Prices in Czech restaurants, pubs and cafés have climbed sharply since 2019, the last full year before the pandemic. According to data from the cash register system provider Dotykačka, which is widely used across the country’s hospitality sector, the average increase has reached 56 percent. That means items that cost 100 CZK in 2019 now typically cost around 156 CZK. Some categories, however, have risen even faster. Dotykačka analysed price development in four common menu items and drinks: beer, schnitzel, coffee and Caesar salad. The results show uneven growth across the sector, with drinks and main dishes increasing more than salads. Caesar salad recorded the smallest rise, up 47 percent compared with 2019. All other monitored items exceeded the average growth rate. Beer prices rose by around 60 percent over the period. For several years, increases followed the general trend in the hospitality sector, but a sharper jump came in 2024 after VAT changes on draft beer, which increased from 10 to 21 percent as part of broader fiscal consolidation measures. Brewers and industry representatives are now calling for a reversal of the tax increase. “We are asking the government to consider brewing as a strategic sector with not only...
Everyone seems to have an opinion about Da Pietro — and many describe it as serving some of the best pizza in the Czech Republic. For years, food lovers regularly traveled to Pilsen just to try it. Since the restaurant opened its Prague branch on Bělehradská Street in Vinohrady, tables have been difficult to secure almost every evening. We recently met with owner Petr Soukal to talk about his journey and what lies ahead for him and his business. In fact, Petr is building a small on-site mozzarella production facility so the cheese can be made fresh daily, an extension of an in-house salami operation already running on Italian methods. “We would like to show our customers the authentic products, from small producers, small farmers, not like from the big brands,” Soukal said. “Every ingredient is important to us. We don’t like to make compromises.” A Decade-Long Journey The Da Pietro story began in December 2013, when Soukal opened a small Italian food shop in Pilsen. “I loved Italy and was thinking about what I was going to do,” Soukal recalls. “I wanted something of my own, so I decided to import ingredients from Italy.” After two years, Soukal began...
Prague has introduced a citywide ban on bonfires as authorities respond to rising temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires caused by prolonged drought conditions. The restrictions came into force on Sunday at 11 a.m. and remain valid until further notice. The measure follows a warning issued by the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, which warned that dry conditions and incoming heat could sharply increase the danger of fires across several parts of the country. Under the new rules, people are prohibited from lighting fires in parks, forest parks, gardens, forests, and within 50 meters of wooded areas. Smoking and throwing cigarette butts in these locations are also banned, while the use of pyrotechnics has been temporarily restricted. The measures extend to areas near fields with dry vegetation as well as storage sites containing hay or straw, both considered highly flammable during periods of extreme heat. Officials also stated that water reserves intended for firefighting cannot be used for other purposes while the restrictions remain in place. Exceptions may be granted only to organizers of public events who comply with strict safety conditions and report planned activities to firefighters in advance. Meteorologists expect temperatures in parts of the country to climb up...
The 12th anniversary edition of the Prague Ice Cream Festival will take place on 20 and 21 June at the Prague Exhibition Centre. From traditional gelato to innovative new recipes, dozens of ice cream makers from across the country and abroad will gather to serve up their best flavors. Visitors can look forward to tasting sorbets, dairy-free options, and creative toppings that go far beyond the ordinary scoop. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased here. The weekend will feature a full entertainment program, including live concerts by The Stylists and Tobias Freya. Visitors can also join dance workshops led by Top Dance Prague, which are open to both kids and adults. For families, the Children’s Zone will offer a wide range of free attractions such as bouncy castles, face painting, glitter tattoos, a mini rodeo, airbrush art, a Lego carpet for toddlers, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 (@pragueicecreamfestival) Sports enthusiasts can try activities in the free Sports & Tech Zone, which includes korfball and Lego robotics. There will also be...
