What 'hot topics' did Expats.cz readers care most about in 2024?

What topics sparked the biggest debates this year? Our reader polls this year revealed where your opinions diverged and converged on life in Czechia.

In 2024, we polled our readers on a variety of hot topics, from political decisions to everyday issues that affect their lives. Many of you supported major changes, like regulating the cannabis market, but others remained divided—such as adopting the euro, which saw nearly equal support.

In terms of our Expats.cz’s top stories in 2024, our most popular articles included coverage of significant national events, like the extreme floods in Czechia and the country’s evolving workforce regulations, including changes to work permits for non-EU citizens.

Cultural and entertainment news also made a strong impact, from Krystyna Pyszková being crowned Miss World to the news of Blade Runner 2099 filming in the Czech Republic. Naturally, a viral story about Air Baltic naming its plane a Czech slang word for the female anatomy also grabbed your attention.

Our audience was also highly engaged with topics related to daily life in Czechia, such as salary guides, labor shortages, and the challenges expats face settling in the country. Other popular articles included our Euro 2024 viewing guides, road-safety rankings, and the closure of a historic Prague department store.

Additionally, practical tips on navigating public transportation and exciting discoveries, like Czech archeologists unearthing a 3,000-year-old Mayan city, captured readers’ attention.

See the diversity of Expats.cz readers' perspective here: