Bolt has introduced two new ride categories in Prague that allow passengers to request drivers who speak either Czech or English. The new options are available at the same price as a standard Bolt ride. They are open to drivers of any nationality who can communicate in the relevant language at a level suitable for everyday conversation. Czech-speaking passengers who are less comfortable communicating in English can request a Czech-speaking driver, while foreign residents, tourists and business travellers can choose a driver who speaks English. Bolt already provides automatic translation for communication between passengers and drivers within its app. Booking information, addresses and messages can therefore be translated automatically. The new categories are designed to cover situations in which communication takes place outside the app, particularly during the journey itself. The company said the new options are already available in Prague, where it has enough partner drivers who meet the language requirements. Drivers can choose whether to participate in the new categories. They may offer rides in Czech, English, both languages or continue driving exclusively in the standard category. Participation is voluntary. Passengers will see the two new options directly in the Bolt app. The Czech-speaking category is identified by...
On April 17, 2027, OX Club in Prague will transform for one night into an Ibiza-inspired party featuring DJs, immersive visuals and tropical-themed spaces. The Sound of Ibiza event will bring British DJ and producer Daxson, Dutch DJ and producer Laura Van Dam, Czech DJ Lucca and DJ TiGi to one stage. The night will combine electronic music with a full immersive laser show, acrobatic performances above the dancefloor and Ibiza-inspired décor throughout the club. There will also be a dedicated Sunset Experience for photos and social media, as well as a Chillout Zone with its own DJ programme and mentoring by Pavel Bidlo. Daxson has performed at major festivals and clubs including Creamfields, EDC, UNTOLD and Ministry of Sound, while also creating several anthems for Transmission Festival. Laura Van Dam has appeared at Tomorrowland, Ultra, EDC, Sziget and Ushuaïa Ibiza and has built a following with her melodic techno and trance sound. DJ Lucca, one of the country’s best-known electronic music artists, has performed alongside international names including Carl Cox and Paul van Dyk. The event will also feature competitions for an iPhone and other prizes. An Ibiza Beach Outfit is suggested, although the dress code is optional. With...
The Prague Post has launched a digital archive marking 35 years since the publication of its first issue. October 1, 2026, marks the 35th anniversary of the newspaper’s debut. Founded in 1991, The Prague Post was Czechoslovakia’s longest-running English-language weekly newspaper. The newly launched archive begins with that very first issue, which is available to read in full, browse online and search by text. A new issue will be added each week, corresponding to the same week 35 years earlier. The project will allow readers to follow the political, social and cultural changes of the early 1990s through the newspaper’s coverage, much as readers did at the time. The Prague Post Archive is also active on Facebook and Instagram, where updates about newly digitized issues and the project will be shared. The archive is administered by Modrá sova z.s., a nonprofit English-language library and learning center in Loužnice, where The Prague Post’s physical archives are housed. Issues published between 1991 and 1994 have already been scanned and processed. Around two decades of additional issues remain to be digitized, making the project a long-term and costly undertaking. Modrá sova has independently funded the digitization work since the project began and is...
A Halloween charity event will bring children and families to several Prague neighbourhoods on October 22, combining trick-or-treating with fundraising for SOS Children’s Villages. The Halloween Trick-or-Treat for Charity will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. across Vinohrady, Vršovice, Žižkov, Prague 15, Holešovice and Barrandov. The concept is simple. Children dressed in Halloween costumes and accompanied by their parents will visit participating host locations, which can include cafés, restaurants, shops, confectioneries, schools, children’s centres and other businesses or organisations. The participating locations will remain a secret until children register for the event and receive a special map showing where they can go trick-or-treating. At each location, children will make a contribution of at least CZK 10 to a sealed collection box supporting SOS Children’s Villages. In return, they will receive a sweet treat before continuing to the next location. Last year’s event attracted more than 1,100 registered participants and raised CZK 296,157 despite rainy weather. The entire amount was donated to SOS Children’s Villages, which has supported children, families, young people and foster carers in the Czech Republic for more than 50 years. How it started Dinah Spritzer-Richter and several of her friends organized the first American Halloween...
