A large residential project is set to reshape the former Žižkov Freight Station area in Prague 3. Slovak developer Cresco Real Estate plans to build up to 1,100 apartments on land it acquired from Finep together with the investment group Wood & Company. The development already has a valid building permit, and construction of the first phase is expected to be completed in 2028. Cresco previously entered the Czech market with the Soho Holešovice project. The Žižkov development marks its second major investment in Prague and one of the first large-scale housing projects to move forward on the long-unused freight station brownfield. The project is named Yards Žižkov, a reference to the English term “freight yard” and to the inner courtyards that will shape the block-style layout of the buildings. The development will follow the urban plan for the area, with perimeter blocks and shared inner spaces rather than isolated buildings. According to Cresco’s Czech CEO Aleš Svatoň, the company aims to approach housing as part of the wider city structure, with a focus on public space and everyday use rather than standalone residential buildings. Housing will form the core of the project. Around 1,100 apartments will be built in...
Bike Jesus will host a joint club night with Berlin-based Silodom, bringing electronic music, live performances, and film screenings to the Prague venue. The event is supported by Hedone and Veil’ Amor and will take place across several indoor and outdoor spaces. The main room opens at 10 p.m. with Riki Boro from Hedone and Bike Jesus. Berlin DJs Björn De Togno and Lea Lindner, both linked to Silodom, follow later in the night. The early morning hours are led by French artists Guigz and Ådvï from the Tekuno collective, with the final set starting at 5 a.m. A second space, the Revolution room, runs alongside the main programme and is curated by Veil’ Amor. DJs Kawa, SNRI, and Diva will play throughout the night, offering an alternative sound and atmosphere. Live performances are part of the programme, including guided shibari sessions led by trained performers. Organisers state that the performances are based on consent, safety, and clear boundaries. Film screenings curated by Local Movie Meetups will take place earlier in the evening, including Metropolis. Later at night, guests will move outside Bike Jesus for the Zdenka burning ritual. Tickets start at 200 CZK for early bird entry to the...
Prague has reduced its total carbon dioxide emissions by almost one third over the past 14 years, according to a new monitoring report reviewed by city officials this week. The data shows that emissions fell by roughly 30 percent between 2010 and 2024, even as the city’s population continued to grow. According to the report, Prague’s total carbon dioxide output declined from 8.85 million tonnes in 2010 to 6.22 million tonnes in 2024. This reduction occurred during a period when the city’s population increased from about 1.26 million residents to roughly 1.4 million. City officials attribute most of the decline to lower emissions from stationary and energy-related sources. These include heating systems, electricity generation, and fuel combustion in residential and commercial buildings. Improvements in energy efficiency and changes in fuel use played a central role. Transport emissions, however, remain a weak point. The report shows that emissions from transport have decreased only marginally and have risen slightly in recent years. Private car use is the main factor behind this trend. In 2024, emissions from individual car transport were 0.4 percent higher than in 2010. Despite this, the city’s overall energy intensity and carbon footprint have followed a long-term downward path....
On winter afternoons in Prague, when outdoor playgrounds are empty and temperatures keep families indoors, parents often look for places where children can stay active without spending the day moving from one location to another. One such place is Superland, an indoor entertainment centre located inside OC Galerie Butovice, on the city’s western edge. Spanning 2,500 square metres, Superland is designed as a self-contained space where families can spend an hour or an entire day. More than twenty attractions are spread across age-specific zones, including a protected area for toddlers. Everything inside meets European safety standards, a point that becomes obvious in the way staff supervise play areas rather than simply monitor them. The atmosphere is lively but controlled, the kind parents tend to notice only when it works. The centre’s location adds to its appeal. Galerie Butovice sits directly above the Nové Butovice metro station on Line B, making Superland easy to reach from across the city, while drivers benefit from straightforward parking. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SUPERLAND | PRAHA (@superland.cz) The centre has positioned itself as a destination for birthday parties and group visits, particularly for kindergartens and primary schools. Six...
