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.
From culture to closures, bookmark these articles for a stress-free Christmas in Czechia
Where to eat a festive dinner (no cooking required), what’s open for last-minute shopping, and what to do with my kids during the break? We got you.
'Totally absurd': Americans in Czechia react to proposed bill to restrict dual citizenship
While the bill has a slim chance of passing, its introduction alone is being called an attack on identity and family by the dual citizens we spoke to.
TELL US: Would you give up your American citizenship for a Czech one?
A proposed new bill in the US Senate sets out to end dual citizenship for millions of Americans: we'd like to hear your view.
December 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
A Christmas climax, last chances to lock-in lower prices and vacation, winter activities and festivities, big public-transport changes, and much more.
‘We left everything behind for freedom’: Escaping communist Czechoslovakia for sunny LA
A first-person account of a Czech family's daring escape from the concrete blocks of Plzeň to a new life in Southern California.
Store openings, free museums, and festivities mark Nov. 17 public holiday in Czechia
The Czech Republic marks the 1989 Velvet Revolution and 1939 student protests on Nov. 17, with free museum access in Prague and most stores staying open.
Time to help: How to give warm shelter and food aid in Czechia this winter
Easy-to-contribute programs allow you to give a homeless person a night in secure accommodation while donating food to those who need it most.
