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BEC July Newsletter: English-friendly tips for getting the most out of your summer

Brno Expat Centre newsletter, 7/2021

Open-air cinemas 2021: Full English-friendly programme
Scala, Kino Art, Špilberk, Brno-střed Town-Hall: we put them all together
These cinemas are screening at various open-air locations across the city this summer. We put their English-friendly offers into one programme for you to browse through easily: read here.
   
Expats share their experience:
What happens when you donate blood in Brno?
Read a step-by-step account of blood/plasma donation, and get tips on how to do it as smoothly as possible.

 
Introducing one expat talent per month:
Neha (India) - a kathak dancer
Brno is full of talented people, and some of them are not originally from the CR. Meet Neha, a charming dancer who brought her precise and intricate art of the traditional Indian kathak to Brno.
 
After ending second last year, Anne secures herself the win with her story "The Language of Clouds"
 

A quick look back at our event:
Brno Expat City Days are behind us
Our biggest project this year is finished, with games played and expats hopefully more knowledgeable about their new home. Have a look at the pictures.

 
Invitations to our events
 
The CITY GAME is open again!

If you missed your chance in June, you can now take your friends and play anytime throughout the year, for free.
If you manage before October (and do a good job), we might still have a prize for you.

Learn how to play >>


Brno Island Picnic
21 July, Dolnopolní 10
Did you know Brno has an island? Come discover it with us and join us for a chill picnic after a summer working day.


 
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Flat prices rose from 75k to 95k CZK/m2 in the last 2 years. They keep rising, but there are signs that rents in the centre might finally go down. Read more such insights by Roderick Barker, who has been following the market for over 23 years.
 
CAMEA was established 26 years ago, by a group of researchers from Brno University of Technology, driven to do something unique. And that’s exactly what they did. Read more at brnoregion.gom
 
Offers from our partners and referral programme members:
3cb87c0d-31e6-4e6c-8138-85716d779971.pngThe travel industry is booming again
-with Kiwi.com seeing already over 70% of its pre-COVID bookings figures! We'll hire many people in Customer Service (with English, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, German) and have many openings for engineers (Fe/ Be/ Mobile), Product designers/ managers, analysts. 
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We're hiring artists, programmers, and other game developers
Hangar 13 is the internal 2K development studio behind the award-winning Mafia III. 2K Czech in Brno is one of four Hangar 13 vibrant locations. Our portfolio consists of titles such as Hidden & Dangerous, Vietcong, Top Spin 4, and Mafia.
Looking into moving to Brno?
Access dozens of verified properties, online lease agreement signing, no deposits for stays under 6 months and a secure move-in guarantee. Rent easily and safely in 60+ cities worldwide with Flatio! 
Brush your teeth properly! Here's a short video how
DUO SMILE Dental Care prepared a quick educational video for you with the correct technique for toothbrushing. "We believe it is crucial to maintain regular dental clean & correct toothbrushing and we recommend four dental hygiene visits per year securing healthy gums and teeth.
Flat for offerVaccination news for UNIQA clients:
We're very happy to announce that UNIQA will cover vaccination against COVID-19 for all our clients with Komplex health insurance. This vaccination will be covered even above any vaccination cost limits in contracts.
Other tips worth your attention

Intensive summer Czech course for teenagers
2 - 19 August, Mezírka 1
The Centre for foreigners JMK opened a free and intensive summer course for young people aged 14 to 19 years old (Nonslavics). Register soon, the places are limited. 
Open-air swing (Lindy Hop) dancing evenings across Brno
July-August, various open-air venues
Do you enjoy listening to good swing jazz? Come to any of these open-air dancing evenings happening throughout the whole summer and you can even try dancing to it! The entrance is often just a voluntary contribution.
Olympic Festival in Brno
23 July - 8 August, SKP Kometa and the Bauer Chateau
Enjoy an Olympic Games summer! The Olympics Festival will be held at the sports ground of SKP Kometa and on the grounds of the Bauer Chateau. Come and try your hand at over twenty different sports and cheer your Olympic team (or the Czech one) in Tokyo.
Brazil Fest Brno
30 July - 1 August, the centre
For a few days, the city centre will sway to the rhythms and temperament of Brazil. You can expect loads of music performances, tastings of Brazilian food, and a carnival street party. An international festival with a Latin-American flavour that you can experience in Rio de Janeiro – and now also in Brno.
Opera at Špilberk
13, 28 August and 3, 5 September
Enjoy famous operas in the romantic ambience of the Špilberk castle, during the warm summer nights under the stars. The Barber of Seville, La Boheme, La Traviata and Carmen.
Uprostřed Festival 
until 30 September, across the centre
This annual festival will enliven the streets, squares and forgotten corners of the city centre - check the programme to find a concert that catches your eye, or wander through the streets and happen upon a random performance.
We thank our partners and supporters:

                  
 
                  
       

                       

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