#LifeInCzechia The first challenge you face when moving abroad is to solve your living situation. Where are you going to stay? For how much? And – last but not least – what about home insurance? For this reason, we bring you an overview regarding this service in the Czech Republic. Do you wish to find out more about what exactly is covered by it? Let’s check out the rules of home insurance together in this article!
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Confidence and Courage: Women’s Leadership Empowerment Conference is Coming on 8–10 March!
#ForeignersRecommends Ladies, when was the last time you felt truly confident? International Women’s Day is around the corner, so it’s time to think about how we can empower ourselves and other women to feel good, especially as expats living in a foreign environment. Prague Training Academy proudly announces the second Women’s Leadership Empowerment Conference, taking place on 8–10 March 2023 in a hybrid format. Are you in?
Thinking Of Emigrating to Czechia? Here Are 7 Things to Consider
#LifeInCzechia Have you ever been on holiday and fallen instantly in love with the place? We get it! Other countries offer exciting new places to explore, the prospect of a unique and sometimes more relaxed lifestyle and of course, the chance to experience a different culture. That said, actually moving abroad full time is a different ball game. It is so much more than just an extended holiday; it’s about embracing and living a completely new lifestyle.
“Not Even ECs Have the Power to Reopen Embassies”: Interview with Immigration Consultant Martin Faů
#ForeignersTeam Martin Faů has been working as an Expat & Immigration Consultant (or as we say, EC) at Foreigners for more than a year and a half. By March 2022 he has helped 211 clients. He was recently promoted to a senior consultant. We sat down with Martin to talk about how his job changed during the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, which services he enjoys arranging the most, and what kind of immigration stories stuck in his mind.
Foreigners Agency Member of ABSL, Foreign Workers Returning to Czechia, State of Business Services in 2022
ABSL – the Association of Business Service Leaders – connects companies from all over Czechia operating centres of shared business services, outsource information technologies or focus on research. The Foreigners agency recently joined this association so that we can more intensely share our know-how regarding the employment of foreign workers and their integration into the Czech society. Our common goal is to make sure that you feel at home in these companies.
Prague Professionals: Fine-tune Your Work-Life Balance in Unique Workspaces That Fit Your Every Need
The pandemic has changed the world in many ways, including how we work and where we work. Companies and employees as well as freelancers have been looking for alternatives to traditional office spaces. Scott.Weber Workspace offers 10 amazing locations in Prague (2 of which are opening soon) where you can (co)work, record a podcast, arrange a meeting over coffee or even have your company headquarters. Sky’s the limit. Want to learn more?
Principal Royal Ballet London Dancers to Perform La Bayadère Gala in National Theatre Brno
If you’re a fan of ballet, you can start dusting off your fanciest dresses and suits! On 8 February 2022, do not miss Ludwig Minkus’s La Bayadère Gala presented by National Theatre Brno and starring principal Royal Ballet London dancers in lead roles. This premiere will take place in Janáček Theatre and there are still tickets up for grabs. Snatch them before they’re gone!
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Pandemic
Nearly two years of social distancing, isolation, and economic distress have taken their toll on our psyche. The Czech Republic is going through a brutal third wave of COVID-19 and with it come increasingly tougher restrictions, including partial lockdowns and cancellation of Christmas markets. We are all dealing with waves of despair and sadness. All this can easily turn into depression. How can we fight it?
DANCE BRNO 2021: A Festival of Czech Professional Ballet Is Here and Tickets Are Still Available!
Are you a fan of ballet? DANCE BRNO festival is back after a hiatus of two years and it will surely make you want to put on your fancy clothes! The event, taking place on 18-23 October, offers a showcase of almost the entire Czech professional ballet scene. The programme includes performances by companies from Prague, Pilsen, Ostrava, Olomouc, České Budějovice, and Brno. Audiences will be able to see both original works and famous pieces by world-renowned choreographers.
Are You Pregnant? Telling Your Employer and Adapting Your Daily Routines at Work
For some women, announcing their pregnancy at work can be difficult or uncomfortable. There is no correct way to do it, but here are some ideas on how to increase your chances of getting a positive response (and ensuring a good return from your maternity leave).