FRIENDS REOPENED -  Looking for Friends - the bar managed by an American living in Prague - Michael? It is not to find at the old address... Your favorite place in Downtown of Prague... The answer is simply. It is moved to the street Bartolomejska, number 11. Thanks to troubles with the former house owner, Michael had to find another place. (Yes, you may know that street. Among Czech gays is known as the "KGB" street with the central register of gay citizens. Do not be afraid, the register was cancelled after the Velvet Revolution in 1989.)
CZECH REPUBLIC IN THE EUROPEAN UNION - The Czech Republic and nine other countries, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Malta and Cyprus joined the European Union on the 1st May 2004.
On 13th and 14th June 2003 the Czech Republic crossed the final hurdle to membership, when a nationwide referendum showed nearly 80% support for EU membership, despite a disappointing turn-out of only 55%. Membership has also been endorsed in referenda in a further eight applicant countries.
- The currency unit in the Czech Republic is STILL the crown (Koruna). You can change money at banks, hotels and at many excange offices, always visibly marked, all over Prague. We do not recommend any other way of changing money. (Some shops, restaurants and hotels accept EUROs as the second currency. 1 EUR = 32 CZK)
- Foreign visitors are allowed to export from the Czech Republic, without any permission, goods not having a commercial character and regarding the commodity and the quantity, designed to satisfy the personal needs of the traveller, or gift items. 
- More than 2,000 Prague restaurants and pubs invite you to taste good food and good drink. Do not hesitate to try "ceske knedliky", roast pork, fine sauces and delicate desserts decorated with whipped cream, and do not forget to ask for a pint of well cooled beer or a glass of Moravian or Slovak wine. Of course you can try specialities from other countries, too.
- Shops are mostly open from 9.00 a.m. till 7.00 p.m. On Saturdays generally till 1.00 p.m. In the centre of the town, the shops are usually open on Sundays too.
FIST PARTY IN ALCATRAZ - Are you bored of classic ways of sex? If your answer is positive, it is time to visit ALCATRAZ CLUB, where they are ready for any experiments and other secret wishes. You can think about anything, and you´ll be leaving with high satisfaction. The  new events? May 1, May 29, June 26, September 4, October 30, November 27, December 18. ( 6  - 10 pm, Admission fee of CZK 150 (EUR 5) includes 1 beer or 1 soft drink, a pair of gloves, lubricant, separate rooms for fisting only.)
ROCK LEGENDS IN PRAGUE - Prague will be hosting rock legends this spring and summer! Rock music fans have more to look forward, after last year’s astounding concerts of Rolling Stones, Robbie Williams and others. This is the megashow schedule: April 22, 2004 – Ibreahin Ferrer, May 17, 2004 – Peter Gabriel, May 19, 2004 – Jethro Tull, May 22, 2004 – Kraftwerk, June 6, 2004 – Paul McCartney, June 14, 2004 – Judas Priest, June 23. 2004 – David Bowie, June 29, 2004 – Lenny Krawitz, July 1, 2004 – Metallica, July 23, 2004 – Carlos Santana To book tickets on-line, click here.
THE 4TH BIRTHDAY OF ALCATRAZ - The leather club Alcatraz has celebrated on March 25, 2004 its 4th birthday of existence. The club with a bar, s/m saloon and video cabins has opened also a new pub for  40 persons at the same date. We would like to wish Karel, the owner, every success for future ventures.

DO YOU LIKE OPERA? If so, we recommend you to see the newly made performance of CARMEN (Georges Bizet) at the Statni Opera Praha. This performance is directed by the popular gay film director Zdenek Troska (picture). The first night is planned for March 11, 2004. 

BEAR PARTY IN CANNES - On Saturday March 13, 2004 more than 120 bears had a lot of fun at the Bear Party in the cellars of the club Cannes. Until the early morning the cool location was used intensively... Bear met bear at the cinema with the video projection with bear films, or in the separated video rooms or dark rooms. Other men were sitting at the bar, drinking beer and talking. The repetition is planned for the EASTER 2004.
THE 9TH BIRTHDAY OF KAFIRNA U CESKEHO PANA - The small café  KAFIRNA U CESKEHO PANA has celebrated on February 17, 2004 its 9th birthday of existence (2 years located  in Tynska Street, now 7 years in Kozi street). This café has become somewhat an institution in Prague. It is a very unpretentious place, with a real local Czech atmosphere, which makes it easy to meet new friends or get together with "old" ones. If you plan a tour to Prague, it is well worth a visit. Our city-map will help you to find it. So, have fun, exploring the local gay-scene. 
We would like to wish Petr (picture)  and Jirka, the owners,  every success for future ventures and hope their café continues to prosper for years to come.
TATTOO STUDIO ALIEN - To be IN means to visit Tattoo Studio Alien at the Jilska Street, number 22, Prague 1. The gay owned studio presents its service on the following page.
If you do not dare to go for a permanent tattoo you have the option to try a Henna paint tattoo which is inexpensive and only lasts for a few days. Cleanliness and perfect hygiene is taken very seriously, and is clearly evident at the Alien Studio. Pencil sharp points, lines and curves, as well as strong colours are visible proof of an experienced tattoo artist, and there can be no doubt that Petr is.
NAKED PARTY IN CANNES - Every Thursday from 20:00 - 04:00 and every Sunday from 16:00 to 23:00 the "Naked and Underwear Party" takes place. Just like during the similar events, the door of the Cannes will remain closed. Once after having entered  the club, you get a big plastic to put in your stuff, which then will be kept up safe. Dress code: naked, max. underwear and shoes can be left on.
Valuable things are also to be put in the plastic bag and will be kept up safe there. You will not need any cash on you, as a note will be made of all drinks, which then will have to be paid at leaving the club. The entry fee is CZK 50 (naked person) or CZK 100 (underwear on body) - not including drinks of your choice as is known in other clubs. You can enter and leave the club at any time, also during the party.
THE CHAMPIONS - CZECH BOYS ON VIDEO - You may know that the ice hockey championships 2004 will take place in Prague from April 24 till May 5, 2004. Do you know that The Czech company Bobsvideo has produced its other gay video film named The Champions (Mistri)? Eight young boys know very good what to do if they become the world hockey champions. This work is available from all good video stores including the Gay Information Center AMIGO located at the Pricna Street in Prague 1. Click here to see pictures
PRAGUE HAS A NEW LOGO - Prague has adopted a unified graphic design for its presentation based on its new modern logo. Prague has thus ranked among the many European and world capitals that already have their own visual identity. The new modern logo shall replace the current coat of arms that has lost its value due to frequent usage. It will be used only at official ceremonies and other specific events.
The winning design was selected in a public tender called by the Prague Town Hall at the beginning of 2002. All entries will be displayed at the School of Applied Art gallery at Namesti Jana Palacha Square in Prague 1 in November.