Pastry tourists named this Prague bakery one of their top 5 worldwide
A Welsh mother-daughter duo known for traveling the world in search of the best baked goods chose Prague's Artic Bakehouse among their global top five.
Czech economy booms: Fastest GDP growth in three years recorded
Czech GDP rose 2.4 percent year over year in Q1 2025, driven by household and government spending, marking the fastest growth since mid-2022.
On the ground in Ukraine: How expats and locals are living with war
Expats.cz interviewed foreigners and locals in Kyiv to learn how learn how their lives have been upended by war—and what they expect for the future.
Europeans aren't biting on vegan meat: Nestlé downsizes at Czech factory
Nestlé will lay off 80 workers at its Krupka plant in the Czech Republic as European consumers show weak demand for plant-based meat alternatives.
Fewer Czechs are learning Russian, while interest in Spanish surges
Language schools report a steep drop in Russian learners since 2022, with Spanish courses rising in demand among Czech students.
Are raccoons the new nutria? American critters are spreading through Czechia
Imported for fur, North American raccoons are now thriving in the Czech wild, threatening native wildlife and raising concerns about ecological impacts.
Prague deploys emergency alert system on public transport screens
The Czech capital has installed a new emergency communication system using digital screens at bus and tram shelters to quickly share timely alerts.
Americans in Czechia say they're ready to fight: But does overseas activism work?
American expats in Prague will join global “No Tyrants” protests this weekend, challenging the Trump administration from abroad.
Prague ranked among Europe's top 15 cities for a workcation
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Prague lands 12th in Compare the Market’s workcation ranking, praised for its affordability, coworking hubs, and rich cultural offerings.
These four Prague pizzerias have been rated among Europe's best
Four Prague pizzerias have been honored in the 2025 50 Top Pizza guide, with Pizza Nuova breaking into the prestigious top 50 list once again.
EXPLAINED: Why the Czech expulsion of Germans after WWII still resonates
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Brno could host next year’s Sudeten German congress, renewing reflection on the postwar deportations that have shaped Czech-German relations for decades.
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.
This Czech game has outsold Kingdom Come, and turns 10 with a new edition
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Codenames celebrates a decade of success with a redesigned edition, updated art, and a refreshed word list, launching this July.
Czech consumers push back against unfair airline carry-on charges
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European consumer groups, including Czechia's dTest, are challenging low-cost airline fees for carry-on bags, pushing for clearer rules and enforcement.
Populist fashion: Andrej Babiš drops new merch store to target Gen Z votes
Former Czech PM Andrej Babiš has launched a new merch store with branded clothing and accessories in a slick new attempt to engage younger voters.
Expansive Czech criminal code reform set to ease cannabis regulations
Czech MPs have approved justice reform easing cannabis rules and emphasizing alternative sentencing; a Senate review is pending.
June 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
Important changes to the country's Labor Code, summer holidays, new travel options, public transport disruption, and more key events this month.
