Moving to Czechia? These 12 companies can help with the tricky parts
Building a life in Prague or elsewhere comes with paperwork, financial decisions and logistical headaches. This roundup shows you where to turn.
Getting married in Czechia? 8 things the matrika won't tell you
From certified interpreters to last-minute paperwork for non-EU citizens, here's what foreigners need to know before saying “ano.”
Prague opens a 40-meter hillside slide adults can ride too
Prague’s new 40-meter slide opens in Dejvice on Sept. 1. Adults can ride too, making it a fun stop on a day trip to nearby Baba and its famous views.
Czechia’s 2027 budget deficit: What it could mean for your mortgage, loans, and savings
The government's CZK 389 billion deficit could keep mortgage rates higher for longer, while raising questions about inflation, loans and household costs.
Czech school year 2026–27: Dates, holidays, and new rules parents need to know
The 2026–27 school year begins Tuesday, Sept. 1, bringing several changes for children entering first grade, along with a school holiday surprise.
18 things to do in Prague this week – from Kurt Vile to a pop-up pizza festival
Summer slides into autumn with the opening of Prague Castle's deer moat, the first of the harvest festivals and English-friendly laughs.
Czechia helps foreigners go home through voluntary return program
Czechia has a voluntary-return program that can cover travel costs for foreigners who want to return to their country of origin but cannot afford it.
Czech cinema spotlight: A Pint of Ink explores a Czech life shaped by Japan
Ester Geislerová's deeply personal portrait of her father's life, legacy, and struggles with alcoholism is now playing in Prague cinemas.
Prague public transport etiquette: 8 bad habits that could get you fined
From vaping and loud calls to harassment and unmuzzled dogs, these Prague public transport violations can lead to fines or removal.
Czech military developing new warning system for faster emergency response
A new military-backed platform will connect key state data and give authorities a shared view of emergencies, while upgrading public warnings.
Czechia prepares major pension reform: What will change, and who benefits?
A planned overhaul of pension savings would double state support for young people, cut fees and change how billions in savings are invested.
This week's news: Here's what you had to say
Every weekday we ask our readers about Czechia's hottest topics. Here's what this week's polls revealed – cast your vote now.
Czechia spent CZK 19 billion on Covid vaccines, but only used half of them
The country has used fewer than half of the 41 million Covid vaccine doses bought since 2020, with CZK 8 billion worth destroyed after expiring.
Everything that changes in September in Czechia – and what else is new
New rules, school changes, transport updates, store closures and other key changes affecting life in Czechia this September.
Prague tram changes ahead: Museum line and ’80s oddity return
Prague's tram network is changing again, with service returning between Muzeum and I. P. Pavlova next week, while a rare T3 formation runs on line 19.
Foreign students now make up nearly a fifth of Prague’s schoolchildren
Children from abroad account for 7.7 percent of primary pupils nationwide, with Ukrainians making up the largest group and numbers still rising.
Design, Dvořák, and Prague’s doors open: September’s culture fix
From a major new DOX exhibition to the Crown Jewels on display and opera under the stars plus electronic art and sci-fi films.
What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for August 28–30
Street raves meet museum exhibitions and tango collides with cosplay duels this weekend in Prague.
Prague to double free bikeshare rides for transport pass holders
Prague’s new bikeshare plan doubles free daily rides for Lítačka users and boosts subsidies for operators serving the city’s outskirts.





