Prague tourists must pay to ride famed paternoster from this summer
Last year, the city announced plans to charge a fee due to an influx of tourists; it has now announced how much it'll cost to ride the rare elevator.
Prague City Hall will charge admission fee for paternoster
The doorless elevator became a hit with tourists, but overuse and overcrowding led to safety concerns.
Prague to kick off transformation of Negrelli Viaduct into a dynamic public hub
The city has secured a building permit to turn one of the viaduct's arches into an information center as part of a pilot project.
Prague cracks down on illegal animal selfies with new campaign
New posters will warn people that taking selfies with animals supports animal abuse.
City Council offers full support for Prague Pride following controversy
In a time-honored manner, rainbow flags will fly across the city and the Petřín Tower will light up in rainbow colors.
Prague City Hall has ambitious plans to reshape the city's public spaces
The recent program statement from the ruling coalition has a long-term outlook for to make squares and streets more attractive, especially for pedestrians.
Prague hopes to build electric-car charging network with EU funds
Up to 85 percent of the costs for creating the charging stations could come from an EU program.
War of words erupts over paternoster closure in Prague's City Hall building
One politician says the nonfunctioning doorless elevator is a symbol of broken administration, but City Hall says the lift's fate has not been decided yet.
Prague wants to repurpose Czech Post buildings as 'starter' apartments
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Some buildings being sold off by the post office are suitable for housing, and the City Hall hopes to acquire them.
News in brief for May 16: Petr Pavel and Zuzana Čaputová make their way to Iceland for EU summit
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Prague to dismantle shoddy Astronomical Clock calendar and replace with new design
A reconstruction that had been completed in 2018 featured inaccurate depictions of the original work.
Prague to charge non-residential vehicles a fee to transit its historical center
Details are still being worked out, but new rules for driving and parking in the city center could take effect next year.
Prague to invest CZK 46m into modernizing, creating more capacity in classrooms
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The schools will get funds to implement projects under a city action plan to improve education, but have to pay it back within five years.
Tourist interest in historic Prague paternoster leads to temporary shutdown
An elevator that usually never stops is being shut down for repairs due to damage from tourists; when it reopens, new rules will be in place.
QUIZ: Can you tell which Czech news headlines are real and which are fake?
The day after April Fool's Day is International Fact-checking Day; which of these stories is true and which need a fact check? Test yourself!
Prague firefighters commemorate 170 years with a parade
The firefighters were recruited from street cleaners, and used to do both duties for the first 13 years.
Help the Prague Zoo name its adorable baby pangolin
A City Hall portal has five options for the still nameless baby girl that was born six weeks ago; you can also vote in our poll.
