Here's what Czech doctors can (and can't) charge patients for in 2026
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Doctors now face million-crown fines for charging registration fees. But not all payments are banned, here's your guide to legal vs. illegal charges.
Czech alcohol prices among lowest in EU, but country is curbing consumption
Dry February begins today, while low prices keep alcohol accessible in Czechia; that could change with higher taxes and weaker spirits.
Czech news in brief for January 31: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Prague's Pro-Pavel demonstration expands, Motorist officials meet former Czech president, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 28: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Lower House to discuss cabinet dismissal, vaccination safer than treatment says health minister, and NGP announces major exhibits for 2026.
Czech news in brief for January 26: Monday's top afternoon headlines
New Czech budget to freeze defense spending, prescription drug home delivery plan moves forward, and experts warn building law risks historic sites.
Czech news in brief for January 25: Sunday's top morning headlines
Ukraine thanks Czechia for energy aid, smog alert persists in Moravian-Silesian Region, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 23: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Police search Žižkov school after gun reports, smog conditions expected to persist until Monday, and Ledecká takes bronze in parallel giant slalom.
Czech news in brief for January 22: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Police detain man over threats against President Pavel, Chinese journalist charged with spying in Prague, wild police chase in Prague caught on video.
Massive manure leak threatens Czech national park, water supply
Authorities estimate that as much as 3,000 cubic metres of manure leaked from the 6,000-cubic-metre tank; the slurry has now reached Austria
Czech news in brief for January 19: Monday's top afternoon headlines
One dead, six injured in town-hall shooting, Czech PM avoids backing Greenland, and Kafka biopic leads Czech Lion nominations.
10 articles that explain mental health care for foreigners in Czechia
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From burnout and sick leave to finding English-speaking therapists, here’s what you need to know about mental health support in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for January 19: Monday's top morning headlines
Czech citizen imprisoned in Venezuela arrives in Prague, cold snap returns to Czechia, and Czechs gain new legal right to repair.
Czech news in brief for January 16: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Czech citizen released from Venezuela, last Czech deep coal mine shuts, and fairy-tale figures carved in Czechia.
Dismissed and stereotyped: Foreign patients 'have to fight' for care in Czechia
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A new survey of Ukrainian refugees reveals microaggressions by Czech medical staff create barriers to equal care for people from all backgrounds.
Czech news in brief for January 14: Wednesday's top morning headlines
MPs to vote on confidence in Babiš government, Czech teen dies in Austrian avalanche while skiing, and ice closes Golden Lane at Prague Castle.
'Zombie' kids, frustrated parents: Will 2026 see Czechia ban phones in schools?
A survey of 100+ parents revealed desperate calls for phone bans; according to current laws, the government's promise to do so may be poised to stall out.
Czech news in brief for January 13: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Morning commute hit by freezing rain across Czechia, respiratory illness flares, and Pilsen-born rhino becomes online sensation.
