Residents across Czechia will have an exceptional chance to watch one of the most reliable meteor showers of the year this Saturday night. One of the year’s most spectacular meteor showers, the Geminids, is set to peak this weekend, offering a dazzling celestial display. These fiery tails, often called “shooting stars,” occur when fast-moving space rocks enter Earth’s atmosphere and burn up. Skygazers could see up to 120 meteors per hour under dark skies during the peak Saturday night into Sunday’s predawn hours, according to NASA. Although the phenomenon occurs every December, this year’s viewing window stands out. According to astronomer Petr Gorálek from the Opava Physics Institute, the Moon will rise late enough that its light will not interfere with visibility during the most active hours. For skywatchers, that means a darker sky and a higher chance of spotting long, bright trails. The ideal period spans midnight to around 4 a.m., when the meteor stream crosses Earth’s orbit at its most intense point. While the Geminids begin appearing from December 4 and continue until roughly December 17, the brief peak offers the greatest density of visible meteors. Astronomers advise heading away from city lights and choosing a spot with a...
Czech cities are strengthening security at their festive markets to ensure public safety. From Prague to Brno, armed police officers have become a standard presence, while cities are adding physical barriers and other protective measures to control access to crowded squares. At Mariánské Square in Brno and Náměstí Míru in Prague, authorities have installed steel barriers designed to prevent vehicles from entering pedestrian zones. “These are purely preventative measures,” police officials emphasize, reassuring visitors that the intent is safety, not restriction. Security strategies vary by location. At Prague’s Náměstí Míru, cars can approach the market area, but steel posts block entry into pedestrian spaces. In contrast, Wenceslas Square has no permanent barriers, though only vehicles with special permits may access the site. Brno’s Náměstí Svobody markets employ mobile Belgian-made barriers. Michal Štástný, representative of Brno’s Central City District, explained, “These barriers are easy to move and can hold vehicles weighing up to seven and a half tons.” Their flexibility allows security personnel to adjust coverage based on crowd size and events. Shopping Centers Step Up Security Retail areas have also increased safety measures during the holiday season. Malls supplement police presence with security staff from private agencies. Linda Erebay, director...
Pilsner Urquell: The Original Beer Experience has been awarded the title of the world’s best beer experience at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards 2025. The project has just completed a record-breaking year 2025, welcomed visitors from more than 120 countries, and has ambitious plans for 2026. National Geographic UK also highlighted it this year as one of the most exciting attractions to visit in Europe. The multimedia visitor center Pilsner Urquell: The Original Beer Experience won the World’s Leading Beer Tour Visitor Experience 2025 award in the international World Travel Awards competition — the global title for the world’s best beer visitor experience. It follows its success from October, when it won the same award at the European level. The global title was presented during the Grand Final Gala Ceremony, held on 6 December 2025 in Bahrain. Pilsner Urquell: The Original Beer Experience triumphed over major beer attractions from around the world, including the Coors Brewery Tour in the United States, Maui Brewing Company – Kihei Tasting Room in Hawaii, and the Tiger Brewery Tour in Singapore. “Winning the European award was a huge milestone for us. The world title confirms that the experience we...
A major shift in Central European aviation is underway as Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines begins the formal process to acquire Czech carriers ČSA and Smartwings. The announcement appeared first in a statement from Smartwings spokeswoman Vladimíra Dufková, confirming that negotiations between the parties have progressed to a structured sale procedure. According to Dufková, Prague City Air – the shareholder behind ČSA – reached an agreement with Pegasus to enter a sale process that will culminate in the full transfer of ČSA shares. The timeline depends on clearances from aviation regulators and other required approvals, which the parties expect to resolve within the coming year. Because ČSA owns all Smartwings shares, both carriers would be transferred together under the same transaction. Pegasus later posted a brief note on the X platform stating it had signed an acquisition agreement involving both Smartwings and ČSA. No financial details appeared in the announcement itself, yet Turkish media widely reported that the binding deal is valued at 154 million euros, roughly 3.8 billion CZK. The final amount may be adjusted once the transaction undergoes regulatory review and is fully finalized. LATEST JOBS IN PRAGUE Accounting Assistant with Spanish Active Directory Engineer [Advance/Senior] To execute the acquisition,...
