I've spent 20 years thrifting in Prague. Here's how to donate, shop, swap, and sell
The complete Prague secondhand guide to decluttering, spring cleaning and how to buy (or borrow!) what you need for less.
How I blend Czech and American Easter traditions in Prague
Hosting Easter brunch means mixing customs. Here’s how I combine Czech and American dishes and decor for a multicultural feast with friends.
Dog poop, noise, and rent: Local elections can help your 'hood – but who can vote?
Municipal elections in Czechia matter for everything from parks to permits; here’s how the city government works and who can vote this autumn.
'Jet lag without the travel': Czechia loses an hour of sleep this Sunday
While the European Union has long debated ending the biannual clock shift, without unified consensus in Brussels, the status quo will continue.
The 2026 list of essential services for expats living in Czechia
From visas to taxes, dog sitting to dentists and more, these are some of the most common English-friendly resources expats need in Prague and beyond.
Here's what new drivers need to know about Czechia's strict two-year probation law
Under Czech law, new drivers enter a two-year probation period immediately after passing their driving test.
Why Expats.cz is introducing memberships and what it means for readers
After 25 years helping people navigate life in Czechia, Expats.cz is soon launching memberships to build a stronger community together.
A debate in a Prague pub sparked the idea. Now they’re helping expats vote in Czechia
Three friends from three different countries talked to us about how they are helping migrants go to the polls with confidence.
Can a child go to school in two countries? Czech court ‘experiments’ with custody limits
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Where should a child study when her parents live in two countries? An unprecedented ruling in a Czech-Slovak custody battle questions custody limits.
Czechia’s new law on intimate images: What counts as a criminal offense?
Czechia now criminalizes sharing intimate images without consent, including AI-generated nudes. Here’s what victims need to know and the penalties.
Can the EU's new digital wallet be used by non-EU citizens in Czechia?
Czechia will offer the EU Digital Identity Wallet by 2027, and legally residing non-EU citizens will also be able to use it.
'Integration is essential’: Therapy helped her make Prague home. Now she helps hundreds
When Amanda Mataija moved from Croatia to Prague in 2015, her own struggles with ADHD, anxiety, and depression intensified. Today she helps others.
From the EU? Here's what to know about mandatory registration in Czechia
New laws mean that even EU citizens living long-term in Czechia will need to officially register: here's how, why, and when.
New stricter rules for foreigners’ integration course in Czechia in 2026
A digital shift means that not taking the course risks financial penalties and, even worse, could jeopardize your residence permit.
New rules, fees, and fines: What’s changing for drivers in Czechia in 2026
Easier renewals and fully digitized licenses, rising costs to drive on highways, and changes for older and younger drivers are ahead in 2026.
One of Prague’s oldest driving schools helps foreigners get their driving license
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Horázný Driving School was founded in January 1991; today, the trusted school has the technology and know-how to help you get your license.
Inside Czechia’s new cannabis law: How much can you legally grow and possess?
From home cultivation limits to public possession rules, we break down Czechia’s 2026 cannabis law and what it means for adults living in the country.
