Too Good To Go, the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food, has launched in the Czech Republic. With more than 60 local businesses onboard, it aims to fight food waste across the country. The app allows users to purchase surplus food from restaurants, bakeries, and shops at a reduced price. The company is currently partnering with businesses in Prague, including Myšák confectionery, Hilton Old Town Prague, and Costa Coffee. Through the app, users can book and receive a surprise bag of surplus food at a reduced price. They simply need to pick up their order at the designated time and present their receipt from the app. This initiative helps prevent good food from being thrown away. Food waste is a significant issue in the Czech Republic, where 91 kilograms of food per capita are wasted annually, according to Eurostat. Globally, food waste contributes to ten percent of greenhouse gas emissions. Since its launch in Denmark in 2016, Too Good To Go has saved over 330 million meals, preventing 891 billion kilograms of CO2 emissions, 267 billion liters of wasted water, and 924 square meters of wasted space each year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...
Modern city of short distance: the new project of J&T Real Estate on the Rohan Island. More than 1000 apartments, shops, and services are about to come to life in Prague 8. The first stage includes 258 apartments with 1+kk to 4+kk layouts, and the construction is to start next year in the direction of the Libeň bridge on the corner of Voctářova and Štorchova streets. The total investment cost is over three and a half billion crowns, while the entire new neighborhood is estimated at a total of about CZK 15 billion. Considering living in Nové Rohan offers a significant advantage for potential buyers. This neighborhood is ideally located by the Vltava River, in the city center, and next to a popular cycle path. Additionally, public transport is easily accessible, with the Invalidovna metro station just a few steps away. For nature lovers, the 56-hectare city park “Maniny” adds to the area’s appeal. The concept of a modern city with everything within a short distance means all essential services should be available within a 15-minute walk. This includes shops, medical services, and a new elementary school, to which the Sekyra Group will contribute a total of 650 million crowns....
Admission fees have increased at about half of the outdoor pools and swimming pools in the Czech Republic, rising by 10 to 25 percent compared to last year. While higher energy prices drove previous increases, this year’s rise is mainly due to changes in labor agreements. The rate of increase in entrance fees depends on the size of the pool. Larger pools will see a more noticeable hike, while smaller pools, especially in villages, will maintain last year’s prices. Due to the administrative burdens associated with work agreements, some temporary workers are shifting to full-time employment. This year’s weather fluctuations have delayed the start of the summer season. Typically, pools open in late May and early June, but this year, the forecast suggests visitors will start swimming in mid-June. However, some pools in the Pilsen, Ústí nad Labem, and South Moravia regions have already begun their season. Compared to 2019, interest in domestic vacations is up by 161 percent, and summer holiday bookings have increased by 19 percent compared to last year. There is also a growing demand for unique accommodations such as glamping, tree houses, and teepees. “For stays in the Czech Republic, our customers typically book for two...
Prague City is preparing amendments to two ordinances that would ban the use of animals for begging or street performances. The city council has published the draft amendments on its website and sent them to the city districts for comments, which will last until July 3. The proposed changes include a provision in the ordinance restricting begging, stating that “begging carried out in the presence of an animal is forbidden in the entire territory of the capital.” Similarly, the ordinance on street performances, or busking, will prohibit public performances “with the active or passive participation of an animal.” The aim of both amendments is to protect public safety. During street performances, performers may not be able to adequately control their animals, leading to unpredictable behavior that could endanger the audience. In the case of begging, animals may pose a risk by potentially attacking passersby. The document also notes that prohibiting the presence of animals in street performances might have a positive effect on animal welfare. The amendments are currently in a comment period. After this period ends, the city council will review the feedback and vote on the amendments. Prague already has an ordinance that penalizes those offering photos with...
