Holiday shopping by personality type: Gifts expats in Czechia will be happy to unwrap
So many loved ones, so many gifts. This cheat sheet will make your holiday shopping in Czechia a breeze.
From '6-7' to Dua Lipa, here are Czechia's most-searched terms in 2025
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A year of heavy political change, viral trends, new TV shows and a sneaker gaffe shaped how people in Czechia used Google this year.
Prague Walker challenge: Can you find Letná from Old Town without your phone?
Prague's new black obelisks are a sharp solution for tourist bottleneck as Prague continues to grapple with the strain of mass tourism.
St. Nicholas Eve in Prague: Best weekend events for Dec. 5–7
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From historic trains to devil-filled boat rides, Prague is packed with playful Mikuláš magic all weekend long.
Czech Ikea prices are falling, but many stores across the border remain cheaper
Despite targeted price reductions nationwide in the last two years, shoppers can often find cheaper deals in Poland or Germany.
Leaving Czechia: Where is Zittau and why are so many people moving there?
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The small town on the Czech-German border offers cheaper housing, cross-border work opportunities, and is Czech-language friendly.
Czechia is having a major culture moment now – here's what to see, do, and explore
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The Museum of Prague reopens after five years, a 14th-century Madonna statue returns to display, a women's-rights leader gets a new exhibition, and more.
Czechia’s government standoff explained: What's next and what's at stake
Behind the delay is a clash over conflicts of interest, ministerial ethics, and the president’s duty to uphold constitutional norms.
Czech mortgage rates to rise in 2026 – here's what to do now
Experts say that taking action in the coming weeks and months will prevent homeowners and potential buyers from paying more next year.
Double pay or extra days off? Your Czech holiday work rights explained
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With four public holidays coming up in as many weeks, we explain exactly what you're entitled to if you work (or don't) on these days.
December 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
A Christmas climax, last chances to lock-in lower prices and vacation, winter activities and festivities, big public-transport changes, and much more.
EXPLAINED: Why corruption still defines modern Czechia – and why you should care
Sorting out a legacy of kickbacks, 'tunelování', and weak political will as multiple corruption controversies unfold in Czechia.
This week's guide to English-friendly Czech cinema and streaming
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Edison Filmhub hosts a special screening of Orwell: 2+2=5 with the Expats.cz editorial team, and the provocative Czech drama Nobody Likes Me is on HBO Max.
Billa supermarket closes Czech e-shop: Shifts focus to store expansion
Popular supermarket chain Billa will end online grocery sales in January 2026 as it prioritizes cooperation with courier services and store upgrades.
Tom Stoppard dies: Czech-born playwright was longtime friend of Václav Havel
Sir Tom Stoppard, Zlín-born playwright who fled Czechoslovakia during Nazi occupation, has passed away at 88, leaving a global cultural legacy.
Prague trams chart new course: 6 routes to reshape city network from 2026
New tram lines, starting with Dvorecký Bridge, aim to serve 150,000 passengers daily and reshape Prague’s public transport network.
Czech GDP growth surges: Consumer spending affirms economic health
The Czech Republic's GDP rose 2.8 percent in Q3, above estimates, and was led by household spending, investment growth, and resilient foreign trade.
Czech police boost security as Christmas markets open across Prague
Police will deploy armed officers and extra patrols at crowded sites such as Prague's Old Town Square market as Advent season begins this weekend.
EVENT: Join Expats.cz for a free tour and talk on the future of rail travel
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Join us on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at CAMP to learn more about the rail transit renaissance and how Prague is keeping apace with these trends.
