September is the month of the new arrivals. International students and young professionals arrive to the Czech Republic eager to find their new home in the middle of Europe. According to the statistics, most of them will stay for at least 1 year, although, some may move to CZ permanently. Let’s speak more about what […]
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What If I can’t Find an Apartment?
In September demand for long-term accommodation increases exponentially, just like demand for red roses and heart-shaped chocolates before Valentine’s day. Why so? To start with, the 1st of September is the beginning of a school and university year. As Czech Republic is a popular destination for foreign students’ education, hundreds of students arrive to CZ […]
Free Internet Connection around Europe
UPC internet provider is introducing Wi-Free: wireless network, which UPC customers can use for free even outside of their homes. The wi-free network is created by wi-fi modems of existing UPC customers. Every modem becomes a wi-fi hotspot, allowing to use its second bandwidth, this way the internet speed for the initial customer is not […]
Superguide: No-nonsense Prague Guide
Created by locals, Prague Superguide (UPDATE, September 1: the website is no longer available) is an essense of common knowledge about the Czech capital city and its gems. Main idea of Superguide is to make tourists feel like locals. Which is why 140-page pocket-size book contains information on gyms and parks, as well as restaurants […]
Summer Bucket List
Time flies, in just a few days we’ll welcome August, officially the last summer month. I’m sure I won’t be only speaking for myself, when I say that every summer we have millions of plans which hardly ever are brought to life. Having in mind you’ve got only 1 month left, here is a list […]
What are Escape Rooms?
Have you heard about escape rooms or escape games? No? Or just roughly guessing what it is all about? Check out how “Big Bang” gang crushed an escape room in record time: „Ugh, zombies! I’m out.“ You don´t need to worry about zombies jumping out of the cupboard and harassing you in every game. Escape […]
Foreigners.cz – Your Reliable Relocation Partner
Successful international companies nowadays tend to move their operational headquarters and customer support centers into the heart of Europe. Many – for example, DHL, Exxon Mobil, Honeywell, HP – have already found their new base in the Czech Republic, a country with favourable tax rates and low cost yet highly qualified labour. In most cases, when […]
Opencard –> Lítačka
A week ago my Google calendar reminder went off: your opencard expires in August! So the normal procedure would be to go back to the office, where I got my Opencard about 4 years ago and exchange it for a new valid one. However, a couple of months ago Prague city council announced the end […]
Hiking in CZ: Moravian gems
No one would argue, that summer is the best time to bring your hiking skills to a new level. Czech Republic is the country of kings, fairy-tale towns and villages, and of course numerous castles and palaces situated in the beautiful Czech countryside. Almost every Czech town has a castle or chateau to offer. Most of […]
Termination of the Lease Agreement
Renting an apartment is a complex process, which only ends with the end of the lease agreement and tenant moving out of the rented apartment. It’s important to know your rights and understand all the aspects of the lease agreement. Procedure of the end of the lease agreement is also incorporated in the lease agreement. […]