Get ready for a mind-blowing musical and visual experience at the Electric Universe show, happening on November 24th at Prague’s O2 Universum. Renowned composer and producer Karel Havlíček will kick off the evening with his classical compositions, reimagined in a modern style. Then, he’ll transition seamlessly into an electrifying live set, all backed by the Stro.My Ensemble symphony orchestra. After this classical-electronic fusion, the night will transform into a full-throttle electronic affair featuring global DJ stars like Fritz Kalkbrenner, Agents of Time, Jerome Isma-ae, and Böhmerwald, among others. Attendees are in for an eight-hour journey through a new universe where classical and electronic music merge. Tickets are available in two categories: “Regular” tickets priced at 1,490 CZK and “Premium” tickets at 2,990 CZK. For a limited time, you can snag two tickets for the special price of CZK 1,250 each. Martin Kučera, CEO of the organizing agency Lavo Events, expresses his excitement about Electric Universe: “This event is the culmination of my twenty years of experience in organizing the biggest electronic events in our country. With the involvement of the symphony orchestra and the unique O2 Universe space, it will offer a sophisticated and breathtaking experience, connecting multiple generations of electronic...
Prague’s grandest Christmas market is just around the corner, set to light up the Old Town Square in six weeks. The highlight? The twenty-seven-meter Christmas tree from the Liberec Region. Chosen from nearly forty contenders, this spruce tree has been growing near the village of Mimoň for 56 years. The landowner entered the competition due to safety concerns, and after inspection by a dendrologist, it was declared fit for the spotlight. Preparations are in full swing, with Prague City Technologies handling the felling and transportation. The tree will be cut down on November 25th and arrive at the Old Town Square on the night of November 27th. If all goes as planned, the tree will be lit up on December 2nd, coinciding with the opening of the markets on Old Town and Wenceslas Squares. “We are upholding a cherished tradition from past years,” remarked Prague Mayor Bohuslav Svoboda (ODS) enthusiastically. “This spruce, which has been gracefully shaping itself for 56 years, will not only adorn the Old Town Square but will also infuse the heart of Prague with a festive spirit during Advent.” Last year, the market was set up with more energy-efficient bulbs to both save money and send...
Between October 16 and November 3, 1941, five transports left Prague to the ghetto in Łódž, Poland, and on November 16, a transport went from Brno to the ghetto in Minsk, Belarus. The first transport of Czech Jews left the Bubny railway station in Holešovice on October 16, while the Terezín ghetto was established on Nov. 24, 1941. After that, the occupying German authorities decided that the Jews would be sent to a ghetto in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The former military fortress town of Terezín was chosen. A total of 140,000 people arrived in Terezín in transports, and over 15,000 came in forced marches at the end of World War II. The largest group of deportees, more than 70,000, were Jews from Bohemia and Moravia. Today’s commemoration The annual commemoration Bubnování pro Bubny (“Drumming for Bubny Station”) will start today at 17:00. Traditionally, descendants of deported citizens will also take part. The organizers will distribute cardboard drums to the guests, which they will have to beat to the rhythm set by the drummers of the Tam Tam Batucada band. Entrance is free, and everyone is welcome to attend. You can also bring your own drums. In this...
On Friday, 13 October, a new tram section connecting the districts of Holyně and Slivenec was officially opened in Prague. The opening ceremony was attended by First Deputy Mayor Zdenek Hříb and other municipal officials. In April 2022, the Prague Transport Company opened the Sídliště Barrandov – Holyně tram line. A new half-kilometer section extended it to the Slivenec stop. The construction of the section started in February this year, lasted 36 weeks and cost 231 million CZK excluding VAT. Trams 4, 5 and 94 now run to the new stop.
