From July 26 to August 1, Prague’s Masaryk Station will be completely closed to allow the Railway Administration to activate new signaling systems as part of ongoing modernization efforts. During this time, trains will be rerouted to other stations, primarily the Main Station (Praha hlavní nádraží). Travelers planning trips in late July should check updated schedules carefully, as no trains will serve Masaryk Station throughout the week. “The Railway Administration is continuing its modernization work, and the activation of the new signaling equipment will begin on Saturday, July 26. Train service is expected to resume on the evening of August 1, alongside the reopening of the upgraded section between Bubny and Výstaviště,” said Nela Eberl Friebová, the Railway Administration’s spokesperson. Meanwhile, extensive construction is underway at Masaryk Station itself. A new platform is being built above the tracks, and new covered platforms for tracks 8 and 9 near Na Florenci Street are under development. These platforms are scheduled to open to passengers by mid-December, improving the station’s capacity and comfort. The Main Station will also see temporary closures during the first weekend of August. On August 2 and 3, maintenance work will take place, leading to adjusted schedules for several...
A newly renovated arch under the Negrelli Viaduct in Prague’s Karlín district has found a unique purpose this summer: a temporary library branch specializing in comics, fantasy, sci-fi, and board games. As part of a pilot program, the arch will operate as a branch of the Municipal Library of Prague for two years. This phase will test both its economic viability and public usage before similar renovations begin on other arches along the viaduct. Open Tuesdays through Thursdays until August 28, the library welcomes visitors from 3 to 6 p.m. You can borrow books, comics, and board games, or engage in hands-on activities such as making badges, magnets, or painting miniatures. The library’s focus is on fantasy, sci-fi, comic book culture, RPGs (Role-Playing Games), and small craft projects. The afternoons are divided thematically: Tuesdays host RPG sessions, Wednesdays feature creative workshops, and Thursdays are reserved for more complex board games. The games lineup extends beyond classics like Carcassonne and Dragon’s Lair to include lesser-known titles and thematic events. In addition to gaming, the library plans to host events with genre authors. Among them is Vilma Kadlečková, writer of the popular Mycelium series, who will participate in readings and discussions....
Summer in Prague means sunshine, outdoor cafés, parks full of people. Warm weather almost begs us to leave the car at home and get around differently – on foot or on two wheels. Many choose walks or various forms of micromobility: bikes, e-bikes, and increasingly shared e-scooters. When the tram arrives packed to the brim, without air conditioning and hardly any space, or when the walk from the metro to your meeting is just a bit too far, micromobility becomes the perfect solution. To understand how Bolt views the current situation and future of shared mobility in Prague, Prague Morning sat down with Marek Pazderka, Bolt’s micromobility country manager. According to Pazderka, shared scooters provide a clear advantage during the warmer months. “You won’t arrive sweaty like you might on a regular bike or e-bike,” he explained. “Scooters allow people to move freely through the city without sacrificing comfort. Especially when paired with public transport, they’re ideal for covering the last mile.” But while the benefits are clear, criticism has grown louder—particularly over irresponsible parking or users riding on sidewalks. Pazderka didn’t dismiss these concerns. “These problems won’t go away,” he acknowledged. “But that doesn’t mean the machines are...
Step into a night of style, swing, and sophistication at Art Restaurant Mánes, where the timeless charm of Frank Sinatra meets top-tier gastronomy in one of Prague’s most iconic venues. This weekly concert series, running every Friday and Saturday, transforms the renowned Mánes Gallery into a tribute to the “King of Show Business.” The event blends live music with a culinary experience designed to transport guests straight to the golden age of jazz. The evening opens at 7:00 PM with a three-course dinner crafted by Jaroslav Zahálka, former member of the prestigious Club des Chefs des Chefs—an association of chefs who cook for world leaders. Inspired by traditional 1930s Prague cuisine, Zahálka’s menu includes dishes such as: Pea cream soup with butter croutons, fava beans, and basil crème fraîche Beef Bourguignon with red wine, oyster mushrooms, and potato-celery purée (vegetarian option available) Classic dukatové buchtičky with vanilla sauce for dessert At 8:00 PM, the music begins. A talented cast of performers—opera singer Daniel Klánský, soprano Karolína Cingrošová, jazz vocalist Sophia Lamos, and instrumentalists Kristina Barta (piano), Radek Žitný (saxophone), and Jan Ježek (drums)—bring Sinatra’s greatest hits to life. Expect an elegant setlist filled with legendary tracks such as “Come Fly...
