News in brief for Sept. 8: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
Zásilkovna faces delivery issues, lower food prices on the horizon, and more top headlines for Friday, Sept. 8.
You'll soon be able transfer money via mobile phone in Czechia
A new project from the Czech National Bank will match bank accounts to phone numbers.
News in brief for Sept. 7: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
Prague Airport can sign Uber contract, Babiš won't run for president again, and more top headlines for Thursday, Sept. 7.
News in brief for Sept. 6: Top headlines for Czechia on Wednesday
Subterra to build second part of metro line D, Babiš criticizes government, and more top headlines for Wednesday, Sept. 6.
News in brief for Sept. 5: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
Warm, sunny start of September, Czech psychiatrist charges with rape and extortion, and more top headlines for Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Real wages slump in Czechia for seventh consecutive quarter
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Despite a rise in nominal wages, high extant inflation is behind the decline in average salaries.
As flu seasons approaches, Czechia will reimburse RSV vaccines for at-risk groups
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Health insurance companies will offer up to CZK 2,000 for the vaccine, which costs about CZK 5,000 per dose.
News in brief for Sept. 2: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Accident closes road between Brno and Vienna, more Czech firefighters head to Greece, and more headlines for Saturday, Sept. 2.
PM Fiala: Czechia can become one of the most advanced countries in the world
The Czech prime minister focused on six specific areas in which Czechia has large potential to develop.
President Pavel signs pension reform into law, despite hesitancy
The president faces a crucial decision in the coming day as the government awaits his stance on the pension law amendment.
News in brief for Sept. 1: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
Czech president expresses reservations about pension amendment, Czech women dies is New Zealand, and more headlines for Friday, Sept. 1.
Czech president signs new driving rules into law: Here's what you need to know
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Starting next year, the driving age will be lowered while the speed limit is raised. Changes to the points penalty system will also go into effect.
More Russian attacks on Czech banks: Hackers call for end of support to Ukraine
Among the affected institutions were Komerční banka, ČSOB, Air Bank, Fio banka, Raiffeisen, Moneta Money Bank, and the Prague Stock Exchange.
CONFIRMED: Non-EU residence seekers to pay for Czech language exam as of 2024
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The maximum fee for the exam will increase from CZK 2,500 to CZK 3,200 starting in January 2024.
News in brief for Aug. 31: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
Czechs move ahead at the US Open, summer temps to return to Czechia and more top headlines for Thursday, Aug. 31.
New 'build-to-rent' housing surges in popularity across Czechia
According to a survey, there are now twice as many purpose-built furnished flats available for immediate rent compared to the first half of 2020.
Czech ambassador: US sees Czechia as an important partner in Central Europe
In an interview with the Czech Press Agency, Czech Ambassador to US Miloslav Stašek also spoke about a possible second Trump presidency.
