Brno Expat Centre

1 October 2020 At the movies Lee Adams

Czech film review: Voyage to the End of the Universe (1963) - Ikarie XB-1

Before Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, a Czech director and his Ikarie XB-1 conquered the universe. It holds up well as a piece of intelligent science fiction. Its special effects, while obviously dated, are still striking; although probably more to…

23 September 2020 Practical Tips Katka Báňová

Off to the summer camp

You may think that Autumn is a silly time to talk about camps. Keep reading and you’ll find out that…

27 August 2020 Arts Scene Brno Expat Centre

Czechmates: A stand-up comedy show about life in the CR

Non-Czech comedians talk about all the weird and wonderful things about living in this amazing country. Coming to Brno in…

25 August 2020 At the movies Lee Adams

Czech film review: Beauty and the Beast (1978) - Panna a netvor

It's a story we've heard time and time again. With Juraj Herz directing, it's safe to say you're not going…

3 August 2020 Practical Tips Marie Lungová

Sort out your admin online: create your BrnoID

BrnoID is the city's e-shop through which you can handle your fees, fines, tickets, etc from the comforts of your…

3 August 2020 Business Vlastimil Veselý

Brno success stories: Flowmon Networks – from an academic spin off to a global player in networks protection

They may be considered Czech first academic spin-off. Now, they belong to the global top 3 in its sector, has…

23 July 2020 Practical Tips Marie Lungová

5 Tips for a Czech holiday from the BEC team

Travelling outside the country is a bit risky right now? Never mind. There are plenty of places worth visiting in…

23 July 2020 Through Brno Bruno Zalubil

Seeing My Expat Doppelgänger

The internet has made living abroad much more palatable to all types of people. Brno remains off the beaten path,…

22 July 2020 Practical Tips Marie Lungová

No need for paper tickets: travel easily with your card

You can now use contactless cards, or smartphones and smartwatches to pay in trams/buses in Brno. Just get on and…

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