More than 240 children and 10 adults have developed gastrointestinal symptoms in connection with a suspected Salmonella outbreak at a school in Prague’s Újezd nad Lesy district. Masaryk Elementary School, which has around 1,100 pupils, is being temporarily closed while health authorities investigate the source of the infection. The school’s kitchen and cafeteria will also undergo thorough disinfection. Salmonella has so far been confirmed by laboratory tests in four children, according to Petra Batok, a spokesperson for the Prague Public Health Authority. Officials are continuing to investigate how the infection entered the school. The first cases were reported earlier this week. The largest number of illnesses has been recorded among upper-level pupils and children attending Montessori classes. Classes for those groups were cancelled on Wednesday, while all pupils have been given Thursday and Friday off. Food samples taken from the school cafeteria have been sent for laboratory testing, with results expected on Friday. The final number of people affected is not yet known. Health officials are collecting additional information through questionnaires completed by parents and adults who visited the cafeteria. The Prague public health authorities have described the incident as an epidemic. Prague emergency services have received 55 calls from...
Prague commuters should expect changes to metro and tram services from Saturday, September 26, through Monday, September 28, as maintenance work affects Metro Line C and tram routes in Libeň. Metro Line C will be suspended between Pražského povstání and Chodov for the entire long weekend. Trains will continue running between Letňany and Pražského povstání, while the southern section between Chodov and Háje will operate as a shuttle service. Four stations will be affected by the closure: Pankrác, Budějovická, Kačerov and Roztyly. Passengers can use replacement bus XC, which will run between Pražského povstání and Chodov via all four stations. Hundreds of railway sleepers to be replaced The closure will allow Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) workers to replace several hundred wooden sleepers with concrete ones. Once the work is completed, around 17,000 of the approximately 20,000 original sleepers between Florenc and Kačerov will have been replaced. DPP said the work is scheduled during long weekends because the materials used to secure the new sleepers need more time to harden than a standard weekend allows. Tram services suspended in Libeň Tram services will also be disrupted between Palmovka and Ke Stírce from early Saturday morning until 6 p.m. Monday. Several lines...
The legendary Gipsy Kings by André Reyes will perform in Prague this November, bringing their distinctive mix of flamenco guitar, rumba and Latin rhythms to Lucerna Great Hall on November 29, 2026. Led by founding member André Reyes, the group will perform some of the songs that made the Gipsy Kings famous around the world, including “Bamboleo,” “Djobi Djoba” and “Volare,” alongside newer material. The concert is being presented by Gotobeat and will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are online here. From southern France to the world The Gipsy Kings’ story began with the Reyes family and their musical roots in the south of France. André Reyes was one of the founding members of the group, which went on to combine traditional flamenco with rumba, Latin rhythms and pop influences. Their energetic guitar playing and Spanish-language songs helped turn rumba flamenca into an international sound. Tracks such as “Bamboleo” and “Djobi Djoba” became global hits, while their version of “Volare” introduced the group to an even wider audience. Music associated with the Gipsy Kings has sold more than 60 million records worldwide, making the group one of the most successful international acts to emerge from the flamenco-rumba tradition. Their music...
A new book documenting the history of Prague’s Roxy club and the alternative cultural scene that grew around it is seeking public support ahead of its planned publication this autumn. Titled Kopneš do plechovky a dva dny se tančí (“Kick a Can and Dance for Two Days”), the book looks at Roxy’s development from its beginnings in the early 1990s to its current role in Prague’s music scene. A crowdfunding campaign to finance the publication has been launched on Donio.cz. Rather than focusing solely on the history of one nightclub, the project examines the people, artists and cultural movements connected with the venue. More than 40 musicians, promoters, artists and other figures associated with Roxy contribute their memories and perspectives. Roxy opened in 1992 and quickly became an important venue for alternative music in Prague. Over the years, its programme has covered genres including hardcore, house, trip-hop, hip-hop and drum’n’bass. The book is the result of almost five years of research by cultural journalist Ondřej Horák. He examined thousands of archival documents, located previously unpublished photographs and interviewed nearly 50 people connected with Roxy and its history. The campaign will also feature newly created artwork. Graphic designer and typographer Jozef...
