Czechia has highest number of Ukrainian refugees per capita in the EU, report finds
The EU average of refugees per 1,000 inhabitants is 9.1, while in Czechia this figure is 32.2.
Russia simplifies its visa application process for Czech tourists
A new electronic visa option moves away from the paper-based alternative and removes visits to foreign embassies.
On International Beer Day, two of Czechia's top tapsters pour over pivo trends
Bold, experimental, and low-alcohol are just a few of the buzzwords that came up in our disccusion about the future Czech beer.
Czech dentists respond to European Commission goals to ban mercury fillings by 2025
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Unlike their alternatives, amalgam fillings – used for almost half of all tooth fillings in Czechia – are covered by health insurance.
Photo of Brno mayor with lines of white powder spreads on social media
Markéta Vaňková claims that she does not remember what happened while maintaining her innocence.
Czech-language exam required for permanent residency will cost more
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Under a new government proposal, subsidies for taking the language exam required to obtain permanent residency in Czechia will end.
EXPAT VOICES: Making friends in Czechia isn't always easy for foreigners – here's why
Our survey revealed that many people believed Czechs were initially less welcoming and more distant than expected, although knowing the language helps.
Czechia's major whistleblowing law comes into force on Aug. 1
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The new act will make it much safer to report employers' wrongdoings via the creation of an official, transparent channel to investigate complaints.
Czech Minister of Labor advocates for euro adoption by 2030
Marian Jurečka says Czechia will fulfill the Maastricht criteria by the end of the decade.
The Czech passport is one of the most powerful in the world
Czechia continues its upward trajectory in the 2023 Henley Passport Index, coming ahead of the US and Australia.
A quarter of food imported to Czechia fails inspection
The Czech Agrarian Chamber calls for tighter checks amid findings that southeast Asia has the highest proportion of food that violates standards.
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What are your rights as an employee in Czechia during a heatwave?
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The Czech Labor Code requires a number of provisions if indoor or outdoor temperatures exceed a certain threshold.
Czech companies prepare for possible ban on aspartame
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Following the World Health Organization's warning about the sweetener, Czech companies are keeping an eye out for any EU rulings.
Barbora Strýcová wins women's doubles Grand Slam at Wimbledon
Alongside her Taiwanese partner, the 37-year-old Czech won her second Grand Slam at Wimbledon.
Police shut down snake-handling tourist attraction near Charles Bridge
The crackdown targeted individuals illegally and forcefully charging tourists for animal photo opportunities.
These are the air and rail disruptions expected for summer 2023 in Europe
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Industrial action and delays can often occur with very little warning – be sure to regularly check with airlines and airports on potential hold-ups.
Charles and Masaryk universities in Czechia ranked among world's best
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The 2024 QS World University Rankings put Charles University as Czechia's top-performing higher-educational institution, coming inside the world's top 250.
