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...
The Czech government is preparing to introduce stricter regulations for taxi drivers from abroad, including a possible requirement to demonstrate knowledge of the Czech language. The proposed rules aim to enhance both safety and service quality for passengers in the country. The announcement follows recent amendments to the Road Transport Act, which tightened rules on foreign driving licenses and expanded the powers of municipal inspections. Since July, the law requires taxi drivers to hold a license issued either in the Czech Republic or elsewhere in the European Union. Taxi licenses are now also granted only for the duration of the driver’s legal stay in the country. Municipal police now have the authority to stop taxis and verify compliance with the law, giving authorities stronger tools to enforce safety standards. Coalition Plans Further Tightening The newly formed coalition government has announced its intentions to go further. The draft program suggests unifying requirements for taxi drivers and transport platforms while introducing the obligation for drivers to demonstrate Czech language proficiency. The goal is to ensure that passengers receive safe, high-quality service across all platforms. Although the government has not detailed all planned requirements, sources suggest that mandatory Czech language exams could be...
December marks 45 years since trams last crossed Wenceslas Square, ending nearly a century of continuous rail service through the heart of Prague. On December 13, 1980, the final tram passed through the boulevard, closing a chapter that had shaped daily movement in the city center since the late 19th century. For decades, Wenceslas Square was the main hub of Prague’s tram network. Lines running between Můstek and the area beneath today’s National Museum carried thousands of passengers each day and connected directly to other key routes across the city. When the service ended in 1980, Karlovo náměstí became the new focal point of surface transport. The first trams appeared on Wenceslas Square on May 20, 1884. At that time, they were horse-drawn vehicles operated by the General Directorate of the Prague Tramway. From Můstek, the line linked up with routes heading toward Jungmannovo náměstí and Náměstí Republiky, forming one of the earliest transport corridors in Prague. Over the following decades, the line was rebuilt several times as technology and urban needs evolved. A major transformation came in 1927 during the First Republic. Wenceslas Square was redesigned to accommodate rising car traffic, and the tram line was relocated back...
Prague has crossed a symbolic threshold this year, surpassing 1.4 million residents for the first time. Fresh figures released by the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) show that the capital added nearly 2,900 people during the first nine months of 2025, even as the rest of the country saw its population slip. The pace of growth reflects a clear pattern: more people are moving to Prague than leaving it, while the number of deaths continues to exceed births. According to the data, the city welcomed 45,403 newcomers between January and September. During the same period, 41,784 people moved out, resulting in a net migration gain of 3,619 residents. Natural population change, however, remained negative. The number of deaths — 8,955 — outpaced the 8,217 births recorded in the city. That gap pushed Prague’s natural decrease to 738 people, continuing a trend observed nationwide. Marriage and divorce figures added further insight into demographic shifts. Over the first three quarters of the year, 4,997 couples married in the capital, while 1,757 marriages ended in divorce. Across the country, the picture looks different. The Czech Republic’s total population fell by more than 12,300 people, slipping below 10.9 million. The decline was driven mainly by...
For its tenth edition, the Episodes series returns to Prague with a new exhibition by Kirill Postovit – a Prague-based sculptor and painter whose surreal style blends modernism with symbolic imagery. “The Window becomes a threshold: a delicate passage between the intimate inner works and vast expanse outside. It is at once a frame and a mirror, offering both refuge and releasing a reminder that every vision of the self is inseparable from the world it encounters.” Hosted at Katie Feygie Art Gallery, a private family-run space in Prague with over 30 years of history, well known for showcasing modern and contemporary pieces, Episodes X: The Window opened on December 3rd, 2025, inviting visitors to explore a collection of sculptures and paintings, each framing the world through windows. The exhibition opened at 18:30, with guests steadily pouring into the space, enjoying refreshments and cheerful conversations with the curator, Katie Margolin and the artist Kirill Postovit, who warmly welcomed each guest. Art collectors, historians, and art lovers from all over the world attended the event. The intimate setting of the space, surrounded by artworks and soft lighting, allows guests to pause and reflect on each beautifully crafted piece. Postovit’s artworks encouraged...
