Why buying fake proof of accommodation can land expats in hot water
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The dubious market for selling fake housing contracts, which is relatively large in Czechia, can lead to the cancellation of visas or financial penalties.
Lonely Planet: Prague is one of top 10 global cities to visit in 2024
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Its rich history, architecture, and affordability make the Czech capital an attractive option – but the travel guide does mention tourist overcrowding.
To rent or buy in Czechia? In a price-shifted market, it’s complicated
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Expert analysis reveals that even with the current mortgage rates, skyrocketing rents make buying a home more profitable.
Prague's Vinohrady ranked among world's 'coolest' neighborhoods
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In an annual ranking by Time Out magazine, Vinohrady made it into the top 30 of the world's trendiest places to live, improving on its 2021 score.
A new chapter in Czech-Polish relations? What Poland’s historic election means for Czechia
A new Polish government could solve several issues between Poland and Czechia, spanning from environmental disputes to support for Ukraine.
EXPLAINER: Why talks on Czech austerity have been dragging on for months
Politicians have been grappling with the controversial bill for months. But what exactly does it entail, and how did we get here?
'Mental illness here is not for the poor': Expats in Czechia speak out on World Mental Health Day
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Czechia's shortage of practitioners isn't just affecting the Czech-born population: foreigners told us they also face challenges finding support.
Safer, smarter, and better protected? Czech govt. passes a bundle of new bills
This week, the government has either passed or made advancements in laws relating to security, education, and digitization.
One in five university students in Czechia are foreigners – and half want to stay after graduating
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Strong educational and job offerings have made Czechia an increasingly attractive destination to international students in the past 20 years.
Major changes to Czech Labor Code now in force: Here's what you need to know
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The new Czech Labor Code, which came into effect at the start of October, will see greater remote-work opportunities and more renumeration for freelancers.
Energy prices set to rise after state cancels subsidies: How much more will you pay?
As part of the 2024 budget, the state has decided to remove the previously set price ceiling on electricity and gas, as well as remove other allowances.
How likely is Czechia to adopt a four-day work week?
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More people are calling for a shorter working week in Czechia, with countries like Germany already trialing it. Will it be adopted on a wide scale soon?
iPhone Index: Czechs have to work nearly three weeks to buy newest model
Without spending on anything else, the average Czech needs two-and-half weeks of net wages to buy Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro.
What's getting cheaper in Czechia? Falling inflation pushes prices down for consumers
Energy prices and agricultural costs have all declined in recent months, helped by shrinking headline inflation.
Czechia improves citizen convenience with brand new digital ID
The move comes as part of Czechia's broad digitization plan to make key documents paperless and online.
Education minister: English should be compulsory for all Czech schoolchildren
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Mikuláš Bek believes either German or French should be mandatory second foreign language subjects, and Russian should be phased out.
Czech banks ramp up interest rates for euro deposits: How much money can you earn?
The relative strong performance of the euro against the weakening Czech crown has led many major banks in Czechia to raise interest rates.
