DOX Centre is the largest independent institution focusing on contemporary art in the Czech Republic, which thanks to a private initiative opened to the public in 2008. Since its establishment, DOX has earned a reputation as a forward-thinking space that merges art with social and political engagement. It provides both local and international artists with a stage to explore and challenge contemporary issues, inviting visitors to reconsider the role of art in society through its diverse program of exhibitions, installations, performances, and workshops. DOX was founded by a group of passionate Czech art enthusiasts who envisioned a space where contemporary art could engage with broader societal themes. The building itself is an architectural marvel—a former warehouse repurposed into a modern cultural venue. Its minimalist design, incorporating concrete, glass, and steel, reflects the raw and unpolished essence often found in contemporary art. From its inception, DOX has sought to bridge the gap between art and society by fostering dialogue through interdisciplinary projects. The center not only showcases visual art but also tackles complex issues such as politics, environmental challenges, technology, and social justice. It serves as a meeting place where artists and visitors can engage in discussions relevant to contemporary life....
The eastern edge of Prague is set for a major transformation as the Kyje-Hutě area gears up to become a modern residential district. The city council has approved an urban study spearheaded by the Institute of Planning and Development (IPR), which outlines plans to accommodate 13,000 new residents and up to 4,000 jobs. While private investors will develop a portion of the new housing, much of the land remains city-owned, giving the municipality leverage to shape the area’s development, amenities, and infrastructure. A Modern Approach to Development The urban study provides a comprehensive blueprint addressing transport, infrastructure, and landscape in the Kyje-Hutě area. It will also guide Prague 14 and city officials in managing the interests of developers, landowners, and investors. “This location has long been recognized for its potential to develop into a thriving residential district with excellent access to the city center, thanks to its proximity to major public transport,” said IPR Director Ondřej Boháč. The area benefits from easy access to the newly opened Rajská Zahrada train station, which connects to metro line B and regional rail routes to Lysá nad Labem and Všetaty. Expanding Prague’s Urban Horizons Urban planners are not stopping with Kyje-Hutě. The city...
Relocating to a new country is often an exciting yet stressful experience. Packing your life into boxes, adjusting to temporary housing, and struggling to fit everything into a new, often smaller, home. Sound familiar? This challenge becomes especially common with the rising popularity of micro-apartments in Prague. Whether you’ve moved for work, studies, or to embark on a new adventure, finding a practical solution for your belongings can make the transition significantly smoother. Renting a self storage unit is one of the most effective ways to create extra space. It’s ideal for items that don’t fit in your new home but are still important—whether it’s seasonal items like snowboards holiday decorations, or cherished belongings you want to keep safe. Storage facilities like Less Mess Storage offers secure and private units in a variety of sizes, ranging from compact 0.5 m² spaces to spacious 30 m² units with 24/7 access. This wide selection ensures you only pay for the space you actually need. Should your requirements change over time, switching to a smaller or larger unit is always an option, depending on availability. How to rent a self storage unit? If you’ve never used self storage before, the process is designed...
Appoints.cz is a modern marketplace designed to connect customers with local service providers quickly and effortlessly. With user-friendly filters, diverse categories, and a seamless reservation system, it simplifies the process for customers while empowering vendors with personalized profiles and tools to grow their businesses. Every completed order also contributes to tree planting in collaboration with Sázíme Česko, making Appoints.cz a platform with a purpose. To understand the vision behind this innovative platform, we spoke with Rufat Gafarov, Co-founder of Appoints.cz, about its features, future plans, and environmental impact. A Vision for Simplicity and Connection Q: What inspired you to create Appoints.cz? Rufat: We created Appoints.cz because finding local service providers can be surprisingly difficult, especially if you need someone who speaks your language. To solve this, we introduced a language filter alongside other practical features, making it easier than ever to find the right provider and book their services. Features That Make a Difference Q: What features does Appoints.cz currently offer, and how does it benefit users? Rufat: For vendors, we provide personalized profiles tailored to their selected categories. They can showcase their services, set pricing, add employees, chat with clients, and share photos. Vendors can enhance visibility by adding...
