As temperatures drop, Prague is preparing expanded winter shelters for its homeless population. Starting December 1, the city, in partnership with the Social Services Center (CSSP) and non-profit organizations, will increase its capacity to provide safe, warm spaces for those in need. The initiative includes field programs, hygiene centers, and hospital crisis beds, extending support through the harsh winter months until March 31. Like in previous years, day centers will extend their hours, and emergency facilities will operate continuously to ensure round-the-clock care. Prague will enhance its field programs, deploying teams to assist homeless individuals on the streets. These workers will provide medical assistance and transport individuals to appropriate facilities, especially during freezing conditions. The initiative also emphasizes stronger collaboration with social workers, police, and emergency services. Crisis Beds and Hygiene Centers Hospitals will again offer crisis beds to those in need. Last winter, Na Františku Hospital and the aftercare hospital in Vysočany hosted several such beds, which are expected to be available again this year. Hygiene centers will also operate, enabling individuals to wash, change clothes, and receive essential care. Support from Non-Profit Organizations Key non-profit organizations, including Naděje, the Salvation Army, and the Archdiocesan Charity, play a vital...
From November 24 to 27, 2025, Prague will host a unique celebration of Colombian culture, offering both culinary and artistic experiences in the heart of the city. The Colombian Embassy in the Czech Republic, together with the NH Collection Prague Carlo IV hotel, is hosting Colombian chef Jorge Méndez for a special culinary event at the hotel’s 1890 Restaurant & Bar. Méndez, known in Colombia for his focus on regional products and modern interpretations of Caribbean dishes, will design both a breakfast offering and an à la carte menu prepared exclusively for this event. His cooking is rooted in the flavours of the Colombian tropics, shaped by time spent in his hometown of Montería and by several years working in New Zealand, where he refined his style. In Colombia, Méndez leads two projects. Menderek, his fine-dining brand, presents reimagined dishes based on local ingredients from the Caribbean coast. He avoids reproducing traditional recipes as they are; instead, he builds new expressions of familiar flavours, working closely with producers and treating ingredients with precision. His second project, Obrero Casa de Pan, founded with Isabella Perez, is a bakery in Montería that has become a reference point in the city. It...
Prague’s Pařížská Street has secured a spot among the world’s most expensive retail locations, entering the global top 20 for the first time, according to this year’s survey by Cushman & Wakefield. The ranking evaluates the priciest shopping streets in 141 countries, selecting only one flagship location per market. The rise reflects steady demand from luxury retailers seeking entry to Central and Eastern Europe. Annual retail rents on Pařížská reached €2,820 per square meter, an increase of about four percent year-on-year. The street has now overtaken premium retail areas in cities such as Amsterdam and Kuala Lumpur, marking one of its strongest jumps in the past decade. London’s New Bond Street remains the world’s most expensive retail address, with annual rents climbing to €20,482 per square meter, far surpassing any other location. Its 22 percent annual growth rate also stands out, especially when compared with the global average increase of about 4.2 percent. Ranking of the World’s Most Expensive Shopping Streets New Bond Street, London – Average annual rent: 20,482 EUR/m² Via Montenapoleone, Milan – 20,000 EUR/m² Upper Fifth Avenue (49th–60th St.), New York – 18,359 EUR/m² Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong – 13,907 EUR/m² Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris –...
Nearly 50 years after trams last passed the upper section of Wenceslas Square, Prague is preparing to bring them back. The city’s transport planning authority, Ropid, has outlined how the tram network will operate once the new line connecting the square with Vinohrady opens in the summer of 2027. The new tracks will restore a long-absent link between the city centre and neighbourhoods such as Vršovice, Francouzská Street, and lower Vinohradská Street. One of the biggest changes concerns access to Bělehradská Street, which will become easier from Náměstí Republiky thanks to direct connections via the Muzeum stop. Travel from the National Theatre to Vinohrady will also be faster than today. Ropid says four lines — 6, 14, 29, and later 13 once the new line to Malešice is completed — will use the route through the top of the square. The new arrangement is expected to ease pressure on nearby corridors, especially Ječná Street, which has long required a full reconstruction. The return of tram service will allow that overhaul to move ahead and give the entire area between Karlovo náměstí and I. P. Pavlova a chance to be redesigned for people rather than heavy traffic. The last trams disappeared...
