Navigating the Czech real estate market can feel overwhelming for international buyers. Here’s how to make your property purchase smooth, legal, and financially smart. Prague has never been more attractive to international buyers. With property prices continuing their upward trajectory through 2025 and the city cementing its position as Central Europe’s tech and business hub, more expats are asking: “Should I buy instead of rent?” The answer increasingly is yes—but only if you navigate the process correctly. The Czech property market offers competitive value compared to many Western European capitals, but it comes with unique challenges for foreign buyers. Here’s what you need to know. The Current Market: Opportunity Meets Complexity Prague’s residential property market is experiencing what analysts call a “perfect storm” of rising demand and constrained supply. As of early 2026, median apartment prices in Prague stand at approximately 8.1 million CZK (around $393,000 or €334,000), with prices per square meter ranging from 97,000 CZK/m² in outer districts to over 200,000 CZK/m² in Prague 1 and 2. For expats who’ve relocated here for work or lifestyle, this creates a compelling investment case. Prague remains competitively priced compared to Amsterdam (30-40% less) and comparable to Berlin, while offering Central...
Prague will welcome a major return this summer as British pop-rock group Duran Duran takes the stage at O2 Arena on June 24, 2026. The concert marks the band’s first Czech appearance in 14 years. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, the band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and remains one of the defining acts of modern pop and rock. Known for combining strong visuals with melodic songwriting, they have maintained an active touring and recording career for over four decades. Fans can expect classics such as Hungry Like the Wolf, Ordinary World, and Rio, alongside newer material from their latest album Danse Macabre, which mixes original songs, covers, and reworked tracks. Over the years, the group has earned multiple awards including Grammys, BRIT Awards, and Ivor Novellos. They also recorded the only James Bond theme song to reach No. 1 in the United States, while filmmaker David Lynch directed one of their best-known concert films. Their influence stretches across genres, with samples or covers by artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., 5 Seconds of Summer, Muse, and Deftones. Media outlets including Vanity Fair, Vogue, and WWD have also highlighted their lasting...
A new beer-focused gastro concept has arrived in Prague, where the family brewery Bernard has opened its first Bernard Brewhouse venue. The pilot location operates in Vinohrady, introducing what the brewery describes as an urban format combining its beers with contemporary dining and design. Unlike a traditional pub, the space is presented as a broader hospitality concept. Beer, food, interior design and visual presentation are meant to work together rather than separately. Custom glassware, tailored food pairings and the overall layout are intended to make the visit feel structured around experience, not just consumption. The kitchen plays a central role. The menu is built to match specific beer profiles, with ingredients selected to highlight flavor rather than dominate it. The brewery says the goal is balance between Czech beer tradition and current dining expectations. Technology also forms part of the project. One feature allows images or patterns to be printed directly onto beer foam using specialized equipment. Additional interactive elements are expected as the concept develops. According to franchise manager Aleš Pavlík, the intention is to create a place where guests feel comfortable staying longer, not simply stopping for a quick drink. He says attention to detail — from serving...
The music festival Žižkovská noc is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. The jubilee edition will feature more than 150 bands and DJs across genres during two early spring evenings, performing in fifteen clubs and cultural spaces throughout Žižkov. The festival will take place on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, 2026. One ticket allows visitors to freely move between all participating venues. Fifteen venues and the return of a legendary space Symbolically, the 15th anniversary edition will involve fifteen stages across Prague’s Žižkov district. Alongside traditional venues such as the pubs U Vystřelenýho oka and Nad Viktorkou, visitors can look forward to concerts in two churches as well as the return of the Distrikt club, which continues the legacy of the legendary Storm and Matrix venues at Tachovské Square. All festival locations are within a maximum ten-minute walking distance from each other, often significantly less. Visitors can therefore attend multiple concerts during one evening across different genres and venue types – from intimate clubs to large halls, from pubs and cafés to community centers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Žižkovská noc (@zizkovskanoc) More than 150 artists across the scene This year’s program...
