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.
Prague will build a floating helipad on the Vltava river for rescue services
A new floating helipad near Vyšehrad will help Prague rescue teams transport critically ill patients faster to major hospitals.
Czech news in brief for July 22: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Pavel warns against attacks on judicial trust, Senate to debate EET return in August, and more Wednesday headlines.
UK exchanges are returning to Erasmus+. Here's what students in Czechia should know
Despite Brexit's limitations, British participation in this program could widen study, training and teaching opportunities across Europe from 2027.
Czech news in brief for July 21: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Prague Airport gets a new director, many Czechs fear for their jobs, and an unlucky lightning strike in Croatia.
Meet the sadist challenging Czechia's baby ear-piercing tradition
Míla Bugtcher has performed thousands of infant ear piercings. Now the Czech body modification expert wants parents to rethink a generations-old custom.
How expats in Czechia can use insurance helplines to navigate healthcare faster
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For those with commercial health insurance, a quick call can help clarify where to go, what’s covered, and how payment works for non-urgent cases.
She left Texas for one role. Prague gave her a life beyond the stage
A four-month theater stint brought Jessica Boone to Prague. Her second act became a life of love, family, and artistic community.
Czech news in brief for July 8: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Pavel, Babiš keep distance at NATO summit, obesity drug coverage weighed for kids, and overcrowded Prague–Berlin–Budapest trains are drawing complaints.
The heart-health checks many expats put off after moving
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Heart disease is a leading health risk in Czechia. A local cardiologist explains how that impacts expats, and why your health records should come with you.
Czech news in brief for July 1: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Czechia failing at anti-corruption correction, nearly 1 in 5 Czechs battle depression, anxiety, and July could bring more heat and drought.
Sick abroad? Here's how Czech insurance and vacation rules apply
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What happens if you get ill on holiday, miss work, or need hospital care? Here's what Czech law and your employer are actually required to do.
Is Czechia prepared for a hotter future? Record heat fuels political debate
Czechia shattered its all-time temperature record as politicians clashed over whether the country is prepared for longer and more frequent heatwaves.
Czech news in brief for June 29: Monday's top morning headlines
Keanu Reeves and president share a cold one, nine charged in Czech Casting trafficking case, and cold front splits the country – with storms on the way.
Czech news in brief for June 28: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Heat records falling across Czechia, Czech PM to lead NATO delegation, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for June 27: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Czech temperatures top 40 degrees for first time since 2012, culture minister booed at folk festival, and more top headlines.
Extreme heatwave could break all-time Czech temperature record this weekend
Czechia faces potentially historic weekend heat with temperatures up to 41 degrees Celsius, which eclipse the all-time high of 40.4 degrees set in 2012.
