With the new P+R car park in Opatov, Prague aims to reduce commuter traffic and make switching to public transport more attractive. In addition to almost 500 parking spaces, parking facilities for local residents and a public rooftop park are also planned.

The STAN movement, led by Petr Hlaváček, won the municipal elections in Prague. Following the vote count, STAN secured 23.17 per cent of the vote, putting it narrowly ahead of the Spolu pro Prahu alliance led by Tomáš Portlík (ODS), which received 22.05 per cent.

For the 30th time, Forum 2000 brings together politicians, experts and representatives of civil society in Prague. The focus is on the future of democracy, global challenges and the political legacy of former Czech President Václav Havel.

Today, Pardubice hosts one of the Czech Republic’s most traditional horse races. At the 136th edition of the legendary Velká Pardubická, just ten horses will compete for the prestigious victory. The field has not been this small since 1993.

After decades of beer production, the traditional Ostravar brewery in Ostrava is facing closure. Production is to be gradually phased out over the course of next year. However, the well-known beer brand will remain on the market and will be produced at the Staropramen brewery in Prague in future.

Construction work on the Prague Ring Road will cause disruptions to regional rail services from Sunday until early November. Some S9 services will be cancelled on certain sections, and passengers should also expect delays.

With 92.7 out of 100 points, the Czech capital ranks significantly ahead of Vienna and Berlin in an international comparison. Visitors particularly appreciate the quality of hotels and tourist services.

As temperatures fall, Prague’s Vltava island of Císařská louka becomes a cosy retreat once again. This autumn, Sauna Smíchov invites visitors to enjoy private wellness sessions – with discounted prices to mark the start of the season.

Mortgage interest rates in the Czech Republic have been rising steadily for more than six months. For property buyers, this means significantly higher monthly mortgage repayments. At the same time, apartment rents in Prague continue to rise.

The symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for the new line between Libuš and Nové Dvory marks the start of another important transport project in the south of the Czech capital. The first trams are expected to run at the end of 2028.

The historic, colourful little houses of Golden Lane at Prague Castle will be restored over the coming months. The work will be carried out in several stages, allowing the popular tourist attraction to remain open to visitors.

Leo Express has discontinued its new long-distance service from Frankfurt via Thuringia and Prague to eastern Poland after only around three months. The reason is numerous construction works, closures and short-notice timetable changes on the German rail network.

Prague’s water company has put a new, modern laboratory facility into operation in Podolí. There, the quality of Prague’s drinking water is monitored around the clock – increasingly also using PCR analyses, artificial intelligence and automated processes.

With “LEGACY”, Roger Waters is bringing the music of the classic Pink Floyd era back in a new stage production. The focus is on songs from the 1970s, performed as closely as possible to the sound of the original recordings.

With the new tram line to Strahov, one of Prague’s most important student districts will gain a direct rail connection. The new link is also intended to reduce bus traffic in Dejvice.

A recent survey on quality of life in Prague’s city districts reveals clear differences between the various parts of the capital. Residents of Prague 2, Prague 7 and Prague 8 are particularly satisfied, while Prague 1 performs surprisingly poorly.

The City of Prague plans a major expansion of the Aquacentrum Šutka sports and leisure centre in Prague 8. A new feasibility and volumetric study includes, among other things, a 50-metre swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool, a wellness area, a hotel and a new ice rink.

US rock band Greta Van Fleet will perform in the Czech Republic for the first time in May 2027. At Prague’s O2 Arena, the Grammy Award-winning band will present their new album PALACE FOR THE PEOPLE alongside their hits.

The reputation of former president Václav Havel has improved slightly in the Czech Republic over the long term. At the same time, there are clear differences between generations and political camps.

More than five billion crowns will be invested in the preparation of new railway projects in the Czech Republic next year. One focus will be on the planned high-speed rail lines.