MultiSport no more? Czech companies to slash benefits due to austerity package
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A new survey shows that 40 percent of employers plan to cut perks like meal vouchers, language classes, and fitness plans.
Czech news in brief for November 23: Thursday's top headlines
Half of schools in Czechia to participate in Monday's strike, plans for highspeed Prague-Dresden train move ahead, and more headlines for Nov. 23, 2023.
GALLERY: Czech Press Photo nominees capture moments great and small
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From the presidential elections to the Turkish earthquakes, this year Czech photojournalists captured tragedy and joy around the globe.
EXPLAINED: Czech president signs consolidation package – what’s next?
The package changes the country’s value-added tax (VAT) system, increases many taxes and cuts a range of subsidies.
Plan to revitalize Florenc bus station area gets green light
Czechia’s antimonopoly office has approved the takeover of the company that owns the Florenc bus station.
Concerns grow as Czechia grapples with growing Covid cases
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Doctors and the government continue to encourage people to get vaccinated and urge caution if infected with the virus.
Czech news in brief for November 22: Wednesday's top headlines
Teacher's strike to move ahead, most Czechs back NATO membership, and more top headlines for Nov. 22, 2023.
Prague’s Pařížská once again crowned CEE’s most expensive shopping street
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The centrally located thoroughfare, which houses a wide range of luxury, high-end stores, is Europe’s 11th-most expensive street this year.
Czech officials advocate stronger Africa collaboration to address illegal immigration
Top Czech officials say openly addressing criminal networks fueling undocumented migration to Europe is crucial to effective policy-making.
Attacks on Czech LGBTQ+ community rise amid calls to boost legal protection
Multiple non-governmental organizations are calling on the country to adopt stricter laws that would better protect the LGBTQ+ community.
Prague's Christmas markets ranked among the most affordable in Europe
The ranking found that Prague was affordable relative to UK prices, although people living in Czechia will likely feel the pinch of increasing costs.
Czech news in brief for November 21: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech national football coach resigns, hundreds of medical procedures to be postponed in Czechia, and more top headlines for Nov. 21, 2023.
Buildings across Czechia to light up in blue today to mark World Children’s Day
Issues such as domestic violence still afflict many children in Czechia – the event raises awareness of their well-being.
Gender pay gap disclosure looms for Czech companies, sparking controversy
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Anti-disclosure execs and politicians argue that the EU law could stir up trouble in the workplace and burden smaller firms.
Post-communist Czechia: Living standards double, but not everyone feels the gain
Despite a marked rise in purchasing power and more competitiveness since 1989, a sizable chunk of the population does not see a rise in living standards.
Corporate giants ranked: Czechia’s most valuable billion-crown companies
The study found that each business in the ranking had a valuation of over CZK 1 billion.
Czech news in brief for November 20: Monday's top headlines
Prague's Febiofest film festival files for bankruptcy, Czech Education Minister pushes for budget increase, and more Monday headlines.
