Czechia joins eight countries seeking tighter EU rules on refugee families
Nine governments want the EU to revise family reunification rules, arguing that arrivals are putting pressure on schools, housing and services.
Black Friday in Czechia: When to shop, and how to spot a real bargain
November sales are already underway, but the biggest discount isn’t always the best deal. Here’s what Czech shoppers can expect this year.
German court rules Czech border checks unlawful, but travelers still face stops
Two travelers successfully challenged checks at Germany’s Czech and Polish borders. The ruling can be appealed and has not ended the controls.
Czech tenants face rising rents and insecure leases as lawmakers call for reform
Nearly half of renters have contracts shorter than two years, prompting calls for stronger protections and more stable housing.
EXPLAINED: Which type of Czech employment contract is right for you?
Different types of employment relationship in Czechia work for different sets of circumstances, so which do you need?
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Will Czech citizenship change your finances? Here’s what to check
Your passport can impact your wallet. A financial expert shares how a second citizenship can impact your financial status, banking, and tax obligations.
Are Germany’s Czech border checks legal? Dresden court takes up challenge
Two travelers are challenging checks at Germany’s Czech and Polish borders. The proceedings have not changed the controls currently in place.
Man gets 25 years for killing Czech taxi driver and trying to kill two others
The final verdict also orders secure preventive detention. The defendant admitted killing the driver and deliberately crashing into an oncoming car.
Czech public-media dispute reaches Brussels as European Parliament steps in
MEPs will debate threats to broadcaster independence Wednesday evening. A resolution will face a separate vote later this month in Strasbourg.
Unemployment benefit in Czechia: How to claim when times are hard
Understanding how to get state support when you’re out of work can make a tough situation less stressful.
Prague court to consider US extradition of two alleged Mexican cartel members
The men face US drug and terrorism allegations linked to an alleged weapons deal in Czechia. Two others detained in the case have already been extradited.
Czechia needs foreign workers. So why is leaving a bad job so hard?
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Residence rules, recruitment debt and employer-linked housing can make changing jobs difficult, and the consequences extend beyond migrant workers.
Czech cabinet backs electricity price relief powers and producer revenue caps
A proposed legal framework would let the state lower regulated charges during an energy crisis. No price caps or producer levies take effect yet.
Czechia considers legal steps to block Russian hockey players from world championship
The sports minister says Czech authorities have options to prevent Russian players from competing in Ostrava, even if they enter Schengen elsewhere.
Strasbourg court sets hearing in Liechtenstein’s Czech property dispute
Judges will hear the interstate complaint in February, opening another chapter in a dispute involving land and landmarks worth at least CZK 30 billion.
Czech court rules against dentist who extracted 18 healthy teeth
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An Ostrava clinic was ordered to repay CZK 650,000, with further compensation undecided. The dentist disputes the findings and plans to appeal.
Prague police check nearly 400 foreigners, issue fines over missing documents
Checks at Černý Most led to 15 fines and three detentions. Police say more operations are planned, renewing questions about document requirements.
