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๐Ÿฐ Castles, chateaus, and other monuments under the Czech National Heritage Institute (NPรš) are kicking off their 2024 visitor season this Easter with a ... Show more
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๐Ÿ—ฃ Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday dismissed recent warnings from NATO about a potential attack on Czechia as โ€œcomplete nonsense ... Show more
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๐Ÿ•“ Czechia will join most European countries in ushering in daylight saving time this weekend. โ˜€๏ธ All clocks in the Czech Republic will move forward one hour ... Show more
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๐Ÿ’ Just a few steps away from the hustle and bustle of Wenceslas Square is a garden filled with wildflowers; each bud fashioned by hand ... Show more
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๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿฆช Augustine Restaurant's Sunday brunch is returning with a decadent spread of seafood delicacies and endless bubbles. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ ๐Ÿชบ Enjoy a beautiful dining ... Show more
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๐Ÿ  According to a comprehensive analysis by multiple non-profit housing organizations, Prague faces an unprecedented housing crisis and has Europeโ€™s most ... Show more
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๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ A new exhibition at Prague City Gallery (GHMP) showcases the daily lives of the people of Czechoslovakia during the interwar period ... Show more
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๐Ÿšจ In a major press conference Tuesday, Czechiaโ€™s Security Information Service (BIS) asserted that the country faces its most serious security threat since ... Show more
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๐Ÿฆ Last week, the Czech National Bank (ฤŒNB) made a decision to reduce its base interest rate by half a percentage point, to 5.75 percent ... Show more
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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ The Czech Republic is looking to the Philippines to help address severe labor shortages across various sectors, with thousands of Filipino workers expected ... Show more
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๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ The Railway Administration (Sลฝ) has greenlighted the construction of a new railway station at Pragueโ€™s Vรกclav Havel Airport ... Show more
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๐Ÿงพ Self-employed people who wish to submit their 2023 tax return by paper have a limited amount of time to do so! โณ Make sure you know the deadline for paper ... Show more
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๐Ÿ›’ Your Czech easter shopping basket may be looking a little cheaper overall this year, as staple ingredients for many of the holiday's dishes have fallen from ... Show more
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๐Ÿชง This weekend, activists organized three separate protests against various domestic issues in Czechia. โœŠ Prague saw two large demonstrations โ€“ an ... Show more
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A drone show will light up the night sky above the Vltava river in central Prague on Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. The show has been organized to promote a new Czech ... Show more
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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ณ Czech President Petr Pavel inaugurated the new Mongolian Gobi exhibit at Prague Zoo yesterday. ๐ŸŽ New enclosures at the exhibit house the zoo's iconic ... Show more
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โœˆ๏ธ Prague Airport has unveiled its summer schedule beginning from the end of March, and it includes new direct flights to 13 destinations ... Show more
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As Easter and the season of hard-boiled eggs approaches, chefs from ล tangl and Cafรฉ Savoy shared with us their recipes for egg-salad spreads ... Show more
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๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿพ Czech television channel ร“ฤŒKO has acquired the rights to hold and broadcast the unique dating show Naked Attraction for the first time in Czechia ... Show more
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๐Ÿฅš According to legend, raw eggs from villages around Prague were used in the mortar to help make Prague's Charles Bridge. But villagers from Velvary brought ... Show more
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Winning works of art ๐Ÿ… Novy Bor glassmakers are crafting crystal medals for the upcoming World Ice Hockey Championships in Prague and Ostrava! ๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿ’  The ... Show more
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๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Brno: Czechiaโ€™s second-largest city has a constantly growing expat community, job opportunities, and a unique cultural scene ... Show more
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โ›ด Prague ferry services and historic tram lines will return this weekend! ๐Ÿš‹ With the arrival of spring, Pragueโ€™s public transport will see the return of ... Show more
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๐Ÿ“š The Prague Book World international book fair (in Czech Svฤ›t knihy) will run from May 23 to 26. ๐Ÿ“– The fair and literary festival will honor German authors ... Show more
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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ During the National Galleryโ€™s season opening at Pragueโ€™s Veletrลพnรญ Palace last night, the โ€œStop Genocide in Gazaโ€ initiative interrupted proceedings to ... Show more
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๐Ÿซ– Here's the tea: Cafรฉs in Czechia reportedly performed the strongest financially out of all food-outlet types in 2023, whereas pubs struggled to grow ... Show more
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๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Developers have confirmed that Pragueโ€™s iconic Mรกj department store will reopen after undergoing a major reconstruction in June! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ The newly refurbished ... Show more
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๐Ÿš Rice Field, the highly anticipated sit-down restaurant by casual baguette pioneer Bรกnh Mรฌ Makers, brings a taste of Central Vietnam to Prague ... Show more
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Today is International Happiness Day! ๐Ÿ˜Š The newly published World Happiness Report 2024 has found that Czechia is the 18th-happiest country globally out of 143 ... Show more
Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
  • For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.