Deep Purple will bring their long-running world tour to Prague in the autumn of 2026, confirming a concert at the O2 arena on October 7, 2026. The evening will begin with a performance by Jayler, who will appear as the night’s special guest. Tickets start at CZK 1,200, with sales handled through Ticketmaster and Ticketportal. Early access for members of the Live Nation Club and O2 customers opens at 11:00 a.m., before general sale begins. Since forming in 1968, Deep Purple have remained one of rock’s most enduring live acts, performing worldwide and releasing studio albums that continue to reach the top of European charts. Although the group went through several stylistic phases, their most influential era remains the early 1970s, when the lineup featuring Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Jon Lord and Ritchie Blackmore recorded albums that shaped the sound of hard rock. The live recording “Made in Japan” from this period is widely viewed as a milestone, with musicians across genres citing it as a reference point. Deep Purple’s current chapter continues with guitarist Simon McBride, who joined after Steve Morse stepped away from the group in 2022 for personal reasons. McBride’s arrival gave the band a...
Prague’s historic Rudolfinum will host a magical Christmas concert on 8 December 2025, offering a festive evening of classical music in the Suk Hall. International ensemble Duo Atlantis, fresh from their acclaimed Carnegie Hall debut, will perform alongside mezzo-soprano Rachel Youngberg Payne and pianist Jack Tyndale-Biscoe, delivering a program that blends timeless European masterpieces with a modern touch. Audiences can expect beloved works by Brahms, Elgar, Barber, Vaughan Williams, and Bach/Gounod, creating a warm, reflective atmosphere perfect for the holiday season. The concert will also feature the Prague premiere of “Dragon’s Blood”, a new song cycle by Emmy and BAFTA Award–winning composer Bear McCreary, with lyrics by JD Payne, offering a rare chance to experience a contemporary classical work in one of Europe’s most cherished concert halls. Set against the enchanting winter backdrop of Prague, this performance promises soaring vocals, timeless melodies, and a joyful celebration of togetherness, making it a holiday experience not to be missed. Tickets are available via the Rudolfinum Box Office. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
Ukrainian flags have appeared around the residence of Tomio Okamura, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and leader of the SPD party, in Břevnov, Prague. Unknown individuals also spray-painted Ukrainian flags on the sidewalk, street lamps, and other public surfaces in the neighborhood. The incident occurred on Monday, November 17, with multiple flags attached to the fence of Okamura’s house on Nad Tejnkou Street. Spray-painted symbols in blue and yellow were reported on nearby street lamps, steps, and even a trash can. Police are investigating the incident. “We received a report about Ukrainian flags being hung on a fence. Additionally, someone spray-painted them on sidewalks, street lamps, and other objects in the area. We will document the situation and assess whether any damage occurred,” police spokesman Jan Daněk. Okamura attributed the act to pro-Ukrainian activists marking the Czech national holiday of November 17. He stressed that he is not pursuing the matter legally, as the spray-painting occurred in public spaces rather than on his private property. The group behind the action, Velvet Memories, claimed responsibility for hanging the flags. This incident comes shortly after Okamura removed the Ukrainian flag from the Chamber of Deputies building following his election as Speaker....
Meteorologists warn that the first broader wave of snowfall of the season will reach Czechia at the start of the week. According to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ), a cold front moving across the country will push Monday’s rain into snow in several regions, including parts of Prague and higher mountain ranges. ČHMÚ stated on its X channel that the shift from rain to snow is expected early Monday, mainly in areas above 300 meters. In the northern mountains, especially above 1,000 meters, the snowfall could pile up to around ten centimetres. Prague should also see snowfall. Forecasters expect Monday to begin with cloud cover and rain across the capital. In districts situated at higher elevations, the rain may mix with snow during more intense bursts of precipitation. Meteorologists anticipate a brief pause in rainfall during the day before more showers return from the northwest in the late afternoon and evening — again with the possibility of snow in higher-lying neighbourhoods. From Tuesday through Thursday, the weather is set to calm. Sunny or partly sunny skies should dominate, and rainfall will be unusual during this period. Clear nights, however, will bring frost, with morning temperatures dropping to 0 to –5°C....
