Czech Republic to increase university places in regions with low higher education rates
Universities in the Karlovy Vary, Ústí nad Labem, Plzeň and Liberec regions will increase the number of students admitted in the next academic year by 7%, Education Minister Mikuláš Bek announced. For this purpose, the government will allocate approximately 2.8 million euros. These regions have a percentage of young people with higher education below 25%, […]
Prague consolidates its position as a destination for international students
Prague has been chosen as the best student city in Europe, according to the ranking made by Campus Advisor. The Czech capital stands out for its safety, cultural life and public transportation, beating cities such as Paris, London and Berlin. What is the problem? Prague has been recognized as the most attractive student city in […]
Prague implements measures to regulate mass tourism
The Czech Republic has taken stricter measures regarding mass tourism. Authorities have decided to tighten regulation due to the growing number of tourist apartments advertised on platforms such as Airbnb and Booking. One of the main measures will allow municipalities to decide on aspects such as the maximum number of days an apartment can be […]
Prague bans night bar tours and opts for other tourist experiences
The Czech capital (Prague) has approved a ban on popular late-night bar tours, an activity that, although it has generated revenue for the bars, has caused annoyance to residents and authorities alike. These tours, in which groups of rowdy tourists move from bar to bar in Prague’s historic center, attracted more than 7 million visitors […]