Following two years of reconstruction, the classic Prague department store Máj Národní, is reopening with a new rooftop restaurant and a bar on the highest terrace in Prague’s city center. Save the date: June 24. In the new Máj, customers will find a Tesco supermarket, pharmacies, drugstores, cafes, a cosmetics store and a wine store. The third and fourth floors will offer a multifunctional entertainment area with a focus on children over 12 years old, the fifth floor will be dedicated mainly to parents with small children, and the sixth floor will serve, among other things, schools and kindergartens and will be devoted to the history of Prague. “The view from the roof was the decisive impulse to change the original concept, which included a department store on the lower floors and offices in other areas,” explains Martin Klán, member of the management board of the AMADEUS Real Estate and owner of the building since 2019. The only roof higher than Máj Národní is above the Church of Our Lady of the Snows (Kostel Panny Marie Sněžné), which is unfortunately not accessible. This makes Máj Národní’s terrace the highest in the city center. Fly Vista, on the lower floor, will...
The Opera Nova Festival in Prague will bring together talented Czech and international artists. This year’s Opera Nova Festival, taking place from June 14 to 22, 2024, will not only feature exceptional opera productions but also introduce an innovative approach by blending opera with contemporary art forms. The festival will also present new works commissioned by the National Theatre and highlight the best current opera productions. The goal is to showcase opera as a vibrant and relevant art form that mirrors contemporary cultural and social issues. This year’s program will tackle themes such as social inequality, diversity, the role of women in society, and mental health in today’s fast-paced world. The festival also honors important historical events, including the centenary of Franz Kafka’s death and the tragic stories of children in the Theresienstadt concentration camp. A highlight of this year’s festival is the use of modern technologies, including video design, lighting effects, and virtual reality, to enhance the festival experience. Following the success of the Musica non grata project, several productions will be staged in new venues to attract opera and contemporary art enthusiasts. Performances will be held at the State Opera, the New Stage of the National Theatre, the...
Pivo Na Naplavce (Beer at Náplavka) festival combines two of our favorite things about Prague. Spend the weekend hanging out by the river and trying some of the Czech Republic’s best microbrews. The traditional festival of 50 micro and mini-breweries, which will take place this year on the Rašínovo embankment in Prague 2. This is the tenth anniversary of the event. The festival will take place on Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th of June. It will present also beer-pairing gastronomy and live music. Admission to the Pivo Na Naplavce festival and the accompanying cultural program will be free, but the condition for beer tasting will be the purchase of our 0.3L glass mug. “We expect around 4,000 people this year,” said Jiří Sedláček, director of the Pivo Na Naplavce festival. “Visitors can look forwarded to 15 food stalls which will serve different food. There will be burger stalls, various grilled meat delicacies, Belgian fries, Balkan specialties, artisanal pizza, quality Czech sausages, French sausages, burgundy snails, cheese balls and, in addition, quality coffee,” added Sedláček. Together with the festival tasting card and pencil, it will cost CZK 100. The mug can be reused on both days of the festival....
A new tactile model of the entire Old Town Square has been installed in a small park behind the Old Town Hall in the center of Prague. This model is designed with accurate proportions and key details, allowing blind residents and tourists to understand one of the city’s main landmarks by touch. The bronze model, built at a 1:330 scale, includes the Old Town Hall, three churches, and 200 houses from the surrounding streets. This initiative is part of the charity project “Touch Prague’s History” by the non-profit organization Rotary Club Praha City, with support from the Prague 1 district. The model was unveiled on June 6, with the Head of the Municipal District, Terezie Radoměřská, in attendance. “Our project’s goal is to provide visually impaired individuals the chance to explore Prague’s most important sights through touch, similar to initiatives in other world cities,” said Olga Rühle, President of Rotary Club Praha City. This is not the first tactile model in Prague. In 2021, a model of Prague Castle was unveiled on Slavic Island as part of the same project. Future plans include creating models of St. Ludmila’s Basilica and the entire Náměstí Míru. Would you like us to write...
