
UN members call on Czechia to adopt Istanbul Convention, fight Roma discrimination
In Czechia's fourth review by the UN Human Rights Council, there was praise for progress but some criticism in key areas.
Czech politicians criticize decision to evict refugees from housing facility
The Czech lower house of parliament said the measure was a necessary part of streamlining the operation of refugee-housing facilities.
Temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees may be extended another year
Unless an extension is approved by Czech parliament, the current program will expire in March 2023.
Czechs show strong support for helping Ukraine – up to a point
While Czechs are second only to Poles in wanting to give help, they were least likely to welcome refugees to their family homes.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Oct. 13, 2022.
Czechia launches free multilingual helpline in support of refugees
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
More than 101,000 Ukrainian refugees found jobs in Czechia
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Survey: More than half of refugees in Czechia live in cramped conditions
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Ukraine update: Former Ukrainian ambassador named Deputy Foreign Minister
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Ukraine update: Czech foreign minister meets Ukraine's president Zelensky
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Expat game changers: She donated four apartments to refugees amid a housing crisis
Kimberly Bianchini-Scudellari founded an NGO with the focus on providing housing and comprehensive assistance for Ukrainian families.
Zeman signs 'lex Ukraine' tightening support for Ukrainian refugees
With the state of emergency ending on July 1, the new law enables lodging and registration of Ukrainian refugees and tightens welfare benefits for them.
Ukraine update: Prague to reopen refugee center despite mayor's objections
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
PM Fiala: Czechia has nearly exhausted its arms supplies to support Ukraine
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Expat game changers: She quit her job and drove over 12,000 km to help refugees
Lisa Marie Cunniff and a small group of expats have launched a language school and wellness center to help 'empower' refugees in Czechia.
Ukraine's First Lady thanks Czechia for support
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Ukraine update: Czech volunteer fighting in Ukraine killed in action
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.