Foreigners seeking work in Czechia entitled to state-funded health insurance
Foreigners who are properly registered with the Czech Labor Office as job seekers are entitled to public health insurance, the Ombudsman has clarified.
Czech news in brief for July 12: Saturday's top headlines
Czech envoy meets Syrian minister in Damascus, Karlovy Vary film festival wraps today, and more weekend headlines.
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Czech news in brief for July 11: Friday's top headlines
Coalition of willing calls for Russia peace talks, EU unveils voluntary AI code to guide new law, and cyanobacteria causes swimming bans in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for July 9: Wednesday's top headlines
Flood risk rises in northeast Czechia overnight, metro car derails at depot, no injuries reported, and pilgrimage tourism grows across Czech trails.
Flavored vapes under fire: Czechia clamps down on e-cigarettes
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The Health Ministry has decided to prohibit the sale of candy-like flavors in vapes and e-cigarettes, but stops short of banning all flavors.
Relief for expats: Czechia to finally make extra, hidden doctors' fees illegal
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Many general practitioners in the country charge extra fees for services like speaking a different language or just to register at a practice.
Over half a million people—mainly foreigners—don't have a GP in Czechia
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A new report from the Health Ministry finds that children are the worst-affected, though people without a registered doctor still visit hospitals for care.
Czech news in brief for July 2: Wednesday's top headlines
Parts of Czechia see record temperatures, Czech tennis legend bows out, Czech crown strengthens, and more headlines you need to know.
Health insurance in Czechia to cover every step of the expat journey
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For EU citizens and non-EU residents, from students to seniors, this no-stress guide to health insurance in Czechia has you covered.
Martina Navratilova: I wouldn’t have left communist Czechoslovakia for today’s US
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The tennis legend says she wouldn’t defect to today’s US in a new BBC interview, citing fears over growing authoritarianism under Donald Trump.
What to do in war or disaster: Czech households to receive new survival guide
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A new emergency handbook based on the “72-hour” concept will be mailed to all Czech homes this autumn, detailing survival tips for major crises.
Czech news in brief for June 29: Sunday's top headlines
Czech nighttime temperatures remain over 20 degrees Celsius, Czech budget deficit expected to rise in 2026, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia drops surgery requirement in landmark move for trans rights
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The country was one of the last in Europe to require sterilization for legal gender recognition; advocates say the new reforms fall short of legal clarity.
As Europe becomes a climate hotspot, how is Czechia bracing for impact?
Czechia is increasingly vulnerable to the climate extremes gripping Europe—and it’s not alone. Here's how it's dealing with the heat.
Broken tax policy is fueling a black market booze boom in Czechia
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Alcohol addiction cost Czechia’s largest health insurer CZK 1 billion last year, while rising excise taxes on spirits are fueling illegal spirits demand.
Six restaurants, one Brutalist icon: Legendary Prague hotel reborn as culinary destination
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The Fairmont Golden Prague is set to reshape the local dining scene with its collection of select restaurants and bars all under one roof.
