Safer, smarter, and better protected? Czech govt. passes a bundle of new bills
This week, the government has either passed or made advancements in laws relating to security, education, and digitization.
One in five university students in Czechia are foreigners – and half want to stay after graduating
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Strong educational and job offerings have made Czechia an increasingly attractive destination to international students in the past 20 years.
Major changes to Czech Labor Code now in force: Here's what you need to know
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The new Czech Labor Code, which came into effect at the start of October, will see greater remote-work opportunities and more renumeration for freelancers.
Energy prices set to rise after state cancels subsidies: How much more will you pay?
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As part of the 2024 budget, the state has decided to remove the previously set price ceiling on electricity and gas, as well as remove other allowances.
How likely is Czechia to adopt a four-day work week?
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More people are calling for a shorter working week in Czechia, with countries like Germany already trialing it. Will it be adopted on a wide scale soon?
iPhone Index: Czechs have to work nearly three weeks to buy newest model
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Without spending on anything else, the average Czech needs two-and-half weeks of net wages to buy Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro.
What's getting cheaper in Czechia? Falling inflation pushes prices down for consumers
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Energy prices and agricultural costs have all declined in recent months, helped by shrinking headline inflation.
Czechia improves citizen convenience with brand new digital ID
The move comes as part of Czechia's broad digitization plan to make key documents paperless and online.
Education minister: English should be compulsory for all Czech schoolchildren
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Mikuláš Bek believes either German or French should be mandatory second foreign language subjects, and Russian should be phased out.
Czech banks ramp up interest rates for euro deposits: How much money can you earn?
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The relative strong performance of the euro against the weakening Czech crown has led many major banks in Czechia to raise interest rates.
Czech retail chains promise: 'Food prices will be cheaper next year'
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A change in the country's value-added tax system should, according to large supermarkets in the country, push down food prices from 2024.
Czechia hikes TV and radio license fees: Here's what you'll pay
A change in the law means that people using mobile devices (such as smartphones) to access state TV or radio will also need to pay a fee.
Prague to implement CZK 200 entry fee for drivers entering parts of city center
The main goal of the plan is to reduce congestion in parts of Prague's center and prevent tram delays.
Losing value: Difficult times may be ahead for the Czech crown
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The Czech crown weakened in recent months amid a deceleration in inflation and an end to central bank foreign-exchange interventions.
Cheaper abroad: Czechs increasingly crossing the border to buy basic items
High inflation has caused the prices of many products to become more expensive than in Poland, and even in typically pricier Austria and Germany.
Czechia is the second-least affordable country in Europe to purchase property
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According to consulting firm Deloitte, you need 14 gross annual Czech salaries to buy real estate in the Czech capital.
Kangaroos, communism, and corruption: A comprehensive guide to football teams in Prague
Prague's football scene is filled to the brim with history, controversy, and strong national success. Find out more about the capital's biggest clubs.
