Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 28.08.2023 07:30:00 (updated on 27.08.2023) Reading time: 2 minutes

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Strong storms wreaked havoc across the country over the weekend, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.
The number of tourists visiting landmarks managed by Prague City Tourism saw an uptick this summer, with the Petřín Tower drawing the most visits.
Czech canoeist Martin Fuksa claimed his first gold medal at the World Championships this weekend, and secured an Olympic berth for next year's games.
Citizens from eight countries now have the ability to apply for a new digital nomad visa to live and work in the Czech Republic for up to one year under the Digital Nomad Program.
The Czech-Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions is advocating for a significant rise in the country's minimum wage, up to CZK 19,500 from next year.
The Czech capital's landmark State Opera has begun its season on time despite torrential rains that caused extensive damages to its lower levels.

Monday, August 28|Prague's Skautský institut by Old Town Square will celebrate the end of August with a Foodie Fiesta community dinner.
Tuesday, August 29|Karel Kachyňa's Czech classic The Ear, banned by communist censors for two decades, plays with English subtitles at Kino Ponrepo.
Wednesday, August 30|The Prague Symphony Orchestra puts on a free concert at Wallenstein Garden, with music from Bedřich Smetana and classic films.
Thursday, August 31|Films, food, and marketplace goods from North Africa and the Middle East come to Kino Edison during the Al Qamar Film Festival.
Friday, September 1|Burgers and bikes come to Prague's Výstaviště Exhibition Grounds during Burgerfest + Prague Harley Days 2023 through Sunday.
Saturday, September 2|The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Prague Fashion Week returns to the Czech capital with fashion-focused events though September 7.