Most shops across Czechia will close on December 25 under national retail regulations. The law affects all large stores and many online services, leaving only a limited number of places where people can still buy food, essentials, or last-minute items. While the law targets large retail chains, several exceptions remain in place. Smaller shops are allowed to open without restrictions, and the decision is left to individual owners. In practice, many convenience stores stay open, while others choose to close for the holiday. Retail outlets located at transport hubs are also exempt. Shops at railway stations and airports can operate, although those inside metro stations are not covered by the exception. Gas stations are permitted to stay open as well, including those selling food and groceries. Some major chains operate under these exemptions Selected Tesco stores at petrol stations will open on December 25, typically between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., according to company representatives. At Prague’s main railway station, Albert will close completely for both December 25 and 26, while Billa will remain open until 5 p.m. The same applies to Billa at Brno’s main station. At Václav Havel Airport in Prague, Billa will operate until 9 p.m. Pharmacies...
Deciding where to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Prague offers a variety of spots, from lively themed parties to cozy restaurants, perfect for enjoying fireworks, food, and festive drinks. Whether you’re looking for a high-energy celebration or an intimate evening with great food, Prague has an option to suit every taste. 1. W Hotel New Year’s Eve at W Prague usually means a chic, modern celebration with multi-course dining, champagne, and DJ-led parties in the hotel’s signature stylish setting. The New Year’s Eve dinner features a three-course sharing menu served with oysters and a glass of bubbles to start the night. Price: 7,500 CZK per person* Time: 6 PM – 11 PM 2. Night Jungle NYE Party – Falkensteiner Hotel Step into a lush, jungle-themed setting at the Falkensteiner Hotel Prague and celebrate New Year’s Eve in style. Hosted by The Monkey Bar, guests can look forward to: Duo DJs, Laser Shows, Masquerade, live cooking stations, rich buffet, bottomless drinks, cocktails, bubbles, and more. The main party runs from 7 PM to 12 AM, followed by an afterparty from 12 AM to 3 AM. 3. Agave Restaurant Located at Masná 620/2 Staré Město, Avage Restaurant brings the vibrant flavors...
A short video filmed in central Prague late on Sunday night has led to a criminal investigation and could send a young woman to prison. Police say a 26-year-old damaged a police car on Vodičkova Street, just outside the Lucerna arcade, after climbing onto the vehicle and posing for a camera held by her friend. The incident happened between 3 and 4 a.m. According to police, the woman climbed onto the hood of the parked car and began performing explicit poses while her companion filmed and encouraged her. The footage was later shared online and quickly drew attention. In the recording, the woman can be seen kneeling on the hood, turning toward the camera, and later lying across the vehicle. As the situation escalates, a police officer approaches and warns her to get off the car. By that point, however, damage had already been done. Police spokesman Jan Daněk said the woman caused damage estimated at around 20,000 crowns. Officers later confirmed that she is already known to police and has several previous entries in the criminal register. Because of her prior record, the case is being treated as damage to another person’s property, a criminal offense under Czech law....
As Christmas approaches, charitable organisations in Prague are once again preparing special events for people living on the streets. Several organisations are stepping in to offer food, shelter, and a sense of shared celebration. One of the organisations involved is Naděje, which plans to distribute meals at selected locations on December 24. According to the organisation’s director, Aleš Strnad, Christmas is often marked by loneliness for people experiencing homelessness. “For most people, these days mean meeting with family. That is usually not the case for homeless people,” he says. Naděje aims to ease that burden by creating a modest Christmas atmosphere through shared meals and contact with staff and volunteers. The organisation also prepares a traditional Christmas Eve dinner for its clients. The menu includes soup, potato salad, and schnitzel, followed by Christmas cookies. Some of the sweets are donated, while others are baked by clients themselves within Naděje’s residential services. For Strnad, the gesture is simple but important: helping people feel that the holidays have not passed them by entirely. Another major Christmas event is organised by the Archdiocese of Prague, which hosts around 200 people facing difficult life situations on Christmas Eve each year. Guests are served duck...
