'September Surge' hits Czechia: New jobs, new rules, what you need to know
Reminder: Recent updates to Czechia’s Labor Code could affect everything, from probation periods and contracts to dismissals and more.
Czech PM warns country could 'head East' as election tensions rise
Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Fiala's Prague rally as he issues starkest warning yet about opposition victory.
Why Czechia's residents view the EU less positively than any other member state
Unrestrained migration, EU economic disparity, and collective funding top people's list of concerns; just one-third in Czechia view the EU positively.
EXPLAINED: How Czechia’s 2026 budget could affect your wallet and daily life
Czechia’s 2026 budget could raise costs for taxpayers as the government plans to cover a growing deficit.
Czechia's opposition leader attacked at campaign rally, sent to hospital
Andrej Babiš, head of Czechia's largest opposition party ANO, was campaigning for the general election that takes place in one month.
Czech drivers and roads among the best in the world, says new index
Czechia's strict, zero-tolerance approach to drink driving and above-average road quality drove it up the rankings, making it among the very best in CEE.
Former PM and Czech election favorite ordered to repay CZK 5 billion in funds
ANO leader and populist businessman Andrej Babiš now faces a new challenge ahead of the early-October general election.
Czechia says 'no' to EU plan on reading encrypted chats: Are you affected?
Under the new law, WhatsApp, Messenger, Signal, Gmail, cloud services, and similar platforms would have private messages and files automatically read.
Czechia’s real crisis of poor lifestyles, mental health, money, and alcohol
A seminal new study by Stada shows how Czechia trails many countries in maintaining personal health: improvement, however, is attainable and very possible.
Czechia slumps in EU poverty rankings, with renters and seniors most at risk
A newly released study says that Czechia has more poor seniors living alone than anywhere in the EU, and one in three renters is below the poverty line.
Prague Stock Exchange now second-most profitable in the West, but how?
Investors flock to Czech energy and bank stocks as dividends and currency gains boost returns, leaving US markets far behind over the past year.
Deloitte: Prague becomes third-worst in Europe for housing affordability
Homeownership in the Czech capital is more out of reach than ever for most: you may be surprised how many gross yearly salaries are needed to buy a home.
Czechia among world's first countries affected by Ukraine dual citizenship law
Ukraine has abolished its decades-old ban on dual citizenship, previously obliging nationals to surrender other passports.
Prague’s ‘Airport City’ may bring hospitals, residential projects, and new football stadium
The project will also set a ban on night flights, create new retail promenades, open cultural venues, and make passenger travel smoother.
Czechia’s STD boom leaves foreigners fighting issues getting care, but it exists
Expats.cz spoke with Czechia's largest STD charity and a foreigner who struggled finding care: we also explain how to access testing and treatment.
Rare total lunar eclipse to be visible across all Czechia Sunday night
The special event will happen for the first time in more than six years; we tell you the best way to prepare, and when and where to watch for a prime view.
Czechia to increase wages in January, remain one of lowest in EU
Czechia is one of just nine EU states with minimum wages below EUR 1,000 gross per month: see how it compares with other European countries.