  • The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.

  • This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.

  • Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
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๐ŸŒธ After what felt like the longest winter, signs of spring are popping up in the magical city of Prague. โ˜€๏ธ From rites and rituals to spring-fresh food and ... Show more
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๐Ÿ’‰ The new health application EZKarta will show information about medical tests and vaccinations from 2023. ๐Ÿ“ฑ It is replacing the Teฤka app used by about 2 ... Show more
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๐Ÿฅพ ๐Ÿšฒ Czech hiking-biking trains are being rolled out on new routes to scenic destinations this season! ๐Ÿž๏ธ The tourist season commences on the weekend of March ... Show more
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๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ Nineteen streets in a new district on Prague's Rohanskรฉ nรกbล™eลพรญ are set to be named after famous philosophers, but some locals are looking to change that ...
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๐Ÿฃ Which stores are open over Easter? When will students have school break? Will there be transport closures? What is there to do? ๐Ÿฐ Hereโ€™s everything you need ... Show more
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๐Ÿ“ฌ State-owned postal carrier Czech Post (ฤŒP) has announced its plans to increase prices for parcel shipments. โœ‰๏ธ This change is part of an ongoing ... Show more
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๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Did you know that jobs explicitly looking for only โ€œnative speakersโ€ of a language is against EU law? ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€โš–๏ธ We reached out to a lawyer to get an expert's ... Show more
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๐ŸŽž๏ธ The curtain rises this week for the 26th edition of the International Human Rights Film Festival, One World. ๐ŸŽŸ Running in Prague through March 28 ...
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๐Ÿ“ฐ A headline from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that called Czechia โ€œa small, ex-Soviet satellite stateโ€ has received sharp criticism from politicians and ...
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โœŠ There was a resounding condemnation of the Kremlinโ€™s actions this weekend in Prague, denouncing the Russian presidential elections as a sham and honoring the ...
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๐Ÿ“– An employee of secondhand Prague book store Knihobot stumbled upon CZK 130,000 in cash lodged in a copy of Stephen Kingโ€™s title It. ๐Ÿ’ต The book, cash ...
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๐Ÿ”ฅ The popular playground at Prague's Riegrovy sady is set to get a striking new upgrade next year. ๐Ÿ‰ Plans for renovations include a sprawling new dragon ...
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The Czech Republic increased its minimum wage this year, but it should rise even further in the near future. Government officials will meet this week to ...
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The chefs at Prague pub Lokรกl shared their tips with us for recreating the perfect sekanรก. This staple of Sunday lunch tables throughout Czechia also makes ...
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๐Ÿค” Do you know the difference between a mouka and a moucha? What about hoล™kรฝ and horkรฝ? ๐Ÿ“ Test your knowledge by taking our food-themed 'confusing word pairs' ...
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๐ŸšŠ The Czech Railway Administration (Sลฝ) has given the green light to a project enabling a direct, fully electrified railway line between Vienna and Prague ...
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๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ Whooping cough, a highly contagious disease, is spreading at concerningly high rates nationwide as the country stocks up on vaccines. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Over 2 ...
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๐Ÿ“ˆ The city of Brno is witnessing a notable increase in its international population. ๐ŸŒ Nearly 65,000 foreigners are registered for permanent or temporary ...
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๐Ÿ“ฃ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food openings, pop-ups, and events for spring 2024 ๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿ“ฃ ๐Ÿธ A new wave of cocktails bars and sushi restaurants brings delicious diversity to town ... Show more
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โœ‰๏ธ Andrej Babiลก, the leader of the opposition, sent an e-mail โ€“ to the wrong recipient โ€“ asking to dig up dirt on current Foreign Affairs Minister Jan Lipavskรฝ ... Show more
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Did you know that some of the biggest banks in Czechia offer thousands of crowns just for creating an account?๐Ÿ’ณ With cost of living squeezing everyone's ... Show more
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๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Once on the brink of liquidation, the iconic Botas sneaker brand sold an impressive 12,000 pairs of shoes in the past year ... Show more
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๐Ÿฅพ The fourth annual Czech Walking event will kick off on March 23! ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ The event invites members of the public to 10 separate walks in different parts of ... Show more
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๐ŸŽ’ The application period for securing your child's spot at a Czech primary school is just around the corner. โœ๏ธ To ensure a smooth application process ... Show more
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๐Ÿ“‰ Year-on-year inflation in the Czech Republic slowed to 2 percent in February. ๐Ÿ”Œ However, although food prices generally declined ... Show more
Quick Glance: Inflation Decline and Consumer Impact
  • Inflation in Germany continues to decline, primarily due to cheaper energy prices. Experts predict a further decrease in the year ahead, but with potential challenges. Higher inflation rates diminish consumer purchasing power.

