Greek municipality sets out to build largest park in the Mediterranean
The development of the “Urban Grove of Panorama Pallini” will cost EUR 1 million
Greece / Development / Green City
Czechia
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- Czechia reintroduces COVID restrictions amid rising infections
- Prague 9 reveals plans for new modern district inspired by 2 EU cities
- Pilsen invites aspiring entrepreneurs to help improve life in the city
- First cross-border EU hospital opens in Austria
- Shared bikes in Prague to be free of charge for 15 minutes, 4 times a day
- Liberal-conservative coalition teams up with Pirates and Mayors to oust Czech PM
Czechia / Welfare and Health
Czechia reintroduces COVID restrictions amid rising infections
The measures concern the use of face masks and the costs of tests, among others
Czechia / Prague / Development
Prague 9 reveals plans for new modern district inspired by 2 EU cities
See the gallery for illustrations of the future neighbourhood
Czechia / Plzen / Innovation and Research
Pilsen invites aspiring entrepreneurs to help improve life in the city
At a weekend event in November, participants can find innovative solutions to residents’ complaints
Austria / Czechia / Development / Welfare and Health
First cross-border EU hospital opens in Austria
The hospital will create a medically integrated trans-national region between Austria and the Czech Republic
Czechia / Prague / Mobility
Shared bikes in Prague to be free of charge for 15 minutes, 4 times a day
To use this service, one must have a valid electronic subscription ticket for public transport
Czechia / Politics and Reforms
Liberal-conservative coalition teams up with Pirates and Mayors to oust Czech PM
SPOTU (Together) has captured 27.79% of votes, with the PM’s party receiving 27.12%
Czechia / Prague / Culture and Tourism
Prague is urging residents to go out and return to normal
A new website lists the restaurants, services, and cultural events in the Czech capital
Czechia / Prague / Cities in Pictures
Gallery: Sunsets in Prague
Every evening looks unique in the Czech capital
Czechia / Education and Sport / Innovation and Research
EUR 3.5 billion to help advance research and education in Czechia
The Operational Programme Jan Amos Komenský will make the country more competitive
Czechia / Prague / Public Spaces
Prague bans the use of tarpaulin advertisements
It seeks to uncover the beauty of the historic buildings that otherwise remain hidden
Czechia / Plzen / Welfare and Health
Pilsen conducts Czechia’s largest study on homelessness
Experts interviewed 282 homeless individuals and 754 members of the public
Czechia / Plzen / Innovation and Research
Pilsen to host unique drone festival this weekend
Dronfest will take place on 2-3 October both physically and virtually
Czechia / Digital transformation
Czechia invests in modern technology to prevent illegal migration
The country has invested over EUR 14.9 million since the 2015 migrant crisis
Czechia / Cities in Pictures
NATO Days 2021 take place in Czechia
Soldiers took part in the NATO Days 2021 and the Days of the Czech Army Resistance Forces, the largest security parade in Europe
Czechia / Hungary / Poland / Slovakia / Bratislava / Budapest / Prague / Warsaw / Politics and Reforms
Budapest hosts first Forum for Building Sustainable Democracies
On the margins of the conference, 20 new cities have joined the Pact of Free Cities founded by the Visegrad Four capitals
Czechia / Green City / Public Spaces
Frýdlant launches clean-up operation to remove cigarette butts from city square
The Mayor of Frýdlant appeals to citizens to maintain order in public spaces
Czechia / Prague / Welfare and Health
Prague’s new medical centre to treat patients with post-COVID symptoms
The Municipal Hospital of Aftercare opened its new post-COVID centre
Czechia / Plzen / Education and Sport
Pilsen provides children in need with school equipment
The Czech city aims to protect first graders and ensure that they are not bullied on account of their financial means
Czechia / Liberec / Culture and Tourism
Liberec hosts festival promoting inclusion and diversity
“Liberec – one city for all” will take place on 27 August
Austria / Czechia / Germany / Netherlands / Poland / Spain / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research
Here are the most socially mindful countries in the EU
A study by 65 researchers from around the world reveals how considerate people from different countries are when making low consequence decisions
Czechia / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health
All pupils in Czechia to undergo COVID tests when school starts
Preventative testing will take place to ensure the smooth running of the school year
Czechia / Plzen / Culture and Tourism
Pilsen Busking Fest 2021 to revive the city’s streets next month
The Czech city's residents can watch a variety of up-and-coming performing artists on 2-5 September
Czechia / Prague / Green City
Prague will convert waste into raw construction material
This is part of the capital’s efforts to reduce CO2 emissions
Czechia / Kutná Hora / Culture and Tourism