Specialists from Prague City Hall and the Institute of Circular Economy (INCIEN) have analyzed the contents of public waste bins in central Prague, finding that about one ton of rubbish is discarded on Wenceslas Square every day. The latest analysis was carried out to examine how the composition of waste changes with the seasons and fluctuations in tourist traffic. A similar measurement was conducted during the winter, providing a basis for comparison. Beverage packaging made up roughly one-third of the waste collected from bins on Wenceslas Square. Cans and plastic bottles were among the most common items. Another third consisted of disposable food-service items, particularly cups. The remaining third was made up of general household waste. Researchers also found waste originating from businesses in the surrounding area, including cafes and shops. Some household rubbish appeared to have been left by tourists staying in apartments rented through short-term accommodation platforms. Food waste was another recurring part of the findings. Partially eaten food was frequently found in the bins, with trdelník pastries among the more common examples. The summer analysis gives Prague authorities a clearer picture of the waste generated in one of the city’s busiest public spaces during the peak tourist...
Several hospitals in Prague are reporting critically low blood supplies, prompting the Czech Ministry of Health to urge people to donate blood in the coming days. The shortage is affecting more than individual blood groups. Hospitals and transfusion centers in several parts of the Czech Republic are reporting a broader decline in available supplies, with some facilities nearing the minimum levels needed to maintain safe operations. The situation differs from one region to another. Some transfusion centers still have adequate reserves, while others are short of particular blood groups or are approaching critical levels. The shortage also extends to individual blood components. In Prague, the Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKEM) is currently seeking more platelet donors regardless of blood type. People planning to donate are advised to check the latest information on the website or social media channels of their chosen transfusion center before visiting. Why hospitals need more donors Hospitals depend on regular blood donations not only during emergencies but also for planned medical treatment. Blood is routinely needed for surgery, childbirth and the treatment of patients who require repeated transfusions. This includes some cancer patients whose treatment can interfere with the body’s production of blood cells....
On October 10, the Prague electronic music collective EDEN will bring Rotten To The Core to Stadion Strahov for one of the collective’s largest and most ambitious events to date. Running from 10pm until 7am, the night will bring together international and local DJs, dancers and visual artists for an event built around music, performance and visual art. The lineup includes VLACE, SCHELLT, RiVid, 2NDRA and Mila (5), with the programme focused on techno and acid. Among the artists, 2NDRA is a Prague-based schranz and techno producer and performer and one of the founders of EDEN Collective. RiVid, meanwhile, is a Czech-Japanese hard techno duo. The event takes a broader approach to the club experience, combining the music programme with visual elements, art installations and live performances. That approach comes at a time when electronic music events are becoming increasingly commercialised, while promoters and venues face rising production costs and growing regulatory pressures. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐍 (@_eden_rave_) The event will take place beneath Strahov Stadium in Prague 6, continuing EDEN’s connection with unconventional venues and large-scale rave productions. The collective previously hosted its 40-hour ALT BABYLON weekender in Prague in August, featuring dozens...
Prague’s Kramář Villa will open to the public on October 3, giving visitors a chance to see inside one of the Czech government’s official residences. Admission will be free. The villa, located on Gogolova Street in Prague’s Letná district, is the official residence of the Czech prime minister. It was also the home of Karel Kramář, Czechoslovakia’s first prime minister, and his wife, Nadezhda. Visitors during the open house will be able to take guided tours of the building and learn about its history, architecture and former residents. The tour will include parts of the villa that are normally closed to the public, including its living quarters and ceremonial rooms. Built with a combination of Neo-Baroque and Art Nouveau influences, Kramář Villa has been one of Prague’s government residences since the early 20th century. Its history is closely linked to Karel Kramář, who became the first prime minister of Czechoslovakia following the country’s establishment in 1918. The open house will also include access to the villa’s garden. Located above the city, the grounds provide views across Prague and will remain open for longer than the villa itself. The villa will welcome visitors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October...
