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Infant Jesus of Prague heads to Ireland. New robes tell the story of Prague and Czech identity

Prague, 31 August 2026 – A blessed replica of the Infant Jesus of Prague will be presented to the Diocese of Kerry in Ireland. The project was developed in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Ireland and forms part of the programme for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. As part of the programme, County Kerry has been paired with the Czech Republic as a partner region for showcasing Czech culture, traditions, and contemporary creativity. Czech creators have come up with a unique artistic design as a symbol of friendship between Prague and Ireland.

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Prague welcomed 3.8 million visitors in the first half of the year. Tourists spent more and increasingly came for culture

Prague, 7 August 2026 – Prague welcomed 3,830,576 tourists in the first half of the year, approximately 1% more than in the same period last year, according to figures from the Czech Statistical Office. Alongside rising visitor numbers, the profile of international visitors has also been steadily changing. Mastercard data shows that they are spending more in the capital and increasingly coming for cultural experiences. Prague’s hotels also reflect growing interest in premium services: in June, occupancy was higher than at hotels in the centres of Vienna, Budapest, and Rome.

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Playing Prague expanded with new levels, introducing more Prague places and personalities

Prague, 23 June 2026 – More than 102,000 downloads, a prestigious CEEGA award, and a win at the Tourism Grand Prix: Playing Prague, the mobile game by Prague City Tourism and game studio Charles Games, is now receiving an expansion. The new content brings ten additional levels, as well as leaderboards and an in-game achievement system that rewards players for completing selected challenges. The new levels range from Prague Planetarium and Prague Castle to the Old Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bubeneč, drawing players deeper into the capital and its stories, whether they are visiting Prague or already know the city.

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