Prague's new 'At the Farter' bus stop inspired by backfiring Velorex of Czech film fame
Actor and ‘Vrchní, prchni!’ author Zdeněk Svěrák showed up to christen the new stop connecting Vršovice to Žižkov and Vinohrady.
Debt forgiveness period offers helping hand to foreigners in the Czech Republic
A scheme is allowing debtors to pay a much smaller amount in a limited period of debt forgiveness amid financial hardships.
City of Prague pledges better language learning for children of immigrants
A new project is aimed at helping secondary and vocational school pupils whose mother language isn’t Czech.
New pedestrian crossing opens at Prague's náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad
Having to cross by going down into the subway vestibule or jumping over fences is now a thing of the past.
The best things to do in Prague this week, October 25–31
Celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos with freaky-good food, a horror film festival and lots of pumpkin-carving family fun.
Long-planned facelift for Prague’s náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad to start in 2022
The Vinohrady square will get more greenery, an irrigation system, and improved playground as part of its first major overhaul since 1981.
Prague asks people to avoid parks and forests as strong winds create dangerous conditions
Prague City Hall has issued a warning to look out for falling branches as very strong winds hit the Czech capital.
Prague extends 24/7 mental-health crisis line through the end of the year
The anonymous helpline at the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital has seen in increase of callers due to the pandemic.
Prague City Gallery showcases recent purchases in 'No Art Today?'
Works acquired by the city during the last four years include purchases made to support artists living during the pandemic.
Clamping down on cramped quarters: Prague's Old Town and Royal Route to get a new look
The city of Prague has published a manual regulating the appearance and layout of outdoor spaces for businesses in the city center.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 8, 2021
Czech Republic sends aid to Lithuania border, war of words erupts between President and Prague Mayor, Czechs skeptical about EU membership.
Free guided tours: City Hall launches Prague Stops video series on YouTube
The impressively decorated spaces of three municipal buildings are explored, and more episodes will follow.
Gaudy rickshaws will disappear from Prague's center and ‘historical’ cars will face price regulation
The city is continuing its efforts to change the historical center from a tourist amusement park into something more authentic.
50 Prague landmarks will go dark for Earth Hour, and you can join in at home and online
Cities, towns and people across the Czech Republic and the globe will show their commitment to the environment
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for March 26, 2021
The Czech census begins, Kupka painting sets record at auction, and through traffic along Prague's embankments may be restricted to locals.
