Tariff troubles: OECD slashes Czechia growth forecast amid global trade war
The downgraded forecast suggests slower wage growth, fewer export-related jobs, and tighter household budgets for people in Czechia.
Moving to Czechia? Here’s how to open a bank account without the stress
Understanding which bank to choose and the documents needed to open an account is crucial: here’s what you need to know.
Where to find affordable apartments amid Prague’s housing crunch
Housing data from portal Sreality reveals which areas have the cheapest rental and sales prices—and which are not for the budget conscious.
EU crackdown could make Shein hauls to Czechia more expensive
Brussels has called on the Chinese retailer to adhere to EU consumer protection laws as it plans to impose fees on low-value parcels.
AI use in Czechia triples: What it means for the country's labor force
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An estimated four in 10 firms have implemented AI, with 44 percent expecting to use it in the near future—here's what this spells for jobs in Czechia.
Prague is seeing an exodus of young people due to rising housing costs
High rents and living expenses in Prague are straining household finances, leading to growing suburbanization as more young people leave the city.
Czechia open to 5 percent defense budget spend: What that means for the economy
President Pavel said the country is willing to boost defense spending to 5 percent of GDP if NATO agrees. But what would this mean for the economy?
Czechia’s nuclear gamble: Why a power plant deal is fueling EU feuds
A legal dispute has drawn the attention of the European Commission, and involves a battle between France and Czechia concerning a construction contract.
Watch your bills: How to check if you've overpaid for heating in Czechia
Now that the heating season is over, experts advise people to check their readings and tariffs to make sure they aren't being overcharged.
How Czech businesses are helping rebuild Ukraine—and how you can invest
Expats.cz attended three major business forums featuring dozens of companies across multiple sectors; here’s where the strongest investment potential lies.
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Euronews: Czech workers earn 'significantly less' than EU average
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Despite strong salary growth in the past five years, Czechia continues to lag far behind its western neighbors due to structural and historical factors.
Is 2025 the best year to buy property in Czechia? Mortgage trends you need to know
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or refinancing in 2025, market signals suggest the current conditions could work in your favor—but may not last.
Why electricity bills are so high in Czechia – despite cheap local production
Czechia generates electricity cheaply, but consumers pay some of Europe’s highest prices due to market dynamics and limited state intervention.
Trade tensions and German slump drag down Czechia’s economic outlook
The EBRD lowered its 2025 outlook for Czech GDP to 1.6 percent, citing weak German industry and U.S. tariffs that could further slow export-driven growth.
How Czechia's new pay transparency laws will reshape the labor market
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Two seperate laws—one national and another EU-based—give employees in Czechia far more power to see what others earn (while getting more protection).
Czech fuel prices sink to lowest level in years: What's behind the drop?
Regional differences are still palpable across Czechia, with people in Prague paying the highest for both gasoline and diesel.
