Celebrating Witch Burning: Czech Republic’s End-April Fest

#LifeInCzechia As winter waves goodbye and the air fills with the promise of spring, the Czech Republic embraces a unique and lively tradition known as Čarodějnice, or Witch Burning Night. Held on the evening of April 30th, this celebration marks an important date in the Czech calendar, heralding the end of cold days and welcoming the warmth of spring with open arms and fiery festivities.

End of the PVZP Monopoly – What Does It Mean For You?

 #LifeInCzechia News regarding the compulsory health insurance! The insurance monopoly of PVZP (a subsidiary of the General Health Insurance Company of the Czech Republic) is now canceled. Foreigners from non-EU countries who have long-term or permanent residence in the Czech Republic can now choose the insurance company on their own.