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 […]
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
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
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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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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
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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
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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
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