With its area and a total population of 300,000, the capital of the Moravian-Silesian Region is the third-largest city of the Czech Republic. Ostrava is located 10 kilometers south of the Polish and 50 kilometers west of the Slovak border. It is considered one of the greenest cities in the Czech Republic. Ostrava is also an important economic & cultural center. Many jobs have been created involving sectors such as IT, outsourcing industries, and over 30,000 students are studying at universities in Ostrava.
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Lenka Stastna, the Woman behind Equal Pay Day: Supporting Others Gives Me A Sense Of Purpose
Lenka Stastna is the President of Business & Professional Women CR (BPWCR) non-profit organization. This organization brings together active women to promote and develop their personalities and fulfil their professional, personal and social roles.
National Theatre Brno: What to Expect This Autumn and Winter
We’re sure that all theatre enthusiasts have been looking forward to hearing what’s going to happen at the local scene in the new season. Thanks to our partnership with one of the biggest and most popular theatres in Brno – National Theatre Brno (Czech: Národní divadlo Brno), we bring you basic schedule of their exciting upcoming program!
How Friendly the Czech Republic is Towards LGBT Rights
The Czech Republic, the Central European country is the most liberal European country regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT+) rights according to CEE New Perspectives. For example, it was the first post-communist nation to legalize same-sex registered partnerships from other European nations.
Underground Culture Scene in Prague
So, you found a place to stay, took the first tour to know the city, and met a lot of new friends in one of our MeetUps. Maybe now you are willing to explore Prague a little more, but sometimes it can be a bit of a challenge to orient yourself in its cultural life. As always, we’re here to help, check this article full of artistic information!
Christmas Markets 2018 in Prague: Where to Find Them and What to Enjoy!
The Prague Christmas markets are one of the many Czech traditions that are carried on during that time of the year. They’re open every day from 1st December 2018 to 6th January 2019, including the Christmas Eve (December 24), Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1).
Janáček Brno 2018: 28 World Class Opera & Music Productions in 19 Days
After the huge success of the last Janáček Brno festival, National Theatre Brno has been preparing the 6th installment of this prestigious biennale which takes place from November 17th to December 5th, 2018.
Active summer in Brno
Summer is coming! Check out the most interesting Brno summer activities!
FREE events in October
Fitness Days | 1.10.-3.10. If you haven’t made up your mind yet about which gym to go to in winter, Fitness Days are the perfect opportunity for you. Many gyms and sport centers around the Czech Republic are about to join Dny Fitness event for the fifth time this year. Your best chance to try different […]
Summer Music Festivals
The summer festival season has started and there are plenty to go to in the Czech Republic! The lineups look great! Festivals are always an opportunity to see your favorite band playing live but it also allows you to discover new musicians. Usually, the atmosphere is unique and people gather for the love of music. […]