Foreigners and the Czech Republic

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Czech Radio launches live Ukrainian Broadcasting

Czech Radio’s external service, Radio Prague International, will launch a new podcast next week called “News for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic”.

Photo: Clara Sanchiz, Flickr, CC BY-NC 2.0

My Take on Czechia

Europe Unified: A Non-EU Resident's Perspective

In the face of the Russian agression in Ukraine, Kevin Loo is reminded of the humanity that can be achieved by the actions of many.

Ukrainian refugees | Photo: René Volfík, iROZHLAS.cz

03:39

Foreigners and the Czech Republic

Ukrainian refugees to get year-long visa, health insurance and labour permit

Ukrainians seeking refuge in the Czech Republic will receive a 12-month entry visa, health insurance and a labour permit.

Ukrainian servicemen walk at fragments of a downed aircraft seen in Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb. 25, 2022 | Photo: Oleksandr Ratushniak, ČTK/AP

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Foreigners and the Czech Republic

Russian student in Prague on the anguish of witnessing his country’s aggression in Ukraine

Martina Kroa talks to Georgij, a Russian student at the Prague University of Economics, about how the invasion of Ukraine impacted his life.

Some of the Belarusian students at the Technical University of Liberec | Photo: Technical University of Liberec

03:34

Foreigners and the Czech Republic

Over hundred university students from Belarus find refuge in Czechia

More than a hundred university students from Belarus have found refuge in Czechia, after being forced to flee their country following persecution by Lukashenko’s regime.

Illustrative photo: inelightarts, Pixabay, CC0 1.0

Foreigners and the Czech Republic

Being an expat mum in the Czech Republic can be a struggle

Learning Czech is no easy task. But without it, the life of an expat mum in the Czech Republic can be daunting.

Illustrative photo: Filip Jandourek, Czech Radio

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Foreigners and the Czech Republic

Non-native pupils dropping out of secondary schools due to language problems

For the children of foreign nationals who have opted to settle in Czechia, integrating is not always as easy as it may seem and the challenges they face can be daunting.

My Take on Czechia

Who is my Family?

Christmas is a time of togetherness with family and friends. In the time of the Covid pandemic the difference isn’t all too clear.

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My Take on Czechia

Life in a Time of Darkness

Kevin Loo reflects on Advent in the midst of the Covid pandemic.

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Foreigners and the Czech Republic

Czech Deck playing cards (not just) for expats feature local tips, useful phrases, fun facts

Like many young arrivals, Alysa Yamada first landed work in Prague teaching English. Czech Deck highlights some favourite aspects of the culture, and her love for trivia.