A man filmed removing a swan from the Vltava River in Prague has been identified as a repeat offender with a long history of illegal animal trade, according to bird protection experts. The incident took place on January 21 along the riverbank in Prague 5. A witness recorded the moment when the man pulled a swan from the water and placed it into a transport container. The footage was later handed over to police. The man parked his car directly next to the river access ramp on Nábřežní Street. He wore rubber boots and had a pet carrier ready inside the vehicle. After approaching the water, he caught one of the swans and secured it inside the container. The non-profit group Run and Help Shelters later confirmed it was in contact with the witness and passed all available details, including the car’s license plate, to police. Online discussions following the video suggested the man may be the same individual detained by municipal police in 2021 near a railway bridge in Prague, where swans were also taken from the river. That suspicion was confirmed by Karel Makoň, head of the Voluntary Ecological Society for the Protection of Birds. Makoň, who regularly...
Developer PSN has received a building permit to construct a large residential complex on the site of the former Koh-i-Noor industrial factory in Prague’s Vršovice district. The project will deliver around 600 apartments, combining new residential buildings with the reconstruction of historic factory structures. Two listed buildings from the former industrial complex will be preserved and converted for residential use. According to the developer, the most visible industrial landmark of the site, the original factory chimney, will remain intact. It is expected to continue shaping the Vršovice skyline and serve as a visual link to the area’s industrial past. The residential block will also include public spaces, local services, and community facilities, aiming to integrate the development into the surrounding neighborhood rather than function as a closed housing enclave. PSN has not disclosed the total investment value of the project. Preparatory work is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of this year. The developer plans to present the final architectural design to the public later this year. Construction will be carried out in at least two phases. According to PSN Development Director Štěpán Smrčka, the full build-out of the site is expected to continue until 2030. PSN has operated...
Classic cinema, candlelit tables, and a glass of champagne: the Royal Theater & Club Chic is marking Valentine’s Day with a special screening of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The event takes place on Sunday, February 15, with doors opening at 18:30 and the screening starting at 19:15. Instead of standard cinema seating, guests will be seated at private tables, with drinks included in the ticket price. It’s a setup designed less for rustling popcorn and more for lingering glances across the table, fitting for a film that has long been a symbol of stylish romance. Directed by Blake Edwards and released in 1961, Breakfast at Tiffany’s remains one of Hollywood’s most recognisable love stories. Audrey Hepburn stars as Holly Golightly, a young New York socialite drifting between parties and dreams, whose carefully constructed life begins to unravel when she meets a struggling writer who moves into her apartment building. What starts as a light, witty encounter gradually reveals deeper questions about independence, belonging, and emotional honesty. The film will be shown in its original English version with Czech subtitles and runs for 115 minutes. While many viewers know it for its opening scene outside Tiffany & Co. or Henry Mancini’s “Moon...
A man has been filmed capturing a swan on the banks of the Vltava River in Prague and carrying the bird to his car, where he placed it inside a box. Police are now trying to identify him and determine whether a crime was committed. The footage, recorded on the Smíchov embankment, began circulating on social media this week. It shows the man grabbing a swan near the water, holding it tightly against his body, and walking away from the river. Prague police have confirmed they are investigating. Officers from the Smíchov district are handling the case and are working to identify the man seen in the video. “The legal classification of the act is still being assessed. It will be determined whether this is a criminal offense or a misdemeanor,” police spokesman Richard Hrdina said. Investigators have received video material and photographs from the witness, including images showing the vehicle’s license plate. Animal welfare activists say there are indications the man may have acted in a similar way before. That suspicion was echoed by Prague Deputy Mayor Jiří Pospíšil, who also shared the video online. He said he had received reports that a man matching the same description had...