In the first year of the Friendly City Index, Prague ranked second among Central and Eastern European metropolises. Yet only 13.82% of residents can reach most daily destinations – work, schools, shops, or healthcare – within 15 minutes. The best metropolises in the region remain closer to “30-minute cities.” Young Czechs are closest to the ideal: 34% of those aged 18–24 said they can reach everyday destinations within 15 minutes. Middle-aged people, especially 45–54, scored the worst at 14.7%. Smaller Czech cities outperform Prague. Olomouc (36%), Ostrava (29.7%), and Brno (21.8%) all ranked better in their categories. Compact urban structures and shorter distances explain much of this advantage. Polish cities also dominated the rankings, including Krakow, Szczecin, and Lublin. Among metropolises, Warsaw leads with 15.9%. In other categories: Krakow (30.3%), Split (44%), Rijeka (53.3%), and Zadar (53.6%). Riga ranked worst at 9.8%, while Zagreb scored only 20%. The smaller the city, the better the accessibility Around 10–15% in metropolises, 30% in large cities, 40%+ in medium-sized cities, and over 50% in small cities. Even cities with metro systems like Prague or Bucharest show little improvement, confirming that compactness and urban structure matter more than infrastructure alone. Transport habits In Central...
Autumn in Prague does not have to mean a crowded walk across Petřín or a stroll through Stromovka. Beyond the city’s best-known parks, forests, valleys and protected natural areas offer quieter routes where the changing season can be enjoyed without leaving Prague. Many of these places are also surprisingly easy to reach. A tram, bus or train can take you close to the starting point, making it possible to plan a two- or three-hour walk without a car or a full-day trip. Vinoř Park and the Satalice Pheasantry In northeastern Prague, a marked trail links Vinoř Park with the Satalice Pheasantry through a narrow wooded valley. The landscape is shaped by the Vinořský Stream, sandstone formations and small springs. Along the route, walkers can also come across traces of the area’s history, including rock carvings, the remains of an old hillfort and the entrance to a water cave. The area is especially attractive in autumn, when old oaks and other trees turn yellow and brown. A long avenue between Vinoř and Satalice adds another distinctive feature to the route. The official educational trail is about 3.5 kilometers long and takes roughly two hours. It starts near the Malá Obůrka pond...
Prague 1 now has its first public dog playground, giving dog owners in the city center a dedicated space for exercise and training. The new facility is located on Ludvík Svobody Embankment, next to the Ministry of Transport’s traffic playground and close to Lannov Park. It has been open to the public since September 16. At the center of the site is an approximately 92-meter-long agility course. It includes a tunnel, slalom poles, an A-frame and several jumping obstacles. The playground is freely accessible and does not require prior booking. “Space in the center of Prague is very limited, so we want to use every suitable location to serve local residents,” said Kateřina Klasnová, Prague 1’s deputy mayor responsible for the environment. The playground is currently unfenced, meaning dogs can enter and leave the area freely. Some dog owners raised concerns about the lack of a fence during the opening, and Prague 1 said it would consider adding one. An information board at the site explains the operating rules and provides instructions for using the agility equipment. The playground also has a waste bin and two dispensers containing bags for dog owners to clean up after their pets. Responsibility for...
One of Britain’s most acclaimed contemporary singers, Emeli Sandé, returns to Prague on November 3 for a special live concert at O2 universum. The singer-songwriter will perform her best-known hits alongside music from her latest album, How Were We to Know. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and Ticketportal. Select 2 tickets and enter promo code EXPATPRAGUE at checkout. You’ll only pay for 1 ticket. The offer is valid from 14 to 21 September 2026 for tickets in sectors 102-109, subject to availability. Emeli Sandé’s biggest hits Sandé became an international star with songs including Next to Me, Heaven, Read All About It, Clown and My Kind of Love, combining soul, pop and powerful vocals with deeply personal songwriting. Her debut album, Our Version of Events, became one of the most successful British albums of its era and was the UK’s best-selling album of 2012. It also produced several of her biggest hits and established Sandé as one of the country’s leading vocalists. She further cemented her place in British music history with performances at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. In Prague, fans can expect a set spanning her career, including songs from her...
