Ahoj, Monday! 5 tips for surviving the week ahead in Czechia

Trains on Line C have been passing through Florenc station without stopping since Sunday evening due to a water leak caused by construction damage. Initially expected to reopen Sunday night, the station remains closed "until further notice." Line B is unaffected. Commuters can use Hlavní nádraží via tram lines 5, 9, 15, and 26. Ceiling reconstruction at Florenc began in March 2022 and is set for completion in 2025.

With lunch prices soaring in Czechia, a small food stand in Prague 9 is offering hearty, affordable meals, attracting long lines. Výprodej hotových jídel Praha serves fresh dishes starting at CZK 5 for soup and CZK 39 for mains. Run by a family business from Chomutov, the stand sells up to 1,000 meals daily. Customers praise the quality, value, and variety, making it a local favorite.

Mercury and Venus will form a visible pair in early March, coming closest on March 11–12. They will appear low above the western horizon around 6:50 p.m. CET but will become harder to see after March 15. On March 14, a full moon eclipse will occur, though only its partial phase will be visible from the Czech Republic before the moon sets. Read more here.

​The One World International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival, organized by People in Need, has been showcasing impactful documentaries since 1999.The 27th edition runs in Prague from March 12–20, 2025, featuring 84 documentaries, 11 narrative films, and 9 immersive films. This year's focus on democracies in trouble, highlights "The Washington Effect" and "The Night Is Not Eternal," both examining U.S. presidents and their global influence. Screenings will take place at various locations.

​Prague will host its inaugural St. Patrick's Day Festival on March 15–16, 2025, celebrating Irish culture with live music, traditional dancing, and a vibrant parade. Festivities begin Saturday with a Six Nations Watch Party at Manifesto Market, featuring Irish dancing and the Ireland vs. Italy rugby match. Sunday's events include a Kids Céilí & Craft Workshop at Duplex nightclub, followed by a parade from Václavské náměstí to Staroměstské náměstí.