How to avoid legal pitfalls when buying property in Czechia
A lawyer explains how even minor legal oversights can complicate an entire property transfer or lead to years of disputes and unpleasant consequences.
Prague among least affordable cities in Europe’s ‘Carrie Bradshaw index’
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An index named for the solo-living protagonist of Sex and the City, ranks Prague as one of the most difficult cities for single renters on the Continent.
A buzz without booze: Prague’s top non-alcoholic beers and high-vibe hangouts
From Polish sours to herbal shots, Prague's non-alcoholic scene has evolved far beyond the basics. Here's where to drink dry this February.
Your Czech pension savings might not be worth as much as you think
Czech pension savings are returning a fraction of what similar funds earn in Slovakia. A new study explains why your retirement pot may disappoint.
Here's what Czech doctors can (and can't) charge patients for in 2026
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Doctors now face million-crown fines for charging registration fees. But not all payments are banned, here's your guide to legal vs. illegal charges.
PHOTO GALLERY: Tens of thousands rally in Prague to back President Petr Pavel
Demonstrators filled Prague’s city center on Saturday as a dispute between the president and foreign minister raised wider democratic concerns.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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The top Czech films of 2025, as voted by local critics, screen with English subtitles at Prague's Edison Filmhub ahead of the Czech Film Critics Awards.
Czech alcohol prices among lowest in EU, but country is curbing consumption
Dry February begins today, while low prices keep alcohol accessible in Czechia; that could change with higher taxes and weaker spirits.
From KPop Demon Hunters to Moby: The biggest acts at Colours of Ostrava 2026
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The Czech music festival returns this July, with newly-announced acts including LP, The Libertines, and K-pop star Audrey Nuna.
Prague's 'historic' cars in the hot seat: All inspected vehicles failed 2025 checks
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City inspections last year revealed widespread legal violations among historic-looking vehicles offering sightseeing tours.
Czechs among EU’s least gloomy, but most feel country is on wrong track
A new Politico survey shows Europeans are increasingly pessimistic; Czechs remain relatively upbeat, yet critical of their government’s direction.
Can we start screaming? Prague protest targets global normalization of violence
Dozens protested on the Czech capital's Jan Palach Square Friday evening against violence and threats to democracy in Czechia and abroad.
Aussies and Kiwis in Prague unite for a Down Under celebration this weekend
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CANZA kicks off 2026 with a joint Australia Day and Waitangi Day party, celebrating the nations' long-running friendship.
From blackmail to mass protest: A complete guide to Czechia's political meltdown
Your guide to this week's political chaos: threatening messages, police complaints, toxic appointments, and the mass protest planned for Prague Sunday.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Jan. 30 to Feb. 1
Prague's final January weekend delivers: '90s architecture at CAMP, Náplavka market season opener, Moravian smoked meat invasion, and Earl Sweatshirt.
Winter art in Prague: 25 must-see exhibits from painting to photography
The '90s are back in a new exhibit devoted to architecture of the era, mixed media takes on headline news, plus digital Indian artistry in Prague.
The ’90s are back: Prague’s most bizarre decade of architecture now on display
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Now at CAMP, photographs, artifacts, and projections showcase the social and architectural landscape of 1990s Prague.
Prague is now the region’s most expensive city—does it still pay to stay?
Rents and groceries are rising faster than wages, pushing Prague past its regional peers and forcing residents to rethink whether it still delivers value.
Watching porn with strangers: Prague’s daring new sex-positive festival
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P*fest, two-days of alternative pornography at Bio Oko, rejects the industry's seedier side in favor of ethical production in a shame-free setting.
