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GOLDEN SPIKE OSTRAVA

31 MAY 2022

61st Golden Spike Ostrava World Athletics Continental Tour Gold takes place on 31 May 2022. It offers a traditionally wide range of disciplines. Finally, after two years, spectators will be able to cheer on sprints, mid-distance runs, pole vault, high jump and, of course, there will also be men's and women's javelin competitions under the meeting director Jan Železný.

EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS


19. 5. OSTRAVA WOMEN CLUB
  Ostrava Expat Centre at 5:30 pm

27. 5. EXPAT CENTRE MUSIC CLUB
  Ostrava Expat Centre at 5 pm

28. 5. HIKING TRIP VOL. 5
  Ostrava Main train station at 8:10 am

PAST EVENTS

OSTRAVA WOMEN CLUB

More than 70 refugees attended our special edition of the Ostrava Women Club last week.On this day, we personally declared our support for those who needed to leave their home because of the war. Every person had a chance to find specific information about work possibilities, school, free time activities and more.

CAREER DAYS OSTRAVA

Career days in Ostrava OEC were present in all the 3 Career Days events this year!
We offered CV consultations and advices for the students but mostly, we wanted to know about their dream job in Ostrava! If you are interested, stay tuned, we are going to post a video about it!

OSTRAVA LIFE

What to do in Ostrava?

Webinář: Spravedlivá transformace pro mladé / Youth for Just Transition

The successful transformation story of the Moravian-Silesian Region cannot happen without those who will live and shape its future. That is why young people must be involved in the Just transition process. Come discuss the future of our region! The event takes place on Wednesday, 4 May at 17 pm.

Parafest

A great festival for the general public, connecting the world of the disabled with the world without the handicap. 3-day busy program for all of you. Check it out here.

Majáles 2022

After the Covid break, you can look forward to the 26th Majáles Ostrava, which will take place at the Silesian-Ostrava Castle on May 13, 2022!
The main star of the evening is CULTURE SHOCK - one of the most prominent names on the drum'n’bass scene.

Silesia Bike Marathon 2022

Mountain bike race at 55 km and 90 km in Opava since 2001! Come to race at your bike or just feel the atmosphere as fun. This year 21 May.

More info check here.

Playful Afternoon with English
every Thursday

In May the American corner continues with its Thursday afternoon programs for children in English.
Everyone is welcome! See you there.

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Higher Minimum Salary for New Blue Card Holders in Czechia From 1 May

Are you planning on moving to Czechia to pursue a highly qualified job? Maybe you’re coming here on a residence permit known as the blue card. From 1 May 2022, new blue card holders are required to have a monthly gross salary of a minimum of 56 759 CZK. This is because the average annual salary in Czechia has gone up. And watch out, this new salary is also valid for some applications submitted through programmes of economic migration before 1 May...read more at FOREIGNERS..

COVID-19 NEWS

CORONAVIRUS IN CZECHIA:

Vaccination

Vaccination can be provided to all participants in public health insurance, insurance companies pay for vaccination according to the contractual relationship with the provider

Respirators

Obligation to have respiratory protection in medical facilities and social facilities of selected types, exceptions apply.

Testing

PCR test paid from health insurance once a month - insured persons

Travel

Conditions for entry into the country may vary, at the same time the carrier may require a declaration of infectivity or valid vaccination, even if it is not required by the destination country, it is best to check the current requirements here.

Read more here.

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HOW TO FIND CHEAP APARTMENT IN OSTRAVA?

Firstly, there is one fact I need to tell you before going ahead with the article. The demand for renting in Ostrava is currently one of the highest in the last 10 years. Having this in mind, I can offer you some tips when searching for an apartment in Ostrava for good price.

The reason why this is happening is because mortgage rates are 5% and above and terms and conditions for getting a mortgage changed, therefore it is more difficult to get a mortgage in the first place. You will need to have at least 20% deposit of the purchase price along with being able to pay high monthly payments for the mortgage itself.

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