Czech government admits economy can’t function without internationals
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Nearly 1 million internationals now work in Czechia, with the government highlighting their role and planning faster residence permits.
EXPLAINED: What's behind Czechia's 'America-first' stance on Greenland?
Inside the logic of the Czech government's refusal to back Denmark, and what the 'Greenland dispute' reveals about the future of Czech-U.S. relations.
Unemployment rises to nine-year high as Czech labor market quietly shifts
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Layoffs have also appeared in sectors long seen as stable, including finance, energy, and information technology.
How the boy who became a ‘Living Torch’ still inspires Czechia today
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On Jan. 16, Prague commemorates Jan Palach as his monument returns to the National Museum while a new book in English honors his impact.
Dismissed and stereotyped: Foreign patients 'have to fight' for care in Czechia
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A new survey of Ukrainian refugees reveals microaggressions by Czech medical staff create barriers to equal care for people from all backgrounds.
'Zombie' kids, frustrated parents: Will 2026 see Czechia ban phones in schools?
A survey of 100+ parents revealed desperate calls for phone bans; according to current laws, the government's promise to do so may be poised to stall out.
Thinking of giving up U.S. citizenship in Czechia? Expect high fees and long waits
A lawsuit challenges delays in the spendy U.S. citizenship renunciation fee, while Americans in Czechia can now get free or low-cost tax guidance.
Vyšehrad roof renovations will offer visitors a rare view of Prague
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The Basilica of St. Peter and Paul roof reconstruction will create an unconventional view from twenty meters above the surrounding park and cemetery.
A Prague library turns the page on overtourism – with hospitality
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Prague's Municipal Library has announced it will do more to accomodate tourists who stand in line for hours to visit its famed book tower.
What non-EU workers need to know about Czechia’s new work rules
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New 2026 rules for Czechia: 90-day visa guarantees and easier Blue Cards for tech, but stricter behavioral checks and higher salary floors for residents.
Czech politics in 2026: Key election dates, who can vote, and what to expect
Czech politics this year will bring budget talks, legal proceedings and October elections, as Andrej Babiš’s new coalition settles into office.
EXPLAINED: Czechia’s flag and the politics behind a proposed Flag Day
PM Babiš proposes March 30 as Czech Flag Day, reviving debate over the blue triangle, a symbol originally tied to Slovakia.
EXPLAINED: Czech-Slovak relations 33 years after the Velvet Divorce
On the anniversary of Czechoslovakia's split, a new populist axis and shared culture wars make the clean break look more like a complicated situationship.
A total legal reset: Every new law and change coming to Czechia in 2026
Changes in insurance, family law, housing rules, immigration and residence, and far more will all affect your daily life next year: here's the entire list.
Will Czechia keep Ukraine’s ammunition flowing? Understanding the 'Prague Pipeline'
A Jan. 7 meeting will decide if Czechia continues coordinating Ukraine’s ammo program, with major consequences for European security.
Two years after Czechia’s worst shooting tragedy, how have gun laws changed?
Digital monitoring, mandatory mental health reporting, and expanded police powers shift the country from gun-friendly to prevention-focused. Will it last?
Why the ‘expat tier’ should care about Czechia’s hardline migration pivot
On International Migrants Day activists will gather at the Nicolas Winton statue to warn of the hardline migration shifts threatening all foreigners.
