Survey: More than half of Prague residents in favor of Airbnb restrictions
A new poll shows that residents of the Czech capital have concerns over noise, disorder, and rising rent costs linked to short-term rentals.
UK pub crawlers expected to head to Portugal after Prague ban
Lisbon and Albufeira are now among the top destinations for UK party tourism, with Portugal poised to see a surge of stags after Prague’s new restrictions.
From Bollywood to Diwali, Indians in Prague shed light on a growing community
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The 21st Indian Film Festival in the capital coincides with Diwali, and will also feature traditional Indian food and drink in the center of Prague.
Prague 1 aims to significantly increase the city's tourist tax
The Czech capital currently charges tourists a tax of CZK 50 per night, but officials from Prague 1 want to increase it to match other European cities.
Prague is the world's most beautiful city from the air, new study says
Surveyed respondents spent by far the greatest amount of time gazing at an aerial view of the Czech capital compared to any other city globally.
5 practial tips for Signal Festival 2024: Get your glow on – from castle to gallery
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Event organizers share their best tips for this year's festival of lights, taking place from Oct. 10-13.
Weekend attack in Prague leaves tourist dead after being struck by a bottle
Police launched a swift search for the suspect, who was detained and faces 16 years in prison.
Prague offers aid to flood-hit regions as situation in capital stabilizes
The City of Prague continues to urge residents to avoid rivers and follow safety measures, while offering aid to devastated areas of Moravia.
Prague closes Střelecký Island due to flood risk; park trips discouraged
Officials in the city center have closed the location, popular among tourists, as the Vltava River's water level rises amid ongoing rainfall.
Prague Castle monastery to undergo extensive reconstruction
St. George's Monastery at Prague Castle will permanently house the St. Vitus Treasure after long-awaited renovations approved by the Vatican.
Prague finally bans colorful rickshaws in city center
The city has ruled that Thai massage salons use the vehicles as an illegal form of advertisement – the rickshaws also lack basic equipment for road safety.
Around 1 million foreigners will live in Prague by 2050
An attractive job market, improving business environment, and growing multinational companies all contribute to the capital's surging non-Czech population.
Prague opens new Kafka exhibit as centenary of famed literary son's death continues
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The open-air exhibition marking 100 years of the Czech-German writer's death, will be displayed in the city center until the end of August.
As construction closures snarl Prague traffic, a digital tool offers clarity
A map application launching in August will provide clear information in one place about all planned repairs and construction that will affect traffic.
18 useful articles to bookmark ahead of Czechia's hottest day yet
Tips for shady green terraces, pools, ice-cold treats, and staying safe: these articles offer a comprehensive guide to beating the heat in Prague.
Prague's historic center to ban car traffic at night from Wednesday
Opponents says the ban will not help the ongoing noise problem from nighligtlife in the given area and that a more long-term solution is required.
Prague's historic sewage plant to transform into vibrant cultural hub
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The café and bar at the Old Wastewater Treatment Plant in Prague-Bubeneč is set to become a cultural center under a new operator later this summer.