Ambiente has expanded its presence in Prague with the opening of three food businesses at the Holešovice Market. A new branch of the Myšák pastry shop, the Skô restaurant led by Slovak chef Tomáš Valkovič, and a Naše maso butcher shop have begun operating in Halls 27 and 28. The project brings together brands long associated with Ambiente and well known from central Prague. Each venue keeps its original focus while adapting to the market setting. Guests can move freely between the businesses and use the courtyard as a place to eat, meet, or pause during a visit to the market. At the heart of the concept is the courtyard, which connects the individual operations into a single space. Naše maso in Hall 27 offers beef and pork from Czech farms, smoked meats based on First Republic recipes, and ready-to-eat items such as burgers, steak tartare, and meatloaf sandwiches. The shop is designed for both takeaway and quick stops. Sharing Hall 27 is the Myšák pastry shop, focused mainly on takeaway. The menu includes classic Czech desserts, cakes made from historical recipes, filled and baked croissants, buns with vanilla cream, homemade granola, and coffee from the Nordbeans roastery in Liberec....
A routine charter flight to Prague ended in tragedy on Tuesday evening when a female passenger died shortly after the aircraft landed at Václav Havel Airport. The incident occurred on a Smartwings flight arriving from Boa Vista, one of Cape Verde’s main tourist islands. The plane touched down shortly before 10 p.m. local time after a flight lasting more than six hours. Disembarkation had not yet begun when the woman collapsed onboard. According to the Czech Foreigners’ Police, preliminary findings suggest the woman died from natural causes. Authorities said there was no indication of a technical malfunction, turbulence-related injury, or other flight-related incident. Her exact age has not been officially confirmed. Emergency responders and airport medical staff were called to the aircraft immediately after the situation was reported. Despite attempts to provide assistance, the woman could not be revived. The death occurred before she was transferred to ground services assisting passengers with reduced mobility. Other passengers remained onboard during the intervention. Airport operations were not disrupted beyond a brief delay related to the aircraft’s handling on the apron. Smartwings later confirmed the incident and expressed condolences to the woman’s family. The airline stated that its crew followed standard emergency procedures...
The Million Moments for Democracy association is organizing a public demonstration in support of President Petr Pavel this Sunday at Old Town Square in Prague. The event will start at 3 p.m. and is expected to continue in other cities if the square becomes overcrowded. Mikuláš Minář, founder and chairman of Million Moments, criticized Foreign Minister Petr Macinka for what he calls a clear attempt to pressure the president. “Mr. Macinka’s blatant blackmail of the president is completely unacceptable. Our national security is not a toy for him or anyone in the current government,” Minář said on Tuesday. He was reacting to messages Macinka sent to the president’s advisor Petr Kolář, which President Pavel later published. Pavel considers these messages an act of blackmail. The organizers stressed that the protest is about more than one person. “If this passes silently today, there will be no borders tomorrow. It’s about a dangerous precedent: whether anyone can use personal pressure to force political decisions that affect the security of the Czech Republic,” the association said on social media. During the rally, the association plans to present its demands and outline further steps. If Old Town Square cannot accommodate the crowd, Million Moments...
The private residence of Tomio Okamura, Speaker of the lower house of the Czech Parliament, was marked on Google Maps as “Organization for the Support of Ukraine.” This occurred after his statements regarding Ukraine and a pro-Ukrainian demonstration. Users have noticed that the private house of the Speaker of the lower house of the Czech Parliament, Tomio Okamura, located in the Břevnov district of Prague, is listed on Google Maps as “Organization for the Support of Ukraine”. The publication notes that the label appeared after Okamura called the pro-Ukrainian action on Charles Bridge, timed to coincide with Ukraine’s Flag Day, a provocation. Activists unfurled a 30-meter yellow-and-blue banner on the bridge. This is not the first time Okamura’s house has become a “target” for activists. After the speaker removed the Ukrainian flag from the Czech parliament building, yellow and blue flags were hung on the fence of his residence. Tomio Okamura, who heads the far-right party “Freedom and Direct Democracy”/SPD, is known for his criticism of Kyiv. His New Year’s address, in which he spoke out against aid to Ukraine and pointed to “Zelenskyy’s junta,” caused a great resonance and protests. In the Czech Republic, opposition deputies want to initiate...
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