#LifeInCzechia Christmas is upon us and even though the majority of Czechs is irreligious and doesn’t go to church, we sure do love our Christmas traditions. In this article you’ll learn about how we celebrate Advent, get some tips on where to attend Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve in your city, and finally find out who is Ježíšek and how can a small baby deliver all these presents anyway?
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What to Do with Your Furniture When Leaving Czechia?
#LifeInCzechia Czech Republic is a popular country to move to among foreigners. However, life changes, and you may decide to return home or to another country. If this is your case, you have to arrange a lot of things like canceling contracts and leaving your apartment. You might also need to take care of some minor repairs or professional cleaning. Still, there is one more task: what to do with the furniture? We have prepared several options for you to make your decision easier.
How to Park Your Car in Czechia: Survival Guide
#LifeInCzechia Czechia is known for its great public transport system for inner-city as well as long-distance commutes. However, having a car comes in handy for a quick transfer to scarcely populated areas or if you have a family. After a successful registration of your car in Czechia, there is one more thing that needs to be figured out. Parking! In this article, we will guide you through the parking systems and rules in several Czech cities.
Rights and Rules of EU Citizens Living in Czechia
#LifeInCzechia Are you a citizen of the European Union living in the Czech Republic? Or perhaps you’re only just considering moving here? Although it may seem like you don’t need to worry about too much, there are some rights and rules you should know about if you want to live in Czechia. From employment to elections, we’ve summed it all up for you below.
A Step-by-step Guide to Finding Accommodation in Czechia with Foreigners
#LifeInCzechia Are you moving to the Czech Republic? Are you feeling lost and unsure about how to find the perfect accommodation for you and your family? We are here to help you and guide you to make the process as fast and easy as possible, so you can feel at home in Czechia. Follow this easy guide and get ready to move in!
“I enjoy making order out of chaos.” Interview with Chief Operating Officer Alena Holubcová
#LifeinCzechia She’s always been interested in how things work. She’s also one of Foreigners’ oldest employees. Alena Holubcová brings innovative solutions to already established processes to increase their efficiency. As such, she ends up saving herself and her colleagues hours of work. In the interview, she explained what her position entails and what she enjoys the most about it.
Moving to Czechia: Types of Apartments Foreigners Should Avoid
#LifeinCzechia Moving to a different country can be stressful in itself. However, there are certain types of apartments that might complicate the process of moving even further. The main reason is that with particular apartments, it might be challenging to get the owner’s signature that you need to get approved at the MOI office. In this article, we will tell you which spaces to avoid as a third-country citizen.
Leaving Czechia Permanently? Here’s What You Should Remember to Do.
#LifeInCzechia Czech Republic is a great place to live for foreigners. Still, you may decide to eventually move to another country or perhaps return to your family. If that becomes your reality, it’s necessary to keep in mind that there are many things you shouldn’t forget to do before you hop on the plane (or bus) and leave. We’ve come up with a checklist to make this transition easier for you.
Do Foreigners in Czechia Have to Pay Public TV & Radio Fees?
#LifeInCzechia Do you have a TV or/and a radio in your home? Are you in Czechia on either long-term residence permit or a permanent residence permit? Then you’re most likely obligated to pay what we call “concessionary fees”. These fees are used to finance public television and radio institutions in Czechia and have to be paid monthly by every household and business that owns a TV or a radio. Read this article to learn more.
Europe’s Energy Crisis: Why Is Your Electricity Bill Increasing?
#LatestNewsCzechia Did your energy provider increase your monthly utility deposits? That’s probably because of the energy crisis looming over Europe. Due to the war in Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions placed on Russia, the price of electricity has been going up. In this article, we will explain the reasons and what you can do about it.