Buyers rush to beat rising mortgage interest rates in Czechia
As inflation causes significant increases in mortgage interest rates, should you buy now to beat further price rises?
Policy program reveals government plans to transform life in Czechia
The new Czech government’s leaked policy plan gives deadlines for sweeping reforms to modernize life in the country.
Can nuclear power fix the Czech Republic’s dirty air problem?
The EU wants to give a green light to nuclear investments, in a move causing celebration in the Czech Republic.
The Czech Republic has the third highest obesity rate in Europe
New data shows that nearly 70 percent of Czech men are overweight while six out of ten Czechs are overweight, and one in five is obese.
Can Czech-Polish relations be repaired by the new government?
A dispute over continued operations at the huge Turów coal mine hangs over troubled Czech-Polish relations.
Czech wage growth could entrench inflation
As the cost of living rises in the Czech Republic, so are wages, potentially creating a long-term economic headache.
The new Czech government is already on a collision course with Brussels
The EU’s proposal to ban the sale of combustion-engine vehicles after 2035 is unacceptable, said the new Czech Prime Minister.
Bye-bye, Babiš: All you need to know about the new Czech government
The transfer of power has been full of complications, but a new era for Czech politics starts today.
As the EU takes a step forward for gay rights, Czechia stands still on the issue
As the EU enforces same-sex couples’ rights throughout the bloc, an amendment recognizing gay adoption stalls in the Czech Senate.
Job opportunities to flood the Czech market after the new year
A new survey suggests ripe opportunities with employers looking to hire, not fire, in the first quarter of 2022.
Cost of energy to spike next year, warns Czech minister
Outgoing Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček predicts significant price increases in 2022 as a result of Europe-wide shortages.
Poll: What’s the best bank for foreigners in the Czech Republic?
Česká spořitelna was recently named the Czech Republic‘s best bank, but which is your top pick?
Decline in Czech suicide rates intact despite the pandemic
Last year saw the second lowest number of suicides in the Czech Republic’s recorded history, though the rate is still higher than the EU average.
Czech inflation bites, and experts think it’s even worse than feared
The latest official data shows inflation still rising in the Czech Republic, prompting fears of hard times ahead.
Quarantine, Cinderella, and dumplings: Czechs’ top Google searches paint a picture of 2021
The most-searched topics and people show a nation preoccupied with the pandemic and societal changes.
Czechs are the world’s top language learners, says Duolingo
An annual report from the popular app put the Czech Republic in the top spot for dedication to learning languages.
New analysis reveals risks and rewards of Czech euro adoption
The benefits of swapping the crown for the euro have long been disputed by economists, and the Czech National Bank appears equally torn on the question.