Czechia’s latest news
- Cutting Ukraine aid would embolden Russia, Pavel warns in Berlin
- Czech Communist leader joins far-right EU political grouping
- Activists pour blood-like liquid outside US Embassy in Prague protest
- Prague restores taxi fare caps after complaints about high prices
- Czechia extends special work visas for foreign workers until 2028
Czechia's economy is growing. So why does everything still feel expensive?
Your grocery bill tells a harsher story than the national statistics. A financial expert explains the gap and what it means for your household budget.
Prague homes cost nearly 17 annual salaries, among EU's least affordable
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Deloitte ranks Prague second least affordable among surveyed European cities, with Brno and Ostrava also among the hardest places to buy.
When custody crosses borders: How Czech courts handle families across jurisdictions
From custody arrangements to relocation and child support, here's what international parents need to know about Czech family law.
More than music: How Prague's Irish sessions bring strangers together
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From fiddles and folk tunes to friendships, Prague's traditional Irish music gatherings offer a welcoming community for locals and expats alike.
In My Skin: New Czech game lets players experience anti-Roma racial prejudice
Developed by Brno researchers and artists, In My Skin launches Oct. 22 with English subtitles, followed by mobile versions a week later.
Revenge of the beetle: Year of drought spells disaster for Czech forests
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Experts warn of a new wave of the destructive bark beetle plague that has devastated Czech forests.
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Flooded Czech village reemerges as drought drains Orlík reservoir
Foundations, old roads and bridge remains have emerged at Orlík, revealing traces of communities submerged more than six decades ago.
19 things to do in Prague this week – from pumpkin carving to science films
Also: a new LEGO store opens on Na Příkopě, while trick or treating, wine tastings, art tours and international concerts fill the week.
Language, formality, AI: How to master your Czech job interview as a foreigner
The complete lowdown on what to expect in a Czech job interview and how to make the right impression
Czech cinema spotlight: Lover, Not a Fighter spotlights young love in Bratislava
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A Karlovy Vary-winning romance hits Prague cinemas, a Vláčil classic returns, and three film festivals offer English-friendly screenings.
Think you’re a victim of Czechia's gender pay gap? Use this tool to find out
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A new government calculator shows expected salary differences between men and women in specific employment circumstances.
Czech Senate elections 2026: This weekend's winners and a 'catastrophic' loser
STAN and ODS led the results, while ANO won no seats: Here are the main winners, setbacks and what the outcome means for Czech politics.
Souvenir hunters descend on fallen Czech towers armed with angle grinders
A demolition contractor reports thefts and trespassing at the former transmitter site, while police say no theft reports have reached them.
Prague’s most dangerous streets: These areas had the most violent offenses
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Ten streets and their surroundings accounted for 29 percent of recorded violent crime in a decade-long analysis of activity across Prague.
This week's news: Here's what you had to say
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed.
Starting life as a foreigner: One in four Prague babies lacks Czech citizenship
Nearly one in four babies born in Prague has foreign citizenship, but nationality statistics tell only part of the story of international families.
The Story Society: New English bookstore aims to bring 'whimsical' aura for book lovers in Prague
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Great news for book lovers: Prague may soon be getting a new addition to its small network of English-language bookstores.
Sleep in a railway car and help save this historic Czech mountain station
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Kovářská’s converted railway cars fund the restoration of a 19th-century station, whose owners hope to open part of the building in 2027.
Prague cost of living: What does it cost to raise a family in 2026?
Housing and education choices can push a Prague family’s monthly budget from around CZK 87,000 to more than CZK 165,000.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for October 16–18
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Signal Festival is back, a Trainspotting double feature, and a French Revolution-set play fill Prague's cultural program this weekend.
PHOTOS: Prague’s Industrial Palace reborn 135 years after Jubilee opening
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After fire and years of reconstruction, Prague’s Industrial Palace opens its doors this weekend as it begins a new chapter at Výstaviště.
