New Proposal To Allow Minorities to Marry in Their Native Languages Again
A new proposal by the Christian Democrats would allow minorities to get married in their native language again, after this possibility was removed in 2015. The amendment to the law…
Czech Foreign Ministry Asks Public To Help Choose New “Czechs Abroad Day”
A public poll launched by the Foreign Ministry will allow voters to choose between five significant dates in the history of Czechs’ relations with the outside world, for a new…
Net Migration in the Czech Republic Drops by Over a Half During First Quarter of 2020
Although immigration into the Czech Republic saw a year-on-year increase during the first three months of the year, emigration saw a significantly higher yearly increase of 2,000. In total, net…
Br(u)no: Ladies First
Photo credit: KK / Brno Daily. My 5-year-old daughter learned at preschool that “Dámy mají přednost.” In English, that means “Ladies first”. This knowledge has prompted a small female empowerment movement in my home — and that is confusing…
Prague Is Most Expensive Visegrad Capital For Expats
According to a survey that ranks cities according to the cost of living for expatriates, Prague is the most expensive city to live in out of the four Visegrad capitals.…
Czechs and Foreign Residents Can Again Travel Abroad, For Family, Medical Or Work Reasons
From today, Czech citizens and foreign nationals with permanent or temporary residence of over 90 days are again able to travel abroad, in necessary and clearly justified cases, such as…
Brno Family: What Does ‘Screen Time’ Mean for Coronavirus Kids?
The “Pinkcredible Story Maker” app on is a great way to let your kids use screen time in a positive and creative way. Photo Credit: Pinkalicious. Not long ago, there…
Alternatives To Attending Municipal Offices In Person During Quarantine
The City of Brno is urging citizens to avoid attending municipal offices wherever possible, and has issued guidance clarifying alternatives to in-person service. Title photo: New Town Hall in Brno…
Czechs Generally Satisfied With Life, But Not Necessarily Happy
Data published by Eurostat has revealed that Czechs rate their life satisfaction positively, with an average of out of 10. Those with dependent children, highly-educated citizens, and the richest quintile…
The Last Flight Out (And Back)
The last Ryanair flight (for a while) FR8404 to Stansted left Brno last Friday with Charles du Parc on it. Unfortunately for him he also had to find a way to…