Czech labor shortage crisis deepens as unemployment falls and job vacancies rise
Data published by the Labor Office of the Czech Republic has shown an unseasonal decline in unemployment.
Road to recovery: Czech Republic’s post-Covid economic blueprint approved by Brussels
EU Finance Ministers have approved the Czech National Recovery Plan, opening up CZK 180 billion in funding.
A bumpy ride: Czech road conditions worse than in some African nations
Czech motorways are worse than those in countries like Burundi and Swaziland, with developments lagging behind EU neighbors.
Traditional or progressive? Czech working habits running contrary to European trends
New data shows that Czechs are among the hardest-working people in the EU, while differences between men and women persist.
Czech Prime Minister Babiš confronted by his own son at ANO campaign launch
The Prime Minister’s son humiliated his father by declaring his desire to testify against him in the Stork’s Nest affair.
Poor man of Europe? Czech economic recovery lags behind neighbors
The Czech economy came back to life in the second quarter of this year, but still lags behind growth seen in other EU countries.
Pressure from Brussels mounts over Czech PM's alleged conflicts of interest
The European Commission has threatened to withhold EU subsidies as Czech police open further inquiries around the Stork’s Nest case.
Russia cancels restrictions allowing flights to and from the Czech Republic to resume
Following a review by Russian anti-pandemic staff, the Czech Republic is among the first countries to see air links with Russia fully restored.
Prague indie venues facing threat of extinction as Covid effects linger
Independent arthouse cinemas, such as Screenshot in the Petrská quarter, continue to suffer from closures and insufficient government support.
Record-breaking number of women are running in Czech elections this year
The total number of candidates has dropped significantly compared to the last elections, but the proportion of women is the highest ever.
'Mamánci' no more? Young Czechs leaving the nest earlier than EU average
Although the pandemic has forced many to live longer in their parents’ home, Czechs still leave the nest earlier than other EU nationalities.
A Prague court's ruling could devastate short-term accommodation providers
A landmark ruling is set to increase the tax burden for Airbnb owners through a reclassification of rentals as taxable business activity.
Rising rents and globalization are changing the social fabric of Czech cities
Long-time inhabitants are being displaced by the younger generation and by foreign residents, resulting in an exodus to the suburbs.
Who will be the next Czech prime minister? The party leaders going head-to-head this year
With elections approaching in the Czech Republic this October, an overview of the three main candidates for prime minister.
Mortgage interest rates increase amid rising real estate and construction costs
Rates expected to keep rising as Czech National Bank combats rising inflation during record year for mortgage providers.
German tourists breathe life into Prague with overseas travelers still missing
German tourists are flocking to the Czech Republic to escape tough Covid restrictions at home in a lifeline for Prague businesses.
Czech Republic won't refuse asylum to those facing danger in Afghanistan
The Czech Republic will welcome Afghans who want to remain in the country as evacuations continue, said Interior Minister Jan Hamáček.
