The heart-health checks many expats put off after moving
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Heart disease is a leading health risk in Czechia. A local cardiologist explains how that impacts expats, and why your health records should come with you.
Are you an invisible citizen in Czechia? When nationality exists but is hard to prove
Invisible citizenship happens when you may legally be a citizen, but lack documentation. It can affect travel, banking, visas and official checks abroad.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for July 3–5
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Vegan picnics, British rock and experimental Czech New Wave cinema are just part of what awaits you this long week-end.
From Danish drugstores to Dave's Hot Chicken: 16 new brands head to Czechia
Danish beauty retailer Normal and the viral Nashville chain Dave's Hot Chicken lead a wave of international brands opening across Czechia this year.
Dream On: Signal Space exhibition takes visitors back to festival's mesmerizing roots
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A new exhibit at Signal Space is a chance to look back on years of digital art installations in Prague.
Why 'air-conditioned' doesn't always mean ice-cold on Czech public transport
A/C signage doesn't guarantee cool air. Here's why Czech buses and trains still overheat, and how to get compensated when it fails.
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Dark humor and irony: Why Czech literature captivates readers worldwide
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Two scholars trace the thread, dark humor, historical irony, and a run of remarkable women writers, that keeps drawing global readers to Czech books.
Sick abroad? Here's how Czech insurance and vacation rules apply
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What happens if you get ill on holiday, miss work, or need hospital care? Here's what Czech law and your employer are actually required to do.
From magic mural to new 'cubes': 7 projects transforming Prague into a city of art
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From traffic tunnels turned galleries to brutalist icons reimagined, Prague is turning infrastructure into culture, one wall and square at a time.
Czech human rights leaders resign en masse; foreigners' rights body included
Fifty-three unpaid experts have resigned from government advisory councils on human rights, minorities, and foreigners' rights.
Everything changing in Czechia in July 2026 – and what else is new this month
Hot water off, metro closed, new rail passes on sale: July 2026 brings a packed schedule of changes for Czechia.
Summer hot water shutdowns in Czechia: What to expect and how to cope
Hot water disappears every summer in Czech apartment blocks. Here’s why it happens, how long it lasts, and how to handle it.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
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This week’s calendar runs from June 29 through July 4, with tips for community events, networking opportunities, and much more.
Is Czechia prepared for a hotter future? Record heat fuels political debate
Czechia shattered its all-time temperature record as politicians clashed over whether the country is prepared for longer and more frequent heatwaves.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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The 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival kicks off on July 3, with Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche, and more honored guests.
Prague district opens Brazilian-inspired street football pitch under viaduct
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A new free football pitch has opened under the Negrelli viaduct in Prague 7, inspired by Brazilian favelas and aimed at reviving street football culture.
Why Czechia remembers victims of the communist regime on June 27
June 27 is the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Communist Regime in Czechia, honoring political prisoners and those executed under communist rule.
New Copenhagen–Prague direct trains launch, but summer disruption looms
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A new direct rail link between Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen has finally launched in full, but passengers face a four-week disruption in July and August.
Extreme heatwave could break all-time Czech temperature record this weekend
Czechia faces potentially historic weekend heat with temperatures up to 41 degrees Celsius, which eclipse the all-time high of 40.4 degrees set in 2012.
