Expat Life Guides
TELL US: What are your favorite Czech gifts to give?
Share your favorite Czech thing to give and tell us why it’s so special.
Free, English-friendly help 24/7: Czechia launches domestic violence hotline
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Hotline numbers starting with 116 are reserved for EU-wide services for people in difficult situations; support is immediate and confidential.
Price Czech: How much does a movie cost in Prague—why are you paying more?
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With significant jumps in ticket prices and refreshment prices that rival a restaurant meal, a movie night in the Czech capital can be a budgetary stretch.
Goodbye 'kolky,' hello cards: Czechia phases out stamps for government fees
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The outdated practice of buying duty stamps to lick and stick on documents is coming to an end. Here's how to pay in 2025 (and exchange old stamps).
Charity markets and dinner for the homeless: Expats give back in Czechia
Prague’s holiday season kicks off with a series of events organized by members of the international community that have a lasting impact all year.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 tips for surviving the week ahead
The week begins with a major tram reroute and bridge reopening, plus more holiday fanfare and a chance to virtually visit Ireland.
Rescue a tree or rent ornaments for a thrifty Christmas in Prague
Budget-friendly and sustainable options for this Christmas season include rentable ornaments and non-standard trees culled from Czech forests.
Expat men in Czechia often struggle in silence—why it’s OK not to be OK
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Mental health service Prague Integration held a panel discussion on the struggles foreign men face in Czechia, social stigma and the best ways to get help.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 tips for surviving the week ahead in Czechia
The holidays get underway with the opening of the first Christmas markets in Prague, plus book your Thanksgiving table and beware Black Friday 'deals.'
Tech life hacks for expats: The best tools for translating Czech language barriers
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These game-changing tech tools can help easily translate between Czech and English, whether you’re making business deals or simply asking directions.
Nov. 17 in Czechia: What's open and where can you enjoy free admission?
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Czechia remembers the Velvet Revolution this Sunday, which will be a public holiday—we explain what's open, closed, and free.
From sweets to sofas: Trump’s tariff plan may hike prices on popular imports in Czechia
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The next US president's promise of a slapping a universal tariff on all EU imports would, most likely, push up consumer prices in Czechia.
Building AI with purpose: Natural language processing with MSD’s Shadasha Williams
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From intern to senior engineer, Shadasha shared the journey of an innovator in AI technology at MSD.
Ahoj, Monday! 6 tips for surviving the week ahead in Czechia
Mark the Velvet Revolution, lace for the beginning of skating season, and enjoy coffee and pie for a worthy cause.
Americans in Prague on Trump win: Mixed views on taxes, human rights, and the future
While some expats voiced concern about the perception of Americans overseas, the president-elect's vow to end citizenship-based taxation pleased others.
Up all night: A guide to watching the US presidential race from Czechia
Where, how, and when to stream key election results from the comfort of your own home in Czechia.
How the outcome of the 2024 election could impact US expats in Czechia
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Taxation, citizenship rights, and international security are at the forefront of Americans' minds ahead of Tuesday's presidential race.
