Prague, Oslo, and Berlin: A new development takes its design cues from Europe's iconic cities
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The Skyline Chodov residential development offers homeowners inspiration and flexibility when designing their ideal living space.
Prague Zoo to unveil name of newborn endangered gorilla after mass poll
After narrowing down 60 suggestions from Cameroonian children, the Czech public has chosen its three favorite names for the baby gorilla.
Czechia on board with proposed EU anti-stalking and 'revenge porn' laws
The new draft law seeks to protect women from online harassment, which includes the sending of unsolicited images and stalking.
Amid an economic downturn, Dubai offers an attractive alternative for investors in Czechia
While the Czech real estate market stagnates, demand in Dubai soars as high as the city’s famous skyscrapers.
ASK AN EXPERT: Trends and predictions for the Prague rental market in 2024
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We asked the experts at Engel & Völkers Prague for their take on the trends and challenges the capital’s housing market will see in 2024.
Neighborhood guide: Modřany is a lively and liveable outer 'burb
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Modřany is transforming its image from a scruffy outer borough along the Vltava's right bank to a sought-after residential haven.
Number of foreign employees in Czechia sees massive growth in 2023
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The country's international talent pool has surged past 823,000 according to new figures from the Czech Statistical Office.
Three-year project to revitalize Masaryk rail station begins today
Prague's oldest rail station (and one of the busiest in the capital) is to get a facelift – it will also become barrier-free and get more platforms.
ASK AN EXPERT: What is the advantage of using a rental agent in Prague?
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As the demand for rental properties rises, navigating the real estate market can be overwhelming. Here's what you need to know about rental agencies.
Just fondue it! Switzerland's premier slopes and medieval charm beckon this winter
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From Lucerne to Rigi, Switzerland has long been a magnet for winter tourism, thanks to its towering mountain ranges and famous ski slopes.
EXPLAINED: Why Czech PM is saying 'not yet' to euro adoption
In a program statement, Fiala definitively ruled out talks about adopting the single currency until late 2025 – he says the country is not prepared yet.
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Czech parental benefits get a bump next year, but duration shortens
From January 1, 2024, parental allowance in the Czech Republic will increase by CZK 50,000 to a total of CZK 350,000, spread over a maximum of three years.
Water and heating prices to increase in Prague next year
Gas and electricity prices, however, will remain stable, while the cost of public transportation tickets will also remain the same.
ASK AN EXPERT: What documents are required to rent an apartment in Czechia?
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The experts at Engel & Völkers Prague explain the paperwork and documentation required during the rental reservation and leasing process.
INTERVIEW: Czech pediatrician on the big issues facing little ones and their parents
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Dr. Magdalena Kreimová from Concierge Medicine has sound advice for parents on screen time, Czechia's pediatrician shortages, and vaccines.
As ‘tube toilets’ disappear, Prague works to expand free WC network
The permanent closure of these tubular WCs across the capital has spurred the city to support schemes offering toilets free of charge.
Czech population increases despite significant drop in marriages and births
Due to migration, the population of the Czech Republic increased by 54,700 to 10.88 million.
