New stricter rules for foreigners’ integration course in Czechia in 2026
A digital shift means that not taking the course risks financial penalties and, even worse, could jeopardize your residence permit.
EXPLAINED: What's behind Czechia's 'America-first' stance on Greenland?
Inside the logic of the Czech government's refusal to back Denmark, and what the 'Greenland dispute' reveals about the future of Czech-U.S. relations.
Unemployment rises to nine-year high as Czech labor market quietly shifts
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Layoffs have also appeared in sectors long seen as stable, including finance, energy, and information technology.
10 articles that explain mental health care for foreigners in Czechia
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From burnout and sick leave to finding English-speaking therapists, here’s what you need to know about mental health support in Czechia.
Czechia finally has a government: From NATO to taxes, here's what comes next
As the country ends its political deadlock, Babiš’s new coalition will begin work on social, economic, and foreign policy priorities.
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Prague’s 10 most expensive neighborhoods for buyers in 2026
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As brownfields turn into luxury hubs, affordable districts now rival elite neighborhoods where property prices are reaching record peaks.
New rules, fees, and fines: What’s changing for drivers in Czechia in 2026
Easier renewals and fully digitized licenses, rising costs to drive on highways, and changes for older and younger drivers are ahead in 2026.
Six things that just got more expensive in Czechia this year
From higher public transport prices to costlier online shopping, here’s what you might pay more for in 2026.
From tenant rights to mortgage changes, Czechia’s housing outlook for 2026
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Changes to utility prices, tenant repair rules, and housing support will affect how people rent, buy, and own property in Czechia this year.
What non-EU workers need to know about Czechia’s new work rules
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New 2026 rules for Czechia: 90-day visa guarantees and easier Blue Cards for tech, but stricter behavioral checks and higher salary floors for residents.
Czech politics in 2026: Key election dates, who can vote, and what to expect
Czech politics this year will bring budget talks, legal proceedings and October elections, as Andrej Babiš’s new coalition settles into office.
EXPLAINED: Czechia’s flag and the politics behind a proposed Flag Day
PM Babiš proposes March 30 as Czech Flag Day, reviving debate over the blue triangle, a symbol originally tied to Slovakia.
EXPLAINED: Czech-Slovak relations 33 years after the Velvet Divorce
On the anniversary of Czechoslovakia's split, a new populist axis and shared culture wars make the clean break look more like a complicated situationship.
Better at home? Why two-thirds of Czechia's workers don't want a return to the office
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Despite over half admitting they're more productive in offices, many employees say they would 'immediately' switch jobs if remote work came to an end.
Will you pay more for water, electricity, and gas in Czechia next year?
Changes to regulated prices and new tariffs mean that your bills will likely look different in 2026: here's how.
Will Czechia keep Ukraine’s ammunition flowing? Understanding the 'Prague Pipeline'
A Jan. 7 meeting will decide if Czechia continues coordinating Ukraine’s ammo program, with major consequences for European security.
Border checks and EES hold-ups: What to expect traveling to and from Czechia
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Traveling to or from Czechia this holiday season? Factor in extra time for airport queues and land border checks in Germany, Austria, and Poland.
