Czechia observes two national holidays this weekend: Will stores close?
As Czechia ushers in two public holidays in a row this weekend, a recurrent question comes into many expats' minds: will things be open as normal?
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia is locking horns with the EU over climate targets
The bloc Wednesday set ambitious targets with regards to lowering emissions: Czechia, with its huge automotive industry, is not on board.
Czech news in brief for July 3: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia sees hottest day of the year, US President Donald Trump ordered to pay Prague-based news company, and ex-Prague district mayor goes to jail.
On the market: Inside a forest-view penthouse with room to breathe
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Nová Kunratická blends historic regional design with low-emission construction to create a modern, sustainable forest-side community.
Price Czech: Why your burger is getting more expensive
From fast food to barbeques, beef is getting more expensive this summer (but it's not all bad news). Find out why.
New ranking: Prague is one of the best food capitals in the world
The research factored in the number of five-star restaurants in a capital, Michelin-guide spots, the average meal price for two, and more variables.
Czech news in brief for July 2: Wednesday's top headlines
Parts of Czechia see record temperatures, Czech tennis legend bows out, Czech crown strengthens, and more headlines you need to know.
Health insurance in Czechia to cover every step of the expat journey
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For EU citizens and non-EU residents, from students to seniors, this no-stress guide to health insurance in Czechia has you covered.
July 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
Two public holidays, new laws for motorists, enhanced social reforms for families, changes to work visas, and more key events this month.
Good joke? New ranking names Czechia 'world's funniest nation'
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The finding said that 'Czech humor is legendarily dry, operating through deadpan delivery and subtle verbal jab.'
Expats Extra features overview
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Expats Extra offers various features and benefits to readers of Expats.cz
Czech news in brief for July 1: Tuesday's top headlines
Fire extinguished in Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czech firm accused of supplying Russia with arms, and heatwave continues.
Two names, two directions: Prague tram transport gets complicated this summer
A big change in a key Prague 1 tram stop comes as the capital announces a new summer schedule: check how to get around the capital here.
Czech news in brief for June 30: Monday's top headlines
Czechia faces tropical heat through Thursday, ANO leads, Together gains after scandal dip, and firms say losing Ukrainians would hurt deeply.
Film legends and beer school: 11 things to see, know, and do this week in Czechia
KVIFF opens, DOX follows the yellow brick road into Lynch territory, beer school is in session, and an important vote on hand luggage fees ahead.
Martina Navratilova: I wouldn’t have left communist Czechoslovakia for today’s US
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The tennis legend says she wouldn’t defect to today’s US in a new BBC interview, citing fears over growing authoritarianism under Donald Trump.
Czech news in brief for June 29: Sunday's top headlines
Czech nighttime temperatures remain over 20 degrees Celsius, Czech budget deficit expected to rise in 2026, and more weekend headlines.
