In September and early October many foreign students arrive to the Czech Republic to start their first year at a Czech university. As universities in the Czech Republic offer such a variety of study programmes in English, there is no surprise hundreds of lucky students pass the entrance exams with a prospect of studying in […]
Fall Fairs
Chilly fall weather drives us to move our activities indoors. One option to broaden your horizons is to visit some of the fairs taking place across the country at this time of year. The International Engineering Fair The Brno Exhibition Centre currently hosts the International Engineering Fair (MSV), which is the leading industrial trade fair […]
Free Events in October
1.10. MINT Weekend Market Every Saturday till 17.12. hall number 13 at Pražská tržnice (Prague 7) will change into a modern market space selling clothing, design items, snacks and tasty treats, coffee, books or bio cosmetics. Link to event 4.10. Autumn Opening at National gallery Opening of the autumn exhibition season in the Trade Fair Palace! Three […]
Burčák – Sign of the Fall in the Czech Republic
You might have noticed small stalls flanking the streets and roads of Czech cities offering something like wine. This „something“ is burčák, the partially fermented young Moravian wine that appears on the market at the end of August and early September. Burčák is an inseparable part of the fall in the Czech Republic, especially in […]
Guide to Picking Best Location to Live in Prague
If you plan to move to Prague soon for work or studies you might have already done your research and found out Prague is divided into districts, every one of which has been designated a number. In brief, Prague 1 and 2 are the most central ones, while Prague 12 and 15 are quite remote. […]
Czech School Holidays in 2016-2017
Do you live in the Czech Republic together with your family? If you have kids of school age it might be useful to be aware of their holidays in the 2016/2017 school year calendar so you can plan on your days off or alert grandparents and babysitters. Though pupils and students have just returned to […]
English-Speaking Doctors in Prague
Comprehensive health insurance by Slavia & Foreigners.cz guarantees access to complete medical care in the Czech Republic. Below find a list of contracted English-speaking doctors and medical facilities working with Slavia insurance. – Hospital Na františku Na Františku 847/8, 110 00 Praha 1. Tel: 222 801 111 – MedicalHelp Česká republika s.r.o. Malá Štěpánská 546/10, 12000 Praha […]
Photo Nejedlí: Our Magic is to Become Friends with Clients
Do you like photos on our new website Foreigners? Do you wonder who’s behind them? It‘s not only one person but a married couple; Pavla and Jindřich Nejedlí. They are wedding photographers, primarily. When you meet them you understand why their schedule is so busy. They are so nice you want to hire them immediately. […]
How to Adapt in a New Country
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 […]
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 […]