How expat families can prepare for international school admissions in Prague
Moving to the Czech capital with kids, or looking for a change? Here’s what to know about timing, placement, and getting a spot at an international school.
VISUALIZED: What a decent life in Prague actually costs you
Not everyone agrees that the number means what it claims to. Others see it as a gap between what normal life costs and what most wages cover.
Prague parents protest school shortages – why expat families face higher stakes
A record number of students are sitting their school-leaving exams today; getting into the schools that lead there has never felt harder.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
From cocktail week to a parliamentary open day, here’s where to go in Prague this week from May 4-8.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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The Disappearance of Josef Mengele plays with English subtitles at Prague's Edison Filmhub and Kino Atlas from May 7.
Fire rages in Czech national park four years after devastating blaze
A major wildfire is burning in Bohemian Switzerland National Park again, with around 500 firefighters and seven helicopters battling the flames.
Fire warnings issued across Czechia in midst of historic drought
The Czech Republic is facing its worst spring drought in 65 years, with fire warnings issued as dry conditions spread across much of the country.
Baker Street in Prague: Sherlock Holmes exhibit comes to Czech capital
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An interactive Holmes exhibition is set to open in Prague’s Bílá Labuť Gallery from June 17, bringing the world of the Victorian detective to life.
Prague ranked among world's top 10 cities to explore by foot
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Prague ranks 7th globally in a new survey of the world's best cities for walking tours, based on millions of traveler bookings and reviews.
Czech workplaces struggle to onboard international employees. What's going wrong?
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The vast majority of companies polled in a new survey offer no structured integration support for foreign workers.
Getting around Prague gets complicated in May: Here's what to expect
From a total of 19 tram disruptions to the closure of a major thoroughfare through August, a month of inconvient commuting starts now.
Fests, protests, and love: 8 ways to enjoy last-minute May Day fun in Prague
Prague marks May 1 punk, protests and love as well as open-air festivals galore, a traditional beer fest, and more.
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.
