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Popeyes opening in Brno: the history, menu highlights, and what to expect from the chicken franchise

Discover Popeyes’ arrival in Brno! Learn about its history, menu, and why this Louisiana chicken chain is making waves in the Czech Republic. In 2005, as a newly minted adult, I visited Prague on a school trip and instantly fell in love with the city. I may recount that experience on another occasion, perhaps in […]

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Bistro Di Napoli in Brno, an honest review: affordable lunch spot with Italian-inspired flavors and a Czech twist

Discover an expat’s honest take on Bistro Di Napoli in Brno. Is it worth a lunch break? Authenticity, prices, and more reviewed in detail. For the past few months, I’ve been working in an office, like many expats in Brno. And, like many of them, the lunch break can be tricky—especially if you’re not inclined

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Christmas 2024 in Brno: everything you need to know about this festive season

Discover Brno’s enchanting Christmas 2024, with markets, traditions, and festivities lighting up the city. For reasons that remain a mystery, Christmas seems to approach earlier each year. In the past, people would decorate their trees in December, but now, Christmas lights and decorations start appearing as soon as Halloween ends – a holiday we’ve embraced

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Typos Music Club to host the first Escape Party: all the details (and the date)

Brno’s Typos Music Club unveils the first Escape Party on December 6, 2024, featuring international house DJs. Brno’s nightlife is set to experience a refreshing twist as Typos Music Club welcomes a brand-new event series, Escape Party, debuting on December 6, 2024. The night promises to bring pure house music back to the city, filling

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RyanAir, good news for those living in Brno: new flights to Málaga (here’s the timeline)

Exciting news for Brno! RyanAir introduces direct flights to Málaga starting March 2025. Full schedule inside! Popular low-cost airline RyanAir is introducing exciting additions to its summer 2025 schedule, with new routes from regional airports in the Czech Republic. Travelers from Brno, Ostrava, and Pardubice can now look forward to direct connections to popular destinations

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Where to watch football, rugby and other sports in Brno? Your ultimate guide to Sports Bars

Discover the best sports bars in Brno for football, rugby, and more. Our guide covers top locations, from cozy spots to vibrant pubs, for every sports fan. Across Europe, and especially in the Mediterranean, football is a crowd favorite. The Czech Republic is no exception, though hockey often holds the top spot. Still, Czech football

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Where to eat in Brno after 10 PM? The best late-night options near the city center

Discover the best late-night dining spots in Brno after 10 PM, from Italian to pub food, just minutes from the city center. One of the things that surprised me the most when I moved to the Czech Republic was the local meal schedule. Lunch is at 11 AM, when in Italy (or other Mediterranean countries

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Czech Government’s proposal: a gradual minimum wage increase – what level? When?

The Czech government has unveiled a strategic proposal aimed at gradually elevating the minimum wage while aligning it with average income levels. This initiative seeks to bridge the gap between minimum and average wages, targeting a minimum wage equivalent to 47 percent of the average wage by 2029. However, amidst its objectives, the proposal includes

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