Constitutional right to pay in cash fails to get support in Czech Senate
A group of senators has been pushing for increased protection for people who want to live offline without payment cards or a digital identity.
Victoria’s Secret to open first store in Prague shopping center this spring
The lingerie chain is expanding its presence in Europe in an effort to boost its declining sales figures.
Prague jewelry workshop focuses on timeless luxury
The founders of Esterstyl jewelry now have a showroom and workshop in the center.
Where to go ice skating in Prague: Winter 2022 edition
Rinks are opening across Prague in time for the holiday season, with most offering skate rentals and refreshments.
The Dušák legacy: Beautiful timepieces and lasting relationships
Now on the market for 30 years, Klenotnictví Dušák is a symbol of luxury and longevity.
Prague's Pařížská joins Champs Elysees and Fifth Avenue among world's priciest streets
The Czech Republic is the only country in Central and Eastern Europe to make it into the top 20 this year.
Black Friday in Czechia: How to determine whether that deal is real
Eye-catching ads for the ongoing sale extravaganza can hide discounts that are smaller than they appear.
Crossing the border for butter: Poles unhappy about Czechs shopping in Poland
With food and clothing notably cheaper in Poland, more and more Czechs have been visiting their neighboring country.
A brick-built St. Wenceslas looks over Prague's first Lego Store
The first official Lego Store in the Czech Republic opened this weekend at Prague's Westfield Chodov shopping center, with a few gifts for local fans.
OVERVIEW: Oct. 28 brings shop closings, transport changes, and kids home from school
The arrival of Czechoslovak Independence Day on Friday and fall holidays for schoolchildren will bring changes to daily life.
Czechia's first Apple Premium Partner store opens in Prague to massive queues
The new iStyle branch is the first official Apple partner store in Central and Eastern Europe.
Czech ban on single-use plastics goes into effect
From Oct. 1, a law banning the production and sale of single-use plastic items including straws, cutlery, and other items is now in effect.
Autumn holidays in Czechia: Which stores will remain open?
Public holidays in autumn come with a list of store closures that start this Wednesday.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Sept. 23, 2022.
Fashion retailer Primark opening second Czech store in Brno
The store in South Moravia will be the chain’s 406th worldwide and will create 190 jobs.
7 reasons to rediscover historic Prague shopping passage Slovanský dům
Set in the heart of one of the busiest streets in Prague, the passage is an oasis of peace and quiet, a space that combines the past and the present.
On which public holidays do shops remain open in the Czech Republic?
This coming week sees a pair of public holidays kick off summer; will you still be able to stock up on picnic supplies?