From Thursday, 16 January, to Saturday, 18 January 2025, Prague’s Světozor cinema will host the third edition of KVIFF Classics, a showcase of classic films organized by the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in cooperation with the National Film Archive. As usual, the KVIFF Classics show, with the subtitle Returns of Film Legends, will offer Czech and foreign films that have made an indelible mark on the history of world cinema and can no longer be seen on the big screen. Since most of the featured films have undergone digital restoration, the event continues the tradition of presenting restored films and retrospectives at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The festival will commemorate, among other milestones, the centenaries of the birth of three film greats: actors Paul Newman and Peter Sellers, and director Robert Altman. KVIFF Classics will open with Věra Chytilová’s Kalamita, whose restored version was made possible thanks to the financial support of Milada and Eduard Kučer. “Classics belong on cinema screens, and we are happy to continue this mission. The third edition of KVIFF CLASSICS presents a varied genre mix of films that have stood the test of time with honour, among other things thanks to the captivating charisma...
Penny Market’s latest advertisement has turned heads across Prague, particularly in Modřany, where its billboard offering free silicone breast implants has stirred considerable attention. This unusual promotion is part of a broader campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer while providing tangible benefits to the public. The marketing campaign offers a discount of up to CZK 100,000 on breast implants, as well as free purchases of up to 10,000 crowns, provided customers meet the competition’s criteria. Penny Market spokesperson Kamila Kottnauerová confirmed that five winners will receive free plastic surgery as part of the promotion. But the store’s initiative goes beyond mere sales tactics. Penny Market has partnered with a breast cancer prevention campaign, seeking to inform the public about the importance of early detection. In addition to the discounts, Penny Market is offering free breast ultrasound examinations to women who may not have access to them through their insurance. Any woman who books an appointment at the Smíchov Health Center in Prague by the end of January and completes the exam by June 30, 2025, will receive the service at no cost. The response to the campaign has been overwhelming. Within the first day, the available slots for the...
Police are calling for the public’s assistance in locating a young man who witnessed a tragic accident at the Luka metro station. A man died after falling down a flight of stairs, and investigators believe the witness’s account could help clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident. The fatal fall occurred on Saturday, October 5th, in the afternoon. The man reportedly fell down the stairs, remained lying at the bottom, and later succumbed to his injuries. According to police spokesman Jan Rybanský, the witness likely saw the entire event and may have noticed crucial details that were not captured on surveillance footage. “It is possible that the young man observed additional factors, such as the causes of the fall, which are not visible in the seized records,” said Rybanský. Footage from a security camera reveals that the young man noticed the victim lying at the bottom of the stairs. He initially turned to leave but then took photos with his mobile phone before walking away. Police are urging anyone who recognizes the young man, knows his identity, or has information about the incident to contact the emergency line at 158. Rybanský also appealed directly to the witness, encouraging him to visit...
Prague City is revisiting the idea of limiting noise from concerts after 10:00 p.m. City councilor Adam Zábranský (Piráti) revealed plans to draft a new decree addressing the issue and introduce a citywide regulation that includes specific exceptions for designated areas. Addressing a Recurring Issue The debate over concert noise intensified during the pandemic when protective measures led to performances being relocated from Lucerna Music Bar to Prague Open Air in Braník. Nearby residents complained about the frequent loud music, prompting then-councilor for legislation, Hana Kordová Marvanová, to propose a regulation limiting noise. Zábranský now seeks inspiration from similar noise ordinances in other Czech cities, where regulations are already in place for larger metropolitan areas. He proposes extending the ban on certain events, such as concerts, across Prague after 10:00 p.m., with potential exceptions allowing activities until 11:00 p.m. in less noise-sensitive zones. Balancing Noise Control and Cultural Events Zábranský suggests defining exceptions for specific locations where noise complaints are less likely, striking a balance between maintaining cultural events and respecting residents’ rights. “There is an agreement that a specific regulation is necessary because the current situation is unsatisfactory,” Zábranský explained. He emphasized that the decree would directly address music-related...