Prague’s future Metro Line D has taken another step toward becoming a reality, with new preliminary designs released for two stations planned along the route. The Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) has presented renderings of the future Náměstí Míru interchange and Nusle station, offering an early look at how the new metro line could change the city’s underground transport network. The images do not represent the final appearance of either station. DPP plans to select the architectural solutions through a two-stage competition, which will focus on the design of the interiors and the public spaces around the stations. DPP intends to organise the competition in two stages, using a workshop format. The winning designs are expected to be selected within 18 months of signing the contract with the competition organiser. Preparations for that contract are currently underway. Náměstí Míru station will connect Metro Lines A and D The future Náměstí Míru station is planned beneath Sázavská Street, approximately 40 metres underground. It will be built using underground mining methods and will feature a single-vault design with an island platform. The new station will be located above the existing Line A station, creating a new interchange between the two metro lines....
The area around Prague’s Nádraží Holešovice station is set for a major redevelopment after the international architectural competition for the site was won by Czech studio Chybík + Krištof. The winning proposal envisions turning the current transport hub and surrounding brownfield into a new urban district, with two public squares, improved connections between public transport services and a new high-rise building designed to become a landmark. The redevelopment covers roughly eight hectares around the station. Its aim is not only to add new buildings, but also to reorganise one of Prague’s important transport nodes and connect it more closely with the surrounding neighbourhood. The competition jury selected the proposal by Chybík + Krištof as the winning design. From transport hub to urban district Nádraží Holešovice is currently one of Prague’s major transport interchanges, but much of the surrounding area has traditionally been used primarily for transport and other infrastructure. The redevelopment is intended to change that. Alongside new construction, the project places emphasis on making transfers between different modes of public transport easier and fully accessible. The project forms part of the wider Nové Holešovice development, which brings together the Prague Public Transit Company and private investors. CPI Property, EP...
Chocolate lovers will have plenty to discover in Prague this October as ČokoFest 2026 returns to Galerie Harfa for three days of tastings, workshops, competitions and sweet treats. The festival will take place from October 16 to 18, 2026, at the shopping center in Prague 9. Admission is free. Now in its 14th year, ČokoFest brings together Czech and international producers, including established chocolatiers and smaller makers. Visitors will be able to sample and buy a wide selection of chocolates and confectionery, including handmade and bean-to-bar products, pralines, cakes, cookies and macarons. The festival will also feature a range of less conventional chocolate and sweet specialties. Among the offerings will be a chocolate fountain, chocolate kebabs, chocolate-covered fruit, as well as chocolate-infused wine and beer. Other products on sale will include jams, liqueurs, syrups, dried fruits, honey products, coffee and tea. Exhibitors from several European countries will join Czech producers, giving visitors the opportunity to discover different chocolate styles and specialties while shopping at international sales stalls. ČokoFest will also feature a program of activities for both adults and children. Visitors can take part in tastings, competitions and creative workshops, while children can enjoy a dedicated zone and entertainment from...
The second edition of the Poznej Vltavu (Get to Know the Vltava) festival will take place across Prague on September 28, 2026. For one day, the banks of the Vltava will host a programme exploring the river from a variety of perspectives. The festival will feature workshops, exhibitions, sports activities, boat trips, and tours of places that are not normally open to the public. Prague’s riverfront embankments and other locations along the Vltava will offer activities for children, adults, and seniors. The festival aims to highlight the Vltava as a natural part of Prague’s urban environment and an important ecological feature, while giving visitors the opportunity to spend a day exploring the river and its surroundings. Experts from a range of fields will discuss the Vltava in its broader context and offer insights into lesser-known aspects of the river. This year’s programme will involve organisations including the Prague Institute of Planning and Development, Prague City Tourism, the Prague City Gallery, the Vltava River Authority, Prague Waterworks and Sewerage Company, the Prague Water Management Company, ROPID, Prague City Forests, the Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic, and many others. The festival area will extend farther along the Vltava this year,...
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