The Association Friends of PALESTINE cordially invite everyone to a solemn gathering on Sunday, October 15, at 4 pm on Wenceslas Square. The event is a commemoration dedicated to all victims, irrespective of their origins, caught in the tragic crossfire of the Palestine-Israel conflict and seek to express solidarity with the innocent lives lost, transcending the divisive lines of nationality, religion, and age. “We kindly urge all attendees to refrain from using any aggressive slogans or symbols associated with the ideologies of Hamas or Israel during this event. Let our collective voice be a symbol of peace and unity,” state the organizers. In Israel, there are more than 1,300 dead (257 soldiers) and more than 3,000 injured. Among Palestinians, according to the local health ministry, there are at least 1,900 dead with 6,388 injured. “It’s crucial to recognize that this cycle of violence is not new; every year, countless lives are needlessly lost, primarily among Palestinians living under occupation or in the unbearable conditions of the Israeli blockade,” added the Association Friends of PALESTINE. “Our shared objective should be to halt the aerial bombardment, establish a bilateral ceasefire, facilitate a prisoner exchange, and pave the way for a just settlement...
Prague City Hall has recently announced a significant step in its plans for the future headquarters of the European Union Space Programme Agency (EUSPA). The municipal authorities have issued a public tender worth 1.95 billion CZK for the completion of the Nová Palmovka building. The goal is to adapt this structure to serve as the headquarters for the EUSPA, a move scheduled for 2027. Originally started in 2014 by Prague 8 district, the Palmovka Street building was intended to house the City Hall and a business center. However, construction work on this ambitious project, valued at over 1 billion CZK, was halted a year later and has yet to resume. After extensive negotiations, the municipality took control of the building in 2021. Initial discussions involved the possibility of using the site for emergency services headquarters. Eventually, an agreement was reached with the state and EUSPA, whose current premises in Holešovice have become inadequate for their expanding operations. EUSPA relocated from Brussels to Prague on 6th September 2012, operating under the name European Global Navigation Satellite System Agency. The agency oversees the operational management of various EU space programs, including satellite and navigation initiatives like Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus. The current...
The City of Prague has ranked 12th in the World’s Best Cities Report of 2023. The city ranked exceptionally high in attractions and nightlife whilst offering much more. Resonance Consultancy’s annual ranking has just been announced. Each year, the company analyses more than 270 cities, which are home to at least one million people, to determine the top 100. They combined data and qualitative evaluations along with recommendations by locals and visitors on platforms like TripAdvisor and Facebook, to evaluate three core, overarching factors — ‘liveability’, ‘lovability’ and ‘prosperity’. Liveability incorporates how walkable a place is, airport connectivity and the number of parks, among other factors. Lovability relates to culture — the number of nightlife and restaurant spots, as well as Google and Facebook check-ins. Prosperity includes analysis of the poverty rate, educational attainment and GDP per capita. So where is the best city in the world? Well, for an impressive eighth year in a row, the answer is London, aptly dubbed the ‘capital of capitals.’ The sprawling metropolis of the UK capital comes out on top for culture, meaning it has the highest number of performing arts and cultural spaces recommended on TripAdvisor. In second place, it’s Paris, conveniently...
If you’re in the market for a luxury villa, you might be in luck as one of the country’s most expensive properties has gone up for sale. The luxury villa, owned by investor and mathematician Karel Janeček, is located in Prague’s Smichov district. According to the real estate agent Jan Bareš of NRG International Realty it boasts six bedrooms, four bathrooms, two studies, a pool, a hot tub, a wine cellar, a home theatre, and a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the city. It also has a garden area, multi-car garage, and guest and nanny accommodation. Janeček bought the villa in 2016 for 48 million CZK and worked with architect Radovan Mačák to renovate it to a high standard. He is selling it because he is moving to a larger property outside Prague. “I decided to sell the property mainly because of the need for a bigger garden around the house,” he recently told Forbes. The villa has a usable area of 719 square meters and the entire plot is 983 square meters. The price tag is 137 million CZK. If you look at the price per m2, it is really not that bad, at roughly 190k / m2....
