Prague and the rest of the Czech Republic are currently bracing for one of the most extreme weather events in recent history. The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) has issued a red alert—its highest warning level—as temperatures this weekend are forecast to approach or even exceed 40°C. Expats.cz If the thermometer climbs past 40.4°C, it will officially break the country’s all-time historical temperature record, which was set in Dobřichovice in August 2012. This is not just...

The ongoing global recall of infant formula has officially impacted the Czech Republic in a highly visible way. Recently, the Czech Ministry of Health reclassified a child's severe illness from "probable" to "confirmed," making it the country's first confirmed case directly tied to the global recall of contaminated Alfamino infant formula. Expats.cz For expat parents navigating the Czech healthcare system, news like this is deeply unsettling. If you have been using formula and are unsure of...

If you have tried to schedule a meeting, book a contractor, or find a parking spot in Prague this week, you have likely noticed a shift in the air. The school year has officially ended, the temperatures are rising, and the city is preparing for its annual summer ritual: the great July exodus. In the Czech Republic, the first week of July brings two major public holidays back-to-back: St. Cyril and Methodius Day (July 5th) and Jan Hus Day (July 6th). Because these holidays often fall near a...