Everything changing in Czechia in May 2026 – and what else is new this month
Public holidays, cross border dental care expands, and a metro station repair ends. Here's what to know this month.
Not a Czech citizen? Here's how to make your voice count even if you can't vote
Voting is the most direct way to make an impact, but you can also shape decisions in your district through the forms of civic participation here.
Get out there! Your weekly calendar for Prague and Czechia│April 20–24
English-friendly events, workshops, talks, tables, and more for the international community in Prague this week.
Why Czechia's new Foreigners Act could discriminate against non-EU families
NGOs warn the draft bill would leave non-EU spouses and relatives of Czech citizens worse off than equivalent families of other EU nationals.
Get out there! Your weekly calendar for Prague and Czechia│April 13–17
English-friendly events, workshops, talks, tables, and more for the international community in Prague this week.
Czech court affirms equal injury payouts for foreigners and citizens
Pain and suffering compensation should be calculated on wages from a foreign national's home country the Czech Supreme Court has ruled.
Everything changing in Czechia in April 2026 – and what else is new this month
New mortgage rules, travel alerts, and driver changes; these are just some of the more critical changes and updates to be aware of this month.
Czechia's new pre-parental allowance: Who qualifies and how it differs from leave
On Monday the Czech government approved a monthly payment of up to CZK 15,000 for expectant parents. Here's how it works and what it means for you.
I've spent 20 years thrifting in Prague. Here's how to donate, shop, swap, and sell
The complete Prague secondhand guide to decluttering, spring cleaning and how to buy (or borrow!) what you need for less.
Dog poop, noise, and rent: Local elections can help your 'hood – but who can vote?
Municipal elections in Czechia matter for everything from parks to permits; here’s how the city government works and who can vote this autumn.
'Jet lag without the travel': Czechia loses an hour of sleep this Sunday
While the European Union has long debated ending the biannual clock shift, without unified consensus in Brussels, the status quo will continue.
Here's what new drivers need to know about Czechia's strict two-year probation law
Under Czech law, new drivers enter a two-year probation period immediately after passing their driving test.
Why Expats.cz is introducing memberships and what it means for readers
After 25 years helping people navigate life in Czechia, Expats.cz is soon launching memberships to build a stronger community together.
From the EU? Here's what to know about mandatory registration in Czechia
New laws mean that even EU citizens living long-term in Czechia will need to officially register: here's how, why, and when.
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.
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.
A total legal reset: Every new law and change coming to Czechia in 2026
Changes in insurance, family law, housing rules, immigration and residence, and far more will all affect your daily life next year: here's the entire list.