The Signal Festival starts today and we have information ready for you to answer your questions about the festival. WHAT DO I NEED A TICKET FOR? With a ticket, you will get the opportunity to see 7 unique installations that you will not see otherwise. The ticket is not time-limited, so you can come any day, any time from 19:00- 24:00. SIGNAL PLUS A SIGNAL VIP Two types of tickets can be purchased for the Signal Festival. Signal Plus includes entry to 7 exclusive installations within the gallery zone. Signal VIP also includes the gallery zone, but without queuing and with a welcome drink at selected venues. WHERE CAN I BUY TICKETS? Online tickets can be purchased on the Signal Festival website or the GoOut portal. Tickets can also be purchased at the venue. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the festival. VIP UPGRADE Signal VIP Upgrade brings the exclusive opportunity to upgrade your Signal Plus ticket to Signal VIP at any time during the festival and enjoy the Signal Festival in peace and privacy. Simply fill in a simple form and pay the pro-rated amount. WHERE CAN I PICK UP MY FESTIVAL RIBBON? After purchasing your ticket...
Legendary German rock band Rammstein, renowned for their jaw-dropping stage performances and stunning pyrotechnics, is gearing up for a global tour in 2024. Taking center stage at Letňany Airport in Prague on May 11, 2024, the band is set to deliver a show that will leave audiences awestruck. Official ticket sales will kick off on October 18, 2023, at 11 am CET. Detailed information and ticket purchase links can be found exclusively on the official Rammstein website. A special pre-sale opportunity is being extended to members of the Rammstein fan club “LIFAD.” Starting from October 16, 2023, at 11 am CET, and concluding on October 17, 2023, at 11 am CET, LIFAD members will have the chance to secure their seats before the general public. Each LIFAD member is eligible to purchase a maximum of six tickets per concert. However, due to limited ticket availability, successful purchase cannot be guaranteed for all members. Rammstein emphasizes the importance of purchasing tickets exclusively from authorized outlets to avoid potential scams. The band released their eight studio album Zeit (Universal) on April 29. The record peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart....
Following the successful launch of the Brussels – Amsterdam – Berlin night train in May 2023, European Sleeper will extend this route to Dresden and Prague from 25 March 2024. The train will then connect four European capitals and even Paris and London are well connected with a single transfer in Brussels. On the way through Saxon Switzerland and the Elbe Valley, the train stops in both Germany and the Czech Republic: in Bad Schandau, Décin and Usti nad Labem. The Dutch-Belgian night train operator European Sleeper aims to contribute to a more integrated and sustainable European transportation network. A night train is significantly more sustainable than other modes of travel and produces (for example) 28 times less greenhouse gas emissions than flying. Another major advantage of a night train is that passengers are travelling efficiently while asleep, reducing long distances to just a night’s journey. The service to Dresden and Prague was postponed in 2023 due to track works between Dresden and the Czech Republic. For 2024, European Sleeper has been allocated an attractive timetable, in which the arrival and departure times of the various stops are well balanced. In parallel, European Sleeper is preparing the acquisition of refurbished...
The heating season has officially started in Prague as of yesterday, Monday, October 9. Most people in Prague have started to get heat in their flats, now that fall temperatures are taking over. The heating season began due to the drop in average daily temperatures and the chilly weather forecast for the following days. By law, the heating season spans from the start of September through the end of May. During this period, heating may be subject to restrictions or interruptions if the average daily outdoor temperature in a given location remains above 13 degrees Celsius for at least two consecutive days. The heating company Pražská teplárenská, stated, that “on Monday, October 9, we kick off this year’s heating season. We are closely monitoring outdoor temperature trends and will adapt as needed in the event of prolonged warmer weather. Our transfer stations are equipped with an automatic control system that efficiently manages equipment operation and can curtail heating if outdoor temperatures rise, preventing unnecessary energy consumption.” Pražská teplárenská stands as one of the Czech Republic’s largest district heating networks, boasting an impressive number of operated facilities. In Prague, Pražská teplárenská supplies heat to over 235,000 households and a number of...
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