After a three-year break, ARTBAT is finally returning to Prague – and they’re not coming quietly. The Ukrainian electronic duo, known for their high-energy sets and hypnotic tracks, is bringing a brand-new level of sound and visuals to Areal7 on September 5, 2025. Formed by Artur and Batish in Kyiv, ARTBAT has gone from local club favorites to one of the most in-demand acts on the global electronic scene. Their music has lit up the world’s biggest festivals, topped international charts, and found its way into the playlists of heavyweights like Solomun, Maceo Plex, and Richie Hawtin. Their style hits that sweet spot between underground techno intensity and mainstage energy – making them just as at home in intimate clubs as they are in massive arenas. Tracks like Confession and Uplift climbed high in both techno and deep house charts, earning them a loyal following among DJs and fans worldwide. The Prague show will feature a selection of ARTBAT’s popular tracks along with some new releases. The duo is known for combining music with visuals to create a full live experience, and this performance will be no exception. Get your ticket here! Would you like us to write about your...
Galerie Rudolfinum is presenting Radical Tenderness, the largest institutional solo exhibition to date by Colombian-born, Paris-based artist Iván Argote. Running until September 7, 2025, the exhibition is free and comes after a landmark year for Argote, marked by his participation in the Venice Biennale and the installation of Dinosaur—a five-metre-high pigeon sculpture—on New York’s High Line. Curated by Leonardo Bigazzi, the show spans over 15 years of Argote’s career, with works in painting, photography, sculpture, installation, performance, and film. It combines new site-specific commissions with key works from earlier series, encouraging visitors to reconsider how public spaces and monuments shape memory and identity. “Radical Tenderness is an open conversation about how we can imagine a different public space,” says Argote. “It’s about unlearning inherited systems of power and dreaming of spaces built on openness, care, and solidarity.” Known for playful, provocative interventions, Argote challenges the authority of monuments and redefines art institutions as places for activism. His works often question who decides which histories are celebrated and which are forgotten, and how art can foster collective healing. Exhibition highlights include an indoor sculpture garden of plants and weeds as a proposal for an ideal public park; botanical paintings directly on...
Are you under 30 and with a serious case of European wanderlust? Well, Time Out surveyed 18,500 locals from across the world and consulted a panel of experts to find out which cities are the best of the best based on food, culture, green spaces, walkability and nightlife. But not every generation thinks the same, so they took those answers and sorted them by age to find out which cities are the most popular cities among their Gen-Z inhabitants. Bangkok claimed the worldwide crown, but the top 20 was dominated by hubs from all over Europe, with Copenhagen claiming first place. One of the happiest places on earth, according to the 2025 Happy City Index, Copenhagen received consistent high praise for safety, stability, education, public transport, health care and all around quality of life. No wonder 64 percent of Gen-Zers living there approve. There’s loads to do, after all. It’s Denmark’s cultural hub with a plethora of museums, markets, castles and palaces housed in Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical architecture. There are also large parks like the King’s Garden or Dyrehaven, a forest that’s home to thousands of deer; a delicious food scene of seasonal Nordic cuisine (smørrebrød, anyone?), and a...
The Czech Republic has opened a new embassy office in Dnipro, Ukraine, becoming the only Western nation with a diplomatic presence in eastern Ukraine. The inauguration on Wednesday was led by Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, alongside Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk military administration. Also attending were Ambassador Radek Pech and Mykola Lukashuk, chairman of the Dnipropetrovsk regional council. “This is true bravery,” Lukashuk said, addressing the minister. “Rocket attacks and shelling continue, yet you are here. On behalf of all our residents, who account for eleven percent of the region’s population, thank you.” He also praised Ambassador Pech and other embassy staff for their efforts, noting, “They have done a tremendous job.” Located on the fourth floor of a central Dnipro building, the Czech mission is the first official state office opened in eastern Ukraine since the war started. It will host business negotiations, meetings with non-profits, and other activities supporting the region. Two Czech diplomats will travel regularly to manage the office, while a local official will handle day-to-day operations in their absence. Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Perebyjnys attended the opening, highlighting long-standing cooperation between the Czech Republic and Dnipropetrovsk. Reflecting on his time as Ukraine’s...