Prague will offer a range of free cultural events in October, from exhibitions and science films to family entertainment and hands-on craft workshops. Several major institutions will also open their doors to the public on October 28, Czech Independence Day. Here are five events where the main program is free, followed by a guide to some of the places that can be visited without charge on the October 28 public holiday. Free admission at the National Gallery October 3–4 and October 28, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM The National Gallery Prague will offer free access to selected exhibitions on two occasions in October. On October 3 and 4, visitors can see 1956–1989: Architecture for Everyone at the Trade Fair Palace (Veletržní palác) without paying an entrance fee. The offer forms part of Architecture Day, this year’s festival built around the theme “I Dwell, Therefore I Am.” The Architecture Day program will also include free tours and workshops at several National Gallery sites, including the Trade Fair Palace, the Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia and Schwarzenberg Palace. Some activities require advance registration. Another opportunity comes on October 28, when the National Gallery will waive admission to its eight permanent exhibitions. The program...
Bolt and U.S. electric vehicle maker Lucid Group have announced a partnership to develop autonomous mobility services in Europe, with plans to deploy more than 25,000 fully autonomous vehicles across European cities over the coming years. The vehicles will be based on Lucid’s upcoming Midsize platform and use NVIDIA Hyperion, a reference architecture and development platform for autonomous vehicles. The companies plan to develop the vehicles for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving, which allows vehicles to operate without human control within defined conditions. Bolt says the project is part of its wider ambition to have 100,000 autonomous vehicles operating on its platform by 2035. The companies will work together from the early stages of vehicle development. Bolt will contribute traffic and mobility data, operational experience and knowledge of European markets, while Lucid will provide its software-defined vehicle platform and automotive technology. Bolt will also define requirements covering the vehicle, software, safety and passenger experience. Its autonomous driving division will oversee the partnership and develop the infrastructure needed to operate the fleet. This will include vehicle dispatch, charging, maintenance, remote assistance and customer support. Bolt also plans to own and operate the autonomous vehicles itself. Rollout will depend on local regulations...
September 28 is a public holiday in the Czech Republic, marking Czech Statehood Day and the feast of St. Wenceslas. This year, the holiday falls on a Monday, giving many people a three-day weekend. For anyone planning to spend the day in Prague, however, there are two practical questions: which shops will be open, and what can you do around the city? Where you can shop on September 28 Under Czech legislation regulating retail opening hours, shops with a sales area of more than 200 square meters must close on September 28. The restriction applies throughout the day and covers large supermarkets, hypermarkets and home improvement stores. Smaller shops with sales areas of up to 200 square meters are exempt and can open at their owners’ discretion. Petrol stations and pharmacies can also operate. Other exceptions include shops located at airports, railway stations and bus terminals, as well as retail outlets inside healthcare facilities. Why September 28 is Czech Statehood Day The holiday commemorates Prince Wenceslas, a member of the Přemyslid dynasty who became one of the central figures in Czech history. Wenceslas was killed by his brother Boleslav I on September 28, 935, in Stará Boleslav. His death later...
A new sports complex has opened in Riegrovy Sady, giving residents of Prague 2 access to a refurbished court, parkour equipment, a climbing wall and an outdoor fitness area. The facility, next to the TJ Sokol Královské Vinohrady building, was officially opened Tuesday afternoon. The renovation and installation of new equipment cost CZK 8.7 million, excluding VAT. The site is intended for people of different ages and can be used for several sports. The refurbished court is suitable for football and basketball, while the new equipment includes a parkour area, climbing wall and a small fitness zone. The project forms part of the district’s longer-term plans for Riegrovy Sady. Officials said the upper section of the park has lacked sufficient space for outdoor sports and exercise. The sports area occupies land that until last year was used by two unauthorized structures, the Ice Magic ice sculpture exhibition and the Containall sports and cultural center. The district is also considering a much larger project for the site. A multifunctional hall for sports and cultural events could eventually replace the current outdoor facility. Petr Janů, deputy chairman of TJ Sokol Královské Vinohrady, previously said the goal was to create a building designed...
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