  • In February, energy and fuels decreased in price, while food prices increased. Services also became more expensive. Consumer prices rose by 0.4 percent compared to the previous month.

  • The German government forecasts rising consumer prices and wage increases above the inflation rate. The expectation is that employees will spend the money and boost private consumption. However, the Bundesbank President warns against premature interest rate cuts.

  • Despite the decline in inflation, the Bundesbank cautions against premature interest rate cuts. The European Central Bank aims for price stability in the medium term. Higher interest rates can curb demand but also burden the economy.
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๐ŸŒ Today, Czechia commemorates the anniversary of its NATO ascension on March 12, 1999 with a speech by ex-U.S. president Bill Clinton and a military flyover ... Show more
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It's time! ๐Ÿฃ ๐Ÿฐ Several Easter markets open in Prague this weekend, complete with traditional Easter decorations, foods, and specially themed workshops ... Show more
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Former President of the United States Bill Clinton went for a stroll along Charles Bridge yesterday. ๐Ÿค His visit marks the anniversary of the ... Show more
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๐Ÿ“ˆ A new law relating to freelancers may lead to higher insurance payments โ€“ for both employer and employee. ๐Ÿ’ฐ In short, the state wants to collect more money ... Show more
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๐ŸŽฌ This weekend was big for film lovers, with #oscars2024 and the #czechlionawards celebrating films abroad and domestically. ๐ŸŽž๏ธ While the Czech Republic was absent from this ... Show more
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๐ŸŽ‰ The Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszkovรก has been crowned Miss World 2024. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Pyszkovรก has become the second Czech to win the coveted title following Taลฅรกna ... Show more
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๐Ÿชฉ๐Ÿธ Prague has claimed the top spot in a new European Nightlife Index. The Czech capital scored high for it's number of bars and clubs per capita, safety ... Show more
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Most passport rankings focus solely on visa-free travel, but a new list from The Nomad Capitalist provides a more comprehensive overview ... Show more
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๐Ÿšจ From this afternoon, people in the capital have a new way to reach Prague Airport ๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธ The trolleybus-operated service will become line number 59 and โ€“ as the ... Show more
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๐Ÿ† According to a comprehensive study by consulting firm Resonance, Prague is the sixth-best city in Europe after analyzing multiple aspects of 100 European ... Show more
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๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธโ›”๏ธ Across Prague, traffic signs are erected in a uniform manner without regard for specific contexts, which can result in confusing and redundant placements ... Show more
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๐Ÿ‘ฉ On International Womenโ€™s Day our readers reveal their feelings about being international women in Czechia. โ“ Do you agree? Read more: expats.cz/r/gxwqn
Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance
  • International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.

  • Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.

  • Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.

  • Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.
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โ˜• Lucerna's new cafe bar is a hipster little sister to Prague's venerable Hospoda Lucerna and Lucerna Music Bar, offering an affordable coffee break in the ... Show more
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The reviews are out ๐Ÿฟ Based on the promising debut sci-fi novel of Czech writer Jaroslav Kalfaล™, Netflixโ€™s Spaceman makes for bland and easily forgettable ... Show more
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๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has suspended upcoming Czech-Slovak intergovernmental consultations; informal cabinet meetings that have been held since ... Show more
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๐ŸŽถ The Colours of Ostrava festival, set to take place from July 17 to 20, has announced a line-up of over 70 international acts from over three dozen countries ... Show more
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๐Ÿ—๏ธโ“ We asked our readers what they found confusing or surprising about Czech flats. From struggles with baffling buzzers to foreign room layouts ... Show more
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๐Ÿšœ A second mass farmersโ€™ protest Thursday morning in Czechia will see hundreds of farmers from around the country โ€“ along with their tractors โ€“ congregate in ... Show more
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โš–๏ธ Today is Equal Pay Day; women in Czechia are currently faced with a 17.9-percent gender pay gap. ๐Ÿ’ก We asked the chief manager of Equal Pay and spokesperson ... Show more
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๐ŸŽฌ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Over the past decade or so, major Hollywood blockbusters and hit TV shows like Mission: Impossible, The Avengers, Casino Royale, Wheel of Time ... Show more
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๐Ÿฆ„ A near-record investment round from hospitality-management firm Mews means that it joins Rohlรญk and Productboard as Czech companies worth over USD 1bn ... Show more
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๐Ÿ’† The Face Place - a storied Hollywood institution whose proven skincare techniques have developed a cult-like following among celebrities - has its Prague ... Show more
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Millions of voters across the United States will participate today in selecting the Republican and Democratic candidates for the November presidential ... Show more
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๐ŸŽฎ Inspired by the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI, a Czech fan has used AI to create a trailer for GTA: Prague. The trailer features a Trabant racing ... Show more