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Artis Brno aims to win over the city’s football fans, challenging historic Zbrojovka. Attendance, trends and the club’s potential appeal to expats. There are people who believe football is first and foremost a matter of belonging. Belonging to a place, in many cases. I’ve personally always felt a bit like a man without a country. […]

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

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

Brno Gin Tonic Fest 2025: when, where, and what to expect. Great for gin lovers—but sadly, not much info is available in English. Here’s what we found. I’ve seen quite a few posters around the city (like the one you see here) advertising this event, and my curiosity was piqued. So I did some digging

A major shift in Czech medical policy is changing how chronic pain is treated—opening the door to new possibilities. A major change in medical regulations is set to transform how chronic pain is treated in the Czech Republic. A new policy introduced on April 1 broadens the scope of who can provide certain prescriptions, significantly

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

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

Discover the best pizzerias in Brno for January 2025! From San Giacomo to Zaza and Doe Boy, here’s where to find top-notch Neapolitan pizza. I originally planned to update this ranking annually, but I’ve decided to switch to a biannual schedule (so wait for next update in June). It’s uncertain whether the restaurants reviewed here

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

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