A new way to invest in Prague property, without buying a home
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Real estate prices keep rising, but direct ownership remains out of reach for many. A residential fund offers a way to grow your investment portfolio.
Everything changing in Czechia in May 2026 – and what else is new this month
Public holidays, cross border dental care expands, and a metro station repair ends. Here's what to know this month.
Prague is a great place to live – but residents still point to major frustrations
A new poll shows that most Praguers are generally satisfied with quality of life in Prague, but also revealed some sticking points.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for May 1–3
Wander through labyrinths at Troja, celebrate Prague's greatest student festival, and sift through Berlin vintage this weekend.
The bill that catches everyone off guard in Czechia – and how to read it
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April 30 is the legal deadline for your building's annual service bill. Whether you own or rent, it could mean money back or a surprise bill.
Witches’ Night in Czechia brings bonfires, fantasy balls, and a fiery Celtic festival
Beyond the traditional sausages and parkside parties in Prague, this year brings out some new rites of spring to try.
Majáles, then and now: Prague's greatest student festival marks its 20th year of revival
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This Friday, Prague's biggest student festival turns 20 – but its roots stretch back centuries, and its most bizarre chapter happened in 1965.
Czechoslovakia covered up Chornobyl. The Atom Lady made sure it never could again.
When radioactive fallout spread across Czechoslovakia in ’86, it was dismissed as propaganda. Today, Czechia leads Europe in radiation monitoring.
Czechia to back special tribunal to prosecute Russia for war crimes
The move signals Prague’s commitment to holding Russian leadership accountable for the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
An English-language Havel? This hidden Prague theater is making it happen
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Polyamory, AI, and 9-to-5 absurdity: Havel’s 1968 satire lands in English in Prague, feeling like a Black Mirror episode from the past.
Plan your shopping: Czech stores to close for only one of May’s public holidays
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Because the two holidays fall so close together, it has long been a source of confusion for shoppers over when stores are open.
Worker shortages, looming war: Czechia's most urgent economic pressures explained
From who fills the jobs to whether the country can defend itself, the questions shaping Czechia's economic future are getting harder to ignore.
What Expats.cz membership means for readers: A message from the editor
Here are a few things I think it's important for you to know about what our new membership program is (and what it isn't).
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
From a new running club to music in the metro and open air food and and fun, here’s where to go in Prague this week. for April 27–May 1.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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Rose Byrne is a revelation in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, now playing in Prague cinemas courtesy distributor Aerofilms.
Czechia ranks among the world’s 20 richest countries in new index
The Czech Republic comes in at 19 in a new Prosperity Index, ahead of France and the UK thanks to low income inequality and strong social indicators.
Careful where you cross: Prague police are cracking down on jaywalking
Prague police fined 119 pedestrians and cyclists over the past two days as officers step up enforcement of red-light crossings and unsafe street use.
Who were the Přemyslids? National Museum opens Bohemian dynasty exhibit
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The National Museum in Prague has opened a major exhibit on the Přemyslid dynasty, tracing how early Bohemian rulers shaped the Czech state.
Will flights from Prague cost more this summer? Rising fuel prices raise concerns
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Rising jet fuel prices are expected to push up fares this summer, but Prague Airport says flights should run normally despite global concerns.
