with over 100 beers on offer. Admission to the event is free. However, to taste beers, it is necessary to buy a tasting glass for CZK 150. Visitors can also have a bowl of soup from Karlín Polévkárna or a glass of wine from the Kubík winery, churros and coffee from the FairBio roastery. Live music will be provided by Cocoman and other DJs. Another news of this edition will be the busker stage, where basically everyone can play. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
TEDxPragueYouth 2026 will take place on April 13 at the Prague Planetarium, bringing together young speakers, activists, researchers, and creators to discuss the pressures facing today’s generation. Under the theme “What’s to become of us?”, this year’s event will focus on issues such as climate anxiety, social media pressure, constant comparison, and the challenge of finding direction in a rapidly changing world. Organizers say the goal is not to provide simple answers, but to create an open discussion about how young people can shape their future instead of simply reacting to the world around them. The event will feature six TEDx talks from speakers with different backgrounds: Veronika Gibi Podlasová, artist, chef and co-founder of The Bowls Tereza Dejmková, a Strategic Communication student and head of the educational platform Based Filip Trhlík, machine learning researcher at the University of Cambridge and co-founder of Verifee Jakub Nekvasil, founder of an educational climate project Marek Mach, Slovak activist and co-founder of Mladí, o.z. Jan Špaček, political scientist and satirical comedian According to the organizers, TEDxPragueYouth 2026 will focus on young people who are questioning traditional ideas of success, redefining expectations, and openly sharing their experiences. TEDxPrague was founded in 2009 as a...
For the first time in more than a decade, travelers from Prague will once again be able to reach Denmark by direct train. But the long-awaited return of the Prague-Copenhagen route will begin later than expected. The new international rail connection had originally been scheduled to launch in early May. Instead, full service will now begin on June 14, 2026, after construction delays on the key rail corridor between Berlin and Hamburg disrupted the original timetable. According to Czech Railways, the postponement is linked to ongoing repairs on the German railway network. The Berlin-Hamburg line, which is central to the Prague-Copenhagen route, will not be ready in time for the original launch date. Even so, the route will not remain entirely unavailable until June. Starting May 1, one train per day in each direction will operate between Prague and Copenhagen using a diversion route that avoids the section under reconstruction. Passengers should expect longer travel times during this temporary period. The detour will add roughly 90 minutes to two hours to the journey, and trains will also make an extended stop in Hamburg-Altona lasting several dozen minutes. Once the full service begins in mid-June, passengers will have access to two...
For the second year in a row, Turnov has been ranked as the best place to live in the Czech Republic, according to the Regional Prosperity Index by Česká spořitelna and Europe in Data. Luhačovice and Žamberk followed in second and third place. At the other end of the ranking were Horšovský Týn, Bílina, and Podbořany, which was also last in last year’s list. The study compared life in 205 municipalities and Prague using 49 indicators across seven areas, including housing, healthcare, education, leisure, and public services. Analysts said Turnov performed strongly across all categories, especially in leisure opportunities and sports facilities. The biggest improvement came from Nový Bor, which climbed 82 places to 92nd. Králíky rose 73 places to 35th, while Litoměřice moved from 162nd to 90th place. Prague also improved, moving from 23rd to ninth place, while Brno rose ten spots to 25th. According to Tomáš Odstrčil, an analyst at Europe in Data, the Czech Republic is very fragmented in terms of the level of individual regions, even though the republic as a whole has almost caught up with the European average. “We need to strengthen regional centers so that regional differences are reduced,” he said. He added...
At the end of April, Prague Philharmonia will bring two evenings of classical music to Prague’s Smetana Hall, featuring internationally acclaimed soloists Maxim Vengerov and Arsenii Moon. Led by Chief Conductor Emmanuel Villaume, the concerts will take place on April 26 and 27, 2026, at the city’s historic Municipal House. The first concert, titled “Carpe Diem – Seize the Moment. Stay in the Sound. Step Outside of Time,” will take place on April 26 and mark the return of Vengerov to Prague. Get your ticket here. Often regarded as one of the leading violinists of his generation, Vengerov has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages and won a Grammy Awards trophy during his career. In Prague, he will perform a program that moves from joyful orchestral music to more emotional and introspective works. The evening will open with Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 in A major, also known as the “Italian” Symphony, a lively and energetic piece inspired by the composer’s travels through Italy. Vengerov will then perform Alexey Shor’s Violin Concerto No. 6 “Carpe Diem”, a contemporary work combining lyrical melodies with subtle virtuosity. The concert will end with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major,...
Austria has become the most popular foreign country among Czechs, overtaking Switzerland in the latest annual survey by the STEM research institute. Italy has also moved into the top tier of countries viewed most positively by the Czech public, joining Austria and Switzerland with an average score of 2 on a five-point scale. The findings point to a modest improvement in Czech attitudes toward much of Europe. France, Germany and Slovakia all saw their ratings improve compared with last year, while Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway also gained slightly in public sympathy. Austria received positive ratings from 71 percent of respondents, meaning they gave it a score of one or two. Italy and Poland followed closely behind, both with 68 percent. Slovakia, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark, Canada, Sweden and Croatia were also viewed positively by between 61 and 67 percent of respondents. Britain received positive ratings from 57 percent of respondents, followed by Japan and Belgium at 56 percent, France at 55 percent and both Slovenia and Germany at 54 percent. Lithuania, Hungary and Taiwan remained in the middle of the rankings. Around 40 percent of respondents gave positive ratings to Lithuania and Hungary, while Taiwan was viewed favorably...
Prague has added nearly 150,000 residents in the past five years, yet apartment construction is far behind this pace. The capital’s living conditions, high salaries, and abundant career opportunities continue to attract newcomers, fueling an unprecedented demand for housing. Last year alone, Prague’s population grew by 9,204 people, according to the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO). Over the same five-year period, only 26,636 new apartments were completed. This means that for every newly built apartment, more than five new residents are competing for housing. The imbalance is creating a sharply worsening housing shortage. Migration is the main driver of this growth. In 2025, 57,432 people moved into Prague, while 47,046 left. Natural population changes due to births and deaths account for the remaining increase, resulting in a net gain of 9,204 residents for the year. Prague’s appeal is clear. It ranks among the wealthiest regions in the EU, with low crime rates, extensive public transport, accessible healthcare, and rich cultural and sports offerings. Its economic and social advantages are unlikely to diminish, ensuring that population growth will continue. Updated projections by the Institute for Planning and Development (IPR) estimate that Prague could gain another 300,000 residents by 2050. Even this “realistic...
From North Macedonia to Prague, tattoo artist Deni Shalamanov has engraved his place in the city’s evolving ink scene, where Yart Tattoo Space has been standing in Smíchov since 2020. For Deni, the journey to tattooing didn’t start with a machine, but from the captivation of lines and composition. “Since I was a child, I have been interested in tattooing. I was always fascinated by the strokes of a paintbrush and the linework of drawing,” Deni recalls. As he got older, he initially worked in a different field, immediately noticing the inborn creativity that never truly left him. Earlier years of drawing and painting influenced a recognizable style combining fine line, microrealism, and geometric elements, which came instinctively applied with patience and precision. “About six years ago, I ordered my first tattoo machine and started tattooing my closest friends, which quickly became a form of self-expression I fell in love with,” mentions Deni. Not long after, Deni opened his own tattoo studio in his hometown and worked there for several years until eventually relocating to Prague. As an artistically and culturally rich, awe-inspiring city, Prague is a creative’s playground. “I’ve already created several designs inspired by Prague, incorporating elements of...
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