The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Oct. 31, 2022.
Prague is monitoring the quality of air in its playgrounds
The district of Prague 1 has started a pilot project to give parents information about air quality at playgrounds in the city center.
TERIBEAR charity run raises CZK 5 million for children in need
More than 11,600 people, including the Expats.cz crew, took part in the Tereza Maxová foundation event.
Czech supermodel's charitable activities mark 25 years with Letná fundraising run
Come join the Expats.cz team on Sept. 13 for an evening of counting kilometers for a good cause.
Mark your calendar: Important dates in the Czech school year for 2022–2023
As another academic year kicks off in Czechia, here's a round up of key dates for expats parents to remember.
Czech families to receive CZK 5,000 benefit per child next week
The one-off benefit will be paid by the Czech government to low- and middle-income families from Aug. 24.
Online applications for CZK 5,000 child subsidy face technical glitches
Parents of children in Czechia who were under 18 as of Aug. 1 can apply for a one-off subsidy for each child.
Parent-and-toddler groups help expats in Prague build community
Nessie, the Park Lane International School’s English Preschool is launching a free parent and toddler meet-up.
130-year-old Letná carousel spins back into operation after restoration
The carousel had been shut down for 16 years due to its critical state but finally the finishing touches have been completed.
Czech government approves CZK 5,000 benefit for families hit by inflation
Foreigners who live and work in Czechia can also apply for the benefit if they earn under CZK 1 million per year.
EXPAT VOICES: Childcare in Czechia is 'outrageously expensive and inaccessible'
We recently asked our readers about their experience with childcare in Czechia, and the responses show the scale of the country's childcare crisis.
'Diverse forms of cohabitation': Modern Czechia's new family dynamics
Data released for International Family Day shows social and economic developments over the past two decades have had a big impact on family structure.
European court rules against Czech mother in ongoing custody battle
Eva Michaláková whose sons were removed from her care by Norwegian social services has been fighting for the children's return for years.
Tell us: Are you satisfied with the quality and availability of childcare in Czechia?
Czechia's share of children under three receiving at least one hour of formal childcare per week is the lowest across all the EU, data suggests.
Czech government clarifies eligibility for one-time inflation subsidy
Families with an annual gross income of up to CZK 1 million can receive one-off payment of CZK 5,000 per child.
Is giving kids non-alcoholic beer harmless? Czech experts say it's risky
In Czech culture it's common for children to enjoy the occasional non-alcoholic beer – but can it lead to bad habits later?
Prague rally commemorates child victims of the Russia-Ukraine war
Several hundred people gathered at Wenceslas Square yesterday to pay tribute to the children who have died because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.