Category: Expat

Articles containing news and important information related to living in the Czech Republic that expats should be aware of.

Tired of Sitting at Home? Go for a Trip with the Car Rental App HoppyGo

Maria Daikou Expat, Featured, Miscellaneous, News, Practical tips for expats, Trips Leave a Comment on Tired of Sitting at Home? Go for a Trip with the Car Rental App HoppyGo

Take a deep breath of fresh air, stretch your legs, and rest your body in the beautiful natural corners of the Moravian region. You can find the proper peace of mind exploring near Brno with HoppyGo.

In the HoppyGo app, you can rent from more than 150 cars directly from owners in Brno. Why not easily rent a car in your neighborhood for an attractive price with no paper contracts and hit the road this weekend? HoppyGo offers a wide range of car types for any occasion, particularly trips to the beautiful nature of the Moravian region.

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Childbirth in a Face Mask? Pregnancy and Child Delivery During The Quarantine

Karyna Kovchak Country, Expat, Health, Laws, Living Leave a Comment on Childbirth in a Face Mask? Pregnancy and Child Delivery During The Quarantine

Coronavirus lockdown has affected all aspects of our lives, childbirth is not an exception. Do I have to visit obstetrics during the pandemic? Can my husband be present during the birth-giving? Do I have to wear a face mask? These and other questions are being asked by worried pregnant women in the Czech Republic. Read this article to know the answers.

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Coronavirus: Expats with a Residence Permit Can Also Get Tested for COVID-19 Antibodies

Anna Minjaríková Country, Expat, Health, Miscellaneous, News, Practical tips for expats, Residence permit Leave a Comment on Coronavirus: Expats with a Residence Permit Can Also Get Tested for COVID-19 Antibodies

As the existence of a COVID-19 vaccine remains uncertain, the Czech government is focusing on the idea of herd immunity. Therefore, the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic launched voluntary testing in order to find out how many people living in the country have the COVID-19 antibodies.

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Coronavirus: People in Czechia Can Hang Out in Groups and Go on Holidays Abroad

Anna Minjaríková Country, Event, Expat, Health, Laws, Living, News, Trips 6 Comments on Coronavirus: People in Czechia Can Hang Out in Groups and Go on Holidays Abroad

Due to the positive development of the situation in the Czech Republic, the Czech government announced some changes regarding the restrictions that have been introduced during the previous weeks to stop the novel coronavirus from spreading rapidly. These changes were announced at a press conference on Thursday, April 23 and include for example gathering outside in groups of 10 people or traveling abroad.

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Expat Hub: Learn About Every Aspect of Living in Prague

Foreigners.cz Country, Expat, Featured, Living, Miscellaneous Leave a Comment on Expat Hub: Learn About Every Aspect of Living in Prague

Many will agree that Prague is one of the most beautiful and convenient cities in the world. The high popularity of Prague among foreigners for relocation can be explained by having one of the lowest income inequalities in Europe. A great work and life balance in Czech culture attracts many professionals to build their careers and start a family in Prague. A high quality of education, friendly living costs, and world-class public transportation makes the Czech Republic a popular destination for university students from around the world.

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Entrepreneurs and 25 000 CZK Coronavirus Contribution: Who Is Entitled and How To Apply

Karyna Kovchak Country, Economy, Expat, Laws, News 4 Comments on Entrepreneurs and 25 000 CZK Coronavirus Contribution: Who Is Entitled and How To Apply

The Czech Ministry of Finance has modified the support program for self-employed people who can get a subsidy of 25 000 CZK due to their losses caused by the restrictions related to the country’s fight with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Easter in Greece & Similarities to the Czech Republic

Maria Daikou Country, Expat, Featured, Holidays, Living, Miscellaneous, Traditions, Uncategorized Leave a Comment on Easter in Greece & Similarities to the Czech Republic

Easter once again, ladies and gents. A much-beloved holiday for every fellow Greek. After 40 days of fasting (adopting a vegan diet because of the orthodox dogma for a period of 40 days) it’s finally time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

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A Series of Unfortunate Events when Traveling: Part 2, DONUT Fry with Maria

Maria Daikou Expat, Featured, Food & Drink, Miscellaneous, Trips, Uncategorized Leave a Comment on A Series of Unfortunate Events when Traveling: Part 2, DONUT Fry with Maria

If you’ve already read my latest article then you’ll know that this series refers to a volunteering program in Croatia, which I participated in last October with my friend Maria. 
Today’s narrative will focus on the preparations regarding the international night that every national team had to organize (Croatia, Italy, Spain, Greece). Soo, let’s begin.

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Czechia in a State of Emergency: From April 6, 2020 EU Citizens Will Need a Residence Permit to Return to the Country

Lucie Patkova Country, Expat, Featured, Foreigners' services, Living, News, Residence permit 1 Comment on Czechia in a State of Emergency: From April 6, 2020 EU Citizens Will Need a Residence Permit to Return to the Country

The Czech Republic continues fighting the coronavirus pandemic by staying in a state of emergency. It was declared by the Czech government on March 12, 2020, and this brought adjustments to the immigration policy of the country as well. Now, there are new measures coming into effect concerning foreign employees and students from the European Union.

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