5 common self-storage myths Prague residents should rethink
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Save that space! We spoke with a storage expert to debunk common misconceptions about how secure, flexible and accessible self storage can be in Prague.
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.
Czechia expands free museum and gallery Sundays: See the new list
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Free museum and gallery Sundays expand from September, while 100+ Czech castles and chateaux extend free admission to two fall dates.
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.
Foreign driving licenses in Czechia: Who can drive and who must exchange?
Find out when EU, non-EU and other drivers need to exchange their license or take a test.
Could your age or name work against you on the Czech job market?
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New research finds fewer positive responses for some Czech-named applicants and shows men's job prospects begin declining after 40.
Prague launches ‘tunnel bus’ after a decade of planning: Here's how to ride
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Bus line 145 began operating Saturday through the Blanka tunnel, connecting Prague’s northern and western districts after nearly a decade of planning.
Bring your own coffee cup: EU packaging rules will change takeaway in Czechia
From 2027, cafés and restaurants must let customers bring their own containers for takeaway food and drinks under new EU packaging rules.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
This week’s calendar runs from Aug. 10 to 16, with tips for an open day at Czech castles and chateaux, a Prague landmark's birthday party, and more.
Czech cinema spotlight: Drug-fueled comedy 6 Grams showcases acting talent
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The new Czech comedy 6 Grams, about four fathers unraveling a cocaine conspiracy involving their sons, is now screening with English subtitles in Prague.
Cheap housing for students in Prague? Try a senior citizens' home
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Prague students can access discounted housing in senior facilities by spending time with older residents, offering a response to the city’s housing crisis.
Prague police crack down on foreign taxi drivers: One in four cited
Police checked more than 200 foreign taxi and rideshare drivers, finding 52 traffic and residency violations and three cases of suspected illegal work.
Czechia's foreign population has nearly tripled over the past decade
More than 1.1 million foreigners are officially registered in Czechia, while a broader estimate puts the number living or working here at 1.5 million.
Olomouc cancels LGBTQ+ Catholic pilgrimage following online threats
An LGBTQ+ pilgrimage in Olomouc planned for September has been canceled; organizers said online hate made it impossible to guarantee participants' safety.
This week in polls: How our readers reacted to the news
This week’s polls: Prague housing dominates as readers weigh in on the week's hottest topics
Nudity in Czechia: The unwritten rules of saunas, beaches, and pools
A woman's arrest for sunbathing naked on a Moravian square reopens the question of propriety in a country known for its lax 'tude toward going nude.
Where to eat and drink in Prague now: August's tastiest openings and events
Pikola lands in Letná, a books-and-coffee spot opens in Malá Strana, Žižkov gets a Vietnamese brunch bar, and Korean BBQ arrives on Wenceslas Square.
Bat bites on the rise in Czechia as migration season begins
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Hospitals report more people bitten by bats as thousands of the animals begin their annual migration, with experts warning residents not to handle them.
