EXPLAINED: Which type of Czech employment contract is right for you?
Different types of employment relationship in Czechia work for different sets of circumstances, so which do you need?
Will Czech citizenship change your finances? Here’s what to check
Your passport can impact your wallet. A financial expert shares how a second citizenship can impact your financial status, banking, and tax obligations.
Unemployment benefit in Czechia: How to claim when times are hard
Understanding how to get state support when you’re out of work can make a tough situation less stressful.
Czech inflation eases to 2.4 percent as cheaper food offsets soaring fuel costs
Food prices fell 4 percent annually, while fuel rose 35.6 percent and rents climbed 6.4 percent. Analysts expect inflation to accelerate again.
Which brands do Czechs trust most? From IKEA and LEGO to Kofola
A survey of 4,000 Czech consumers names 2026’s most trusted brands, mixing international favorites with familiar names from everyday life.
Czechs now want CZK 88,000 in ready savings to feel financially secure
A survey finds rising financial concerns despite an improvement in overall security. Eleven percent of respondents have no financial reserve.
Czech government weighs energy price relief plan as household bills rise
Ministers will discuss cutting regulated charges and capping producers’ prices, but the measures would activate only if prices pass a set threshold.
Czech retail sales rise 4.1 percent, but higher living costs cloud outlook
Online retailers led September’s growth as household spending held up. Analysts warn energy bills and renewed inflation could curb demand in 2027.
Czech National Bank raises rates and cuts growth forecast as inflation risks rise
The expected quarter-point increase brings the benchmark to its highest level since early 2025, with limited immediate reaction from the crown.
US election result offers Czech economy limited relief, analysts say
Democrats’ congressional victory could ease some market pressures, but economists say energy costs and trade policy will matter more for Czechia.
Czech inflation eases to 2.4 percent, but analysts warn of renewed price rises
Cheaper food helped slow annual inflation in October, while energy and services grew more expensive. Economists expect inflation above 3 percent in 2027.
EXPLAINED: How the Czech National Bank‘s rate change could affect you
How a coming rate hike influences the economy and your wallet, and why it’s happening.
How the US midterms could affect Czech jobs, security and your money
Americans vote Nov. 3, but the consequences reach Czechia through trade, Ukraine and financial markets. Here’s what Congress could change.
Czech central bank expected to raise interest rate to 4 percent Thursday
Analysts anticipate a quarter-point increase as persistent price pressures and higher energy costs complicate the outlook for inflation.
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ČEZ to raise electricity and gas prices for 1.6 million customers in January
Customers without fixed energy prices face higher charges from January 2027, as ČEZ joins other suppliers in responding to rising wholesale costs.
Freelancing in Czechia: How to earn a living without burning out
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As AI transforms the world of work, we take a look at the qualities that help expat freelancers succeed.
Cross-border shopping? Czech crown hits three-year high against Polish zloty
The stronger Czech currency makes shopping and travel in Poland cheaper, with the exchange rate reaching CZK 5.53 per zloty.
