Seven years ago, Czech photographer Martin Škrabalek prepared an interesting project on the occasion of the anniversary of the entry of Warsaw Pact troops into Czechoslovakia. He combined archival photographs of Prague, taken in the early days of the invasion, with footage of the modern city. \ Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
Videos have been circulating on social media since Sunday, showing a red formula car zigzagging across lanes on the D4 highway. The convoy of race cars was spotted moving between Voznice, Dobříší, and Příbram. Clips show the formula speeding across lanes and even stopping at a gas station. Police are now investigating. “We will check the drivers of the escort vehicles whose license plates are visible. Traffic cameras will also be reviewed, and we ask anyone who witnessed the racing and has dashcam footage to share it with the police,” said Vlasta Suchánková, a spokeswoman for the traffic department. The identity of the driver remains unknown. This elusive “phantom” first appeared on the D4 in 2019. Police located the vehicle at the time but could not take action because the driver wore a helmet, preventing them from proving who was behind the wheel. Two supporting vehicles consistently appear whenever the formula is on public roads. Similar tactics have been observed in past incidents in 2019 and 2023. The cars are similar to tactics seen in street racing abroad, where drivers use other vehicles to block traffic and help the main car get away from police. The Formula car is not...
Prague will celebrate 150 years of public transit on Sunday, September 21, 2025, with a festive tram parade. Organized by the Prague Public Transit Company (DPP), the event will feature 40 trams covering a 12-kilometer route through the city. The celebration will open with a display of all participating trams on Sokolovská Street, between the Křižíkova and Urxova stops, starting at 9:30 a.m. Historic vehicles and classic models will line up alongside the newest 52T tram, offering a clear look at the evolution of Prague’s public transport. At the forefront of the parade, departing at 11:00 a.m., will be a horse-drawn carriage—just as trams were in the mid-19th century—creating a striking contrast with the state-of-the-art 52T. Short speeches will be given around 10:45 a.m. before the trams begin their journey. Spectators are encouraged to watch the parade along the route. For easy access, take the metro—Line B to Křižíkova or Invalidovna for the exhibition, or Line A to Staroměstská or Malostranská for the prime photography vantage point at Mánes Bridge (“Mánesův most”). A limited number of special tickets for riding in select trams will be available for purchase. Details and pre-sale dates will be announced soon via fanshop.dpp.cz ...
A Czech tourist has sparked outrage in Egypt after carving the name “Láďa” into the shell of a sea turtle, leaving the animal with a painful injury and the risk of infection. The act, filmed by local divers, was widely condemned after the video surfaced online. The footage was sent to Barbora Hulková, a Czech influencer living in Egypt who posts under the name “Czech in Egypt.” She shared the video on her social media channels, warning that the carving was not only cruel but could endanger the turtle’s life. “The shell is a living part of the body, full of nerves and blood vessels. This is like cutting your skin under a fingernail—it hurts. Besides pain, the turtle now faces the risk of infection that could kill it,” Hulková wrote. Marine biologists explain that a turtle’s shell is not just a protective shield but a sensitive living tissue safeguarding vital organs. Damage to it leaves the animal vulnerable to predators and long-term health complications. Close human contact is also highly stressful for turtles, often altering their natural behavior. This is not the first case Hulková has highlighted. In another recent video, she documented a tourist from Germany stomping on...
Starting in September, passengers caught without a valid ticket on Prague’s public transport will face higher penalties. The fine issued directly by an inspector will rise from the current 1,000 CZK to 1,200 CZK. If the payment is delayed, the penalty will climb to 1,500 CZK, and in the most serious cases up to 2,000 CZK. According to Filip Drápal, spokesperson for Ropid, the goal is to keep a fair balance between ticket prices and penalties. “The adjustment ensures that paying for a valid ticket remains the more attractive option,” he told Novinky. The decision on fines comes alongside a broader plan to raise ticket prices. From January, a 30-minute ticket will increase from 30 CZK to 39 CZK, or 36 CZK if purchased through the Lítačka mobile app. A 90-minute ticket will go from 40 CZK to 50 CZK, or 46 CZK via the app. Despite the increase, traveling without a ticket in Prague will remain less costly than in the Central Bohemian Region, where fines for fare dodgers were raised in June to 2,500 CZK. Currently, Prague offers several discounts for quick payment. If passengers settle their fine on the spot or within fifteen days, they pay 1,000...
The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to revive the activities of the Czech Center in Moscow, which has been closed since March 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Instead of reopening its doors physically, the institution will operate entirely online, focusing on promoting Czech culture, science, and the arts to a Russian audience. Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský stressed that while Prague continues to firmly oppose the Kremlin’s aggression, cultural diplomacy should not be abandoned. “We are aware of the risks, but we believe culture—as a universal language—can keep open channels of dialogue even when others collapse,” Lipavský told iDNES.cz. The Czech Centers network is a state-funded cultural organization operating since 1993. The planned relaunch, expected in the second half of 2025, will take place entirely in the digital sphere. According to Jitka Pánek Jurková, Director General of the Czech Centers, the move is necessary to maintain cultural exchange under current conditions. “Diplomacy today often unfolds in the virtual space. We want to create original online content, including interviews with personalities connected to both Czech and Russian culture, and share it primarily on platforms accessible to Russian audiences,” she explained. Pánek Jurková added that the online model follows the example...
