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 1 wants to ban pub crawls to help curb late-night disruptions
After banning cars on some streets after 10 p.m., the city center is looking to fight outdoor disturbances caused by organized pub tours.
Czechia's narrowest street sparks debate on overtourism
A restaurant that lies at the end of the street, with a width of just 70 centimeters, says that overtourism is causing a loss of customers.
Prague to tackle overtourism with proposed vehicle ban, new e-scooter rules
Prague 1 has proposed limiting most vehicles' night-time entry in parts of Old Town, whereas other councilors want to better regulate e-scooters.
Czech Post ends Sunday and night services at Jindřišská Street branch
The state-owned postal carrier said that low customer interest was behind the decision to change the opening hours of its largest Prague branch.
Prague 1 struggles to retain residents as population dwindles
Nearly 45,000 people lived in Prague's city center in 1989, but that number has gradually dipped to less than 30,000 in 2023.
Prague's most iconic department store is closing its doors on Feb. 1
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The brutalist communist-era Kotva building will be reconstructed and renovated, opening again to the public in 2027.
Prague's new nighttime no-go zone may ban vehicles from part of Old Town
A new no-go zone aims to crack down on excess noise in the area and improve residents’ quality of life.
Prague’s Pařížská once again crowned CEE’s most expensive shopping street
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The centrally located thoroughfare, which houses a wide range of luxury, high-end stores, is Europe’s 11th-most expensive street this year.
Doll Prague 2023 exhibits puppet designs and teddy bears from around the world
The eighth edition of the event sees puppet makers from 40 different countries display their best works and give tips on how to make dolls.
The end of e-scooters in Prague 1? City councilor calls for referendum
Improper parking, traffic violations, and safety issues have led the district to seriously consider outright banning electric scooters.
Prague to implement CZK 200 entry fee for drivers entering parts of city center
The main goal of the plan is to reduce congestion in parts of Prague's center and prevent tram delays.
Prague 1 launches stricter rules for shared e-scooters
The system for parking e-scooters in the city center will include fines for leaving them outside designated areas.
WATCH: Over 100 pre-World War II cars take part in the Czechoslovak 1,000 Miles race
This annual event has taken place since 2013 in tribute to an epic race that first took place in Czechoslovakia 90 years ago.
Prague to open a dedicated dental emergency center from September
The new unit, which will also operate a normal appointment service during the day, aims to relieve pressure on the capital's network of dentists.
EXPAT VOICES: Readers reveal what they love (and hate) about their Prague neighborhoods
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Many of you replied to our earlier survey asking for your true opinions on where you live in Prague, and the responses were fascinating.
Prague celebrates Christmas with locals and tourists on Kampa Island
City officials invited residents and visitors to Kampa Park on December 24 to enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch including fish soup.
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