Having Trouble Understanding Czechs? Watching This Movie Might Help
Cozy Dens (Jan Hřebejk, 1994. Original Czech tittle: “Pelíšky”) is a movie that helped me understand many things about the Czech culture. Its melancholic portrayal of the key moment in…
Brno Sports Weekly Report — Lokomotiva Looks to Continue Winning Streak
Lokomotiva Brno-Horní Heršpice has started its third season in the top league of the Czech Republic with two wins. They have played well against FK Dukla Praha, their opponent on…
Average Wage Exceeded CZK 34,000 for the First Time, 2/3 of Population Earns Less
Wage growth has been steadily rising in the Czech Republic. This trend has not come to an end with the cooling of the economy. Between April and June 2019, the…
Big Shake Up in Fizzy Drinks
The final stage of a reorganisation in the mineral water and soft drinks market has taken place. It involves most of the major brands on the Czech market. Last year…
Police Successfully Solve August Murders in South Moravia
August was a challenging month for the South Moravia Police Department (SMPD), who were investigating two cases of murder and one case of attempted murder. Photo: stock picture / Freepik.…
Brno Sports Weekly Report — Zbrojovka Wins, Líšeň Loses As Showdown Looms
FC Zbrojovka head coach Pavel Šustr is making a lot of moves that are helping to keep the team slowly moving ahead. The team is 2-3-1 through six games, just…
Controversial Velký Špalíček Building Up For Sale
The Velký Špalíček shopping centre in Brno is up for sale, according to Czech TV. Photo credit: Brno Daily. Brno, Aug 28 (BD) – When Špalíček opened at Dominikánská 5 almost…
Czech Republic Leading The Way In Digital Taxation
Google, Facebook and Amazon are under attack from European governments. After the introduction of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations), attention has been focused on the digital giant’s tax situations. This…
Leo Express Trains Will Arrive In South Moravia In December
This December, the trains of the carrier Leo Express will join Czech Railways and RegioJet in serving passengers in South Moravia, according to the new railway timetable, wrote Czech daily…
7 Out Of 10 Czech Companies Tired of ‘Stravenky’ Lunch Voucher Red Tape. Ministry Proposes Alternative
Seven out of ten companies across all sectors and company sizes agree with introducing fixed payments for meals, an alternative to the long-standing Czech working benefit of paper lunch vouchers…