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.
Czech men don't know how to date. Women say they are giving up
Czechia's birth rate is falling fast. New research suggests the problem may begin with young people struggling to find (and keep) partners.
Prague opens a 40-meter hillside slide adults can ride too
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Prague’s new 40-meter slide opens in Dejvice on Sept. 1. Adults can ride too, making it a fun stop on a day trip to nearby Baba and its famous views.
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.
Czech news in brief for August 17: Monday's top afternoon headlines
President signs CZK 50,000 parental allowance bump, government moves to shutter Eurocenters, Czech state galleries free every first Sunday.
Czech news in brief for August 14: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Hundreds of Czechs evacuated from Croatia, Havel human rights prize gets new organizers, and Israeli mother, daughter missing after Prague trip.
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.
Parents in Czechia to get CZK 50,000 benefit boost next year
Here's what's changing under the new law, and what parental allowance actually is.
Why Austria's biggest theme park is worth the drive from Prague
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With two exciting new rides, this lakeside Austrian escape gives families a fun-filled reason to cross the border from Czechia.
Czech news in brief for July 29: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Parents of newborn children to get higher benefits from next year, an awkward incident at Prague airport, and a very Czech passion for discounts.
The 2026 list of doctors, dentists and specialists for expats in Czechia
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Save this roundup of English-friendly healthcare providers across Prague and beyond, with practical details on services, insurance, memberships, and more.
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.
Born American in Czechia: What parents need to know about travel, passports, and citizenship
Having a child in Czechia as a U.S. citizen comes with paperwork obligations most parents don't know about; and a deadline that can't be extended
Inside the blockbuster-style attraction bringing Prague’s past to life
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Experience 1,200 years the city's history in 50 minutes through enhanced audiovisuals, 5D sensory technology, and a ride in a time machine.
Czech mixed-nationality families could face separation under new immigration bill
The upcoming change to the law is aimed at foreigners from non-EU countries who apply for residence as family members of Czechs.
Beyond a second passport: How dual citizenship actually works in Czechia
Czech law is flexible on dual citizenship, but parents and children still need to plan ahead for adulthood and nationality differences.
