Self-employment insurance in Czechia: What changes in 2026
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The majority of people with a trade license are expected to pay thousands of crowns more annually, but some people will be exempt.
Leave Prague behind for Kolín: modern living, quick commutes and room to grow
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A new housing development, Radimský mlýn, ticks the right boxes for those seeking calm surroundings and easy connections to the capital.
Europe’s largest tech innovation gathering lands in Prague this fall
This October, the city is set to become a hub for networking, investing, and the future of AI at Innovation Week 2025.
Czech election 2025: Where parties stand on 6 issues that could reshape daily life
From visas and housing to defense and education, see what parties promise and how likely those changes are to affect life in Czechia.
Stricter rules for foreigners working in Czechia take effect from today
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EU citizens are also affected; it may now take longer to start a new job (and there's a higher risk of working illegally).
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Can you take sick leave for burnout in Czechia? What workers need to know
With 70 percent of Czech employees reporting burnout, mental health sick leave is surging. Here's how to access it, and why finding help remains difficult.
Where to take visitors? Readers reveal their favorite Czech tourist spots
Our readers name places where history, architecture, and nature collide: perfect for curious locals and visitors alike.
Japanese fashion giant and designer plans expansion into Czechia
Three possible areas are being considered for the new store, all of which are at the heart of Prague 1.
Where foreign workers can find the fastest salary growth in Czechia
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A comprehensive new study by Grafton Recruitment sheds light on pay differences by industry and location, covering nine sectors.
Smartwings adds seven new European destinations from Prague this autumn
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The new destinations offer southern European warmth and large EU capitals, while Czechia's largest carrier also plans to ramp up existing flights.
Czech crown soars to multi-year highs against the dollar and euro
The crown's appreciation in recent years spells good news for most consumers and travelers, though investors should be cautious.
Prague skies set for dramatic jet color display over Charles Bridge today
At 4 p.m. fighter jets from the British Royal Air Force fly over the Czech capital: people are advised to watch at riverfront or elevated viewpoints.
By the numbers: Máj Národní, Prague’s iconic building, packed with fun
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A panoramic rooftop bar. A giant glass skeleton. Prague's House of Fun is breaking records and ticking the right boxes for your entertainment needs.
Prague to ban all shared e-scooters from January over safety concerns
E-bikes will be spared, but from 2026 authorities will have the authority to remove scooters parked in central Prague.
Why landlords in Czechia can get away with almost anything—and how to fight back
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A new English guide tackles a rental system where tenant protections are weak and foreigners are easy targets.
Prague’s newest bridge could be busier than Charles, and is built for locals
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The long-awaited, record-expensive bridge will connect Prague 4 with 5, slashing journey times and giving the capital a new cultural landmark.
High-ranking Czech Cardinal to hold mass for Charlie Kirk amid public debate
With Czechia preparing for elections in three weeks and political tensions running high, other leaders weighed in on the murder.
