Expat Life Guides
Expat life hacks: How to take advantage of Czech bank bonuses
Some of the biggest banks in Czechia offer thousands of crowns just for creating an account: here is a selection of the best offers.
'Endless gender stereotypes': Expat women weigh in on living in Czechia
On International Women's Day our readers reveal their feelings about being international women in Czechia. Do you agree?
Ahoj, Monday! 5 tips for the week ahead in Czechia
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news and tips for Prague and the Czech Republic.
March 2024: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
March brings the implementation of new regulations and laws, Easter holidays, and daylight savings in Czechia. Mark these important dates on your calendar.
Expat life hacks: 11 ways to save money at the Czech grocery store
Knowing where, when, and how to shop for food in Czechia could save you hundreds of crowns every month.
Get to know Prague's Japanese community via film, culture, and food
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Through its movies, activities, and overall program, EIGA-SAI film festival, starting today, is a platform for intercultural understanding.
OPINION: Vietnamec or večerka? Why what we call the corner store matters
A new campaign asks people to avoid labeling businesses based on the owner’s nationality. Czechia responded with mixed views on the subject.
Czech highway stamps will jump in price – here's what you need to know
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This is drivers' last week to buy annual highway passes before their prices surge by over 40 percent – exceptions apply, though.
Beyond the canvas: Inside Oko Academy's innovative approach to art education
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Jeremiah Palecek's unique teaching approach promises a lively, hands-on experience for aspiring artists, merging classical with modern, creative techniques
EXPAT VOICES: Internationals in Czechia on dating-scene culture clash
We asked for your views on the differences between dating in Czechia and back home: many felt culture shocks due to contrasts in personality and attitude.
Polyamorous in Prague: An expat community envisions love unbound by convention
A member of Prague's polyamorous community dispels common misconceptions surrounding polyamorous relationships.
Prague's expat community says goodbye to a legend
Canadian expat Glen Emery was more than just a business owner, he represented a bygone era of '90s Prague. Here, friends and family honor his legacy.
EXPAT VOICES: Foreign employees on returning to office vs. hybrid work in Czechia
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In an earlier survey, we asked readers how much they prioritize hybrid or fully remote working, and whether they base job searches on this.
FIRST PERSON: An expat in Czechia confronts a cancer diagnosis
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From diagnosis to treatment, a foreigner's journey through the ups and downs of the Czech oncology system.
FIRST PERSON: From Prague to Vietnam, an expat’s sobriety journey
Prague-based culinary entrepreneur Mariko Amekodommo on giving up alcohol in the beer capital of the world.
ASK AN EXPERT: What are the new rules for exchanging your driver's license in Czechia?
A new law is making it easier for some expat drivers to get a Czech driver’s license. Here's what you need to know.
New bill speeds up and digitizes foreigners' applications for Czech residence permits
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Under the new proposal, applicants would communicate with Czech authorities electronically and receive online status notifications.