Street art festival will beautify Kutná Hora’s abandoned buildings
Město = Galerie (City = Gallery) will take place on 11-14 August
Czechia / Liberec / Welfare and Health
Liberec will strengthen its flood warning system
This decision was prompted by the floods seen in Europe last month
Czechia / Prague / Education and Sport
Prague is working towards making AI a part of school curriculums
It is currently financing a summer school for artificial intelligence
Czechia / Culture and Tourism
Folklore festival will bring life to Ostrava’s streets this month
Ensembles from Czechia, Serbia, Poland, and Slovakia will perform on 16-20 August
Czechia / Culture and Tourism
Czechia’s first drone show to take place in Brno
100 drones will light up the sky above Kraví hora on Saturday night
Czechia / Prague / Culture and Tourism
Prague’s Liechtenstein Palace opens to the public this weekend
On 7-8 August, you can take part in guided tours and marvel at the palace’s interiors
Czechia / Plzen / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation
Pilsen enhances tourism with new audio-visual guide
The SmartGuide mobile application will allow tourists to explore the city at their own pace
Czechia / Prague / Welfare and Health
Prague introduces vaccination bus to accelerate vaccine rollout
Individuals will no longer have to register in advance to take their COVID jab
Austria / Belgium / Czechia / France / Germany / Italy / Karlovy Vary / Culture and Tourism
UNESCO placed ten EU spa cities on its World Heritage List
Find out how ‘The Great Spas of Europe’ have shaped culture and society on the continent for the last 300 years
Czechia / Development / Welfare and Health
Czechia to invest over EUR 38.9 million in cancer prevention
Every year, around 27,000 people in Czechia die from oncological diseases
Czechia / České Budějovice / Public Spaces
České Budějovice’s citizens pinpoint locations in need of improvement
Residents are urged to identify areas that are prone to overheating or flooding in extreme weather
Czechia / Prague / Green City
Prague reduces waste and applies the principles of a circular economy
The Czech capital plans to expand its current RE-USE project
Czechia / Economy and Finance / EU funding updates
EIB invests EUR 191 million in Czech infrastructure projects
The loan will finance the upgrade of regional and municipal infrastructure
Czechia / Prague / Welfare and Health
Homeless individuals in Prague gain access to COVID vaccines
They will be given single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines
Czechia / Education and Sport
Brno teaches children the importance of sustainable architecture
They are shown how building sustainably can influence our future
Czechia / Jihlava / Culture and Tourism
Jihlava creates two awards to support local artists and creators
Nominations are now open for “Cultural Event of the Year” and “Innovative Cultural Act”
Czechia / Prague / Public Spaces
Prague launches pilot project to remove graffiti from city buildings
Citizens can report vandalism via the “No Graffiti” mobile application
Czechia / Prague / Culture and Tourism
Prague uses art to discourage dangerous activities in wooded areas
12 photographs have been created under the city’s “Ne! v přírodě” (“No! in nature”) campaign
Czechia / Jirkov / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health
Jirkov issues ban on gambling to reduce crime
It is hoped that the new decree will make the Czech city a safer place
Czechia / Prague / Development / Mobility
Prague to begin the construction of a 2-billion-euro metro line
This will be Czechia’s largest investment in transport
Czechia / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Czechia holds Open Gardens Weekend 2021 on 12-13 June
More than 200 private sites and gardens will become accessible to the public this weekend
Czechia / Prague / Culture and Tourism / Development
Prague will launch a 240-million-euro architecture competition for its Philharmonic building
It wants to enrich the capital’s architecture with a new building for the Czech Philharmonic and Prague Symphony Orchestra
Czechia / Prague / Welfare and Health
Prague unveils a free public closet for single parent families
Prague Market Hall now houses a “Closet for Single Parent Families”
Czechia / Krnov / Education and Sport
Krnov’s schools inspire students to be creative and innovative
Pupils were given the chance to come up with projects that would improve their life at school
Czechia / Welfare and Health
Czechia opens restaurants, wellness facilities and casinos on Monday
Customers must provide proof of vaccination, immunity, or a negative test
Czechia / Prague / Green City
Prague invites the public to adopt a tree
“Adopt a Tree” is the capital’s latest green project
Czechia / Krnov / Culture and Tourism
Krnov attracts tourists with a voucher scheme
Guests of the city’s hotels will receive free access to cultural sites and recreational facilities
Czechia / Plzen / Digital transformation / Mobility
Pilsen to upgrade public transport with a smart tram
The Czech city aims to develop a fully autonomous tram by 2027
