Is teaching English in Czechia still worth it? Insider tips from a TEFL professional
From TEFL training and classroom practice to pay rates and residency considerations, here’s what newcomers need to know before getting started.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for April 10–12
Head out into the spring weather for the launch of BBQ season, craft beer's largest fest, a designer market, and more.
Havel in English: Expats.cz invites you to a night of theater in Prague
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Use discount code HAVEL50 for half-price tickets to the April 14 premiere of Václav Havel's 1968 play The Increased Difficulty of Concentration at Celetná.
Applications for gender reassignment surgery triple in Czechia
The rise in requests follows a landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court, which repealed the requirement for mandatory castration.
Czech mortgage rates hit 5 percent as Iran conflict drives up costs
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The biggest single-month jump in nearly four years, the spike reflects growing market anxiety over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Who speaks for Czechia? Inside the power struggle over foreign policy
To paraphrase Kissinger: “Who do I call if I want to call Czechia?” The answer isn't as straightforward as it seems.
New EU border rules begin: Why the 'travel app' won't work for Prague yet
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The Entry-Exit System (EES) launched at the Prague airport in October; biometrics will replace passport stamps across Schengen states from April 10.
Czechia to ease fines for illegal employment, stricter rules remain for foreigners
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Czech workers without contracts will no longer face fines, but foreigners must still comply with work permits or risk penalties under new draft law.
Czechia's national vaccine policy faces scrutiny: Do you know which shots are mandatory?
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From childhood immunizations to adult boosters, here’s what you need to know about mandatory and optional vaccines in Czechia on World Health Day.
Study reveals deep divide in how men and women experience single life in Czechia
About one fifth of Czech adults are single. But how they experience life without a partner vastly varies based on age and gender.
Czechia’s fuel price cap kicks: What it means for drivers and households
Czech fuel prices hit multi-year highs, and a new price cap starts tomorrow; here’s what drivers and households need to know to save money.
Safety of Žižkov Tunnel questioned after pedestrian struck by courier
The incident took place earlier this month; the woman suffered a concussion and other wounds. City officials are currently debating solutions.
Czech court affirms equal injury payouts for foreigners and citizens
Pain and suffering compensation should be calculated on wages from a foreign national's home country the Czech Supreme Court has ruled.
Czech Easter by the numbers: Whips and weather break records this year
From a 21-meter whip to CZK 6.7 million in traffic fines, here is what the data says about how Czechia marks the holiday.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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The Drama, a dark A24 comedy starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, is now playing in English across local cinemas.
From field to pint: Live webcam follows Czech beer’s 280-day journey
Pilsner Urquell has launched a live feed tracking the 280-day beer journey from barley fields and hops to a finished pint in Czech pubs.
Prague terminates lease of Petřín restaurant ahead of funicular reopening
The city has canceled the lease of the long-running Nebozízek restaurant on Petřín Hill, while operator disputes closure and plans legal defense.
Don’t fall in: Czech treetop walkway now passes over bear enclosure
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The popular Krkonoše Treetop Walkway has opened for the spring season with a new bear enclosure, letting visitors observe brown bears from above.
Easter chocolate prices surge in Czech supermarkets ahead of holidays
Prices for chocolate figures in Czech shops are up by up to 29 percent, with shrinkflation and hidden price rises shaping holiday shopping.