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that it is “terminating all contact” with the Czech head of state in connection with the recent meeting between Petr Pavel and the supreme Tibetan leader, the Dalai Lama. Pavel, according to the Chinese Embassy in Prague, has “damaged China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity” with his visit to the Dalai Lama on July 27, where he expressed his country’s support for the Tibetan cause. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian made a statement on Tuesday, which has also reached out to the Czech government for comment. Asked by China Daily about the visit, Lin Jian replied, “In disregard of China’s repeated protests and strong opposition, Czech President Petr Pavel went to India to meet with the Dalai Lama. This seriously contravenes the political commitment made by the Czech government to the Chinese government, and harms China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. China strongly deplores and firmly opposes this, and has lodged serious protests with the Czech side. In light of the severity of Pavel’s provocative action, China decides to cease all engagement with him.” Relations between the two countries have been rocky as of late, with China insisting on strict adherence to the One-China...
Prague human rights organizations have launched a petition demanding that Mayor Bohuslav Svoboda prevent the American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, from performing in the city. The show was reportedly rescheduled for Prague following the cancellation of Slovakia’s Rubikon Festival, which was set to take place near Bratislava in July. No Czech promoter has officially confirmed the concert yet. The petition, signed by around three dozen figures including lawyers, artists, filmmakers, and former ombudsman Anna Šabatová, calls on the city to intervene. The signatories argue that hosting Ye in Prague would not only insult historical memory but also glorify military violence and humiliate victims of the Nazi regime. They cite Czech soldiers, civilians, political prisoners, resistance members, and the Jewish community as groups that would be disrespected by the performance. Activists further warn that the concert could pose a security risk, attracting radicals and extremists from both the Czech Republic and abroad. They urge the mayor to use all available measures, including negotiations with organizers and interventions through city services, to prevent the event from taking place. While the petition has drawn public attention, officials note that no Czech promoter has confirmed the show, and staging the concert...
In early August 2002, heavy rains caused the most devastating floods in modern Czech history. Unseasonably heavy rainfall raised the levels in the Vltava and lower Elbe river basins, as well as in the Czech Ohře and Moravian Dyje. From 6 to 18 August, two massive waves of flooding swept through southern and western Bohemia. In Prague, the flooding culminated on 14 August with a record five-hundred-year flood, inundating the districts of Karlín, Holešovice, Libeň, and Malá Strana, not to mention the Prague metro network. Districts such as Zbraslav, Lahovice, Radotín, Chuchle, and Lipence merged into what rescue workers described as “a single vast lake.” In the north, the lower part of Podbaba, the Lysolaje Valley, Sedlec, and large sections of Troja were submerged. The rising waters left 50,000 residents with no choice but to evacuate. The day before, many had refused to leave voluntarily, but by Wednesday morning, emergency teams were evacuating residents by boat from apartments and offices. Prague’s Metro suffered catastrophic damage. Eight stations were completely flooded, and at the peak of the crisis, around half of the city’s 57 stations were out of service. Line B bore the brunt of the destruction, and it took seven...
A total of 27 Western countries, including most EU member states, have called on Israel to take immediate action to halt what they described as an “unimaginable famine” unfolding in the Gaza Strip. The statement, signed by the foreign ministers of countries including Australia, Canada, Japan, and Spain, also stressed the need for a ceasefire, an end to the war, and the release of all hostages. “The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached incredible levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes,” the statement, published by the British government, read. “Urgent action must be taken now to halt and reverse the famine. The humanitarian space must be protected, and aid must not be politicised.” Neither the Czech Republic nor Germany signed it. Once again, the Czech Republic omitted the word “Hamas” from the statement. “Every position should be more balanced. The Czech Republic cares about the humanitarian situation,” Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský told journalists in Ukraine in response to a question from ČTK. The ministers called on Israel to grant permits for all international NGO aid shipments and lift barriers to their operations, warning that restrictive new registration conditions could soon force essential international NGOs to leave the Occupied Palestinian Territories,...