Czechia / Prague / Green City
Prague transforms last year’s Christmas tree into furniture for elderly home
Garden benches and mobile flower beds were donated to the Home for the Elderly in Malešice
Czechia / Prague / Green City
Prague receives European Forest City Award 2021
The Czech capital’s environmental practices have been recognised
Czechia / Economy and Finance / Welfare and Health
Czechia eases COVID restrictions and approves National Recovery Plan draft
Students will return to classes and hotels will resume working at full capacity from 24 May
Czechia / Prague / Development / Welfare and Health
Prague establishes a network of small centres for homeless people
The capital aims to put an end to homelessness
Czechia / České Budějovice / Digital transformation
České Budějovice offers live streaming of birds and bees from the city
The public can watch falcons, ravens, seagulls and bees online
Czechia / Prague / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research
Prague now offers “take-away theatre”: a theatrical experience using VR
Brejlando allows spectators to view their favourite plays from the comfort of their homes
Czechia / Prague / Energy efficiency / Mobility
Prague hopes to achieve a 45% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2030
The Czech capital has shared its future climate goals
Czechia / Plzen / Digital transformation
Pilsen will use AI to monitor bee colonies
The Czech city will gather data to help beekeepers and educate schoolchildren
Czechia / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health
Czechia eases certain COVID restrictions from 3 May
The new measures concern beauty salons, schools, sports, and cultural activities
Czechia / Prague / Development / Energy efficiency
Prague Airport sets sustainable goals for its future
It plans on achieving carbon neutrality
Czechia / Prague / Development / Mobility
Prague unveils design plans for new, modern terminal
Its construction will be completed by 2026
Czechia / Prague / Culture and Tourism
Prague launches video series featuring tours of key buildings
Viewers can see the Mayor’s Residence, New Town Hall and Škoda Palace
Czechia / Energy efficiency / Mobility
Siemens to supply Ostrava with charging infrastructure and eBuses
Ostrava is determined to become a cleaner city
Czechia / Prague / Development / Mobility
Prague to invest 14 million euros in cycling infrastructure
The Czech capital will build 21 kilometres of cycle trails
Czechia / Development / Welfare and Health
Czechia will open its first Ronald McDonald House in 2022
This house will offer free, short-term accommodation for families with sick children
Czechia / Prague / Culture and Tourism
The Lobkowicz Collection offers virtual tours once a month
Tours take place in both Czech and English on the first Sunday of every month
Czechia / Welfare and Health
The state of emergency in the Czech Republic has ended
The night curfews and restrictions on movement no longer apply
Czechia / Liberec / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research
Liberec will have a robot spokesperson for its ECOC campaign
The Thespian Robot will portray the Czech city as one that is fun and innovative
Czechia / Prague / Economy and Finance
Entrepreneurs based in Prague can apply for rent discounts
Tenants of non-residential business premises can submit an application for a 30% discount until 31 May
Belgium / Czechia / Germany / Netherlands / Amsterdam / Berlin / Brussels / Prague / Mobility
A night train will connect Prague and Brussels from 2022
This will allow sustainable, clean, and comfortable travel
Czechia / Welfare and Health
10,000 Steps Challenge: a Czech campaign promoting a healthy lifestyle
Citizens can register and take part in this month’s challenge to not only get healthier but to also compete for rewards and prizes
Belgium / Cyprus / Czechia / France / Italy / Latvia / Poland / Romania / Spain / Alba Iulia / Brussels / Lublin / Nicosia / Plzen / Rennes / Riga / Economy and Finance / Energy efficiency
EURE: a European project contributing to sustainable growth
Improving the way the ERDF addresses environmental urban challenges of cities in peripheral regions, with international cooperation
Czechia / Prague / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Prague lists 20 places and routes that residents can safely explore this spring
The Mayor of Prague has unveiled the launch of the “Safely Around Prague” platform
Czechia / Plzen / Welfare and Health
'Return to normalcy': A touching campaign to persuade Pilsen’s residents to get vaccinated
The city is using powerful slogans and illustrations to remind people that they will once again be able to experience happiness and intimacy
Czechia / Prague / Development / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Europe’s first clinic for concierge medicine will open in Prague
From 5 May, the clinic will provide patients with lifestyle and preventative care
Austria / Belgium / Czechia / Denmark / Finland / France / Germany / Ireland / Netherlands / Sweden / Welfare and Health
World Happiness Report 2021: Which countries are the happiest?
