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.

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 14.08.2023 07:30:00 (updated on 13.08.2023) Reading time: 2 minutes

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The Czech Republic will celebrate 200 years since the birth of Bedřich Smetana in 2024 as part of the Smetana 200 project.
The Czech crown is currently undervalued compared to the dollar, according to the latest Big Mac Index.
Tens of thousands of people took part in the 2023 Prague Pride parade through the city center on Saturday.
American fast food franchise Popeyes has revealed the Wenceslas Square location for their inaugural Prague restaurant.
The Old Catholic Church in the Czech Republic ordained two women as priests, marking a historic step in the church's traditions.
Four women in Vsetín have received fines and suspended sentences for their roles in a scandal involving dozens of forged Covid certificates.

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Monday, August 14|With Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer still selling out Prague's IMAX, his 2010 classic Inception comes to Sunset Cinema on the roof of Arkády Pankrác.
Tuesday, August 15|Utah-based rockers The Aces will play a free show at Cross Club, but reservations are required.
Wednesday, August 16|Czech pop singer Charvinn and indie band Adventures perform at Stalin Letná under the Metronome, with free admission.
Thursday, August 17|This year's Letní Letná festival celebrates two decades with international stars and domestic premieres through September 3.
Friday, August 18|The Magic Fountain, an open-air performance with new circus and dance, comes back to the Křižík Fountain at Výstaviště.
Saturday, August 19|Romeo and Juliet will be staged in English with Czech surtitles as part of the annual Summer Shakespeare Festival at Liechtenstein Palace.

Which of these US fast food brands would you like to see in Prague? (Among the top 15 brands by revenue without a current presence in Czechia)

Chick-fil-A 14 %

Taco Bell 29 %

Wendy’s 14 %

Chipotle Mexican Grill 22 %

Tim Hortons 8 %

Olive Garden 9 %

Applebee's 4 %

65 readers voted on this poll. Voting is closed

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