Court rules that Czechia collects phone data illegally in landmark decision
A judge ordered the state to apologize to a journalist after a trial that challenged national surveillance practices.
Revealed: The faraway destinations that are cheaper to visit from Czechia this summer
A combination of favorable exchange rates and limited inflation means that many countries in different continents are much cheaper now than in summer 2024.
The minimum wage to live comfortably in Prague surges: Do you earn enough?
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The minimum gross salary needed to meet basic living needs, support a child, enjoy leisure time, and build modest savings has risen everywhere nationwide.
New Czech education plan: Schools can teach languages before English
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Under the new plan, schools must still teach English from first grade, but can prioritize other foreign languages if they offer them alongside English.
Revealed: Prague's most sought-after areas for work office spaces
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Low supply has increased competition, and demand, for offices; here are the districts that companies in Czechia view the most favorably.
Czechia has third-lowest tax rate in all Europe: How it compares with other nations
Despite a large 2023 austerity package that edged up taxes overall, Czechia's relatively low personal-income and corporate tax rates remain attractive.
Generative AI will affect over four in 10 Czech jobs: Which industries will be hit most?
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A new study reveals that AI-driven technologies will impact over 2.3 million workers in the next decade, with a large proportion needing retraining.
Renting while foreign in Czechia? A new tool could save you thousands—and your sanity
A web-based handbook answers frequently asked questions and solves common problems that foreigners face when searching for rooms in Prague and beyond.
Prague announces shared e-scooters ban: What happens next?
New contracts between the municipality and private vehicle operators specifically exclude scooters from parking in zones: but will the rules stick?
Working in Czechia? New labor laws will change how you get hired, paid, and let go
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A wave of new labor laws, from longer probation to more flexible schedules, have just been approved. Here’s what’s changing and how it will impact you.
Sending letters in Czechia is getting pricier: Will they disappear altogether?
A Europe-wide analysis has shown that posting letters in Czechia has become even costlier than in Germany and Austria.
A large suburban home or Prague apartment: Which gets you a better deal today?
Spiraling housing costs in Czechia's capital paired with high demand are shifting the real estate market, prompting many to consider relocating.
Czech doctors, WHO warn: Alcohol kills 7,000 yearly—it's time to act
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Health leaders call for tighter booze laws, ad bans, and tax hikes as the Czech Republic faces one of the world’s worst drinking rates.
'Ghost jobs' in Czechia: What they are and how to spot them
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Job postings that don't even exist are becoming increasingly problematic, wasting people's time and fueling disenchantment with the labor market.
Prague ranks among Europe’s cheapest dining spots—unless you’re local
Visitors to the capital enjoy low restaurant prices, but Czechia's relatively poor purchasing power parity means that this may not be the case for locals.
Employees versus contractors in Czechia: Who gets the better deal?
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We offer a comprehensive overview of Czechia's different work contracts, which each have different effects on job security, taxes, and rights.
Czechia’s benzene disaster explained: What happened and what’s next
Czechia has declared a state of emergency after a train derailed, causing the world's largest benzene contamination.