Paul Simon is preparing to bring his A Quiet Celebration Tour to Europe, with Prague among the key stops on his 2026 schedule. The American songwriter will appear at the Prague Congress Center on April 9, 10 and 12, presenting the chamber-style program that earned strong reviews during its U.S. run. Instead of beginning with his most familiar hits, the concerts open with Seven Psalms, a 33-minute acoustic composition released to widespread critical praise. Written for voice and minimal instrumentation, the piece was performed almost entirely by Simon in the studio. The Guardian described it as a “master suite,” while the Times of London called it a “remarkable album.” Simon has often said he views the audience as a participant in the work, which is why he chose intimate halls with top-level acoustics for the tour. After a brief intermission, the evening shifts toward his catalogue of classics, including newly arranged versions of well-known songs and a number of tracks he seldom played live. The second half of the show revisits a body of work that began more than six decades ago. Simon’s career first accelerated in 1966, when The Sound of Silence, recorded with Art Garfunkel, reached number one...
Prague police are investigating multiple incidents of taxi fraud targeting foreign visitors, where passengers were charged fares many times higher than the standard rate. The cases involve tourists from Denmark and Australia and highlight ongoing issues with dishonest taxi operators in the city. On December 2nd, a group of elderly Danish tourists traveled from Old Town Square to Lublanská Street, using three separate taxis. After completing their journeys and paying the drivers, the group realized something was wrong during a conversation with a café waitress, who immediately contacted the Prague Municipal Police. Officers from the city’s specialized unit for regulating taxi operations quickly responded. Interviews with the victims revealed that one driver had demanded 900 CZK plus an additional 140 euros for a trip of roughly twenty minutes. Thanks to the tourists remembering the car’s license plate, police swiftly located the driver. He returned the overcharged amount, issued an apology, and received a fine. Two other travelers from the same Danish group were reportedly charged 3,700 CZK and 8,700 CZK for similar short rides. Unfortunately, lacking specific vehicle details, these cases will require further investigation, Prague Municipal Police spokesperson Irena Seifertova noted on social media. LATEST JOBS IN PRAGUE Accounting...
Visitors passing through three central Prague metro stations next week will find more than the usual flow of commuters. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, a special programme of live music will take place across the city’s underground network as part of Nalaďte se v metru (Tune In on the Metro) – Christmas Edition. Throughout the afternoon and early evening, musicians will perform short sets inside the Náměstí Republiky station (Palladium exit), Vltavská, and Můstek A. The event is open to anyone moving through the stations, and all performances are free. The programme is designed to bring seasonal music directly into everyday public spaces, turning busy metro halls into informal stages. Performances will rotate between locations, giving travellers a chance to catch different acts as they pass through. Organisers say the project aims to make the pre-holiday rush feel a little lighter, offering a brief moment of music in the middle of the city’s busiest transport corridors. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
As the end-of-year holidays approach, Czech supermarkets and retail chains are rolling out their adjusted opening hours. The rules are partly set by the country’s retail-hours legislation, and partly by each chain’s own holiday policy. Anyone planning to pick up last-minute groceries for Christmas or New Year’s Eve will need to pay attention, because most large stores will reduce hours significantly. Czech law requires all shops larger than 200 square meters to close on key public holidays, including Christmas. This means: 24 December (Christmas Eve): Large stores must close by 12:00. 25 and 26 December: Large shops and restaurants remain closed all day. Pharmacies, airport and railway-station shops, gas-station convenience stores, and small independent shops under 200 square meters are not affected and may operate normally. What Happens on New Year’s Eve Although 31 December is not a public holiday, supermarkets traditionally shorten their hours. This year, many chains are closing earlier than usual. Lidl will shut its doors the earliest, closing by 5 p.m. but opening normally in the morning. Tesco is keeping stores open until 6 p.m., after which all branches close. Tesco shops will also stay closed on 1 January. Kaufland is following the same timetable, operating...
Don’t have an account? Register
[swpm_registration_form level=”6″]
Already have an account? Log In
How Would You Like to Promote Your Business? PR ArticleDisplay bannersVideo productionNewsletter adsJob ListingsInfluencer Marketing
Your Email
We will come back to you within 24 hours with our proporsal
