In Hungary, medical spas turn old-world wellness into modern women’s health support
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Some women are finding relief for issues related to menopause, pelvic health, and chronic stress through physician-led spa programs in Central Europe.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for August 7–9
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Chinese skewers, Polo professionals and Marylin Monroe classics all come to Prague this weekend.
6 new Czech films that reveal the country’s changing identity
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From shifting identities to historical traumas, recent Czech films challenge, confront and dare audiences to look behind the curtain of our societies.
Prague commuters face sweltering trams as drivers warn of broken AC
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Broken AC on Prague trams has drivers posting their own warnings, as passengers struggle with heat and the transit authority responds.
Czechia plans to reduce NATO troop commitments abroad
The government wants to lower the maximum number of soldiers for NATO’s eastern flank from 2,000 to 1,600, saying the current limit hasn't been used.
Expat Insider 2026: Czechia ranks high for quality of life, low for belonging
Expat Insider 2026 ranks Czechia highly for quality of life, but lower for settling in as language and social connections remain challenges.
Prague’s untapped voting bloc: A new shortcut helps EU citizens register to vote
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58,820 EU citizens can vote in Prague, but fewer than 3 percent are registered. A new English-friendly tool makes the process easie
Czech heatwave breaks records: The numbers you need to know
From 41°C temperatures to record warm nights, hospital pressure and fire risks, here are the numbers behind Czechia’s historic heatwave.
7 hidden legal issues foreign buyers must check before signing in Czechia
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From unapproved renovations to access roads that are not legally accessible, foreign buyers need to check more than what they see during a viewing.
Czech Labour Code changes raise questions for freelance workers
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Proposed changes aimed at gig workers have sparked warnings that they could expand the 'švarc system' and push more employees into freelance roles.
Czechia blocks Russian supermarket owners from cashing out
Czech authorities froze shares linked to the Russian operators of Mere discount supermarkets after the EU sanctioned businessman Andrey Schneider.
Prague’s coffee culture faces a laptop dilemma: When does a café become an office?
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Prague’s remote work boom is forcing cafes to rethink laptop policies as they balance digital nomads with customers seeking a place to relax.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from Aug. 3 to 9, with tips for this year's Prague Pride Festival, outdoor summer concerts, and much more.
Czech castles including Karlštejn will open for free this fall – but book early
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Karlštejn, Hluboká, and other Czech castles will be free this fall, but spots are limited and visitors must book ahead.
What to watch in Prague: This week’s English-friendly cinema and streaming picks
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A playful portrait of one of Czechia’s most distinctive contemporary artists, František Skála’s Public Space is now playing in Prague cinemas.
A Long Islander found her way to rural Bohemia. Decades later, she calls a Czech village home
From teaching anthropology to moving rubble by hand, Melinda Reidinger has built an unconventional Czech life.
Prague public transport discounts return: A guide to free and reduced fares
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The city has restored reduced public transport fares for people receiving living allowance; children, students and seniors also qualify for lower rates.
Czechia’s new 'super benefit' system starts today: What households need to know
More than 238,000 Czech households will receive newly calculated support payments as four existing benefits are replaced by a single system.
Fall asleep in Czechia, wake up in Europe: A complete guide to sleeper trains from Prague
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After decades of decline, Europe’s night trains are finding a new audience, and the Czech capital is one of the better places to board one.