Czechia is set to become the first country in the European Union to allow motorists to drive at 150 km/h on a motorway, a move that has sparked both excitement and debate across the region. From the end of September, drivers will be able to test the higher limit on a new section of the D3 motorway between Tábor and České Budějovice. The Roads and Highways Directorate (ŘSD) has already begun installing 42 electronic signs that will regulate the limit depending on road and weather conditions, according to the German daily Bild. The current maximum of 130 km/h will remain the default. The 150 km/h limit will only apply in favorable conditions—clear weather, dry roads, smooth traffic, and no ongoing construction. “The conditions must be absolutely ideal. There must be no queues, no slippery surfaces, and no reduced visibility,” said Jan Rýdl, spokesperson for the ŘSD. The system will be managed centrally by the National Transport Information Centre, which will decide when the higher speed can safely be activated. Variable traffic signs, supplied by the consortium Mobility and Intelligence and Známy Morava, are already being put in place. During their installation, traffic on the D3 has been restricted to one...
For the first time ever, one of the world’s most famous fossils arrived in Europe. Prague’s National Museum will showcase two of the world’s most famous human ancestor fossils. Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old Australopithecus afarensis skeleton, and Selam, the remains of a child of the same species, arrived in the Czech capital on Friday. The fossils, on loan from the Ethiopian National Museum, will be on display from August 25 for two months. Lucy, an Australopithecus afarensis, was named after Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by The Beatles, a song played repeatedly at the archaeologists’ campsite when her remains were discovered in 1974 near the village of Hadar in the Afar Triangle. Both fossils are regarded as Ethiopia’s most valuable cultural treasures. Their arrival was made possible through an agreement between the Czech and Ethiopian governments, with the Czech state providing guarantees for the loan. The transport of the fossils was treated with the utmost care. They were flown in aboard Ethiopian Airlines accompanied by Lukeš, Ethiopian Cultural Heritage Authority director Abebawa Ajalu Gella, curators from both countries, and members of the Czech police Rapid Response Unit, which also escorted the fossils to the museum on Wenceslas Square. Lucy and...
Prague is set to launch one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects in recent years – the installation of 1,500 public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). The rollout will focus on slow-charging points placed in residential areas, allowing drivers to conveniently charge overnight on city streets. The project is estimated to cost nearly CZK 493 million and will be fully financed from the city budget. All charging stations will remain under municipal ownership. Zdeněk Hřib, Prague’s First Deputy Mayor for Transport, emphasized that public infrastructure is essential for the city’s transition to clean mobility. “Without accessible charging options, electromobility will remain the privilege of a small group. Prague must ensure that every resident has the opportunity to make the switch,” he said. By expanding charging infrastructure, Prague hopes to cut greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce traffic noise. According to Hřib, “This is a concrete step toward a cleaner, healthier city. Investing in emission-free mobility makes sense from ecological, economic, and social perspectives.” The new network will be integrated into Prague’s broader strategy for sustainable urban mobility. The city has committed to supporting a carbon-neutral future, with the EV project serving as a cornerstone of that effort....
The Czech foreign minister on Saturday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine, however accused Russia of not being serious about peace. In a post on the US social media platform X, Jan Lipavský dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks on the conflict as “propaganda gibberish,” stressing that “the problem is Russian imperialism, not the Ukrainian desire to live freely.” He cautioned that Moscow seeks to reverse Europe’s security order to 1997, before the Czech Republic joined NATO. “It is in our existential interest to prevent such scenarios,” he wrote, adding that Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine show Putin is not serious about peace. “If Putin was serious about peace negotiations, he would not have attacked Ukraine all day today,” he said. K jednáním na Aljašce:Vítám, že se prezident Trump snaží válku zastavit, že o tom průběžně hovoří s evropskými představiteli a že bude o výsledcích dnešního jednání informovat i nás v Evropě. Včetně prezidenta Zelenského. Od Putina zazněly stejné propagandistické žvásty o… — Jan Lipavský (@JanLipavsky) August 15, 2025 Trump and Putin were upbeat after their more than three-hour closed-door talks, with the Russian leader saying they had come to reach...
In Prague, the trend toward smaller apartments continues to dominate the real estate market, and the City Lofts Chodov project is responding to this demand with style. The development, known as City Lofts Chodov, is scheduled for completion with units available for occupancy in the last quarter of 2027. The seven-story building on Litochlebské náměstí, is designed with a segmented, crystalline facade that separates individual balconies and provides privacy for residents. While the exterior differs from typical Prague apartment buildings and may attract mixed opinions from architectural observers, it shares geometric qualities reminiscent of Prague’s historic cubist structures, though on a larger scale. Interior Layout and Design Apartments are planned with an industrial-inspired interior, allowing future residents to customize the space. The project includes penthouse units measuring up to 120 m², each featuring a terrace extending along the full length of the apartment. All units face south and include large floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize natural light. Residents will be able to access doors via QR code, summon elevators automatically, and enter the garage using license plate recognition. Location City Lofts Chodov is located within a five-minute walk of the Opatov metro station, with nearby bus stops providing additional public transport...
Wizz Air is adding two new Romanian destinations from Prague Airport, expanding its network with direct flights to Bucharest and Iasi. Tickets are already available for booking in Wizz Air’s reservation system, with operations set to begin at the start of the winter schedule in late October. Flights to Bucharest will run four times per week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—year-round. Iasi, Romania’s third-largest city, will see two weekly flights during the winter, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with a third rotation added on Thursdays from spring. Prague–Bucharest will be a competitive route, with Animawings, Smartwings, and Tarom already in operation. Prague currently has no direct flights to Iasi, marking Wizz Air’s expansion as a first for this connection. This announcement comes shortly after Wizz Air introduced flights from Prague to Sofia, Skopje, and Yerevan, reflecting the airline’s recent growth strategy in Central and Eastern Europe. The company also has ambitious plans also in Bratislava, where it will base two aircraft, launch 13 new routes, and is expected to bring nearly a million passengers to M. R. Štefánik Airport next year. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
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