15 courses and classes in Prague to learn new skills and meet people
Beyond the 9-5, try swing dancing, smoke ribs, or make your first film. Whether online or in-person, these local opportunities can help enhance your life.
Can VR help save lives? Czech project aims to train 1 million in first aid
A Czech project is using VR and AI to teach lifesaving skills in just 15 minutes, with training now expanding to schools and public spaces.
Salmonella outbreak at Prague school sickens 363, hospitalizes 50
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Health officials have declared a salmonella epidemic after hundreds who ate food from an Újezd nad Lesy school kitchen became ill.
Czech village builds 100-ton sand dune to save a vanishing plant
A new artificial dune near Nymburk recreates a disappearing Czech habitat and offers a refuge for critically endangered grass.
Telč honors noblewoman who helped revive city after Thirty Years' War
A new memorial in Telč honors Countess Františka Slavatová, who helped transform the UNESCO-listed town following the Thirty Years' War.
Where to find after-school and weekend activities for kids and families in Prague
Kids in Czechia's capital have access to lots of creative, active and surprisingly adventurous options to keep them occupied after the school day ends.
Ban, limit or allow? 7 school leaders rethinking phone rules in Czechia’s classrooms
There is no single approach to student phone use. Education experts in Prague and beyond explain what works at different ages and how families can help.
Czech school year 2026–27: Dates, holidays, and new rules parents need to know
The 2026–27 school year begins Tuesday, Sept. 1, bringing several changes for children entering first grade, along with a school holiday surprise.
Everything that changes in September in Czechia – and what else is new
New rules, school changes, transport updates, store closures and other key changes affecting life in Czechia this September.
Foreign students now make up nearly a fifth of Prague’s schoolchildren
Children from abroad account for 7.7 percent of primary pupils nationwide, with Ukrainians making up the largest group and numbers still rising.
Cheap housing for students in Prague? Try a senior citizens' home
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Prague students can access discounted housing in senior facilities by spending time with older residents, offering a response to the city’s housing crisis.
Should Czechia shorten summer holidays? Minister floats a change to 100-year-old rules
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Education Minister Robert Plaga has sparked debate over Czechia’s two-month summer break, as parents and experts weigh the case for and against shortening.
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.
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.
How ‘learnability’ could help you land your next job in Czechia
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With skills shortages reshaping recruitment in Prague and elsewhere, the strongest candidates may be those most willing to keep evolving.
Czech news in brief for July 30: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Czech minister dismisses plans to abolish ninth grade, Prague's public transport in numbers, and an air-conditioned oasis in the city center.
From Czechia and Nepal to Los Angeles: She learned to carry her homes with her
Sangita Shresthova is raising a Czech-speaking son between cultures. Her new book explores belonging across languages, generations, and borders.
