Expat Life Guides
High prices, low quality: Czech students’ frustrations boil over at surging dorm prices
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Repeated rent increases led students at one university to protest against near-unaffordable prices. This, however, is a sign of a nationwide problem.
Czechia among most difficult countries to start a new life as an expat
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A large global study by InterNations found that language, housing, and bureaucracy were among the most challenging aspects of adapting to life in Czechia.
Who is required to pay taxes in Czechia and who qualifies for a refund?
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Not everyone needs to file tax forms, and some taxpayers may receive money back. Here's what you need to know.
Happy World Recycling Day! Here's our guide to recycling in Prague
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The Czech capital encourages its residents to use recycling bins in a bid to cut down on the waste that ends up in landfills.
Explained: Czechia’s pension controversy and what it means for expats
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The government has approved a controversial change to pensions; here's how the changes could affect retirement pay for all.
EXPAT VOICES: Foreigners in Czechia hope new president will promote inclusivity, lead with dignity
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Our recent survey had a multitude of responses, many of which revolved around Pavel better representing Czechia on the world stage.
Faces of Prague: Chilean painter and midwife brings color to her new home
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We spoke to Paz Sepulveda Vilo about her new life in the Czech capital, including her favorite places, her work as an artist, and much more.
ASK AN EXPERT: Can foreign renters in Czechia have utilities in their name?
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We spoke with the realtors at Engel & Völkers about what your rights are when it comes to utilities.
A new grocery delivery option for Czechia: How does Billa rate?
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The grocery store chain officially launched its home delivery service throughout the Czech Republic yesterday.
TELL US: What do you like – and dislike – about your Prague neighborhood?
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Tell us which neighborhood you live in, and why – or why not – you would recommend it to newcomers in the Czech capital.
'We feel the devastation from miles away' – Prague's Turkish community speaks out
We spoke to the Turkish community in Prague in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake that happened on Feb. 6.
ASK AN EXPERT: When am I entitled to take time off work in the Czech Republic?
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We spoke with an expert in labor law about which life events entitle you to be out of the office.
Greenpeace in Czechia is seeking English-speaking volunteers
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The group of environmental acitivists is organizing an English-speaking meeting up next week. But you can sign up to volunteer anytime.
American restaurateur Glenn Spicker wants to revive Malá Strana's nightlife scene
Original Glenn's new cocktail lounge and music venue adjacent to St. Nicholas Church brings a storied expat haunt to a new generation.
The Prague Feed (February 2023): Winter's tastiest openings, pop-ups, and events
From Michelin events to the return of pop-up royalty, February may be dry but it's also chock full of good eating.
Prague’s Lítačka app can now be used to pay for parking
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It is now easier for commuters to combine driving and using public transit with a single smartphone app.
Pedestrian bridge from Prague 7 to 8 nears spring completion
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A new bridge that will save pedestrians a significant amount of travel time between the districts is set to open to the public within the coming months.
