The 2026 list of doctors, dentists and specialists for expats in Czechia
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Save this roundup of English-friendly healthcare providers across Prague and beyond, with practical details on services, insurance, memberships, and more.
Rainbow parade, Harry Potter, and Letná big top: Prague’s August culture fix
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Plus: Czech electro and Irish core, medieval knight fests, and free castle and monument entries.
This week in polls: How our readers reacted to the news
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed – cast your vote now.
Czechia’s ‘unbearable’ heat wave: Weekend disruptions, warnings, and ways to stay cool
Record temperatures nearing 40°C are bringing swimming warnings, event changes, travel advice and new cooling options across Czechia this weekend.
Do you need to speak Czech to live in Czechia? Increasingly the answer is yes
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English can take you far in Czechia. But for many expats Czech becomes essential for independence, family, work and a deeper connection to the country.
The Czech-owned Canaletto masterpiece that traveled through history
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The Lobkowicz Collection painting is on loan to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, while immersive technology allows visitors in Prague to see it, too.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for July 31–August 2
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A seafood brunch, outdoors summer markets and drag show entertainment land in Prague over the weekend.
Parents in Czechia to get CZK 50,000 benefit boost next year
Here's what's changing under the new law, and what parental allowance actually is.
All the presidents’ vetoes: What a presidential “no” really means in Czechia
With Pavel’s recent veto of budget rules, we look at what presidential vetoes mean and how Czech leaders have used it over the years.
Irish musician Glen Hansard dies at 56: The Czech story behind ‘Falling Slowly’
The Irish singer-songwriter’s collaboration with Markéta Irglová began in Czechia before their Oscar-winning song from Once became a global hit.
New data reveals which foreign nationals most often overstayed in Czechia
Citizens of the six most frequently recorded countries made up 78.2 percent of illegal stay cases, police said. Plus: Where are checks carried out?
No cheaper mortgages, no euro soon: What Czech policy means for your money
CNB head Aleš Michl says cheaper mortgages and euro adoption may have to wait, as Czechia weighs inflation risks and control over its own currency.
Milk for CZK 6.90? The reason behind Czechia’s unusual dairy discounts
Czech shoppers picking up groceries this summer may notice something unusual in the dairy aisle: a liter of milk is costing less than a bottle of water.
Why your used clothes may not be getting recycled in Czechia
Separate textile collection became mandatory in 2025, but limited processing capacity means many discarded clothes still cannot be recycled or reused.
New Czech bill would clarify when doctors can stop life support
A proposed change to Czech healthcare law would clarify when doctors can stop medically futile treatment but critics say it opens a door to euthanasia.
Widespread bomb threat targets 400 Czech government offices and shopping centers
Police officials currently assess the immediate severity of the threat as low, though safety precautions have disrupted operations at key state offices.
After Berlin attack, Prague Pride organizers reassure visitors over safety
Czech leaders condemn the violence in Germany as organizers of Prague Pride say security measures are already being strengthened.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from July 27 to Aug. 2, with tips for a new food festival at Riegrovy sady, the summer edition of Dyzajn Market, and much more.
What to watch in Prague: This week’s English-friendly cinema and streaming picks
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The tender Czech drama Everything As It Should Be is now playing in Prague cinemas with English subtitles after premiering at the Karlovy Vary film fest.