Residents and visitors to Prague will soon have a new point to admire the city center. The roof of the main building in the newly constructed Masaryčka office complex, designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, will open to the public in the summer of 2024. The terrace will feature a café with a green seating area and accessible restrooms. The entrance will be completely barrier-free, ensuring everyone can enjoy the view. While the exact opening date of the café is yet to be announced, the rooftop has already been landscaped. Trees, shrubs, and flowers have been planted, wooden paths laid, and benches installed. A 3,000-square-meter green garden spans the roofs of both buildings in the complex. However, the public will only have access to the terrace on the main building, designated as Building ‘A’, where the café will be located. The roof of Building ‘B’ will be reserved for employees of the offices there. Visitors to the café can look forward to enjoying snacks and drinks alongside a stunning panoramic view of the Old Town, the Vinohrady neighborhood, and Vitkov Hill. The Masaryčka complex is part of a broader revitalization project near the Masaryk railway station. Initially, Prague...
The first concert of Dutch Eurovision star Joost Klein in the Czech Republic sold out within minutes. Joost Klein, the 26-year-old Dutch Eurovision sensation, quickly sold out his first show in the Czech Republic. Due to overwhelming demand, the concert has been moved to a larger venue: Prague’s Forum Karlín. Klein is renowned for his energetic style, blending mainstream pop with hardcore and punk elements. His poetic lyrics and catchy beats capture the spirit of youth. Klein represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest with his song “Europapa,” a tribute to his father. The song mixes nostalgia, melancholy, and joy, featuring the poetic lyrics and catchy beats that have made Klein famous. “‘Europapa’ is about an orphan traveling through Europe to find himself and tell his story,” Klein explains. “At first, people don’t recognize him, but he seizes every opportunity to make himself known. ‘Europapa’ is a tribute to my father, who gave me a broad perspective on the world.” Klein is celebrated in Dutch and Belgian concert circles for his legendary performances at festivals like Lowlands, Pinkpop, and Pukkelpop. Last November, he played two sold-out shows at Amsterdam’s AFAS Live, drawing 6,000 fans each night. He recently received...
The Red Bull Racing team will hold a Formula 1 car demonstration run in Prague on Saturday, 17 August, as part of the international Red Bull Showrun. Besides the car race, attendees will enjoy stunt performances, drifting, and demonstrations by other racing cars and motorbikes. The event will take place on Rohanské nábřeží in the Karlin district. There will be a track, spectator stands, a fan zone with themed entertainment, and fast food tents. This event is part of a promotional campaign by the energy drink manufacturer Red Bull, which owns the racing team. Ticket sales start on 11 June at 10:00 am via this link. Prices range from CZK 390 to 1790, depending on the grandstand seat. The star of the show will be the RB7 car. Sebastian Vettel drove this car to become the world champion in the 2011 season, and the Red Bull-Renault team won the constructors’ Cup. The identity of the driver in Prague remains a secret. Organizers promise it will be ‘an iconic figure in the world of Formula 1.’ “When we bring our show to the city, for most spectators it becomes their first introduction to a racing car. When they see and hear...
Mandarin Oriental has opened a new dining experience with its restaurant, Monastiq. The concept celebrates Czech culinary history and the hotel’s architectural heritage, dating back to a 14th-century Dominican monastery. Head Chef Michal Horváth and his deputy Aleš Bursík lead the culinary team, drawing inspiration from historical texts and contemporary cookbooks. Their creations narrate the stories of centuries-old dishes, reimagined with modern techniques and the finest ingredients. The menu features dishes like the “Czech Aristocrat,” a veal steak with warm potato salad, pickled gherkins, and apple cider vinegar, adhering to a mid-19th-century recipe. The “Silk Road” offers lamb chops and croquettes with mulberries and roasted celery, honoring the 14th-century Czech silk industry. The bar menu features lighter dishes perfect for sharing, along with modern takes on salads and popular classics. Guests can also enjoy a selection of Czech wines. The bar offers signature cocktails inspired by Czech personalities like Jan Werich and Václav Havel. “Guests will first be captivated by the unique location and rich history of our hotel and Malá Strana. They will then embark on an authentic gastronomic journey at Monastiq, where they will experience the history of Czech cuisine through modern dishes,” explains Duarte Correia, General Manager...
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