The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Oct. 5, 2022.
This weekend in Prague: Kites, mead, and other autumn pleasures await
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Plus: Hear Ukraine's Eurovision winner, catch the end of the Fringe, and see one of Hollywood's strangest counterculture films.
Celebrate St. Wenceslas with seasonal beer, markets, and cultural events
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The holiday associated with Prague's patron saint offers a variety of activities that everybody can enjoy.
Czech culture this week: Wine and beer festivals and epic Czech cinema
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This week in Prague, Vinohrady's annual wine festival returns to Jiří z Poděbrad, beer flows at Prague Market, a Czech epic hits cinemas, and much more.
From roasted duck to head cheese: The best (and worst) Czech dishes ranked
Taste Atlas has released its 2022 rankings of traditional world cuisines, including the hits and misses of Czechia's culinary traditions.
Czech Ukulele Festival starts today in Únětice
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A festival dedicated to the Hawaiian stringed instrument encourages visitors to take a hands-on approach.
Plum or coffee? Try these surprising Czech beer flavors
Unexpected ingredients and wild combinations are trending in Czechia this summer.
New map gives Prague visitors tips and tricks for blending in with the locals
The new edition of the Use-It map promotes sustainable tourism as well as exploring outside the city center.
Pilsner Urquell will open an interactive beer center near Prague’s Wenceslas Square
The center will take up three floors of a historical building and include a beer hall, a restaurant, and a shop.
8 summer beer festivals to attend in support of small Czech brewers
First the pandemic and now inflation have put many craft beer makers on the brink but a good summer could turn things around.
Going stag: The making of Prague’s largest restaurant
At 2,600-square-meters, with four floors, two gardens, and 700 seats, Prague's Červený Jelen ('Red Stag') is a unique gastro-cultural experience.
Is giving kids non-alcoholic beer harmless? Czech experts say it's risky
In Czech culture it's common for children to enjoy the occasional non-alcoholic beer – but can it lead to bad habits later?
Czech beer consumption reaches fifth-lowest level since 1950s
The market was hit not only by Covid restrictions but also by long-term trends for drinking less.
Top Czech beers awarded at the Pivex Golden Cup awards
This year saw a big rise in the number of competitors and the introduction of new special categories.
Czechs, Easter, and green beer: What goes into this traditional spring brew?
The day before Good Friday is Green Thursday, and some brewers have a tradition of making green beer while others simply make a special holiday brew.
Czech beer culture may soon become UNESCO recognized
The Czech Beer and Malt Association has submitted Czech beer culture to UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
New survey reveals where, when, and why Czechs drink
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A new survey finds Czechs prefer beer and wine to hard liquor, and drink the most on holidays and foreign vacations.
