Czech budget proposal could weaken credit rating, warns Fitch
The rating agency says Czechia’s proposed CZK 386 billion deficit raises doubts about fiscal consolidation and points to faster debt growth.
Czech crown hits 15-month low against dollar as Prague stocks fall
The crown weakened to CZK 21.46 per dollar while remaining stable against the euro, as confidence in the Czech economy slipped.
From Prague trams to battery trains, Škoda Group posts a profit surge
The Czech transport manufacturer says first-half earnings rose 140 percent as sales and orders grew across European markets.
Czech diesel prices rose faster than anywhere else in the EU in August
Diesel prices jumped 14.3 percent from July, Eurostat says. A higher Czech fuel tax was part of the shift, and relief is due to return in October.
Czech salaries are rising, but these workers are pulling ahead in 2026
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Wages in Czechia are typically rising 4–6 percent this year, but employers increasingly favor experienced workers with tech and data skills.
Choosing a Czech energy supplier? New tool looks beyond the cheapest price
A new Czech energy comparison tool aims to help households weigh electricity and gas offers based on price, contract terms, service and supplier stability.
Czech central bank holds rates at 3.75 percent: What it means for your money
The Czech National Bank kept its key rate at 3.75 percent, meaning little immediate change for borrowers and savers despite persistent inflation risks.
Czech inflation third lowest in EU for August as prices rise across Europe
Czechia recorded the EU's third-lowest inflation rate in August, even as rising energy costs pushed inflation higher across Europe.
Prague’s budget explained: Where the city spends your taxes
From public transport to neighborhood schools, Prague’s budgets reveal how tax money is spent and how widely spending varies by district.
Czech fuel prices hit four-year high: How much higher will they go?
Petrol is at its highest price since 2022, and analysts warn Czech drivers could soon pay even more as refinery margins surge.
Meet the Czech automation pioneer questioning the urgency around AI
Czech firms are banking on AI, but according to one Prague-based expert, they’re getting it backward. Here's what they should be focusing on instead.
Not sure you’ll stay in Czechia? 3 ways to invest for whatever comes next
Whether you’re here for two years or 20, a Prague-based wealth manager explains how to grow your money when residency plans are up in the air.
Study: Czech minimum wage falls short of basic living and rental costs
A worker on minimum wage needed up to CZK 4,280 more per month last year to cover basic needs and rent, according to a new analysis.
From Danish discounts to a K-beauty boat: Prague is changing how it gets glam
As social media reshapes beauty discovery, Czech shoppers are mixing budget and premium products while seeking new brands, viral trends, and experiences.
Czechia prepares major pension reform: What will change, and who benefits?
A planned overhaul of pension savings would double state support for young people, cut fees and change how billions in savings are invested.
Why Czech salaries still feel low even as wages rise
Czech wages are growing rapidly, but new data on household finances and the 2027 minimum wage show why many workers still don't feel better off.
Czech kiosk economy takes off, from ride-hailing to retail
From Primark checkouts to Bolt kiosks, businesses are expanding the number of transactions customers can complete without an employee – or a phone.
