Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague

A quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.

Expats.cz Staff

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 19.06.2023 07:30:00 (updated on 18.06.2023) Reading time: 2 minutes

📰 WEEKEND NEWS RECAP

✔️TO DO THIS WEEK

❓ POLL OF THE WEEK

Last week, we asked your opinion on protests that had targeted a drag queen's story time event in Brno. A total of 64 percent of you said the protests were unwarranted, while 36 percent felt everyone had the right to an opinion.

This week, we reported that the historical city of Dubrovnik, Croatia had banned wheeled suitcases in order to reduce excessive noise through its cobblestone streets. Do you think Prague should follow suit?

Should Prague follow in Dubrovnik's footsteps and ban wheely suitcases?

Yes 33 %
No 67 %
363 readers voted on this poll. Voting is closed

📻 LISTEN ON YOUR MORNING COMMUTE

One of the most prominent architects in modern Prague, Jakub Cigler has been behind the redesign of Wencelsas Square as well as the overhaul of the Masarykovo nádraží railway station.

Cigler speaks to Radio Prague about his projects and the modern face of the Czech capital in the latest episode of Prague Talk.

📺 WHAT TO STREAM THIS WEEK

Chevalier, a biopic about 18th century composer Joseph Bologne, filmed in Prague and other Czech locations in the autumn of 2021 and is now streaming on Disney+ in the Czech Republic.

The movie charts Bologne's rise to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist, composer, and fencer, complete with a love affair and falling out with Marie Antoinette.

☕ YOUR MORNING CUP

Popular Holešovice location Cafe Hrnek serves up exceptional hot and cold coffees alongside some tasty brunch items including both sweet and savory dishes.

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