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Summary for: Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague📰 WEEKEND NEWS RECAP
- Director Miroslav Bobek revealed that Prague Zoo gorilla Duni is expecting a baby as the zoo anticipates another high-profile birth.
- The U.S. Treasury Department has accused Versvet, based in Karlovy Vary, of assisting a Russian company evade trade restrictions.
- A living installation on Prague's Charles Bridge remembered the defense of Mariupol, and those still in Russian captivity.
- The annual long-distance hike from Prague to Prčice, which kicks off the start of the summer tourist season in Bohemia, took place on Saturday.
- Former Slovak PM Robert Fico has warned Czech politicians to stay out of his country's affairs following some recent comments.
- Britain's Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and brother of King Charles III, will visit the Czech Republic from next Tuesday.
✔️TO DO THIS WEEK
- Monday, May 22|Prague Fringe Festival, now in its 22nd year, brings theater, music, and more to venues in Malá Strana through May 27.
- Tuesday, May 23|American a cappella group Pentonix performs at Prague's O2 Arena.
- Wednesday, May 24|The classic psychedelic films of director Alejandro Jodorowsky come to Edison Filmhub for a mini-fest through May 28.
- Thursday, May 25|Roger Waters will perform at Prague's O2 Arena as part of his "first farewell tour", which will be broadcast live in cinemas worldwide.
- Friday, May 26|Aussie electronic DJ HAAi will rock the Czech Republic for the first time at Roxy Prague.
- Saturday, May 27|Prague's hippest street party returns as Korso Krymská 2023 hits the streets of Vršovice.
- Sunday, May 28|The Khamoro 2023 festival of Roma culture returns to venues throughout Prague through June 3.
❓ POLL OF THE WEEK
In last week's poll, a whopping 79% of espondents said they agreed with planned measures to limit traffic in the historic center of Prague.
This past weekend, a total of 21,790 people took part in the annual Prague-Prčice March, a 70-kilometer hike that kicks off the start of the summer tourist season in Bohemia (though not all took on the full distance).
Would you be willing to walk the full Prague-Prčice March, a 70-kilometer hike accomplished in a single day?
📻 LISTEN ON YOUR MORNING COMMUTE
On the latest episode of Dear Ladies, host Ashley Nkambule-Hola talks to Vera Bárász, a representative of Prague's Center for Integration who shares valuable insights about how the organization operates and how expats can obtain assistance.
Listen to the podcast below and read more about Nkambule-Hola and her background in our recent interview.
☕ YOUR MORNING CUP
Popular Karlín bistro Etapa serves up delicious coffee to go along with breakfast, brunch, and other treats throughout the day. Reservations recommended!
