Swapping your license in Czechia: Don’t skip these crucial steps
From certified translations and medical checks to driving tests, here's what foreign drivers need to know before making the switch.
Why Czech salaries still feel low even as wages rise
Czech wages are growing rapidly, but new data on household finances and the 2027 minimum wage show why many workers still don't feel better off.
Prague is building more bike routes. So why aren't more people cycling?
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Prague's cycling network now stretches about 550 kilometers. Here's where the city has added and what's next.
13 things not to miss this week in Prague – from fun runs to free music
On this week's to-do list, after-work sour beers, dog days in the park, and a week-long celebration of Czech glass you'll want to travel for.
Czech cinema spotlight: Chica Checa gives coming out a Czech twist
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Now playing with English subtitles in Prague, Chica Checa follows a Czech mother’s journey of discovery after her son comes out as a drag queen.
These rare Czech landmarks join Art Nouveau and wood to stunning effect
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Slovak artist Dušan Jurkovič’s distinctive works across Czechia blends folk architecture, Art Nouveau and wood in striking ways.
Prague metro closures: Flora reopening delayed as Hradčanská shuts for 2027
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Prague’s Flora metro reopening has been delayed until February 2027, while Hradčanská will close for escalator repairs in January for 11 months.
Prague’s riverside concrete plant is slated to become a community farm
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A former concrete plant on Prague’s Rohan Island is set to close in 2028, opening the way for a proposed urban farm with community gardens.
Flood warning in Prague lifted after heavy storms: What you need to know
Storms caused minor flooding and transport disruptions in Prague overnight, but water levels have fallen and the flood warning is no longer in effect.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for August 21–23
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Medieval coronations merge with electronic sunsets, 1968 exile stories overlap with Asian markets, and castles glow after dark in Prague this weekend.
Prague remembers 1968: ‘We can lose our freedom faster than we think’
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This year's commemorations focus on the people who left after the Soviet-led invasion, with exhibitions, films, archival broadcasts and a new documentary.
Czechia needs more homes. Can a new Building Act help solve the housing crisis?
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Senators will debate a controversial Building Act amendment today that aims to speed up construction and ease the housing shortage.
The Czech government portals every foreigner should use to avoid office visits
From taxes and health insurance to driving and residence, here's what you can handle online, and what still requires a trip to the office.
Beyond the posters: New Prague exhibition explores Alfons Mucha's wider world
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Central Gallery's new permanent presentation looks beyond Mucha's famous Art Nouveau posters to his photography, design and influence on contemporary art.
Rights and risks: What to know before buying a home in Czechia
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From hidden defects to heritage restrictions, these are the issues buyers should understand before signing a Czech property purchase agreement.
Why premium fast-food brands are betting on Prague
Burgermeister is the latest foreign restaurant chain to see the Czech capital as a launchpad for further growth.
Prague tourists hospitalized after eating THC candies sold as ‘souvenirs’
Foreign tourists are ending up in Prague hospitals after eating candy-like cannabinoid products sold as ‘decorations’ in central shops.
