Czechia’s latest news
- Illegal hiring of foreign workers could bring 10-year sentences in Czechia
- Prague rents hit a plateau, but smaller flats are still getting pricier
- Prescription medicines delivered to lockers? Czech ministry finishes draft law
- From metro signs to movie posters, Czech design gets a Brussels showcase
- A praying mantis at 1,350 meters? Czech mountain sightings surprise experts
Czechs love fried cheese: The local obsession that inspired McDonald’s Sýrovka
Pumpkin spice gets plenty of attention every autumn, but in Czechia, cheese fans have their own seasonal return to look forward to.
Jazz, goose and a little rebellion: Prague’s November culture fix
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From Prague Sounds and circus premieres to film festivals, free galleries and the first Christmas markets, here’s what to book this November.
From frozen blood to little souls: How Czechs talk about fear
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From frozen blood to shrinking souls, discover seven colorful Czech expressions that capture every level of fear, anxiety and dread.
EXPLAINED: What is Czechia’s highest state award and who has received it?
As President Pavel bestows the Order of the White Lion on four Czechs this October, we look at the history of the award and its recipients.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for October 30–November 1
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Costume parties, Japanese flower art and English-friendly theater come to Prague on this Halloween weekend.
Dare to enter? 5 scary Prague experiences to test your nerves
From ghost walks to horror escape rooms, these five Prague experiences turn up the fear. Here’s what to expect before you book.
Freelancing in Czechia: How to earn a living without burning out
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As AI transforms the world of work, we take a look at the qualities that help expat freelancers succeed.
New puppet opera brings Prague’s Astronomical Clock legends to life
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The English-friendly production opens Nov. 6 in an Old Town theater with a surprising connection to the clock’s famous apostles.
What do Czechs most want from foreigners? Language, work and respect for rules
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Speaking Czech and following the law top integration expectations, while most Czechs also support language courses and help in schools.
The family nest: Why living with parents is becoming more common in Czechia
Soaring mortgage and rental prices leave many young people with only one option: not leaving home.
Czechia’s 5 creepiest places, and the real stories behind them
A castle said to guard hell, a church filled with ghosts and crypts of human remains: discover five eerie Czech places and their real histories.
Worked abroad? Your Czech pension may involve more countries than you think
ČSSZ offers free pension consultations in English this November. Here’s how overseas work can count, and what to check before your appointment.
Borrow and spend: Czechia’s 2027 budget explained
As parliament approves the budget’s essential parameters for next year, we look at what a massive deficit means for Czechia.
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia’s public media funding dispute has spilled onto the streets
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Protests, a planned strike and a late-night vote: explaining the battle over Czech Television and Radio funding, and what could change.
20 things to do in Prague this week – from Halloween fun to free museums
Halloween takes over Prague with costume parties, pumpkin feasts and craft beer, while a national holiday opens some of the city's grandest buildings.
Bull market? The numbers behind the Prague Stock Exchange success story
Recent turbulence has followed a period of sustained and impressive growth in value for companies listed in Prague.
Czech cinema spotlight: 'Changes' finds Prague's loners all grown up
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David Ondříček returns to Prague's lonely hearts, while silent classics, Czech favorites and Halloween screenings fill the city's cinemas.
A quieter flu season? Czech respiratory cases fall sharply from last year
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Reported respiratory illness is 44 percent below last October’s level, while a new vaccine delivery is improving access to flu shots.
All Souls' Day in Prague: Candlelit cemeteries and the Czech art of remembering
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Dušičky brings longer cemetery hours, special walks and quiet remembrance: here’s the history, and where to take part this year.
Czech photographer’s stunning Sky Eye wins US weather photo contest
Jaroslav Fous captured extraordinary moonlit halos near Boží Dar in an image that has also earned recognition from NASA and British meteorologists.
Where to eat and drink in Prague now: November's tastiest openings and events
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Sticks’n’Sushi, burgers you need to bike for, and a non-alcoholic bar? Could November get any nuttier?
