Need a doctor in Czechia? Try calling your insurance helpline first
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For those with commercial health insurance, a quick call can help clarify where to go, what’s covered, and how payment works for non-urgent cases.
She found her voice in Prague. Now thousands rely on her for news about life in Czechia
After coming to Czechia for two years, Narmandakh Boldbaatar turned loneliness into Soninoos, a news source for the country’s Mongolian community.
Prague 1 pushes for new Airbnb rules as residents demand more control
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Prague’s central district wants new powers to regulate short-term rentals, including tracking hosts, checking permits, and enforcing fees.
Prague’s 'mobile saunas' to cool down as 100+ more trams get air conditioning
A total of 123 additional Prague trams will receive air conditioning upgrades, making summer journeys more comfortable as temperatures rise.
EU court rules against Czechia over death that sparked Roma Lives Matter protests
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Czechia failed to protect Stanislav Tomáš and properly investigate his 2021 death in police custody.
Czech MPs approve EET 2.0: Electronic sales tracking to resume in 2027
Czech parliament has approved the return of electronic sales registration, bringing new reporting rules for businesses and changes for some customers.
From pickles to garlic: 10 midsummer Czech food festivals worth traveling for
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Czech summer is a feast; discover local festivities that celebrate garlic, pickles, beer, and regional specialties across the country.
Meet the sadist challenging Czechia's baby ear-piercing tradition
Míla Bugtcher has performed thousands of infant ear piercings. Now the Czech body modification expert wants parents to rethink a generations-old custom.
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.
Prague’s busiest tram corridor shuts down for 24 days as repairs begin
Twelve tram lines will be diverted as Prague repairs one of the city’s busiest tram sections between Národní and Spálená streets.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for July 17–19
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A French market, some hard techno and Colombian vibes head to Prague this weekend.
Before Nolan’s The Odyssey, Czechia had its own 'IMAX' experience
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Decades before IMAX arrived, Czechoslovakia had its own large-format cinema boom that once filled screens with larger-than-life spectacles.
Beyond Halloween: Where to watch horror films in Prague year round
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Edison Filmhub launches Heatwave Horror, a new festival joining Prague’s growing calendar of year-round horror screenings and genre events.
Prague Castle welcomes record nine million visitors as access expands
Prague Castle saw record attendance in 2025 following renovations, the creation of new public spaces, and the removal of entrance security checks.
Buying an apartment in Czechia? Hidden rules foreign buyers need to know
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From cooperative ownership to hidden restrictions, understand exactly what rights come with a Czech apartment before signing a purchase agreement.
A cup of cà phê: Prague's Vietnamese cafés are having a moment
Vietnamese-Czech entrepreneurs are creating a new café culture, expanding Prague's Vietnamese food scene beyond pho and bánh mì into coffee and brunch.
Leaving Czechia? How to erase your legal footprint before you go
The administrative checklist: make sure Czechia no longer considers you active, registered, or financially liable.
Clock changes are here to stay in Czechia, at least until 2031
A Czech plan will keep daylight saving time in place through 2031, despite years of EU debate over whether seasonal clock changes should end.
Bomb threat forces evacuation and halts traffic at Prague’s main train station
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The emergency operation began shortly before 8 a.m. when police announced they were clearing the country's busiest transit hub.