Finland has been labelled as the world’s happiest country for the fourth year in a row
Czechia / Plzen / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
A Pilsen school has applied special wall paint to prevent the spread of COVID
The walls of this Pilsen school have been painted with a protective coating that eradicates bacteria and viruses
Czechia / Prague / Development / Economy and Finance
DoToho! – A pro bono programme designed to help businesses in Prague
Small and medium-sized companies can now receive free professional support to help them recover from the effects of the COVID crisis
Czechia / Hradec Králové / Prague / Innovation and Research
Czech students have invented an edible cup to reduce waste
The Edible Cup is made from 100% natural ingredients and can hold a hot drink for 12 hours
Czechia / Plzen / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation
Public reading of Holocaust victims’ names will take place online
Pilsen residents can participate in the reading of the names of Holocaust victims on 8 April
Austria / Belgium / Croatia / Czechia / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / Germany / Ireland / Latvia / Lithuania / Netherlands / Portugal / Slovakia / Slovenia / Sweden / Culture and Tourism / Energy efficiency
Sustainable Travel Index: European countries rank highest
Sweden, Finland, Austria, Estonia, and Norway rank at the top of Euromonitor International’s Sustainable Travel Index
Czechia / Prague / Welfare and Health
FFP2 masks are now sold in 30 metro stations in Prague
The Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) has begun to sell masks in 40 locations throughout the capital
Czechia / Plzen / Development / Welfare and Health
Halfway house for disadvantaged youths has been built in the city of Pilsen
A centre in Czechia’s Pilsen will offer 18 to 26-year-olds private housing and access to social workers with the aim of facilitating their entry into adult life
Czechia / Prague / Development / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research
Prague to install high-tech streetlight EV charging points
The aim of the initiative is to make the capital a more modern and environmentally friendly city
Czechia / Prague / Development
Finding your way around Prague is about to become easier
The city is working on a new unified signage navigation system, set to replace the current one which dates back to the 1980s
Czechia / Hungary / Poland / Slovakia / Bratislava / Budapest / Prague / Warsaw / Politics and Reforms
Visegrad group capitals demand real involvement in national recovery plans
For the past year, they have been united under the “Free Cities Pact”
Czechia / Liberec / Mobility / Welfare and Health
Antimicrobial foil protects public transport passengers in Liberec
It is the first Czech city to use the technology this way
Czechia / Prague / Education and Sport / Innovation and Research
Prague mobilizes Taiwan robots at local schools
As a part of a long-lasting partnership with its sister Taipei
Czechia / Green City
Czechia to ban plastic straws, cutlery and other disposable items
The Czech Republic makes a great leap towards limiting plastic pollution
Czechia / Plzen / Development / Smart City
Pilsen plots setting up a modern digital warning system
A project worth millions is expected to considerably enhance the security of the Czech city
Estonia / Berlin / Budapest / Krakow / Lisbon / Ljubljana / Madrid / Porto / Prague / Tallinn / Thessaloniki / Valletta / Vilnius / Digital transformation
Tallinn named best city in the world for digital nomads
Twelve EU destinations make the Top 50 list of must-go places for remote workers compiled by Big 7 Travel magazine
Czechia / Jihlava / Welfare and Health
Jihlava residents collect record number of glasses for developing countries
Recycling your old glasses can make a real difference for those who can’t afford to buy a pair
Czechia / Prague / Green City
Prague Christmas trees to become furniture in social facilities
The dismantling of Christmas decorations has already started
Czechia / Slovakia / Culture and Tourism
THE DISSOLUTION OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA
Today Czechia and Slovakia celebrate new beginnings
Prague / Digital transformation / Politics and Reforms
Prague gamifies its 2021 budget
A new game allows users to make important decisions on a significantly reduced local budget
Prague / Culture and Tourism
Ahead of New Year’s Eve, Prague issues a reminder on the ban on pyrotechnics
Learn more about the new rules, effective since December
London / Madrid / Prague / Culture and Tourism
Ringing in the New Year
Europe’s tower clocks oversee the countdown to 2021
Prague / Digital transformation / Mobility
Traffic management in Prague becomes smarter and more efficient
With a considerable financial support from the EU
Plzen / Digital transformation
Czech cities expect massive 5G benefits for smart development
Pilot safety projects are in the works in Pilsen and Bilina
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Czechia / Welfare and Health
Czechia reintroduces COVID restrictions amid rising infections
Czechia / Prague / Development
Prague 9 reveals plans for new modern district inspired by 2 EU cities
Czechia / Plzen / Innovation and Research
Pilsen invites aspiring entrepreneurs to help improve life in the city
Austria / Czechia / Development / Welfare and Health
First cross-border EU hospital opens in Austria
Czechia / Prague / Mobility
Shared bikes in Prague to be free of charge for 15 minutes, 4 times a day
Czechia / Politics and Reforms
Liberal-conservative coalition teams up with Pirates and Mayors to oust Czech PM
Czechia / Prague / Culture and Tourism
Prague is urging residents to go out and return to normal
Czechia / Prague / Cities in Pictures
Gallery: Sunsets in Prague
Czechia / Education and Sport / Innovation and Research
EUR 3.5 billion to help advance research and education in Czechia
Czechia / Prague / Public Spaces