Czech gas the most expensive in the EU? Not quite, says prime minister
In the second half of 2022, gas prices in Czechia rose the most out of all EU countries – but officials are disputing the results.
INTERVIEW: UK Ambassador Matt Field on life in Prague, learning Czech, and the road ahead
Expats.cz spoke with the new ambassador about his warm reception in Prague, who he's met so far, and the top priorities for Czechia and the UK.
Karlštejn Castle ceremonially reopens after three-year reconstruction
The 675-year-old monument – one of Czechia's most-visited – now offers various new exhibitions and a visitors' center.
Travel expert: AI could replace one-third of jobs in Czech tourism industry
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Other parts of the nation's workforce are also technically at risk, although the majority of Czechs are not worried about their job security.
Czech president slams government for not joining EU lawsuit against Hungary's LGBTQ+ law
Petr Pavel also criticized the government for not yet ratifying the Istanbul Convention.
Czechia won't ban the import of grain and meat from Ukraine
Some Czech farmers are worried that the influx of cheaply imported Ukrainian grain will harm them economically.
Czechia paid higher energy bills than any other EU country in second half of last year
Adjusted for purchasing power, Czechs had to pay the most for gas out of all EU countries and faced the second-highest electricity prices.
Czech crown continues impressive run: Where does your Czech money go furthest in Europe?
Czechia's national currency recently hit a 15-year high against the euro. What does this mean if you're traveling outside of Czechia in Europe?
EU residents moving to Czechia will be required to register with Interior Ministry, new draft law says
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The government also plans to introduce a new electronic system in which applicants for residency can document their application.
Thousands attend anti-government protest, with some camping out overnight
Attendees called on the government to resign due to Czechia's current elevated cost of living and the state's role in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Czech women getting far fewer abortions, but also using contraception less
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The reason for this seemingly paradoxical decline is, among other things, Czechs' lower prioritization of sex.
Czechia's plans to legalize cannabis: Buy up to 5 grams per day, but register in a database first
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The draft new proposal, which the government will debate this month, will also make it legal for firms to grow and sell the drug for recreational purposes.
Apartment owners in Czechia can still rent rooms on Airbnb, new court ruling says
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The decision comes after the Prague Municipal Court had initially said that homeowners' associations could prevent short-term rentals.
TimeOut ranks Prague's public transport as the second best in the world
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An overwhelming majority of locals in Prague said that it was easy to get around the capital using public transport.
Czech shoemaker Vasky acquires iconic Botas footwear brand
The takeover will ensure that the Botas brand, which has been in liquidation since the start of this year, will live on.
Czechia has over 300,000 Ukrainian refugees, according to new official data
Although the majority of Ukrainians are in some form of employment, they also struggle financially.
FlixBus ditches open seating for mandatory reservations
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Passengers will now be randomly assigned a seat with no extra charge to avoid awkward situations of reserved seats already being occupied.
