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Czech Public Holidays 2026: the calendar

Czech Public Holidays 2026: the calendar that actually lets you plan real time off

Czech public holidays in 2026 explained clearly: dates, long weekends, and smart bridges to plan real breaks without guesswork. Christmas holidays are now a distant memory, and thoughts naturally drift to the next ones — because nobody really enjoys working (and rightly so), or at least everyone enjoys holidays. So, when are the next days […]

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Czech Republic plans tougher tules for foreign taxi drivers (including Czech language requirements)

The Czech government plans stricter rules for foreign taxi drivers, including possible Czech language tests, affecting Uber, Bolt and all ride-sharing services. The Czech Republic is preparing a new tightening of rules for taxi drivers coming from abroad, a move that could significantly reshape how ride-hailing and traditional taxi services operate in the country. At

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Schrott in Brno, an Honest Review: industrial bar near the main station with pros and cons

An honest review of Schrott in Brno: industrial bar near the main station, expat-friendly but with mixed vibes, service quirks and average beer. I had noted this place down quite some time ago, but I don’t always do what I should when I should (which is precisely why my notes are endless—or almost—despite my ongoing

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Are Czechs really unfriendly? Why every “Friendliest Cities” ranking tells a different story

Meta description: Multiple global rankings label Czechia as “unfriendly”. But what do these lists really measure? An ironic look from Brno. Every few months, it happens again. A new ranking pops up online, shared with a mix of amusement and mild outrage, claiming to have finally solved one of humanity’s great mysteries: which countries or

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Czech Republic ranks 5th for digital nomads — and Brno is catching up fast

Brno is becoming one of Europe’s most international and expat-friendly cities — though locals (and landlords) still have a few lessons to learn. The Czech Republic has officially been ranked the fifth-best country in the world for digital nomads, beating out perennial favourites like Portugal, France, and the UAE. The ranking, published by Global Citizen

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Ricin scare in Brno: Czech police probe blackmail threat spreading fear to Prague

Ricin scare in Brno: Czech police probe blackmail threats after tainted bottle found. Public urged to stay alert, but no harm reported so far. Brno has found itself at the center of an unsettling investigation after Czech police confirmed that a bottle recovered in the city last week tested positive for traces of ricin, one

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Dying man revived after 110 minutes: how Brno doctors and ECMO technology defied the odds

A man near death from hypothermia and cardiac arrest was saved using ECMO technology in Brno, as reported by BRŇAN. A near-tragedy unfolded at a train station in Vysočina, where an unconscious man was discovered, his body temperature perilously low at just 25°C (77°F). Moments after paramedics arrived, his heart stopped due to a critical

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Arena Brno set to co-host 2029 World Hockey Championship with Hungary

Brno could co-host the 2029 World Hockey Championship with Hungary, using Arena Brno set to open in 2026. In 2029, Brno might host part of the World Hockey Championship, co-organizing with Hungary. The Czech Republic would share hosting duties, with one group playing in Brno, where a state-of-the-art multifunctional arena is scheduled to open within

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AirBaltic to launch direct Prague-Vilnius route with uniquely named aircraft

AirBaltic’s new Prague-Vilnius route, launching March 30, 2025, will feature aircraft named by online voters, Kunda and Püssi. airBaltic has announced that two of its aircraft, humorously named Kunda and Püssi, will begin servicing a new direct route between Prague and Vilnius starting March 30, 2025. The announcement was made public on Friday, September 6.

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