From blackmail to mass protest: A complete guide to Czechia's political meltdown
Your guide to this week's political chaos: threatening messages, police complaints, toxic appointments, and the mass protest planned for Prague Sunday.
Winter art in Prague: 25 must-see exhibits from painting to photography
The '90s are back in a new exhibit devoted to architecture of the era, mixed media takes on headline news, plus digital Indian artistry in Prague.
Prague is now the region’s most expensive city—does it still pay to stay?
Rents and groceries are rising faster than wages, pushing Prague past its regional peers and forcing residents to rethink whether it still delivers value.
What is considered a ‘good’ salary for Czechia in 2026?
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With the country’s cost of living edging higher, people nationwide need to earn more to feel comfortable: but how much is enough?
Czech budget freezes defense spending, boosts transport and families
The government is keeping defense at 2 percent of GDP, meeting NATO commitments but adding no extra, focusing instead on transport and family programs.
Czech government admits economy can’t function without internationals
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Nearly 1 million internationals now work in Czechia, with the government highlighting their role and planning faster residence permits.
Would adopting the euro make life in Czechia cheaper – and boost its EU clout?
Experts say adopting the euro could ease trade and banking, but Czech households may face short-term price rises if the country joins the eurozone.
Rents in Czechia set to rise faster than wages in 2026
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Rents could rise by up to 9 percent in 2026, outpacing wage growth and adding tens of thousands of new tenants to Czechia’s market.
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.
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.