Nerd Alert, a board game bistro and store in Prague’s Vršovice, has been creating a vibrant space for fun, art, and meaningful human connections since opening in October. Dagmar and her husband left their corporate jobs to turn their lifetime dream into reality. They created Nerd Alert, a space where people can connect, unwind, and play. A place to play Nerd Alert welcomes both locals and expats to relax, play, and truly be themselves. As owner, Victor Duke says, “Don’t forget to be yourself when you visit us. We welcome everybody.” The bistro introduces a fresh concept for social gatherings, offering board games in both English and Czech. Whether you’re a long-term resident or new to the city, Nerd Alert provides a welcoming space to meet people, and enjoy a fun night by playing board games from all over the world. Visitors often describe Nerd Alert as feeling like a living room, with soft lighting, comfortable seating, and tasty snacks that make it easy to linger for hours. The space blends a board game bistro — with a kitchen and a bar — with a friendly local game store, offering a curated selection of games, art books, and specialty items,...
Cable theft on a key rail section in Prague caused widespread disruption to train services across the Czech Republic on Sunday, delaying dozens of connections and forcing some regional routes to be canceled. Long-distance and international trains departing the capital were among the hardest hit, with delays exceeding three hours by early afternoon. The incident occurred on the busy stretch between Prague-Vršovice and Prague Main Station, one of the most important rail corridors in the country. Traffic on the line was reduced to a single track, significantly limiting capacity. According to the national carrier České dráhy, the disruption began at around 5:20 a.m. and was expected to last until approximately 3 p.m., when repairs were scheduled to be completed. By midday, delays at Prague Main Station had reached more than 200 minutes on routes heading east and southeast, including services via Pardubice to Brno and Břeclav, as well as connections continuing to Olomouc and Ostrava. Both local commuter trains and express services were affected, with some regional connections canceled altogether. ‼️ Praha ‼️ Kvůli krádeži kabelů zabezpečovacího zařízení je aktuálně výrazně omezen provoz vlaků v úseku Praha-Vršovice a Praha hl. n. Vlaky projíždějící zmíněným úsekem mohou navýšit svá zpoždění až...
Viva Sports, Prague’s largest sports and social club, is inviting players to stay active this winter with the launch of its indoor beach volleyball and basketball leagues. Known for bringing people together through leagues, tournaments, and social events across the city, Viva Sports focuses on a friendly, social atmosphere that welcomes both experienced players and complete newcomers. The winter leagues are open to full teams as well as individuals. Many participants join on their own and are placed into teams, making it easy to meet new people and become part of the community. Viva Sports is offering two indoor social beach volleyball leagues at Sports Centrum Koráb in Prague 8. Both leagues run for eight weeks in a 5v5 social format, with matches played from 8:00 to 9:00 pm. The Wednesday league takes place midweek, while the Friday league is scheduled for the end of the week. Registration for both leagues closes on 12 January 2026. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da VIVA Sports (@vivasports.cz) Basketball players can join the winter basketball league at Sports Centrum Řepy in Prague 17. The league runs for seven weeks, with 5v5 games played on Mondays from 9:00 to...
Prague’s public transport network has taken a visible step toward cleaner mobility. This week, the city began operating its first new electric buses in regular service, marking the initial phase of a broader transition away from diesel vehicles. Four battery-powered buses are now running on route 213, following their delivery by Czech manufacturer SOR Libchavy. These vehicles are part of a first batch of 18 electric buses ordered under a long-term framework agreement. According to the Prague Public Transport Company (DPP), the remaining 14 buses from this delivery will be introduced gradually over the coming weeks, once final technical and administrative preparations are completed. Passengers are expected to encounter the new electric buses across a wider range of routes in the near future. In addition to route 213, the vehicles will serve lines 154, 159, 185, 126, 133, 173 and 175, with weekend operations planned on routes 124 and 207. As new electric buses enter service, they will directly replace some of the oldest diesel vehicles still operating in the city. DPP says this one-to-one replacement is designed to reduce emissions without cutting capacity. The move supports Prague’s Climate Plan as well as national requirements aimed at lowering pollution from...
