Majority of Czechs support return of death penalty, reversing a recent trend
A new CVVM poll shows 52 percent of Czechs support reintroducing the death penalty, with support highest among older and less-educated respondents.
Expansive Czech criminal code reform set to ease cannabis regulations
Czech MPs have approved justice reform easing cannabis rules and emphasizing alternative sentencing; a Senate review is pending.
Czechia’s nuclear gamble: Why a power plant deal is fueling EU feuds
A legal dispute has drawn the attention of the European Commission, and involves a battle between France and Czechia concerning a construction contract.
'Different cultures, customs, and expectations': Why foreigners in Czechia need legal services
Barbora Karetová offers personalized legal assistance to expats specializing in family, inheritance, and employment law.
Czechia’s new ombudsman: A vital resource for foreigners
Learn how new and current state bodies can help expats navigate government procedures, legal issues, and discrimination claims.
OVERVIEW: Which new laws and rules go into effect in Czechia in 2025?
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A host of new legislation next year will affect large areas of your daily life, including employment law and finances: here's everything you need to know.
ASK AN EXPERT: How to avoid getting scammed when booking holiday travel plans
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We asked an agency that specializes in booking packages from Czechia to several holiday destinations how to avoid getting ripped off.
Why buying fake proof of accommodation can land expats in hot water
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The dubious market for selling fake housing contracts, which is relatively large in Czechia, can lead to the cancellation of visas or financial penalties.
A clean break: Divorce in Czechia could become simpler and faster
The proposed changes aim to save separating couples both time and money – especially if the divorcees cannot reach a settlement.
Leader Talks: Lucie Martin Nešporová on running a women-led legal team in Czechia
The all-female legal team at LN Law Offices helps expat clients navigate a wide range of legal issues.
When do foreigners living in the Czech Republic need a certified translation?
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Certain school or work situations require different types of translations, which you can learn more about in our guide.
Excessive bureaucracy is costing Czechia: A new plan to cut red tape could help
The Chamber of Commerce has put forward a plan detailing how to reduce the country's administrative burden and save billions of crowns.
New Czech law will likely not punish parents who spank their kids
This week, Labor Minister Marian Jurečka stressed the importance of discerning between excessive violence and reasonable disciplinary action.
Czech online travel agency Kiwi.com faces American lawsuit
American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the Brno-based company in a Texas court, alleging unauthorized resale of its tickets.
Two of Czechia's three newly appointed Constitutional Court judges are women
Czech President Petr Pavel nominated the experience-rich candidates, who will now each serve 10-year terms in the highest court in the land.
What are your rights as an employee in Czechia during a heatwave?
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The Czech Labor Code requires a number of provisions if indoor or outdoor temperatures exceed a certain threshold.
Czech senators appeal law on highway noise regulation
A new law passed late last year means that traffic on busy roads and highways will likely become louder.
