Bring your own coffee cup: EU packaging rules will change takeaway in Czechia
From 2027, cafés and restaurants must let customers bring their own containers for takeaway food and drinks under new EU packaging rules.
Czechia's foreign population has nearly tripled over the past decade
More than 1.1 million foreigners are officially registered in Czechia, while a broader estimate puts the number living or working here at 1.5 million.
Czech news in brief for August 14: Friday's top morning headlines
Education minister asks if summer break is too long, bat bites are on the rise across Czechia, and two Czech tennis legends meet and break the internet.
5 common self-storage myths Prague residents should rethink
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Save that space! We spoke with a storage expert to debunk common misconceptions about how secure, flexible and accessible self storage can be in Prague.
Skip the cinnamon chimney: This Czech pastry is worth trying instead
Locals have known about kolache for centuries. Here's why visitors to Prague should pass the trdelník and sink their teeth into a more traditional pastry.
Analysis: What does it really cost to live in Prague in 2026?
Prague is no longer the bargain it once was. See where prices have surged, where Prague remains affordable, and how local incomes compare.
Czech news in brief for August 11: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Fire breaks out in Letná Gardens, Prague-bound flight makes safe return after engine fault, and loud summer parties bringing fines in Prague.
Czech news in brief for August 10: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Foreign Ministry AC bill sparks 'cold war', unemployment in Czechia climbs, and Prague still dreams of a floating swimming pool on the Vltava.
Czech salary guide 2026: Pay, taxes, and which language skills earn more
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Everything you should know about getting paid in Czechia, from industry benchmarks to how much you could earn, and what your salary is really worth.
Czech news in brief for August 10: Monday's top morning headlines
The week begins with a heat warning, Prague apartments keep shrinking as prices climb, and EU return button finally lands on Czech e-shops.
Beyond buying property: A credit fund approach to Czech real estate
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Qualified investors can benefit from developments through loans rather than direct property ownership. Here is how the model works.
Czech news in brief for August 8: Saturday's top morning headlines
Drought across Europe reaches critical levels, Prague Pride parade to cap LGBT+ festival today, and more Saturday headlines.
One of Prague’s coolest streetwear brands just took on a national icon
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A vibrant new fashion collection reimagines one of Czechia’s Art Nouveau legends to reveal how modern his work still feels today.
Czech news in brief for August 7: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Filip Turek's offenses past statute of limitations, number of foreign visitors to Czechia stagnates, and a shakeup in Prague's entertainment industry.
VIDEO: A Czech carmaker wants Brits to stop saying its name wrong
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Škoda teaches Brits how to pronounce its name, but Czechs say it's still not quite right.
Learn Czech in Prague: September courses for expats at Charles University
Start speaking Czech with help from a variety of on-site and remote courses, with flexible schedules ranging from six weeks to two semesters.
In Hungary, medical spas turn old-world wellness into modern women’s health support
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Some women are finding relief for issues related to menopause, pelvic health, and chronic stress through physician-led spa programs in Central Europe.