Prague’s historic center has long struggled with the impact of sightseeing transport that many residents see as intrusive. Flashing rickshaws, noisy electric trikes, and horse-drawn carriages often clash with the atmosphere of narrow streets and protected monuments. A new student project now suggests a different direction—one that focuses on calm movement, clear design, and respect for the city. Senior students from the Industrial Design Studio at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague (UMPRUM) were asked to create a contemporary sightseeing vehicle that could serve as a credible alternative to what currently circulates through the city center. The goal was not to produce a novelty, but to explore transport that fits naturally into Prague’s urban and cultural setting. Students also had to consider comfort, functionality, and how such vehicles would operate in a dense historic environment. Each design was required to accommodate at least three passengers and to work as a realistic form of urban transport rather than a spectacle. The resulting concepts vary in form and purpose. One proposal reimagines sightseeing as a slow-moving mobile café, combining city exploration with a curated food experience. Others focus on compact, autonomous vehicles designed for up to five passengers, offering...
Anyone hoping for a white Christmas in Czechia may need to temper their expectations. According to the latest outlook from the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ), snowfall in the days leading up to Christmas is unlikely, not only in lowland areas but also in much of the country’s mountain regions. Meteorologists say the weather pattern dominating Central Europe is expected to remain largely unchanged until just before Christmas. High pressure is keeping fronts away from the region, limiting both cloud formation and precipitation. As a result, the coming days are forecast to be dry, with temperature inversions continuing to shape local conditions. In some areas, this could even mean clearer skies and periods of sunshine, though overall weather trends will closely resemble those of the past week. A potential shift in atmospheric conditions is currently being monitored around the Christmas period itself. Forecast models increasingly suggest the development of a blocking high-pressure system over northwestern Europe. If this scenario materialises, it could redirect airflow over Czechia from the east or northeast, opening the door to colder continental air. Such a change would raise the chance of an Arctic air mass reaching the country after Christmas. However, meteorologists stress that this remains...
Prague police are looking for a man suspected of assaulting a woman inside a rented car in Žižkov after allegedly hiding in the vehicle’s back seat. The incident happened on Sunday, November 30, shortly after 9 p.m. on Kubelíkova Street. The woman had unlocked the car using a mobile app and was following standard rental procedure, which requires photographing the vehicle from all sides before driving off. Investigators believe that during this brief window, an unknown man entered the car without being noticed and concealed himself in the back seat. When the woman later sat down in the driver’s seat, the man suddenly attacked her from behind. According to police spokesman Jan Daněk, the suspect grabbed her head and forced it against the armrest with considerable force. The woman managed to break free, exit the car, and call for help. The attacker then fled the scene. Police describe the suspect as an athletic man, around 40 years old, approximately 180 centimeters tall, with light-colored hair and fair skin. He is believed to speak Czech. Security cameras recorded the man leaving the area after the attack. Footage shows him removing and discarding the jacket he wore during the assault. Earlier recordings...
As Prague gears up for Christmas and New Year, the city’s public transport system will run on special holiday schedules to accommodate travelers and residents during one of the busiest times of the year. The adjustments affect the metro, trams, buses, trolleybuses, and suburban trains. Christmas Eve – December 24, 2025 Most PID services will follow Saturday schedules, with the metro running every 20 minutes from around 6:00 p.m. until the end of service. Daytime trams and buses begin operating from 6:00 p.m., while night lines cover key metro terminals such as Letňany, Roztyly, Skalka, and Zličín until about 7:00 a.m. on Christmas morning. Trains will run until 6:00 p.m., with a limited evening schedule extending until 10:00 p.m. Suburban lines operate according to Saturday timetables, with select night services following special schedules. Christmas Day – December 25, 2025 Public transport follows Sunday holiday timetables. Daytime tram, trolleybus, and bus services begin around 7:00 a.m., except line 59, which starts at 4:30 a.m. Night services continue to connect major metro terminals. Suburban lines also follow Sunday schedules with certain restrictions. Boxing Day – December 26, 2025 All PID services continue to operate on Sunday holiday timetables, ensuring smooth travel throughout...
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