Czech workers hired as 'slaves' in McDonald's branches and bakeries in UK
An exposé from BBC News found that 16 people from Czechia were trafficked to the UK and had their lives controlled by a criminal gang.
Leader Talks: Crestyl’s Viktor Peška on finding your dream apartment in Prague
Expats.cz asked a leading residential real estate developer about how to go about securing your perfect home in Prague’s ultra-competitive property market.
Czechia's capital sees slowest wage growth nationwide
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Despite recently ailing wage growth in Prague, average salaries are still by far the highest in the country – and better days are ahead.
How ‘delivering cheers’ worldwide packs a great expat career in Prague
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AB InBev, the world’s biggest beer company, runs global and European logistics operations bringing a world of opportunity for expats at its Prague base.
Tenth worst in EU: Conditions on Czech labor market worsen for third year
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The Czech Republic fails to create friendly conditions for employees on the labor market despite the lowest unemployment in the EU, says a new study.
ASK AN EXPERT: Should I invest in Czechia or abroad?
We asked a wealth manager about whether expats benefit more from investing within Czechia or in another country.
Employees in Czechia work among most hours in the world
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Only two European countries reported higher working hours per person, though talk of a four-day working week may change this trend.
Leader Talks: ČSOB’s Markéta Cechman on banks’ responsibility to customers and society
As the financial sector undergoes deep digital change, education, security and social outreach are key priorities.
Mark your calendar: Important dates in the 2024–25 Czech school year
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Got your pens and pencils ready? As another academic year kicks off in Czechia, here's a round up of key dates for expat parents to remember.
EU citizens in Czechia for over 90 days will now need to register with authorities
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A new law affects EU citizens currently residing long term in Czechia: from 2026, they will have to register their stay with the Interior Ministry.
Flexible working and no overtime: Survey maps Czechia-based workers' biggest priorities
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A greater emphasis on work-life balance has led many jobseekers to specify their wish for remote or more flexible working arrangements.
Freelancers beware: Insurance costs set to surge next year
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For the first time ever, minimum deposits for social and health insurance contributions will collectively rise by over CZK 1,000.
How Czechia is making life easier for both businesses and employees
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The government has just passed laws that will make digital recepits the norm and payments in foreign currency for workers possible.
Going self-employed in Czechia? Here’s how to get your trade license
Being self-employed can bring great benefits but getting your trade license is no walk in the park.
Around 1 million foreigners will live in Prague by 2050
An attractive job market, improving business environment, and growing multinational companies all contribute to the capital's surging non-Czech population.
TELL US: Do you see yourself as an 'expat' or 'immigrant' in Czechia?
The loaded debate on both definitions spans aspects such as nationality, motivations for moving to a country, and social class.
'Barking mad': New book explores life as an expat in wild west '90s Prague
Businesswoman and author Jo Weaver recounts her life as a British expat in Prague in the early 1990s in The Charge of the Brit Brigade.
