Free bike service and more pedal perks as Prague kicks off European Mobility Week
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Events will take place in Prague all week long as part of this EU-wide initiative, but, despite the festivities, the capital is still failing cyclists.
Kitchen Therapy: Meet the nutritionist helping expats in Czechia eat better
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Scott Cohen quit a corporate job to embark on a journey to wellness. Now he's on a mission to help expats overcome similar health challenges.
The Czech Republic's oldest rehab center cautions on green-lighting weed
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Experts at Apolinář Addiction Clinic warned against legalizing marijuana as the facility marked 75 years since its founding.
Eurostat: Half of Czechs do not eat a single serving of fruit or vegetables a day
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In a report issued this week the State Health Institute says that half of Czechs underestimate nutrition's role in quality of life.
Prague clinic to offer free testing and consultation during its ‘fertility days’
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During the month of September, Prague Fertility Centre offers free consultations to couples’ looking to conceive.
Charity challenge: Get moving and support a good cause in Czechia
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Walk, run, or donate, individually or as a family, to one of the causes that the Tereza Maxová Foundation supports through its yearly fundraiser.
Pavel signs law ending PVZP health monopoly for non-EU foreigners
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The change means that non-EU citizens living in Czechia will be able to choose from a range of health insurance providers.
As flu seasons approaches, Czechia will reimburse RSV vaccines for at-risk groups
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Health insurance companies will offer up to CZK 2,000 for the vaccine, which costs about CZK 5,000 per dose.
Czechia prepares vaccines for potential new Covid-19 variants this autumn
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The vaccines, which will target new strains of the coronavirus, will not be actively promoted and advertised in Czechia.
Hungary's 'mud castle' combines spa bliss with medieval splendor
Soak up the final moments of summer with a trip to Sarvar, Hungary, a historic town with renowned thermal springs.
Czech Senate officially passes bill ending PVZP insurance monopoly for non-EU foreigners
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The new law allows long-term non-EU residents in Czechia to take out health insurance with a range of providers.
Despite change to Czech insurance law, healthcare challenges persist for children of non-EU expats
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A Prague-based advocate for foreigners in Czechia says that misleading practices surrounding children's healthcare continue among some insurance agents.
'Put lemon in your water': Prague water company advises residents on foul tap-water taste
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Temporary changes in the purification process of Želivka Water Treatment Plant led many Prague 11 residents to complain about the taste of their tap water.
Czech dentists respond to European Commission goals to ban mercury fillings by 2025
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Unlike their alternatives, amalgam fillings – used for almost half of all tooth fillings in Czechia – are covered by health insurance.
Best places to rock climb indoors in Prague
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Are you climbing the walls during the hot weather spell? Channel your energy into a healthy activity that's well represented in Prague.
What are your rights as an employee in Czechia during a heatwave?
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The Czech Labor Code requires a number of provisions if indoor or outdoor temperatures exceed a certain threshold.
Czech companies prepare for possible ban on aspartame
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Following the World Health Organization's warning about the sweetener, Czech companies are keeping an eye out for any EU rulings.
