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Prague sends humanitarian aid to Ukraine
09.04.2025 - On 14 December 2022, the loading of generators and power station for Ukraine was completed in the presence of the Mayor of the City of Prague, Zdeněk Hřib, and the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Czech Republic, Vitaliy Usaty.
Prague supports the democratic Belarusian opposition
09.04.2025 - Prague fully supports the pro-democratic efforts of the Belarusian opposition. As proof of good relationships, Prague Mayor Zdenek Hrib met with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the leader of the Belarusian opposition, on May 12.
Prague celebrated the beginning of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU
09.04.2025 - A few days ago, the Czech Republic has taken over the Presidency of the Council of the EU and Prague symbolically became the Capital of Europe for the second half of 2022. From June 24 to July 1, a series of program and events were prepared for...
„After the Russian aggression, energy transformation is even more a necessity", says The Mayor of Prague, Zdeněk Hřib
09.04.2025 - The Mayor of Prague talked about the sustainable agenda and the response to the geopolitical crises. In the interview given to Eunews he insisted on the need to do quickly and well. According to the Mayor, Member States have 225 billion euros at...
International Relations department participated in a workshop on cultural and creative industries in Berlin
09.04.2025 - The trip was organised at the invitation of the Senator for Home Affairs, Digitalisation and Sport of the Federal State of Berlin, who has been organising regular workshops on selected topical issues since 1992. This year's seminar was entitled...
Prague City Council approved the schedule of events connected with the Czech EU Presidency 2022
09.04.2025 - The Czech presidency of the Council of the EU which will take place from July 1 to December 31, 2022, is a very intensive period not only for the Czech Republic but also for the City of Prague when the attention of the whole of Europe will be...
Visit of the WHO Regional Office for Europe Represented by its Director Hans Kluge
09.04.2025 - As part of the World Health Organizations shared commitment to global health, peace and security, WHO Regional Director Dr. Hans Henri led a delegation for a one-day visit to reaffirm and increase cooperation for the mutual benefit of the Czech...
Kiev joins the Pact of Free Cities, hosted by the Czech capital Prague
09.04.2025 - The City of Prague hosted the Prague Summit of Cities on 26–27 September 2022, bringing together representatives of the cities that are members of the Pact of Free Cities. The Summit took place on the occasion of the Czech Presidency of the...
European cities alliance on short-term rental welcomes EU Draft-Regulation
08.04.2025 - Response on the Draft-Regulation on data collection and sharing relating to short-term accommodation rental services, published by the European Commission.
Prague Mayor spoke to Mayor Klitschko, who invited him to visit Kyiv
08.04.2025 - On 18 April 2023, Prague Mayor Bohuslav Svoboda spoke via video call with Vitali Klitschko, Mayor of Kiyv. They discussed the situation in the Ukrainian capital and the war-torn Ukraine.
From Kyoto to Kyiv: Prague Mayor demonstrates the benefits of working with partner cities
08.04.2025 - Prague's Mayor Bohuslav Svoboda has been actively engaging in meetings with representatives from other cities around the world, highlighting the importance of international relationships and multilateral collaborations between cities. Recently, he...
Prague ranks as the 10th most sustainable city in Europe
08.04.2025 - In a recent report by Re-thinking the Future, Prague has been recognized as the 10th most sustainable city in Europe, cementing its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. This prestigious ranking underscores Prague's...
Preliminary Market Consultation for the future place branding strategy of the City of Prague
08.04.2025 - The City of Prague announces preliminary market consultation for the future place branding strategy of Prague. The Czech capital invites place branding experts and researchers to participate in the consultations, for the forthcoming public tender....
Vltava Philharmonic Hall and other development projects were presented at the Czech stand at Expo Real 2022 in Munich
08.04.2025 - From the 4th of October to the 6th of October, Prague participated in Expo Real (Messe München), the biggest fair trade for real estate and investment held annually in Munich. The City of Prague presented itself under the umbrella of Czech Cities...
Calling startups with smart city solutions for infrastructure, environment, living and culture
08.04.2025 - In connection with the City of Prague's participation in the City-Tech Tokyo in February 2023, we have the opportunity to present two Czech start-ups on the spot. With an expected attendance of around 10,000 people, it is a great chance to present...
Success stories: Projects that put the Czech gaming industry on the map
08.04.2025 - The Game Developers Session (GDS) took place in Prague for the 20th time this year, and while the Czech gaming industry has been growing more profitable in recent years, our gaming scene has already experienced several notable successes and...
Pact of Free Cities Joint Statement: In Solidarity with Ekrem Imamoglu, Mayor of Istanbul
08.04.2025 - We the Pact of Free Cities stand in solidarity with Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul sentenced for prison and a political ban for ‘insulting’ public officials.
Prague’s Cyklodepo project featured in Politico’s Living Cities project
08.04.2025 - During the Covid-19 pandemic, consumers turned towards online shopping to fulfill their various needs. More delivery trucks were needed to deliver packages to the customer’s doors in what is called the “last-mile”. Consequently, congestion and...
Prague's Mayor discussed the refugee crisis and direct funding for cities with the European Committee of the Regions
08.04.2025 - On April 11, 2022, the Mayor of the City of Prague, Zdeněk Hřib, met with the President of the European Committee of the Regions, Apostol Tzitzikostas, to discuss the support for cities and regions in regard to the consequences of the Russian war...
Prague's public transport ranked second best in the world
08.04.2025 - In the latest TimeOut ranking of the world's best public transport systems, Prague was ranked as the 2nd best city for public transport, with 96 percent of locals saying the city is easy to get around. The ranking placed Prague ahead of cities...