A Czechoslovak graduation party you won’t forget. Watch the musical ‘THE REBELS’ with English subs and Some like it Czech. Step into the vibrant world of the movie ‘THE REBELS’ and discover the essence of Czech Grease amidst the backdrop of the blooming 60s. An English-friendly analog screening of this groovy love story takes place on the 15 of May at Kino Aero. Buy your tickets here. ‘The Rebels’ (2001, Filip Renč, watch the trailer) beckons audiences to immerse themselves in a world where summer sizzles, love dances in the air, and carefree 60s are about to end. Tereza and her friends Julča ..read more

Czech farmers are planning a major protest in Prague on Wednesday, May 22nd. This follows protests in February and March, when they rallied against the government and agriculture policies set by the European Union. The head of the Czech Chamber of Agriculture, Jan Doležal, said that they will keep protesting until the government listens to their main demands. However, Doležal expressed frustration with the government’s perceived lack of action, even on issues that wouldn’t require significant financial investment. He suggested the government might be hesitant to engage in dialogue but assured ..read more

The 87th Ice Hockey World Championship kicks off in Prague and Ostrava today, May 10, and Czechia will play one of the two opening matches. This year, Czechia is in Group A, which is played in Prague. The Czechs will challenge Austria, Canada, Denmark, Great Britain, Finland, Norway and Switzerland. After nine years, Czechia will again host the Ice Hockey World Championship, bringing 16 top national teams to the center of the action to compete for the title. The organizers are expecting a large turnout of home fans. But it is certain that the fans of foreign teams will not be missing either, w ..read more

* SPORT: The 87th World Hockey Championship kicks off today in Prague and Ostrava. Matches will be held at Prague’s O2 Arena and Ostrava’s Ostravar Arena. Free fan zones have been set up near the arenas and will be open until May 26th. * POLITICS Czechia ought to have an ambassador in Russia, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said. However, he admitted uncertainty about how long the ambassador position would be vacant. While filling the role in Moscow is a government objective, Fiala did not provide a specific timeline. This news comes after the current Czech ambassador to Russia, Vítězslav Pivoňka, w ..read more

Cars are the most popular way for people to commute to work in the Czech Republic. In fact, nearly 55% of workers rely on cars to get to their jobs. This is based on the latest data available from the Czech Statistical Office. In Prague, over 30%, commute by car. The Karlovy Vary region has the highest proportion of people who drive to work. There, two-thirds of commuters get behind the wheel every day. “In areas with lower population density and limited public transportation options, a car is often the only way for employees to get to work,” says Aleš Polák, CEO of leasing company Arval. The ..read more

The Prague Metro turns 50 today! On May 9th, 1974, the first section of Line C, stretching 6.6 kilometers with 9 stations, opened its doors to the public. Today, the network boasts a tenfold increase, with 61 stations spanning the bustling Czech capital. The concept of a Prague subway dates back surprisingly far – 1898, to be exact. Ladislav Rott, a visionary engineer, presented a proposal to the city’s electricity company. Unfortunately, the idea wasn’t embraced at the time. Another proposal in 1926, by Bohumil Belada and Vladimír List, was the first to use the term “Metro”, and though it was ..read more

The Czech Republic can expect a mostly cloudy weekend with highs reaching 22°C, according to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. However, skies will clear significantly compared to the previous week, marking a shift towards more typical spring weather. Thursday and Friday nights will be the last with a chance of frost on the ground, with temperatures dipping as low as 3°C in some areas. Expect highs ranging from 16°C to 20°C, with slightly cooler temperatures in the mountains. Friday will follow a similar pattern, with clear skies in the southeast gradually giving way to cloud cover in th ..read more

* PRAGUE: During the Ice Hockey World Championships in Prague and Ostrava from May 10th to 26th, the Prague Transport Company (DPP) will increase B line metro frequency and tram services. Visitors are urged to use public transport, though event tickets won’t suffice for travel. Some streets will be off-limits to non-residents, particularly around the O2 Arena in Libeň. * UKRAINE The Czech Republic is aiming to deliver 180,000 pieces of artillery ammunition to Ukraine next month, Czech President Petr Pavel said on Wednesday. “It is essential to support Ukraine by all means so that it can make i ..read more

The historic Paternoster elevator in Prague’s Old Town Hall will reopen its doors to tourists in June, but this time with a fee. As iDNES reports, tickets will cost around CZK 250 and will be managed by Prague City Tourism (PCT). PCT will also organize guided tours that include the elevator. The decision to charge for entry comes after a surge in tourist interest a few years ago, largely fueled by a popular video guide. The influx of visitors caused damage to the elevator and disrupted operations at the Town Hall. The authorities have since modified the area to restrict access to other parts o ..read more

* STATISTICS: Last year, breweries in the Czech Republic produced approximately 20 million hectoliters of beer, marking a decrease of 2.7 percent compared to the previous year, as reported by the Czech Beer and Malt Association. The average per capita consumption experienced a decline, reaching its lowest point in history. Comparing figures to 2022, consumption dropped from 136 to 128 liters per capita annually. * TRAVEL On Tuesday, May 7th, the Georgian airline Georgian Wings launched its first direct flight from Tbilisi to Prague. The carrier’s aircraft will operate between the capitals twic ..read more