Large public events planned for Monday, November 17, will reshape traffic flows across central Prague, with closures affecting both cars and public transport throughout the day. The most extensive limits will be around Národní třída, where preparations for the annual Korzo Národní programme began on Sunday evening. The entire stretch between the National Theatre and Jungmannovo náměstí will close to road traffic early Monday. Tram operations through the corridor will stop for the day. Several tram lines will be rerouted, including lines 2, 9, 18, 22, 23 and 42, which will divert through Jiráskovo náměstí. Line 23 will terminate at Plzeňka, while line 9 will use the Myslíkova route from Lazarská. Line 18 will run via Výtoň, and lines 22 and 42 will move through Moráň before rejoining regular service. Full access to Národní Street will return shortly after midnight between Monday and Tuesday. Celebrations will also transform Wenceslas Square, where the Concert for the Future 2025 will take over the lower section between Jindřišská, Vodičkova, 28. října and Na Příkopě streets. Parking bans come into effect early Sunday morning at 6 a.m. and apply to the entire right side of the lower square. Supply vehicles will be allowed limited...
With December approaching, Coca-Cola is preparing to roll out one of its most recognizable traditions: the Christmas truck tour. The company confirmed that the red truck will travel through Czechia and Slovakia from December 10 to 17, 2025, with multiple stops including Prague. Although the truck itself remains the main attraction, each stop will feature a small festive zone where visitors can try classic holiday food and warm drinks. Organizers are setting up tents around the parking area so guests can enjoy a short program without needing tickets or reservations. Children and adults will have the chance to meet Santa Claus, join light-hearted competitions for small prizes, and take photos in front of the illuminated truck. Seasonal music will play throughout the event, keeping the atmosphere close to the brand’s well-known holiday commercials. Tour Dates in Czechia December 10 – Prague, Westfield Černý Most December 11 – Prague, SK Slavia Eden December 12 – Prague, Westfield Chodov December 13–14 – Pec pod Sněžkou December 15 – Mikulov December 17 – Frýdek-Místek This year’s campaign carries the theme “Let the Magical Christmas Ring,” centered on a bell that symbolizes people gathering around the table during the holidays. The bell motif appears...
The bronze cloak sculpture that stood for more than twenty years in front of Prague’s Stavovské Theatre has been removed. Known as the “Cloak of Conscience” or Il Commendatore, the work by Czech artist Anna Chromy has been placed in storage at the National Theatre. City officials said the sculpture, despite its artistic value, had caused practical problems. Visitors frequently left trash inside it, some treated it as a toilet, and homeless individuals often slept at its base. Tourists also used the pedestal as a bench or a storage spot for their bags. The sculpture depicts an empty cloak, symbolizing conscience, humility, and the inner void of a person who has lost themselves. The piece was inspired by the Commendatore from Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni, which premiered at the Stavovské Theatre in 1787. The work divided opinion among residents. Many appreciated its reflective, philosophical nature, while others found it out of place in the historic city center. Critics had long suggested relocating it. National Theatre spokesperson Tomáš Staněk confirmed that the sculpture is temporarily housed at the theatre’s depository at Anenské náměstí. It will remain there until Prague 1 chooses a new, more suitable location for public display. Anna Chromy’s...
Reborn with a new design and garden, Aleb Kitchen & Bar returns on Friday, November 14, with a Grand Reopening Party featuring wines from HokusPokus and the official launch of its new brand, Levantina. Levantina brings Aleb’s most beloved flavors beyond the restaurant — a collection of signature dips made at home with honest ingredients and no added preservatives. The line includes Hummus, Mama Ghanouj, Muhammara, Falafel Dip, and Minted Labneh — crafted with the same care and heart that define Aleb’s kitchen. Guests can take Levantina dips to go or enjoy them at Lao Tea House near I. P. Pavlova, where Aleb’s Levantine spirit finds a new home in a cozy, tea-filled corner of the city. The celebration begins at 6 PM on Londýnská Street, just steps from I. P. Pavlova. The festivities continue with Shawarma Lunch Saturdays, when Aleb opens from 12:00 to 22:00, serving its signature Levantine dishes — a vibrant mix of flavors from Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria. The team invites everyone to “join the big table” and share a meal in their relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Aleb Kitchen & Bar (@alebprague) Starting this season, Aleb...
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