Moving to Czechia? 13 English-friendly services to help you settle in
Building a life in Prague or elsewhere comes with paperwork, financial decisions and logistical headaches. This roundup shows you where to turn.
Czechia prepares major pension reform: What will change, and who benefits?
A planned overhaul of pension savings would double state support for young people, cut fees and change how billions in savings are invested.
Czech news in brief for August 28: Friday's top morning headlines
Strnad tops richest Czechs list again, a tick-borne fever is edging toward Czechia, and ticket scalpers target free castle days.
Why Czech salaries still feel low even as wages rise
Czech wages are growing rapidly, but new data on household finances and the 2027 minimum wage show why many workers still don't feel better off.
Czech kiosk economy takes off, from ride-hailing to retail
From Primark checkouts to Bolt kiosks, businesses are expanding the number of transactions customers can complete without an employee – or a phone.
New figures debunk myths about Czechia's foreign workforce
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Czechia has not one workforce but many; CNB data shows they span factories, construction, and professional jobs.
Czech news in brief for August 24: Monday's top morning headlines
China continues cyber-spying in Czechia, autumn chill arrives, and Tesco tests 40-min grocery delivery in Prague.
Czech news in brief for August 23: Sunday's top morning headlines
Pavel talks business visas with US congressmen, Czechia helps restore Syria’s water supply, and more Sunday headlines.
Czechs have their own way of cooking. These 7 specialties prove it
One of Prague's most well-known executive chefs shares anecdotes on Czech dishes that rarely appear abroad, and why Czechia is a nation of soup lovers.
Czech news in brief for August 20: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
A controversial Building Act receives a senatorial 'no', a bad year for Czech harvests, and an old wind turbine falls off into early retirement.
Why premium fast-food brands are betting on Prague
Burgermeister is the latest foreign restaurant chain to see the Czech capital as a launchpad for further growth.
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.