The Czech Republic has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Kingdom on cooperation in nuclear energy, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said yesterday after a meeting with his British counterpart Keir Starmer in London. He said the British firm Rolls-Royce was considering building a factory for small modular reactors in the Czech Republic. Britain last month pledged 2.5 billion pounds to build SMRs, which it hopes can help increase energy security and help the country meet its climate targets while also creating export opportunities and jobs. SMRs can be made in factories, with parts small enough to be transported on trucks and barges and assembled more quickly and cheaply than large-scale nuclear plants. “By working with our Czech partners on small modular reactors, we’re backing British engineering, strengthening our industrial base, and putting the UK in a leading position to export the technologies of the future,” UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer said in a statement from Britain’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero that also quoted his Czech counterpart. “We are creating conditions for small modular reactors to be built in the Czech Republic. I think it would be a very suitable complement to the construction of...
Between January and June 2025, a total of 45,959 people registered a trade license in Czechia. The number of registered entrepreneurs (professionals and small business owners) in the country reached 2,007,596, the highest since 2022. The figures were released by Dun & Bradstreet, a firm that tracks business activity across Europe. Foreign nationals continue to drive part of this growth. According to the data, Ukrainian citizens made up 14% of new registrations, while Slovaks accounted for 3%. “In 2023, 80,787 people started businesses. That figure rose to 91,494 in 2024 — the highest in over a decade. This year’s numbers show that interest in entrepreneurship remains high,” said Kateřina Klosová, Chair of the Board at Dun & Bradstreet Czech Republic. Klosová noted that the increase in self-employed activity is economically positive, especially in sectors where demand is tied to local services. Many new trades respond directly to gaps in specific areas, helping improve both access and quality. The largest share of new entrepreneurs — more than a third — registered under the general category of “Production, trade, and services not listed in Annexes 1–3 of the Trade Licensing Act.” These are typically low-barrier fields such as IT freelancing, personal services,...
What will Prague’s transport look like in 2050? An ongoing exhibition at the Centre for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning (CAMP) offers a look ahead. Prague Tomorrow? Connected City, running until 26 October 2025, presents a bold vision of how rail transport could reshape life in the Czech capital—and beyond. The exhibition, which opened in March, shows how rail is undergoing a renaissance around the world. Prague is no exception. Plans are in motion for dozens of new lines and tunnels that will redefine how people travel across the city and connect Prague to the rest of the country and Europe. “Passenger rail transport is on the rise and plays an increasingly important role in suburban and long-distance transport. More than half a million new inhabitants are expected in Prague and Central Bohemia over the next few decades. All of them will need to get to work, school, or travel—and our new rail links must be ready,” says Transport Minister Martin Kupka. High-speed rail will connect Prague with Dresden, Wroclaw, and Vienna, with trains reaching speeds of up to 320 km/h. The trip from Ústí nad Labem to Prague Main Station is expected to take just 26 minutes. Metro Line D,...
After a hot start to the week, Czechia is bracing for a shift in weather. A cold front will sweep across the country, bringing showers, thunderstorms, and a drop in temperatures — especially by Thursday, when highs may not exceed 17 °C in some regions. The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) has issued a weather warning for high temperatures in southeastern Moravia, where the mercury is expected to climb to 32 °C on Monday afternoon. Elsewhere, highs will range from 26 to 30 °C, but unstable air will trigger afternoon storms, particularly in southwestern and western Bohemia. The cooling trend will continue into Tuesday, with skies remaining mostly cloudy to overcast. Occasional showers and thunderstorms are expected, especially later in the day. While the eastern and central regions may still reach 25 to 30 °C, western and northwestern areas will struggle to exceed 22 °C. Wednesday will bring widespread cloud cover, with more showers and isolated thunderstorms across most of Czechia. Temperatures will range from 20 to 25 °C, indicating a steady decline as the cold front tightens its grip. By Thursday, the weather will reach its coldest point of the week. Highs will drop to 17 to 22 °C, with...