Classical crossover star, singer, and composer Matteo Bocelli – the son of legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli – captivated his audience at a sold-out Prague concert this past June, promising to return to the city soon. True to his word, Matteo has announced his brand-new 2025 Summer Nights world tour, including a highly anticipated performance at O2 universum Prague on 4 June 2025. From his first major appearance on the single Fall On Me with his father, Andrea Bocelli, in 2018, to performing a reimagined version of Time to Say Goodbye with Hans Zimmer’s new composition at the 2024 Oscars, Matteo has graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages. His A Night With Matteo tour sold out globally renowned venues, including the Sydney Opera House and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Matteo has performed for dignitaries such as His Majesty King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and President Joe Biden, and even opened for music legend Lionel Richie. In 2020, he released his first single, the beautiful love song Solo, blending the elegance of a classic aria with modern pop melodies. Three years later, in the summer of 2023, he launched his long-awaited debut solo album Matteo, followed by a...
Prague’s beloved farmers’ markets are gearing up for another season. Two iconic markets—Náplavka in Prague 2 and Kubáň in Prague 10—will open their stalls on Saturday, February 1. Náplavka: Celebrating 16 Years of Community and Fresh Produce Sixteen years ago, the first-ever farmers’ market on Prague’s Rašínovo nábřeží embankment marked the start of a tradition that few initially believed would thrive. “Attempts to establish a market here had failed before. Even farmers were skeptical at first, and we had to work hard to convince them,” recalls Jiří Sedláček, chairman of the Archetyp Association, which operates the market. The persistence paid off. From its humble beginnings with just 28 vendors, Náplavka has grown into a bustling marketplace with 90 to 100 stalls offering an array of farm-fresh goods every Saturday from February to December, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year, the market will reopen on February 1, featuring handmade salamis, artisanal pâtés, pickled meats, fresh fish (weather permitting), pastries, spices, and a variety of other culinary delights. Kubáň: A Neighbourhood Market Farmers’ markets on Kubánské náměstí have been a staple of Prague 10 since 2010. After a few changes in management over the years, the Archetyp association returned in 2019...
Music and gastronomy have been inseparable for the culinary team at Ze Mě since their early days, blending their passion for food with the rhythm of beats. Known for hosting unconventional dining experiences, this group is now preparing a new event that promises to elevate food and music into a single unforgettable experience. Scheduled for January 31, the Frying Room will debut at the Coal Mill (Uhelný mlýn) in Libčice nad Vltavou, combining live cooking, Czech rap, and electronic music in a way never seen before. Founded by Vojtěch Nemrava, Ze Mě gained recognition for creative pop-ups featuring dishes cooked over open flames and paired with carefully curated music. Their events often include thematic decor—forest branches, fog, or walls adorned with duck wings—to create an immersive atmosphere. “We’ve been intertwining food, music, and drinks since our beginnings. Our first events revolved around cooking over fire with DJs playing drum and bass, grime, or techno. We love the connection between food and music,” says Nemrava. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da ze mě (@zeme.projekt) The Frying Room will feature live cooking sessions, interactive food experiences, and performances by notable Czech artists. Dominik Citta, better known as...
The Christmas tree from Old Town Square was removed on January 9th. Its wood will be repurposed to create outdoor furniture and furnishings for social facilities, while part of it will return to its native Krompach. The festive season officially concluded on Monday, January 6th, when Prague residents saw the tree lit for the last time on Three Kings Day. Dismantling began promptly the next day, with workers carefully removing hundreds of decorations and kilometers of light chains. By Thursday, January 9th, the tree was fully disassembled and prepared for its next chapter. On Thursday morning, the tree was lifted from its anchoring shaft with heavy equipment. After its trunk was cut, the tree was taken away for further processing into carpentry wood. Prague plans to use the wood for outdoor furniture and furnishings in selected social service facilities. However, part of the tree will return to Krompach in the Lužické hory, its place of origin. For example, the tree will be used to create an insect hotel for a school garden in Krompach and products to benefit the Paprsek Children’s Center in Prague 9. Dřevo Praha will process the tree in Sibřin, where the logs will be left to dry. The...
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