University studies are still often associated with a fixed schedule, daily attendance at lectures, and limited time for work or personal life. However, this model no longer reflects today’s reality. More and more people are working while studying, developing their own projects, or seeing their careers naturally expand beyond national borders. In these situations, they face the decision of whether to prioritize their studies or a job opportunity. Unicorn University responds to this reality by building on adaptability. The traditional structure of university studies is no longer sufficient today. More and more students are combining their studies with a career that doesn’t always follow a linear path. One day you might be working in Prague, and the next you might accept an offer abroad. That is precisely why educational models are evolving to reflect the needs of today. For example, Unicorn University offers multiple study formats – from on-campus to part-time to fully online. On-site studies take place at the university’s campus, part-time studies are typically held on weekends, and the hybrid format is delivered fully online with live consultations with teachers. Each format adapts to the student’s needs, not the other way around. “Part-time or online studying is becoming...
Finding what you need in the Czech Republic is not always straightforward. For many people, especially newcomers or those who do not speak Czech fluently, local marketplace platforms can feel fragmented and inconsistent. One website for second-hand furniture, another for housing, a separate one for services, and yet another for cars. Each comes with its own interface, rules, and language barriers. Messages often require translation tools. Listings can be outdated. And users frequently end up switching between platforms just to complete a simple task. SWAP is trying to simplify that experience. The platform brings together several common categories—resale items, real estate, services, and cars—into a single marketplace. The idea is not new, but the attempt to combine these functions into one place for the Czech market reflects a growing demand for more streamlined digital tools. In practice, users are given one space to browse, post listings, and communicate with sellers. Instead of navigating multiple websites, the process is consolidated into a single platform. A key focus of SWAP is accessibility for international users. The platform includes multilingual features and built-in translation for communication between users. The aim is to reduce friction when buyers and sellers do not share a common...
The world’s most beautiful hotels have been revealed, with a lake house in China and an Italian palazzo making the shortlist of stunning stays. The Prix Versailles, a series of architectural competitions, announced its annual list of 16 of the globe’s most extraordinarily designed hotels. In China, The ArcadiaPlace, Lugu Lake stood out for offering guests an “immersion into one of the world’s last matriarchal societies” across its 57 “striking” guest rooms. The “opulent spirit” of The Silk Lakehouse in Shangri-La Hangzhou was also lauded by the Prix Versailles for having an “intimate atmosphere” that’s “reminiscent of a visit to a friend’s home”. Sir Prague made the list following a bold interior renovation by Linda Boronkay. Set inside a restored Neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884, Sir Prague combines the city’s historic architecture with interiors influenced by Czech Cubism. Original features, including timber parquet floors, iron railings and a sculptural staircase, remain intact throughout the property, while vintage furniture and angular silhouettes introduce a sharper contemporary contrast. References to Princess Libuše, the mythical founder of Prague, run quietly throughout the interiors, giving the property a slightly surreal atmosphere that feels distinct from the city’s more traditional luxury hotels. In...
A 44-year-old man accused of brutally raping a young woman after posing as a taxi driver is now in custody, while Prague police continue investigating whether other women may have been targeted in similar attacks. According to investigators, the suspect operated around Prague using a blue-gray Škoda Superb and allegedly approached women late at night by offering them rides home. Detectives now believe the case may extend beyond a single victim and are asking anyone with information to contact police. The assault under investigation took place during the night of April 26 in central Prague. Two women, both 21 years old, reportedly accepted a ride from the driver after a night out in the city. Police spokeswoman Eva Kropáčová said the driver first took one of the women to her home. During the journey, investigators say he began touching the second woman, who was seated in the front passenger seat, against her will. She repeatedly tried to stop him, but he allegedly ignored her objections. After the first passenger left the vehicle, the second woman also attempted to get out and walk away. Detectives say the driver chased after her, shouted at her, and forced her back into the car...