Hospitals across Prague say the number of young voluntary blood donors is falling, leaving transfusion services under strain even as overall demand for blood products remains steady. Medical staff warn that without a new generation stepping forward, maintaining stable supplies could become harder in the coming years. At General University Hospital in Prague, the transfusion department estimates it would need roughly six thousand additional regular donors to keep reserves comfortable. Department head Daniela Dušková said the Czech Republic overall may be short by as many as 80,000 to 100,000 unpaid donors. She noted that hundreds leave donor registries each year, most often because of age, health concerns, or relocation. Younger replacements are not arriving in sufficient numbers. A comparable trend is reported at Thomayer University Hospital, where officials describe the donor list as gradually aging. According to spokesman Petr Sulek, people born after 2000 represent a smaller demographic group and cannot fully replace older donors stepping back from regular donation. The hospital also provides blood derivatives beyond its own wards, including supplies for IKEM, which increases pressure on available stocks. Cooperation with hospitals outside Prague has become necessary to keep supplies stable. Some healthcare professionals believe the visibility of paid...
Just days before the opening of the exhibition, the usually quiet Galerie Rudolfinum is suddenly full of energy. Staff gather for a preview tour of Beyond the City of Time, led by the artist himself, Sahej Rahal. I was fortunate to join the walkthrough, which suggests Prague’s art audience is about to encounter a striking blend of digital mythology and speculative storytelling. The Mumbai-based artist explains how his three-legged sculptures, AI-driven simulations and pigment paintings combine Indian folklore, video-game logic and science fiction to question how we perceive time and reality. For his Prague debut, Rahal has turned the gallery into a collaborative game environment, inviting visitors to shape evolving myths alongside unpredictable, creature-like forms that react to sound, movement and touch. Asked about his name, Rahal said it carries personal symbolism. “Sahej comes from the idea of the path of least resistance — my aunt chose it — while Rahal means traveller,” he explained. Originally trained as a fine-art painter at Mumbai’s Rachana Sansad, Rahal first considered engineering and has a background in programming. He eventually merged those interests. “Art school helped me improve my drawing, but I realised I could combine that with programming. Ultimately, I’m interested in...
Police in the Czech capital are searching for a young American student who vanished shortly before a planned trip back to the United States. Investigators say she never boarded the flight she intended to take from London and has not contacted relatives or friends since. According to Prague Police, the woman — identified as Angelina — was last seen on February 10 in the Prague 10 district. Her phone has been unreachable ever since, and officers have found no record of her leaving the Czech Republic by air. She had been studying at a university in the country. The last confirmed communication was with her former boyfriend, who told investigators she planned to fly to the United States that day. “She has never cut contact with family or friends for this long,” police spokesman Jan Rybanský said, adding that relatives are worried about her safety. Police describe her as about 170 centimeters tall, with medium-length black hair and brown eyes. She may have been wearing a green bomber jacket, a dark striped sweater and black trousers when she disappeared. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact police immediately. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
Prague is preparing for a major upgrade to its metro system, with fully automated trains set to debut on lines C and D. The City Hall has approved a new standard for metro cars, introducing driverless operation, leather seating, and a unified station design. The modernization also aims to reduce excessive advertising and improve wayfinding across the network. The update replaces outdated 2016 standards, which no longer reflected technological advances or contemporary approaches to public space. The new document ensures the smooth rollout of Line D and the replacement of trains on Line C, the city’s busiest metro line. Key Features of the New Trains All future trains will operate as fully connected units rather than separate cars, improving passenger flow and safety. The removal of the driver’s cab will allow fully autonomous operation. Passengers will benefit from retractable platforms that bridge the gap between the train and the station, making boarding easier for people with strollers, wheelchairs, or luggage. Seats will be arranged both across and along the train, using leather-like material that is easy to clean and hygienic. Additional space will be allocated for strollers, bicycles, and shopping carts. Electronic information systems will provide real-time updates, including automatic...