As electricity and gas prices continue to ease across Czechia, a new government service is reshaping how households and companies choose their energy suppliers. The Ministry of Industry and Trade, together with the Energy Regulatory Office, has launched an independent price-comparison platform that allows users to review current electricity and gas offers without entering any personal data. Developers say the system now handles around a thousand comparisons a day. What the Platform Actually Does The tool gathers all active offers from the Czech energy market and displays them in a simple, ad-free interface. It draws from datasets newly required under the LEX OZE III legislation, which obliges suppliers to send the regulator complete and regularly updated documentation on their products. These legal changes also force companies to publish a seller security index, their contract structure, and detailed price lists. The rules target past practices where intermediaries moved clients between providers without fully transparent conditions. Why It Matters for Households and Businesses Tariffs have dropped by more than ten percent since January, and experts estimate that switching suppliers can lower annual costs by several hundred to several thousand crowns. In some cases, the total bill may fall by tens of percent,...
Czech Inn Hotels has introduced an unprecedented program aimed at supporting families while addressing the country’s declining birth rate. The initiative provides a 15,000 CZK voucher for children conceived during stays at any of the company’s 28 hotels. The offer applies to children expected to be born in 2025 and 2026. Parents must have stayed at the hotel 7 to 10 months prior to the child’s birth to qualify. The voucher can be used at Malvík, a Czech company specializing in children’s products. Additionally, families receive a full discount on venue rentals for events such as birthday parties, christenings, weddings, or other celebrations. Jaroslav Svoboda, General Manager of Czech Inn Hotels, explained the motivation behind the initiative: “Hotels are thriving, and society needs more than just investments and work. We already support hospitals, sports, and other activities. Seeing so many happy couples at our hotels made me wonder how many children might have been conceived ‘with the help’ of our rooms. We want to offer financial support to families for these new arrivals.” Families interested in applying for the voucher can contact Czech Inn via [email protected] Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
Passengers using Lítačka cards issued in 2016 will have to replace them next year, as Prague’s transport authorities confirmed that these cards will no longer receive another validity extension. The cards had already been extended twice in recent years by the organizer of Prague Integrated Transport, ROPID, but their lifecycle now officially ends. Although many riders still rely on these older cards, the date printed on them may not reflect their true validity. Because extensions were granted automatically, the original expiration date—typically set for 2020—is the key indicator. If that was the date on the card, it is now part of the group that must be replaced. ROPID advises passengers to check the updated validity online or at any contact point. The expiration can be viewed in the Lítačka mobile app under the My Coupons section or after logging into the official website in the My Identifiers tab. Once the extended validity ends, the card can no longer be renewed. A new card must be issued, and passengers can choose between an in-person process or an online request. For those visiting a branch in person, applicants need to present an ID, the original Lítačka card, and a color ID photo....
Milk or heavy cream, eggs, sugar, spices, and something slightly stronger. The combination of ingredients is well-known all over the world. In the Czech Republic, it’s called vaječný likér, vaječný koňak, ajrkoňak, vaječňák. The rest of the world calls it eggnog, rompope, or koquito. Eggnog has a rich tradition even in the Czech Republic. Due to the simplicity of preparation and limited possibilities during the communist era, people prepared eggnog at home for many generations. After 1989, the commercial product range has expanded but eggnog is a beverage that is still created according to inherited family recipes. Various recipes claim they’re ‘the best’, ‘the most simple’, or ‘100% homemade’. Ingredients: 500 g cream (30%) 250 ml whole milk 8 egg yolks from L-sized eggs 20 g vanilla sugar 60 g caster sugar 1 vanilla pod (seeds) pinch of salt 155 g of rum Method: Beat the egg yolks in a large bowl with the vanilla and caster sugar until it forms a light and fluffy foam. Heat and stir the milk, cream, vanilla bean seeds, and a pinch of salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan – do not boil, bring just below boiling point (stir constantly to prevent milk skin)....
