Having a baby in Czechia: New rights and benefits for parents explained
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New rights, a landmark legal ruling, and a delayed welfare reform; here is what expectant and new parents in Czechia need to know in 2026.
A New Yorker reveals his favorite pastrami, bánh mì, and bagels in Prague
Ahead of the annual Pastrami Pop-Up, we asked Czech Please to name his favorite Prague sandwiches and how local pastrami stacks up.
School slap case highlights debate over 'ordinary educational violence' in Czechia
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In Czechia, physical discipline persists even as recent legal reforms move toward explicitly prohibiting corporal punishment in law.
Xia yes, Gambrinus, no: Czechia's 2026 list of approved baby names revealed
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Choosing a name for a newborn remains a process governed by strict linguistic standards; more parents are bucking those traditions.
Czech abortion rates hit record lows since Communist era as tensions over rights rise
Abortion rates have dropped sevenfold since 1989, but weekend protests and sharp rhetoric signal a deepening divide over reproductive rights.
Why Czechia's new Foreigners Act could discriminate against non-EU families
NGOs warn the draft bill would leave non-EU spouses and relatives of Czech citizens worse off than equivalent families of other EU nationals.
What Orbán's defeat means for Czechia, the EU, and Central Europe
Magyar's win reshapes Central Europe. Czech leaders react – and analysts weigh what comes next for the EU, Ukraine, and the Visegrad Four.
Who speaks Moravian Croatian? Understanding Czechia's minority languages
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A new report shows that vulnerable languages, spoken by a smaller group of citizens, are in dangering of fading without stronger support.
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.
Who was František Palacký? Prague National Museum founder gets a new exhibition
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While Neruda and Němcová are names associated with the National Revival, Palacký’ laid the foundations for one of the country’s most vital institutions.
Czechia's new pre-parental allowance: Who qualifies and how it differs from leave
On Monday the Czech government approved a monthly payment of up to CZK 15,000 for expectant parents. Here's how it works and what it means for you.
Czechia faces growing AI bias in hiring: Who is most affected?
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Pay disparity is now being baked into the code of recruitment software used by major Czech employers. Here's what to know about this troubling topic.
A legendary Prague canteen is back. And so are the cheap lunches
We visited the legendary U Rozvařilů canteen, reopened in Bílá Labuť shopping center and found affordability, hungry crowds, and farm-fresh lunches.
A debate in a Prague pub sparked the idea. Now they’re helping expats vote in Czechia
Three friends from three different countries talked to us about how they are helping migrants go to the polls with confidence.
Irish expats in Prague grew a small St. Patrick’s parade into a festival drawing thousands
Prague's annual St. Patrick's festival kicks off today with craic carrying over to this weekend's parade and beyond.
New investigation exposes Facebook scam targeting expat apartment hunters
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Does it pay to think like an investigative journalist when looking for housing in Prague? Reporter Apolena Rychlíková says it does.
Can a child go to school in two countries? Czech court ‘experiments’ with custody limits
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Where should a child study when her parents live in two countries? An unprecedented ruling in a Czech-Slovak custody battle questions custody limits.
