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What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for July 35
4+ hour, 15+ min ago (340+ words) Written by Jules Eisenchteter Published on 02. 07. 2026 12: 22: 00 (updated on 02. 07. 2026) Reading time: 2 minutes For all the vegans out there, come to Veget's second summer picnic held in a private garden close to the "elivsk'ho metro station. No obligation to bring anything, but…...
From Danish drugstores to Dave's Hot Chicken: 16 new brands head to Czechia
6+ hour, 49+ min ago (378+ words) Written by Expats. cz Staff Published on 02. 07. 2026 09: 48: 00 (updated on 02. 07. 2026) Reading time: 2 minutes Czech consumers are set for a major expansion in shopping and dining options as 16 new global brands entered the domestic market in the first half of 2026. The influx…...
Czech news in brief for July 2: Thursday's top morning headlines
7+ hour, 32+ min ago (658+ words) Written by Expats. cz Staff," "TK Published on 02. 07. 2026 09: 05: 00 (updated on 02. 07. 2026) Reading time: 4 minutes This morning we take a break from the ongoing battle between the Czech president and prime minister over representation at the upcoming NATO summit, to see how…...
The heart-health checks many expats put off after moving
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (1019+ words) Written by Julie O'Shea Published on 02. 07. 2026 08: 00: 00 (updated on 02. 07. 2026) Reading time: 5 minutes When moving abroad, finding a place to live, settling into a new job, and learning the local language are usually the main priorities. Healthcare however, is rarely at the…...
Dream On: Signal Space exhibition takes visitors back to festival's mesmerizing roots
1+ day, 24+ min ago (761+ words) Written by Jules Eisenchteter Published on 01. 07. 2026 16: 13: 00 (updated on 01. 07. 2026) Reading time: 3 minutes Opened less than a year ago in the renovated Old Town Market, Signal Space just expanded its digital art installations with a nostalgia-fueled room taking visitors back to some…...
Czech news in brief for July 1: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines - Prague, Czech Republic
1+ day, 43+ min ago (475+ words) Written by Jules Eisenchteter Published on 01. 07. 2026 15: 54: 00 (updated on 01. 07. 2026) Reading time: 3 minutes The lower house of the Czech Parliament today approved new rules to restrict the president's authority and abolished its power to appoint the heads of Czech permanent missions to…...
Why 'air-conditioned' doesn't always mean ice-cold on Czech public transport
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (663+ words) Written by Expats. cz Staff Published on 01. 07. 2026 13: 27: 00 (updated on 01. 07. 2026) Reading time: 3 minutes As Czechia battles record-breaking heat, with a new wave of stifling temps possibly ahead this month, commuters continue to face grueling journeys on inner-city trams and buses and…...
Dark humor and irony: Why Czech literature captivates readers worldwide
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (497+ words) Written by "TK Published on 01. 07. 2026 09: 53: 00 (updated on 01. 07. 2026) Reading time: 2 minutes The distinct combination of dark humor, irony, and the grotesque remains the defining characteristic that sets Czech literature apart on the global stage, international experts revealed this week in Prague....
Czech news in brief for July 1: Wednesday's top morning headlines
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (458+ words) Written by "TK," Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas Published on 01. 07. 2026 08: 11: 00 (updated on 01. 07. 2026) Reading time: 4 minutes Good morning. It's the first day of July and as such a number of important changes kick in, many that are meant to make your life easier. Among…...
Sick abroad? Here's how Czech insurance and vacation rules apply
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (173+ words) Expats. cz - EHIC provides necessary public healthcare in EU/EEA, but limited coverage and possible co-payments. - EHIC excludes private care, repatriation, and non-urgent treatment; travel insurance fills gaps. - Outside Europe, Czech public insurance offers little coverage; travel insurance is essential....