The future of the Stalin Cultural Center, located beneath Prague’s Metronome in Letná Park, appears more hopeful after recent talks between the center’s operator and city representatives. While previous reports signaled its closure due to a lapsed permit, a temporary outdoor-only operation is now on the table. The venue hosts concerts, screenings, and community events. Yet over the past few weeks, the team behind the center announced that its continued existence was in jeopardy. The reason? A dispute over the unapproved use of underground spaces. According to Adam Zábranský (Pirates), Prague city councilor, the original permit did not allow the storage of equipment in the underground areas beneath the Metronome, yet these spaces were being used as warehouses. That violation led to the city declining to extend the lease. Center operator Jan Foltys confirmed that negotiations are underway and cautiously optimistic. “Nothing is certain until the contract is signed, but there’s a chance we could save part of this season with a provisional outdoor setup,” he said. For now, the team behind the center is doing what they can to keep things running — at least the basics. That means keeping the toilets open and making sure the area stays...
One day after the documentary Raději zešílet v divočině (Better Go Mad in the Wild) won the Grand Prix at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, one of its main subjects, František Klišík, was found dead near Prague. He was 62 years old. According to Metro.cz, Klišík drowned in a pond in the village of Ohrobec in the early hours of Sunday. Around 8:30 a.m., a local resident noticed an unresponsive man in the water. Emergency services and a coroner were called to the scene. “There were no signs of foul play,” said police spokesperson Michaela Richterová, adding that the exact cause of death will be determined by an autopsy. Klišík had reportedly been in Ohrobec to visit a friend and celebrate the film’s success. Witnesses said he was in a positive mood, though it wasn’t clear where he planned to spend the night. The pond is located across from the village pub. The documentary, directed by Miro Remo, follows the life of František and his twin brother Ondřej, who spent decades living off the grid in Stögrova Huť, a remote settlement in the Šumava region. The film is based on a book by Aleš Palán, who confirmed Klišík’s death...
The 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival wrapped up on July 12 after screening 108 features, 23 documentaries, and 44 shorts across 465 showings. With more than 128,000 tickets sold, the Czech festival once again cemented its place on the global film calendar, just after Cannes and ahead of Venice. The festival’s top honor, the Crystal Globe, went to “Better Go Mad in the Wild”, directed by Miro Remo (Czech Republic/Slovak Republic). The film’s team received a $25,000 prize. Iran’s “Bidad”, by Soheil Beiraghi, won the Special Jury Prize and $15,000. Jurors praised its bold narrative and genre-blending story of a couple on the run through Tehran, describing it as “shot through with punk energy” and closing on a hopeful note. The Best Director awards were shared between Vytautas Katkus for “The Visitor” (Lithuania, Norway, Sweden) and Nathan Ambrosioni for “Out of Love” (France). Acting awards went to Pia Tjelta for her performance in Norway’s “Don’t Call Me Mama”, and Àlex Brendemühl in Spain’s “When a River Becomes the Sea.” Kateřina Falbrová earned a Special Jury Mention for her role in “Broken Voices” (Czech Republic/Slovak Republic). The audience-favorite Právo Award went to the Czech documentary “We’ve Got to Frame It!”,...
Petr Kotík, the founder of the popular travel site Amazing Places, is launching a new project: Kouzelné Chaloupky (which means Magical Cottages) – a booking platform dedicated entirely to private getaways like cottages, log cabins, glamping spots, and tiny houses. Unlike Amazing Places, which is known for high-end design retreats, Kouzelné Chaloupky focuses on cozy, affordable escapes that prioritize privacy and simplicity over luxury. The platform features only independent, non-shared accommodations, such as standalone cabins and off-grid cottages – no hotels or guesthouses. “Czech cottage culture is a lifestyle – it’s about slowing down, spending time together, and feeling at home even far from home,” said Petr Kotík, who leads the project. “We want to make this experience more accessible to everyone.” The project grew out of a social media community that already counts 160,000 followers, and it’s now evolving into a full-featured booking site. The platform enables users to book directly, use vouchers, and take advantage of the BeAmazing loyalty program. Each listed property goes through a basic screening to ensure quality standards. There’s no need to share spaces with strangers – every stay guarantees complete privacy. Kouzelné Chaloupky also offers benefits for hosts. Accommodation providers can access the...
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