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Major changes ahead for freelancers in Czechia: Here's what you need to know
A new law may lead to higher insurance payments – for both employer and employee – and added bureaucracy, which could make DPP contracts less attractive.
Lucerna's new cafe bar: Go for the history, stay for the cocktails
A hipster little sister to Prague's venerable Hospoda Lucerna and Lucerna Music Bar, the new venue offers an affordable coffee break in the city center.
'Endless gender stereotypes': Expat women weigh in on living in Czechia
On International Women's Day our readers reveal their feelings about being international women in Czechia. Do you agree?
5 ways expat women in Czechia can advocate for equal pay
Today is Equal Pay Day; women in Czechia are currently faced with a 17.9-percent gender pay gap. How can you ensure fair pay in the workplace?
Ahoj, Monday! 5 tips for the week ahead in Czechia
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news and tips for Prague and the Czech Republic.
March 2024: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
March brings the implementation of new regulations and laws, Easter holidays, and daylight savings in Czechia. Mark these important dates on your calendar.
REVIEW: Indian-Italian fusion with a Czech twist pops up in Karlín
Pop Up is the Zátiší group's foray into a world of reasonably priced meals, free drink refills, and experimental menus.
Expat life hacks: 11 ways to save money at the Czech grocery store
Knowing where, when, and how to shop for food in Czechia could save you hundreds of crowns every month.
Get to know Prague's Japanese community via film, culture, and food
Through its movies, activities, and overall program, EIGA-SAI film festival, starting today, is a platform for intercultural understanding.
OPINION: Vietnamec or večerka? Why what we call the corner store matters
A new campaign asks people to avoid labeling businesses based on the owner’s nationality. Czechia responded with mixed views on the subject.
OPINION: Why a French national is jealous of Czechia’s train system
In contrast to back home in France, trains here are far more affordable and interconnected, making life easier for internationals and locals alike.
Beyond the canvas: Inside Oko Academy's innovative approach to art education
Jeremiah Palecek's unique teaching approach promises a lively, hands-on experience for aspiring artists, merging classical with modern, creative techniques
The Chef's Vault: A gourmet lunch gets down to business in Prague
An occasional chef’s table when it opened in 2021, Marek Fichtner's restaurant has become a delicious fixture in the restored bank vault of Červený Jelen.
Czech leaders and English: Does proficiency matter?
A display of broken English by a Slovak cabinet member casts our minds to Czech politicians' – highly varying – levels of English proficiency.
One Life: Power of common decency shines bright in conventional Winton biopic
Now playing in cinemas around Prague, One Life is an average film about a remarkable story of quiet and unassuming heroism.
EXPAT VOICES: Internationals in Czechia on dating-scene culture clash
We asked for your views on the differences between dating in Czechia and back home: many felt culture shocks due to contrasts in personality and attitude.
REVIEW: Prague's first modern Ukrainian restaurant is destined for greatness
The superlative-named Nai offers traditional Ukrainian dishes such as corn porridge (banosh), sweet fritters (syrnyky), and cabbage rolls (holubtsi).