7 common job interview mistakes expats make in Czechia, and how to fix them
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If you're on the job hunt in Prague or elsewhere, understanding the cultural nuances shaping recruiter decisions will help you stand out.
Early to work, late to dinner? The unwritten rules of punctuality in Czechia
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Czechia operates with two punctuality cultures: The flexible 15-minute 'academic quarter' and the far stricter rules of professional timekeeping.
Who's filling Czech engineering lecture halls? Increasingly, students from abroad
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Czech technical faculties are losing students, fast, with more foreigners filling the gap.
30+ English-friendly things to do in Prague this week
This week's calendar runs from May 11 through May 15, with the opening of book fairs, music festivals, volunteering opportunities and more.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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Adam Scott is a haunted writer who confronts the supernatural and the criminal in Hokum, the latest feature from Irish filmmaker Damian McCarthy.
Fans storm pitch, attack players at Sparta-Slavia football match in Prague
The Prague Derby between Slavia and Sparta was abandoned after fans entered the pitch and players were attacked; police are investigating.
Prague's Florenc bus station to get new temporary look amid lengthy renovation
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Prague’s Florenc bus station will gain a new modular terminal under a winning design that blends transit needs with future urban redevelopment.
ATM bombings are spreading in Prague: Why Czechia is being targeted
ATM explosions in Prague mirror a growing European trend linked to organized crime groups; here’s what’s happening and what it means.
Tower of light: Prague landmark beams into night sky to mark end of WWII
The Žižkov Television Tower is projecting a blue laser into Prague skies this weekend to commemorate Victory Day, the end of WWII in Europe.
22 years in the EU: Czechia’s wins, worries, and what comes next
May 9 is Europe Day. Over two decades after Czechia joined the EU, we take stock of what membership has delivered.
Where to eat and drink in Prague now: May's tastiest openings and events
Vršovice cafés, Neapolitan pizza, healthy bowls, a rooftop reopening, Cocktail Week, and wine at the castle – May's Prague food scene has plenty going on.
Say cheese: Where to find analog photo booths in Prague
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A French company dedicated to saving a dying art form has quietly installed some of the world's last working analog photo booths across the city.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for May 8–10
An annual block party is in full swing this weekend, along with half-price cocktails across the city, a classic opera, and LEGO giants.
Common myths and misconceptions about birthright in Czechia debunked
An immigration lawyer on the pathways to Czech citizenship across nationalities and real-world scenarios.
EVENT: Three evenings with Tomáš Sedláček on today’s biggest questions
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The renowned economist-philosopher is launching a Sunday evening series, 'Truth and Love 2.0', on meaning, society, and the legacy of Václav Havel.
Secret vinyl listening sessions revive a forgotten Prague cinema
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Hidden a few meters from the Charles Bridge, a small collective dives into old records, iconic vinyls and new musical voices in an intimate setting.
Want to work in Czechia? The visa you get may matter more than your salary
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The Czech Blue Card just raised its salary threshold. But for many skilled workers, the bigger question is whether their employer will use it at all.
Tens of thousands rally in Prague to defend independence of Czech public media
The organizers have signaled that Tuesday’s rally is only the start of a broader movement with additional protests planned for later this month.
Dating in Czech: Words and phrases for love, kisses, and rejection
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Spring might just be the perfect time to try out some of these in real life (just don't get your heart broken when your date 'gives you the basket').
