5 typical tax mistakes expats make in Czechia, and how to avoid them
Working out taxes in a foreign country is tricky, and innocent slip-ups can be extremely costly. An expert helps demystify Czechia’s tax system.
Don't lose your 2025 vacation days: How to ensure you get time off
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We explain the rules about carrying over unused leave to next year, what to do if your boss refuses your time-off request, and if you can get reimbursed.
How bird flu and a new EU law may make your Czech Christmas pricier
Egg prices are the highest they've been in over a year, with zero sign of letting up: but what's behind the steep surge?
Snowfall blankets Prague and parts of Czechia, though brings disruption
More snow is expected tomorrow and Wednesday across the capital with daytime temperatures barely climbing above 0 degrees Celsius all week.
Two long-closed Prague metro stations set to reopen within months
Despite works on both line B and line C stops taking longer than expected, the city has this week said that the new-look stations are almost complete.
Czechia rises in global English-skills index, but still falls behind all neighbors
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The widescale study also revealed that, among large cities, Prague did not have the country's highest English proficiency.
Prague suspends reconstruction of Libeň Bridge, pushing opening to 2030s
The delay on the key Prague 7-8 link means ongoing limits on tram capacity, road traffic rerouting, and uncertainty around future closures.
Prague Christmas markets 2025: Your complete guide to what's on, when, and where
From traditional festive markets to more alternative, art- and indie-themed pop-ups, there's truly something for everyone in Prague this Christmas.
EXPLAINED: How a conflict-of-interest uproar is rocking Czech government talks
Pavel has told the public he will not appoint ANO chief Andrej Babiš unless the latter resolves his business interests.
Will Czechia's incoming government put more money in freelancers' pockets?
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The ANO-led government has long pledged to protect self-employed people and small businesses, though future pensions may be at risk.
PHOTO GALLERY: Prague celebrates Velvet Revolution, remembering stark lessons of the past
Over 100,000 people gathered in central Prague for the 36th anniversary of student-led events that led to the start of an independent Czechia.
Skip the chain, get cheaper coffee? Prague’s grand historic cafés offer a price surprise
Think fast-service, big-brand coffee chains offer cheaper prices than the capital's Art Nouveau coffeehouses? A new cost comparison says otherwise.
Prague braces for 3-day metro lockout ahead of long holiday weekend
The suspension of a crucial part on line C, running through the very center of the Czech capital, will disrupt travel plans and require rerouting.
It's traffic jam 'season' in Prague: How to get around the gridlock
November is typically Prague's worst month for traffic jams, and with the city full of road repairs, knowing where and when to drive is key.
Czechia's salary woes: Can the country close its minimum wage gap?
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The OECD says that the nation has one of the world's worst ratios of minimum wage to median salaries: changing this isn't easy.
Czechia among countries under 'major' migration strain, EU says
An influx of Ukrainian refugees since 2022 has prompted Czechia to request an exemption from paying the EU more funds to help other migrants.
Czech law change: Tenants to pay more for repairs from January
A change that factors in total inflation since 2015 transforms how much renters need to pay for maintenance, replacement, and repair.
