Jan 28, 2025

Illegal Stalls Removed in Prague’s Historic Center

Prague authorities have begun removing unauthorized stalls disrupting the appearance and functionality of public spaces in the city center, according to the Prague 1 council’s financial committee chairman, Giancarlo Lamberti (TOP 09).

“At the end of last year, I identified an unauthorized stall in front of the Czech National Bank, which was being used to sell bus tickets,” said Lamberti. The stall was operated by so-called “umbrella vendors” – individuals who falsely pose as charity workers to bypass laws prohibiting street sales.

After further investigation, in cooperation with Prague 1 mayor Terezia Radoměřská (TOP 09), it was confirmed that the stall lacked both a lease agreement and a public space occupancy permit, rendering it illegal.

“Even though we couldn’t identify a specific operator in this case, the law allows us to address these issues effectively, and we have taken the necessary steps to remove the stall,” Lamberti stated.

The Prague 1 district has had previous success in addressing such cases, including the removal of illegal facilities on Old Town Square and Týn Street.

Another unauthorized stall, a kebab vendor on Národní Street, is also slated for removal in the near future. “We expect its removal to happen soon,” confirmed Lamberti.

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The removal process is being conducted by the Technical Roads Administration (TSK) and implemented by ACTON, a long-term partner of the capital city in property management.

“The goal is to ensure public spaces in our district are used legally and fairly,” said Lamberti. “We believe these consistent actions will contribute to improving the quality and sophistication of Prague’s public spaces.”

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