It has been nine years since the first modern board game café opened in Vršovice. Since 2017, Bohemia Boards & Brews has been the main spot in Prague to grab a beer and play something from a library of hundreds of games. Now, the team is finally expanding to a second location in Palmovka. This new space is a major upgrade: it has a full kitchen, a summer garden, and a focus on shorter, social games. We sat down with the founder Douglas to talk about the move and why people are still ditching their phones for board games. What made you leave corporate life for a board game café? I’d been working in marketing and branding for several years. I noticed board game cafés taking off in North America and the UK, but in Prague, there was nothing like it—no dedicated places where adults could play games while enjoying food and drinks. I knew the concept would work here. We opened as the first of our kind and were busy from day one. What’s kept Vršovice thriving, and why expand now to Palmovka? Vršovice succeeded because people genuinely love games and still want to go out. We built a...
Comic-Con Prague has begun confirming its first guests and programme details ahead of the 2026 edition, scheduled for 13–15 March at the O₂ universe. Actors Giancarlo Esposito and Iain Glen are among the main international names announced so far, joined by several figures from Czech film, television and the comic book scene. Esposito, known for roles in Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and The Mandalorian, will attend alongside Glen, widely recognised as Jorah Mormont from Game of Thrones. Organisers say more foreign guests will be confirmed in the coming weeks. The festival will also host actors Craig Fairbrass and Vincent Regan, both connected with Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece. On the Czech side, veteran actor Jiří Lábus is expected to take part, bringing a career that spans theatre, film, television and well-known dubbing work. According to organisers, this year’s programme will again combine celebrity appearances with discussions, competitions and themed exhibitions. A special edition of the quiz show Superlov is planned, along with a discussion featuring Czech voice actors from The Vampire Diaries, offering insight into how the popular series was dubbed for local audiences. The literary section will include the launch of the Czech-Polish anthology Poslední výstřel (The...
Bolt is now entering the courier market in Prague with its new service, Bolt Send. The platform allows both private and business users to send small parcels, forgotten items, or gifts on the same day, often within minutes, all through the Bolt app. Bolt Send simplifies the delivery process. Unlike traditional courier services, it does not require users to calculate postage based on weight, size, or shape, eliminating complicated forms, phone calls to dispatch centers, or spreadsheets. Pricing is straightforward and comparable to the standard Bolt ride. Users can track their shipment in real time within the app, ensuring transparency at every step. Sending a package is simple: once an order is placed, the sender hands it to the Bolt driver, who delivers it directly to the recipient. Thanks to a broad network of partner drivers, Bolt Send promises faster delivery than conventional couriers. “Customers can now send and receive parcels quickly within the same app they already use for rides. This saves time and reduces short car trips,” said Josef Rückl, CEO of Bolt Czech Republic. “Bolt Send is part of our effort to make cities more sustainable and reduce unnecessary car use, contributing to cleaner urban environments.” The...
Prague residents have spoken: the new bridge under construction between Podolí and Zlíchov will be named Dvorecký Bridge. A public vote conducted by the city at the end of January showed a decisive preference for the geographical name, with nearly 78 percent of voters backing it over the alternative, Agnes of Bohemia Bridge. Out of 7,595 votes cast online and in person, 5,914 supported Dvorecký Bridge, while 1,680 favored Agnes of Bohemia. Only one ballot was invalid. The city will now consider the expert opinion of the Topographical Commission of the Prague City Council to ensure historical and linguistic accuracy before councilors make the final decision. Deputy Mayor Jaromír Beránek, responsible for transport, noted that 7,299 people participated online, a record turnout compared with previous polls such as the naming of the pangolin Šiška. The results closely mirrored the paper ballot submissions at city districts and registry offices, which also favored the Dvorecký name. Prague 4 and 5 residents participating in paper voting cast 296 ballots in total, with 245 supporting Dvorecký Bridge. At registry offices, the results were less one-sided: 75 votes went to Dvorecký Bridge and 43 to Agnes of Bohemia. “The working name Dvorecký Bridge has become...
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