Safety, Police, Legal Issues

Some Czech restaurants charge their customers higher prices for the “service”. The Czech Trade Inspection found out that a certain restaurant on Střelecký ostrov in Prague charged almost 20 crowns more than the orders actually amounted to. Inspectors posing as customers carried out two orders in Café Restaurant on Střelecký …

You may find many signs in Prague, such as: “Be aware of pick-pockets”, and even warnings against car raids: “Do not leave valuables on the seat.” For example, last year, half of all pocket-picking cases in the Czech Republic were in Prague. Local pick-pocket gangs, that often come from different …

The capital city is full of traps and crooks waiting for unsuspecting tourists and distracted Czechs. That is at least how Janek Rubeš sees it. He has been not only bringing attention to such dangers in the streets of Prague, but also giving advice on where to catch a taxi, …

“Drop In” will open a new center for curing addictions in May 2017 on Tesikova Street in Prague 12. It will be dedicated not only to drug problems, but also to alcohol abuse and gambling. “Cocaine is in fashion now; it is used, for example, by managers of big corporations,” …

A city hall ordinance that closes down gambling houses has been in force for more than a year, and the municipal authorities can already see the results. Lower crime rates are related to the closure of gambling venues in some city districts, according to analysis of an endowment fund for …

Prague is becoming a safe destination for tourists and a safe place to live. Statistics show steadily decreasing levels of criminality. No terrorist attack has taken place there, unlike other European cities, where the number of such acts is increasingly being seen. Over 7 million tourists visited Prague during last …

When you stroll around Wenceslas Square you will pass many stalls where you can order a sausage (in Czech párek) and you’ll get it on a plate with a dollop of mustard and a slice of bread. You can also try klobása, a larger, smoked sausage, or párek v rohlíku …

Is Prague a safe city to visit? Prague is comparatively safe city; crimes of violence are very seldom.  Prague is not more dangerous than any other European City. Statistically you are more likely to be robbed in a North American city than in Prague. Don’t be paranoid and just look …

Tourists are easy targets for scams everywhere in the world, and so it is in Prague. If you know in which particular situation you might be affected and you learn how to protect yourself, your peace of mind while travelling will be satisfied. As a tourist to Prague, the most …

Thieves operates in the crowded and touristy locations, mostly in teams. Tourists, especially foreigners are an easy target for pickpockets in Prague. Be careful when visiting tourist-packed places such as Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, and Wenceslas Square. Pickpockets usually work in teams and possess an arsenal of expert techniques …