Czechia's 'Švarc system' could soon change: What freelancers need to know
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A proposed change to Czech labor law could redraw the line between genuine freelancing and illegal disguised employment. Here's what workers need to know.
15 courses and classes in Prague to learn new skills and meet people
Beyond the 9-5, try swing dancing, smoke ribs, or make your first film. Whether online or in-person, these local opportunities can help enhance your life.
Baťa to close only Central European factory, affecting 92 jobs
The footwear company will end production at its Dolní Němčí plant in 2027, saying the operation is no longer profitable.
Czech cities could require taxi drivers to pass language tests under new bill
Municipalities could require taxi drivers to demonstrate Czech or local-area knowledge under legislation approved by the lower house.
Czech salaries are rising, but these workers are pulling ahead in 2026
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Wages in Czechia are typically rising 4–6 percent this year, but employers increasingly favor experienced workers with tech and data skills.
5 ways health insurance can better support foreign employees in Czechia
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For HR teams and employers hiring foreign staff, one insurance provider shows how healthcare coverage is adapting to the realities of relocation.
Best tram drivers in Europe: Prague takes top honors at 2026 championships
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Prague has won the 2026 European TramDriver Championship after its two-person team mastered everything from precision stops to tram bowling.
Why Czech residency permits take so long, and what you can do about it
Foreigners in Czechia can wait months for residency and work permits. Here's what's causing the delays, and what applicants can do about them.
Czech news in brief for September 14: Monday's top afternoon headlines recap
Czechia moves up Russia's list of 'hostile governments', climate week gets underway in Prague, and labor shortages could get worse in the near future.
Czech news in brief for September 14: Monday's top morning headlines
Pavel to lead Czech delegation at NATO summit, Czechia may cut pay for first sick days, and more Monday morning headlines to kick off the week.
Czech workers could lose sick pay for first three days under new proposal
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Czechia's labor minister backs restoring a three-day sick-pay waiting period, potentially leaving workers unpaid at the start of illness.
How to plan a company party in Prague people will actually attend
First tip: Don’t wait until December to book the office Christmas party, because the city’s best venues fill up quickly. Here’s how to get ahead.
Czech news in brief for September 11: Friday's top morning headlines
V4 rejects cuts to key EU funding, government plans unemployment benefit cuts, and more Friday headlines.
Meet the Czech automation pioneer questioning the urgency around AI
Czech firms are banking on AI, but according to one Prague-based expert, they’re getting it backward. Here's what they should be focusing on instead.
Czech news in brief for September 7: Monday's top afternoon headlines recap
Czech minimum wage to increase in 2027, no fuel margins cap for now, and police defuse suicide threat in Palmovka.
Why avoiding workplace confrontation is common in Czechia
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Nearly half of Czech employees avoid giving bosses critical feedback, citing fear of consequences, conflict and doubts that speaking up will help.
Study: Czech minimum wage falls short of basic living and rental costs
A worker on minimum wage needed up to CZK 4,280 more per month last year to cover basic needs and rent, according to a new analysis.