A new housing project called Near Living will introduce 212 modern apartments to Prague’s Palmovka neighborhood. Developed by the investment group Fidurock, the project breaks ground this September and is slated for full completion by the end of 2027. Conceived by Ian Bryan Architects, Near Living offers a clean, contemporary profile thoughtfully segmented into smaller volumes. The new development will feature a range of apartment configurations—from compact one-room units with kitchenette (1+kk) to three-room layouts (3+kk). Beneath the residences, underground parking will accommodate vehicles, while aboveground spaces will include a communal garden accessible to all residents. Construction’s main structure, or “rough completion,” is expected in the final quarter of next year. Final approvals will follow roughly a year later, paving the way for move-in readiness by late 2027. Palmovka isn’t the only area experiencing growth. Prague also sees development momentum on Rohanský Island and in the city center. “NEAR Living represents a key moment for our entire group, but we did not want to inform the public before we had all the necessary permits and could officially start construction,” says David Hauerland, Managing Director of Fidurock. “This is our first major development project with a building permit. Details on layouts,...
The transformation of a hidden courtyard behind Wenceslas Square has taken a decisive step forward. Developer Crestyl has secured a final zoning permit for the Savarin Project, paving the way for construction to begin in 2026 and for the site to open to the public by 2029. The redevelopment will connect Wenceslas Square with Na Příkopě, Jindřišská, and Panská streets, creating an open, accessible route through the city block. At its center will be a restored Baroque riding school, surrounded by a landscaped square with cafés, restaurants, and public seating. The design, by London-based Heatherwick Studio, marks the architecture firm’s first completed project in continental Europe. “This project is a matter of the heart for us,” said Crestyl CEO Simon Johnson. Public spaces will feature arcades, roof gardens, and leisure zones. Plans also include a multipurpose cultural hall, an art gallery—potentially housing the Slav Epic—and a barrier-free entrance to the Můstek metro station. One of the gastronomic highlights will be Time Out Market with around fifteen dining outlets, alongside retail spaces and a courtyard restaurant. The Savarin project’s first stage was completed last year with the full renovation of the Baroque Savarin Palace, which began in late 2021. The work...
Weeks after the cancellation of the Rubicon Festival in Bratislava, organizers have confirmed that Kanye West — now performing under the name Ye — is set to appear in Prague instead. Festival director Hugo Varga said a new Czech-based organizer has taken over the concert arrangements, with the venue and exact date to be finalized. The performance is described as “already agreed” and will replace the scrapped Slovak appearance. Ticket holders from the original Bratislava event have until August 18 at 12:00 to request a refund. Those who do not apply by the deadline will automatically receive tickets for the Prague show. The Rubicon Festival, once scheduled for July 18–20, 2025, was canceled just over a week before its start date. Organizers cited “unforeseeable circumstances” but gave no further details. Even before the cancellation, questions had been raised about the event’s readiness, with little visible progress at the planned site near Záhorská Bystrica. The booking had faced criticism in Slovakia. In June, a petition called for Ye’s performance to be stopped, pointing to the rapper’s history of antisemitic statements and his public praise of Adolf Hitler. International media have also reported that Ye was denied a visa to Australia, the...
From summer 2026, Czech travellers will have two new options for less-crowded holiday escapes. The travel company Čedok is introducing direct flights from Prague to Porto Santo, a small Portuguese island near Madeira, and to the Greek island of Skyros, one of the Sporades’ least-visited destinations. Porto Santo, little known outside Portugal, lies a two-and-a-half-hour ferry ride from Madeira. Its ten-kilometre golden beach, made of fine sand rich in crushed coral minerals, is said to have therapeutic properties. Alongside the beach, the island offers sand baths, panoramic golf, and relaxed dining in family-run restaurants. History enthusiasts may recognise Porto Santo as a one-time home of Christopher Columbus. It was here that he met his future wife and received valuable maritime charts as part of her dowry—maps that would later shape his voyages. The island’s Columbus Museum preserves this chapter of his life. Čedok’s CEO, Stanislav Zeman, said the company is responding to a growing demand for “quieter, higher-quality places outside the mainstream.” He noted that Porto Santo fits the trend of travellers seeking destinations less saturated with mass tourism. The second addition to Čedok’s network is Skyros, a hilly island in the Aegean Sea. Remote and relatively untouched by large-scale...
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