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09/12/2024

📈 Prices for mulled wine and other food and drinks at Czech Christmas markets are rising again this year, continuing an upward trend from previous years.

🍷 In some locations, the cost of a single cup rivals that of an entire bottle of red wine.

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A comparison of svařák at Christmas markets shows that Prague's spendiest cup of mulled wine is the price of a bottle this year.

09/12/2024

☝️ The Prague School of Economics (VŠE) has risen to 49th place in the Financial Times 2024 European Business School Rankings, moving up three spots from the previous year and over 10 spots since 2022.

👀 Within the former Eastern Bloc, only Poland’s Kozminski University ranked higher than VŠE, securing 38th place.

Read more: expats.cz/r/ulbnf

09/12/2024

💬 The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime, announced by Syrian rebels Sunday, has sparked warnings from Czech officials about the potential ramifications for Europe, including security threats and a new wave of refugees.

🗣 “This could also mean a significant refugee wave into Europe, which is simply not ready for it," Czech MEP Veronika Vrecionová wrote on X.

Read more: expats.cz/r/vedwu

08/12/2024

🗼 Work on transforming Prague's landmark Vinohradská Water Tower into the Hydropolis science center is now underway.

💦 Hydropolis will feature interactive outdoor and indoor exhibits, a new café, and a rooftop terrace with views of the city.

Read more: expats.cz/r/adqjm

08/12/2024

🇨🇿 As part of Czech Week in New York, the Czech Philharmonic performed three sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall.

🎼 Guests that watched the Czech orchestra included architect Daniel Libeskind and actor Alec Baldwin, in addition to President Petr Pavel.

Read more and watch one of the concerts here: expats.cz/r/rbulg

07/12/2024

💡 Installation work on a new lighting system for Prague's iconic Charles Bridge has been completed.

🌉 By the end of the year, the bridge's individual statues will be illuminated at night for the first time.

Read more: expats.cz/r/duleo

07/12/2024

🚕 Ride-sharing giant Uber has launched a new service for passengers aged 13-17 in Prague and Brno, with plans to expand to additional cities.

⚠️ Uber for Teens offers enhanced safety features, including the ability for parents to monitor rides.

Read more: expats.cz/r/zupyo

07/12/2024

📲 Czech politicians are attempting to conquer social media with varying degrees of enthusiasm and success.

🍟 But could dressing like a snack food trivialize complex issues and alienate serious-minded voters?

Read more: expats.cz/r/mtqkh

06/12/2024

🌁 If this pilot project—available for commercial and public use—is successful, more arches along the 174-year-old bridge will open up.

🏗 The project is seen as a key part of a larger effort to revitalize Prague’s Karlín and Florenc neighborhoods.

Read more: expats.cz/r/mnlbq

06/12/2024

🚊 Decommissioned in the 1960s due to safety issues, the vintage tram will run along Prague's historic routes and can also be rented for private use.

🇮🇹 Mevro's design was influenced by Milan’s tram fleet, which has been working since the 1920s.

Read more: expats.cz/r/cdjdx

06/12/2024

🧨Illegal fireworks sales have long sparked concern among regulators with inspectors uncovering massive violations.

🚫 Some retailers have already begun phasing out fireworks, reflecting changing consumer preferences and a shift toward safety.

Read more: expats.cz/r/omjbm

06/12/2024

🤯 It now takes almost 15 annual gross salaries to buy a new-building apartment in Prague.

🏢 What's more is that 5,350 apartments were sold in Prague between January and September— double the number sold during the year-earlier period.

Read more: https://www.expats.cz/r/xqerp

05/12/2024

📸 From Bruce Weber to Helena Wilsonová, Prague's black-and-white exhibitions offer a raw insight into art, spanning across various decades.

ℹ️ We give full details of where to find these displays, what they feature, and how long they're open for.

Read more: expats.cz/r/wzpku

05/12/2024

🫙 The new regulation, aligning with EU standards, helps consumers understand exactly what’s in the jar based on the type of fruit and the preserve’s consistency.

🍯Under the new directive, vague labels like “mixture of honey from non-EU countries” will also be a thing of the past.

Read more: expats.cz/r/zxgro

05/12/2024

💣 A reported attack on the campus of the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen was not confirmed despite an evacuation and presence of SWAT team.

🚓 By evening, police confirmed the absence of injuries or evidence of an attack.

Read more: expats.cz/r/bvyfe

04/12/2024

🎄 There are dozens of pop-up markets running throughout December in the lead up to the big day which offer a reprieve from the Christmas frenzy.

✨ Escape the crowds and peruse thoughtfully curated stands and stalls in festive locations offering local, hand-crafted gifts this holiday season.

Read more: expats.cz/r/nosdh

04/12/2024

👹 More and more Czech parents are stepping back from the practice of threatening their kids with a visit from the devil on Dec. 5.

👪 This shift reflects broader societal changes. While some parents still use the devil to enforce discipline, experts caution against it.

Is it too scary? Read our full piece: expats.cz/r/jufae

04/12/2024

😐 A survey has found that Czechs are in favor of healthcare reform, giving the current system just average marks.

🕑 Respondents said long waiting times for appointments and surgeries as the most significant issues.

Read more: expats.cz/r/zqzkk