In the "party capital" of Europe, bars are suddenly banned: who is affected by the innovation

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is considered the party capital of Europe, so tourists used to come here in groups to tour local bars.

According to Euronews, local authorities have decided to impose restrictions on group bar tours. This is explained by the desire to ensure the peace of mind of local residents and preserve the tourist and investment attractiveness of the city.

The restriction on bar tours in Prague will not be complete. The ban on such guided alcohol tours will be in effect from 22:00 to 6:00. In this way, the city administration intends to prevent nighttime noise and drunken fights that regularly occur on the streets. In addition, it should improve the cleanliness of the streets and strengthen Prague's reputation as a safe city among locals, tourists, and investors.

In addition to this restriction, the authorities of the Czech capital intend to tighten control over short-term rentals. This should curb price growth and reduce the shortage of accommodation in popular tourist destinations. In particular, the rental of apartments through the Airbnb service will be subject to significant restrictions.

The Czech government has approved a bill that will allow municipalities and cities to limit the number of housing available through the service. This step is expected to reduce real estate prices and ensure that tourists do not displace residents from popular cities such as Prague. The proposed measures include limiting the number of days per year during which a property can be rented, as well as defining the minimum amount of space required for one guest.

Property owners will be obliged to register data on accommodation and guests through a new platform called eTurista. After that, everyone will be given a property registration number, which should be displayed on accommodation listings. If approved, the new system will help strengthen oversight of short-term rentals, which are currently in a gray area of the country's economy. Currently, officials estimate that 40 to 70 percent of short-term accommodations are missed. This could result in a loss of almost 32 million euros in taxes per year. The new rules may come into force in July 2025.

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