Czechia's 'Švarc system' could soon change: What freelancers need to know
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A proposed change to Czech labor law could redraw the line between genuine freelancing and illegal disguised employment. Here's what workers need to know.
Residency derived from relationships: What happens when a marriage ends
Divorce does not automatically end your Czech residency. Learn how your permit, spouse’s status and time in Czechia affect your options.
Czech legal proceedings can be an expat nightmare. Here’s how to survive
If you become involved in Czech legal proceedings, understanding your rights, responsibilities and options for assistance is essential.
Get paid to go to the doctor? Czechia proposes CZK 1,500 checkup rewards
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People aged 45 to 65 could receive an automatic payment for completing preventive care, but the proposed Czech scheme would not begin before 2028.
Digital tipping is spreading in Czechia: How much should you leave?
As Czech payments go digital, long-standing methods of leaving tips are changing.
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Why Czech residency permits take so long, and what you can do about it
Foreigners in Czechia can wait months for residency and work permits. Here's what's causing the delays, and what applicants can do about them.
6 surprising rights you have as a renter in Czechia
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From keeping pets to choosing who lives with you, Czech law gives renters more freedom than many realize. Here's what to know before you sign.
Why Czech is so hard: The language challenges foreigners struggle with most
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The famous Czech “ř” gets all the attention, but language experts say cases, changing word endings, and verb aspect are the real hurdles for many learners.
Czechia's health app gets an upgrade: Who can use it and how does it work?
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The revamped app puts screenings, lab results and medical records on your phone. Here's what foreign residents need to know about eligibility.
Czech sick pay explained: What happens when you can't work?
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When illness keeps you off work in Czechia, here’s how sick pay works, who pays it, how much you can receive, and why the amount changes over time.
Getting married in Czechia? 8 things the matrika won't tell you
From certified interpreters to last-minute paperwork for non-EU citizens, here's what foreigners need to know before saying “ano.”
Czechia’s 2027 budget deficit: What it could mean for your mortgage, loans, and savings
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The government's CZK 389 billion deficit could keep mortgage rates higher for longer, while raising questions about inflation, loans and household costs.
Everything that changes in September in Czechia – and what else is new
New rules, school changes, transport updates, store closures and other key changes affecting life in Czechia this September.
The art of making Czechs like you: An etiquette masterclass for expats
We asked etiquette experts how to avoid common mistakes when interacting with Czechs – and make a better impression.
Swapping your license in Czechia: Don’t skip these crucial steps
From certified translations and medical checks to driving tests, here's what foreign drivers need to know before making the switch.
Why Czech salaries still feel low even as wages rise
Czech wages are growing rapidly, but new data on household finances and the 2027 minimum wage show why many workers still don't feel better off.
Czechia needs more homes. Can a new Building Act help solve the housing crisis?
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Senators will debate a controversial Building Act amendment today that aims to speed up construction and ease the housing shortage.
