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26 September 2025 Practical Tips Lenka Kiknadze

Staying home with a sick child? Ask for caregiver's allowance

In the Czech Republic, employees who cannot work because they need to take care of a sick child or another dependent family member are entitled to a caregiver’s allowance, known as OČR (or ošetřovné). This benefit is part of the…

24 September 2025 Practical Tips Lenka Kiknadze

Good News for Dual Employee Card Holders: More Time to Find a Job

If you lose your job, you’ll now have 90 days to find a new one — instead of just 60. …

9 September 2025 Practical Tips Brno Expat Centre

Discover the city through a guided tour on your phone

New in Brno? Discover the city through a guided tour on your phone. In just one easygoing hour, you’ll stroll…

27 August 2025 Practical Tips Lucia Konôpková

Family Vouchers for Brno Parents: What and How

Brno family vouchers are online credits for children’s leisure activities. You can get up to 4,000 CZK per family for…

25 August 2025 Practical Tips Julie Krejčová

Common Scams in the Czech Republic

What if I really did forget to pay my taxes? What if the police really are looking for me? Scammers…

12 August 2025 Practical Tips Marek Singer

How to Start as a Courier or Taxi Driver in Brno

Are you looking to boost your income by delivering food or driving passengers? This guide explains the requirements of becoming…

6 August 2025 Practical Tips Brno Expat Centre

Bringing culture to Brno? Apply for a grant covering up to 70%

If you’ve got a meaningful cultural idea that brings value to the Brno community, this grant could help you make…

24 July 2025 Practical Tips Marek Singer

Czech TV & Radio Fees 2025: Who pays, who registers and what changed

The Czech Republic recently introduced significant changes to its public TV and radio licence fees. These changes impact…

11 July 2025 Practical Tips Brno Expat Centre

Stay ahead of expiry dates: Set up reminders for your permit

Worried about missing the expiry date of your passport or residence permit? The Information Portal for Foreigners…

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