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...
After captivating audiences across the globe for more than three decades, Slava’s Snowshow is coming to Prague. The internationally acclaimed theatrical production will run for seven performances at the Divadlo Hybernia from March 4 to 8, 2026. Tickets available here. Created in 1993 by Russian artist Slava Polunin, Snowshow has toured dozens of countries and hundreds of cities, drawing millions of spectators. Over the years, it has built a reputation as a show that speaks to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, combining visual poetry, clowning, and large-scale stage effects in a way that feels both intimate and spectacular. Snowshow is often described as a genre of its own. Though it has been performed thousands of times, the production retains a sense of spontaneity that makes each evening feel unique. From the opening moments, the audience is drawn into a dreamlike world where logic gives way to imagination. Adults are invited to rediscover a sense of childlike wonder, while children find themselves immersed in a universe that feels tailor-made for their curiosity. Giant balloons float above the crowd. Nearly 100,000 soap bubbles fill the theatre. Paper snow drifts across the auditorium, turning the space into a temporary winter landscape. By...
Jáchymov is a lonely mining town in the Ore Mountains which has played an important role in the history of modern man. The US dollar is the most widely used currency in the world. It is both the primary de facto global tender and the world’s unofficial gold standard. According to the International Monetary Fund, 62% of the planet’s financial reserves are held in US dollars – more than double the total foreign holdings of euros, yen and renminbi combined. Thirty-one nations have either adopted it as their official currency or named their money after it; more than 66 countries peg the value of their currencies to it. Yet, one place where the dollar is not accepted is in the tiny Czech town of Jáchymov – which is ironic, because it was here, tucked deep into the wooded folds of Bohemia’s Krušné hory mountains, where the dollar originated 500 years ago in January 1520. The Discovery of Silver and the Rise of Joachimsthal At the beginning of the 16th century, a rich silver deposit was found in the local valley, so in 1516 the owner of the Ostrov estate, Count Štěpán Šlik, decided to establish the town of Thaler. It...
Commuting in Czechia is often treated as routine. But when measured in economic terms, the daily trip to and from work represents a substantial annual loss for employees. If a worker spends one hour a day commuting, the value of that time — calculated using the national median wage — reaches roughly CZK 57,000 per year. The figure is based on data from the Czech Statistical Office and a model originally applied in the United States. An analysis published by Investopedia, drawing on calculations by MyPerfectResume and data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, estimated that the average American worker effectively “loses” about $8,150 annually due to commuting time. That equals more than CZK 165,000 at current exchange rates. The method is straightforward: multiply the total hours spent commuting each year by the average hourly wage. In the United States, workers spend around 223 hours annually traveling to and from work. Applying the same framework to Czech conditions produces similar results in terms of time. According to the Czech Statistical Office, around 70 percent of Czech employees commute, and about 60 percent of them rely on a car for at least part of the journey....
Navigating the Czech real estate market can feel overwhelming for international buyers. Here’s how to make your property purchase smooth, legal, and financially smart. Prague has never been more attractive to international buyers. With property prices continuing their upward trajectory through 2025 and the city cementing its position as Central Europe’s tech and business hub, more expats are asking: “Should I buy instead of rent?” The answer increasingly is yes—but only if you navigate the process correctly. The Czech property market offers competitive value compared to many Western European capitals, but it comes with unique challenges for foreign buyers. Here’s what you need to know. The Current Market: Opportunity Meets Complexity Prague’s residential property market is experiencing what analysts call a “perfect storm” of rising demand and constrained supply. As of early 2026, median apartment prices in Prague stand at approximately 8.1 million CZK (around $393,000 or €334,000), with prices per square meter ranging from 97,000 CZK/m² in outer districts to over 200,000 CZK/m² in Prague 1 and 2. For expats who’ve relocated here for work or lifestyle, this creates a compelling investment case. Prague remains competitively priced compared to Amsterdam (30-40% less) and comparable to Berlin, while offering Central...
Kolkovna Brewery will host its traditional zabíjačka festival from February 21 to March 1 at Prague Výstaviště, offering an authentic taste of Czech culinary heritage. Visitors can enjoy classic pork specialties, live accordion music, and a festive atmosphere that recalls historic pig-slaughtering gatherings. On February 21 and 22, a special takeaway stand will be open from 11:00 to 16:00 outside the brewery. Guests can purchase zabíjačka delicacies to take home, try bread with crackling spread, and enjoy a complimentary shot of slivovitz or pear brandy. From February 23 to March 1, the brewery will serve a full zabíjačka menu, featuring dishes crafted from all parts of the pig. While modern families rarely perform their own pig slaughters, the recipes and flavors of this centuries-old tradition remain widely cherished. Zabíjačka historically took place in winter, when cold temperatures helped preserve the meat. Families and sometimes entire neighborhoods would participate, preparing dishes from every part of the pig. Participants kept portions of meat and shared extras with relatives and neighbors. Reservations are recommended for visitors wishing to fully enjoy this celebration of Czech culinary tradition at Prague Výstaviště. Zabíjačka products The purpose of zabíjačka was to make use of the whole animal...
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