Frank Gehry, the Canadian-American architect whose work reshaped cities across the world, has died at 96. His death was confirmed by longtime colleague Meaghan Lloyd, according to BBC reporting. Although Gehry became internationally known for projects in North America and Spain, his influence can be seen every day in Prague. The Dancing House, created in the early 1990s together with Croatian-Czech architect Vlad Milunić, remains one of the city’s most recognizable contemporary buildings. Gehry’s approach to architecture broke away from the traditional language of straight lines and predictable forms. He often turned to steel and other metals, bending and layering them into structures that challenged the eye and the imagination. That vision eventually produced one of his most famous works — the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao — a building widely credited with transforming the Spanish city’s profile. By the time he and Milunić began work on the riverfront site in Prague, Gehry had already developed a design philosophy that blurred sculpture and architecture. Their concept, inspired by the dynamic movement of dancers Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, gave Prague a building that contrasted sharply with its surrounding 19th-century facades. The project, completed in 1996, remains a daily reminder of Gehry’s...
European automakers have long dominated the market, but a new wave of competition from China is on the horizon. Following BYD’s entry into Czechia in April, seven more Chinese brands are preparing to follow, targeting both budget-conscious buyers and the premium segment. Their arrival marks a new chapter in the region’s transition to electric mobility. Hongqi: China’s Luxury Answer to Mercedes and BMW Hongqi, which means “Red Flag”, has an illustrious past. Once the exclusive supplier of limousines for Chinese political leaders, the brand has evolved into an ambitious global player. In China, it competes directly with Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, and now it plans to take on the same rivals in Europe. While Hongqi originally produced combustion models for the elite, it now focuses on electric vehicles. Its flagship model, the E-HS9, is a large electric SUV reminiscent of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan in both size and style. It combines premium materials with strong performance and a range exceeding 500 km. Hongqi has already launched in Norway and Sweden, with plans to enter the UK and other Western European markets in 2026. It aims to win customers through bold design and competitive pricing, though convincing European buyers that a Chinese...
Prague’s golf scene has a new home away from the fairway. Mulligan— the city’s first indoor golf bar equipped with TrackMan IO simulators — has opened in Smíchov City, redefining how golfers of all levels can play, practice, and spend time together. Blending world-class golf technology with the atmosphere of a lounge, Mulligan features two bays where guests can tee off on more than 300 iconic courses, sharpen their swing during practice, or enjoy mini-games — all rendered in 4K. Clubs for men, women, and left-handed players are provided. Beyond golf, guests can enjoy specialty coffee, premium spirits, and curated wines — whether for a solo practice, a relaxed night out, or a private celebration. Designed by 2020 Architekti, Mulligan draws inspiration from the Scottish Highlands. The space reimagines misty greens and rugged stone textures through a contemporary lens: warm, diffused lighting; field flowers drifting across the ceiling; and a floor where stones appear to have settled naturally. The result feels more like an intimate clubhouse than a traditional sports bar — a place that welcomes seasoned golfers, curious beginners, and anyone simply looking for a great evening. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Mulligan...
President Petr Pavel will appoint ANO leader Andrej Babiš as prime minister on Tuesday, December 9, after the billionaire announced that he would step away from his business empire Agrofert to resolve a conflict of interest. The move clears the final obstacle following ANO’s victory in October’s parliamentary election and its subsequent coalition deal with the Freedom and Direct Democracy party and Motorists for Themselves. Babiš confirmed the decision in a video message on Thursday evening, saying he would “irrevocably give up” Agrofert and have no contact with the conglomerate going forward. The business group, which includes more than 200 companies and is one of the country’s largest recipients of EU subsidies, has been at the centre of his legal and political battles for years. “Of course, I could have left politics after winning the election and lived a comfortable life,” Babiš told voters. “But I am convinced you would see it as a betrayal. That is why I have decided to give up Agrofert forever. I will not own it again, I will not profit from it, and I will not communicate with it.” According to the plan he outlined, Agrofert’s shares will be moved into an independent trust...
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