Construction on Prague's Wenceslas Square tram line to begin this spring
The long-awaited return of trams to the central Prague square has taken a step closer to becoming a reality with the signing of a new contract.
2024 Palach Week to examine the role of students in society
The annual week, named after the student who killed himself in protest in 1969, was one of the catalysts of the Velvet Revolution when first held in 1989.
FIRST LOOK: Prague reveals design of its first new tram in 18 years
This marks the second-largest tram contract in the Czech Republic this millennium, following the purchase of 15T ForCity trams for Prague, also from Škoda.
Iconic clock sculpture returns to Prague's Florenc metro station
Though the original 40-year-old structure had degraded beyond repair, an exact replace produced by the city has now returned to Prague 8.
Prague to welcome 90,000 visitors for New Year's Eve
Prague will implement restrictions in the city center as tens of thousands of tourists are expected to bid farewell to 2023 in the Czech capital.
The number of tourists visiting Prague grew by 28 percent so far in 2023
The number of tourists coming to Prague from Asia has doubled this year, according to new data released by Prague City Tourism.
Prague Mayor serves Christmas soup at Old Town Square
Bohuslav Svoboda took part in the annual tradition of serving carp soup on Old Town Square this afternoon as Prague welcomes the Christmas holidays.
Prague offers free admission to attractions in lieu of New Year's Day fireworks
The Czech capital won't be hosting an official New Year's fireworks show once again this year, but a number of attractions will open for a symbolic fee.
Prague street named after Soviet marshal has been officially rebranded
As of today, the three-kilometer Koněvova Street in Prague 3 has officially become Hartigova Street, named after the first mayor of Žižkov.
Prague to build expansive new water sports center in Troja
The existing canoe slalom course for athletes on the Vltava river will be expanded with new amenities for the general public.
Prague to remove over a hundred advertising stands from the city center
Dozens of free-standing advertising stands in the city center currently feature an urban camouflage motif, and will be removed in the coming months.
News in brief for July 18: Top headlines for Tuesday in Czechia
Czechia to deepen trade ties with Latin America, drought conditions worsening, and more top stories for July 18, 2023.
Prague district to deploy falcons to take care of pigeon problem
Prague 14 is raising two young peregrine falcons to hunt and scare off pigeons that have been overpopulating in the district.
Keep cool in Prague with mist, fountains, and air-conditioned trams
While the current heatwave should subside this weekend, above-average temperatures are expected for most of the summer.
Impressive growth in Czech housing construction: Second highest number of new flats since 2000
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The largest share of new flats was in Central Bohemia, while the Karlovy Vary region had the worst performance.
Prague holds onto its crown as Czechia's most livable haven – do you agree?
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The Czech capital was praised for its healthcare and education but needs to improve in environmental and security aspects.
Dinner at Prague Castle! Community event unites the Czech capital on June 12
A 400-meter-long table in the shape of a heart will surround St. Vitus Cathedral on Monday evening, continuing a new community tradition.