Lime is making a major change in Prague this year, ending its shared scooter service and focusing only on electric bikes across the city. The company says the change reflects how people in Prague are increasingly using bikes for longer daily journeys, particularly for commuting, short business trips across the city, and connections between public transport stops. According to Lime, trips made on shared e-bikes in Prague are around 20 percent longer than those made on scooters, pushing the company to redesign its local strategy for the 2026 season. At the center of the new approach is a subscription called LimePrime. For a monthly fee of 49 CZK, riders gain access to lower minute-by-minute pricing aimed at regular city travel. Under the new model, a five-minute ride costs around 15 CZK, while a twenty-minute journey comes to roughly 30 CZK — less than the price of a standard public transport ticket in Prague. “Our goal is to be present during everyday movement around Prague — whether people are commuting to work in the morning, traveling between meetings during the day, or returning home in the evening,” said Václav Petr, who oversees Lime’s operations in the Czech Republic and Hungary. He...
Prague’s Metronome Festival will relocate to Letňany Airport this summer as it marks its tenth anniversary, bringing back returning headliners Sting and Nick Cave alongside a broader international lineup. The three-day event is scheduled for June 19 to 21, with organizers confirming the move from the city’s Exhibition Grounds to a larger open-air site in Prague 18. The change is expected to significantly increase capacity following a new partnership with Live Nation. Festival founder David Gaydečka said the return of globally recognized artists reflects the event’s growing standing beyond the Czech Republic. He added that attendance is expected to double compared to previous years, turning the anniversary edition into one of the largest music gatherings the capital has hosted. Alongside established names, the program places stronger emphasis on emerging performers and younger audiences. Friday’s schedule will focus on contemporary acts, including Tom Odell, Lykke Li, JADE and Cobrah. Several artists from the Czech scene also highlighted the lineup during the launch event, pointing to names such as Balu Brigada, KennyHoopla and Razorlight among those they are most interested in seeing. Beyond music, the festival will again include its Open Air Art exhibition, presenting contemporary visual works, as well as a...
One of Prague’s most celebrated Renaissance landmarks is getting a full restoration. The Prague Castle Administration has launched a major reconstruction of the Royal Summer Palace — widely known as the Belvedere — a project expected to run for roughly two years at a cost of approximately 100 million CZK. The building, which sits in the Royal Garden at Prague Castle, is regarded as the finest example of Italian Renaissance architecture north of the Alps. Work will cover the facade, historic interiors, columned arcades, stone and metal elements, stucco decorations, and joinery, including windows, doors and shutters. “The Summer Palace is one of the most fundamental buildings of Prague Castle,” said Pavel Vyhnánek, director of the Prague Castle Administration. “We will restore the wooden coffered ceiling in the upper hall and return it to its original appearance, following the design of Bonifác Wolmut.” New Lighting, Refurbished Chandeliers Interior upgrades are a central part of the project. According to Barbora Feret, who heads the castle’s construction preparation and implementation department, the exhibition spaces will receive new, purpose-designed lighting, while the publicly accessible areas will be fitted with wall lights. # The historic chandeliers that dominate the interior will be refurbished rather...
Three Taiwanese theatre companies are bringing dementia, Lady Macbeth, and poetic confusion to one of Prague’s most beloved festivals. Taiwan is making its Prague Fringe debut this May, with a dedicated showcase called Taiwan Week running from May 25 to 30 at Divadlo Inspirace in the city centre. The initiative is the first official collaboration between Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture — represented locally by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office — and the Prague Fringe Festival, now celebrating its 25th anniversary. This year’s festival brings together 60 companies from 17 countries across seven venues in historic Prague. Taiwan’s contribution: nine performances from three companies, plus a side of Taiwanese tea and traditional snacks for good measure. What’s on stage The three productions are as different from each other as you’d expect from a country that clearly isn’t playing it safe: Dancing with Dementia (Bandone Productions) is a solo show by Hsuan Szu-Min, drawn from her own experience of caring for a mother living with dementia and depression. Minimal staging, expressive movement, and a lot of emotional weight. The Rodin Project: Lady Macbeth (Shinehouse Theatre) mashes up Rodin’s Gates of Hell with Shakespeare’s most ruthless female character — performed by three...
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