'Who drinks the most, wins': Police uncover underage drinking competition in Prague nightclub
Organizers of the party now face up to one year in prison for serving alcohol to minors.
'At a standstill': Czech child psychiatry in crisis
An increase in children with mental health problems and a decline in child psychiatrists complicate access to mental health services.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Car production recovers, banks record profitable year, a bomb hoax in Prague and more buzzworthy headlines for Dec. 15.
How to find a long-term babysitter in the Czech Republic
A Prague-based agency with an individual approach to connecting families with nannies shares tips for finding a caregiver your family loves.
Under pressure: Czech elementary school teachers at risk of burnout
A worrying combination of teacher shortages, stagnating pay, and increasing classroom sizes is putting a strain on Czechia's elementary school teachers.
Sex offender registry closer to reality in Czechia
In addition to a registry listing all child sex offenders, lawmakers want to increase requirements for working with minors.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Oct. 31, 2022.
Prague is monitoring the quality of air in its playgrounds
The district of Prague 1 has started a pilot project to give parents information about air quality at playgrounds in the city center.
TERIBEAR charity run raises CZK 5 million for children in need
More than 11,600 people, including the Expats.cz crew, took part in the Tereza Maxová foundation event.
Czech supermodel's charitable activities mark 25 years with Letná fundraising run
Come join the Expats.cz team on Sept. 13 for an evening of counting kilometers for a good cause.
Mark your calendar: Important dates in the Czech school year for 2022–2023
As another academic year kicks off in Czechia, here's a round up of key dates for expats parents to remember.
Czech families to receive CZK 5,000 benefit per child next week
The one-off benefit will be paid by the Czech government to low- and middle-income families from Aug. 24.
Online applications for CZK 5,000 child subsidy face technical glitches
Parents of children in Czechia who were under 18 as of Aug. 1 can apply for a one-off subsidy for each child.
Parent-and-toddler groups help expats in Prague build community
Nessie, the Park Lane International School’s English Preschool is launching a free parent and toddler meet-up.
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130-year-old Letná carousel spins back into operation after restoration
The carousel had been shut down for 16 years due to its critical state but finally the finishing touches have been completed.
Czech government approves CZK 5,000 benefit for families hit by inflation
Foreigners who live and work in Czechia can also apply for the benefit if they earn under CZK 1 million per year.
Expat voices: Childcare in Czechia is 'outrageously expensive and inaccessible'
We recently asked our readers about their experience with childcare in Czechia, and the responses show the scale of the country's childcare crisis.
