Czechs explained: Why is the nation so obsessed with academic titles?
For foreigners, the Czech title system is notoriously complex. Here we unpack the meaning behind all those Mgrs. and MUDrs.
EXPLAINED: What a new twist in ex-PM’s court case means for Czech politics
General elections are just over three months away, but could largest opposition leader Andrej Babiš be made to resign over a long-running fraud case?
Czechs explained: The bizarre forest mishap that became a Czech meme legend
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Meet Bába pod kořenem—a viral tree-root tale so weird and beloved it’s now a B-movie. Also a crash course in Czech humor, memes, and campfire culture.
Czechia's government in crisis: What happens in a no-confidence vote?
Tuesday's vote follows a cryptocurrency-related scandal that could potentially see a snap general election: here's what to know.
How rising tensions between Israel and Iran could impact the Czech economy
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Escalating conflict between Israel and Iran could drive up fuel prices and weaken the Czech koruna, analysts warn, raising inflation risks.
EXPLAINED: The story behind Berlin’s historic Czech village
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Once a refuge for Protestant exiles, Berlin’s Rixdorf remains a quiet enclave of Czech heritage with new relevance in a deepening city partnership.
Czechia approves new foreign worker quotas: Who stands to benefit?
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Czechia’s new foreign worker quotas favor skilled professionals to tackle labor shortages and support growth. Find out what changes to expect.
Czechs explained: The brilliant little beer hack born in Czechia
We explore the Czech ingenuity behind the beer cup handle—who invented it, and how it's ending festival waste and “hold my beer” moments for good.
EXPLAINED: The bitcoin scandal shaking Czech politics—and what's at stake
With an election just four months away, the government is facing serious calls to step down over a murky crypto-related deal with a convicted criminal.
Czech parliamentary election 2025: What expats need to know
Czechs abroad can vote by mail for the first time in the 2025 parliamentary election. Here’s what to know about voting, parties, and key election rules.
EXPLAINED: Why the 1945 Prague Uprising still matters 80 years later
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Prague’s uprising against Nazi forces marked a pivotal moment at the end of WWII. Today, Czechs remember its sacrifice—and the values it represents.
Working in Czechia? New labor laws will change how you get hired, paid, and let go
A wave of new labor laws, from longer probation to more flexible schedules, have just been approved. Here’s what’s changing and how it will impact you.
Slovakia’s FMD outbreak: What it means for Czechia, from border delays to economic risks
While foot-and-mouth does not pose a risk to humans, it could severely impact Czech agriculture, livestock exports, cross-border travel and trade.
Czechia’s benzene disaster explained: What happened and what’s next
Czechia has declared a state of emergency after a train derailed, causing the world's largest benzene contamination.
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia is backtracking on its plans to limit Airbnb
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The party that had suggested the idea is no longer in government, and many politicians believe the new regulation would breach data privacy.
Czechia passes string of laws that may affect your daily life: Here's what to know
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Paying more for your TV license, getting additional housing support from the state, and a clampdown on who can buy energy drinks all feature.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is here—explore the Czech locations behind the game
Set against the backdrop of 15th-century Bohemia, fans can visit a number of its scenic sites via self-guided trails and games timed for the game's launch.
