Czech Post abruptly stops sending most US-bound parcels from today
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An end to a duty-free rule and a lack of information from the U.S. administration have prompted the sudden change: we tell you the other options available.
Czechia may soon require ID checks to access adult sites under EU rule
A new EU age-verification law could force Czech-based platforms to require proof of ID, raising major privacy and surveillance concerns.
Proposed US law could make voting harder for Americans in Czechia
A House bill would require overseas voters to prove U.S. residency, raising concerns about ballot access for expats living abroad.
How Czechia's new energy law puts more power in consumers' hands
From much lower contract breakout charges to increased transparency, new regulation means that consumers in Czechia have more rights than previously.
Fighting for my ancestral identity and losing: A Czech citizenship journey
Think your Czech roots guarantee citizenship? Think again. Here's why my descent-based application was denied.
What the EU's biometric rollout means for travelers in Czechia
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Traveling to or from Czechia later this year? Here’s what to expect with the EU’s new digital border control system, and how best to prepare.
Czech driving test gets real with new cyclist and pedestrian questions
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For the first time, drone footage will also be used to provide aerial context for selected questions, marking a technical first in Czech driver education.
August 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
An array of historical and cultural observances take place in August, as well as preparations for September and the autumn: mark your calendars.
Are you ready for a blackout? New Czech crisis manual tells you how to prepare
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The country's first official survival guide urges citizens to keep a radio, food, and water for 72 hours, and small-denomination cash.
As Czech firms hire more foreigners, real integration remains a challenge
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With nearly one in five workers in Czechia now foreign, new data reveals that diversity is rising – but support for integration is lagging behind.
Czechs explained: How the dubbing tradition shaped Czech pop culture
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What began as a tool of censorship became a national habit. Czech dubbing still dominates screens, even as AI and streaming platforms reshape the game.
Do you need to carry your residence permit with you in Czechia?
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After police detained 19 foreigners without valid permits, learn what happens during checks, and whether or not you need to carry documents.
Czech football’s ‘Big Three’: What to know as the 2025/26 season kicks off
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Prague's major football nemeses, along with clubs from outside the capital, will tussle for league and cup competitions – with some new, important changes.
New Czech road signs aim to improve traffic flow and safety
Updated signage includes alternate routes, simplified dead ends, and low-emission zone monitoring are in effect since July 1.
Czechs explained: Inside the concrete heart of paneláky living
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Love or hate them, these sprawling gray Communist-era housing estates remain a resilient part of the landscape and a cultural touchpoint.
How new Czech law is about to make divorce and child custody simpler
The new ruling also plans to ban corporal punishment and tighten rules on unpaid child support, despite concerns over possible exploitation.
Czechia observes two national holidays this weekend: Will stores close?
As Czechia ushers in two public holidays in a row this weekend, a recurrent question comes into many expats' minds: will things be open as normal?
