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Czechia's economic ranking drops in new Prosperity Index
Despite its faltering finances, Czechia's economy is still stronger than the EU average.
Panic in the produce aisle: Which vegetables will cost you more in Czechia?
A shortage of vegetables in export countries has driven up prices in Czechia. Here are the salad-bowl favorites you'll pay more for.
The Biz Sheet: Weekly business news briefing for Czechia
A round-up of the top Czech and international business news, plus a look at the start-up scene, finance sector, and more.
Bill Gates acquires stakes in three Czech breweries via Heineken shares
The world’s sixth richest person now owns part of Europe’s second-largest brewing concern despite not being a beer fan.
The Biz Sheet: Weekly business news briefing for Czechia
A round-up of the top Czech and international business news, plus a look at the start-up scene, finance sector, and more.
The Big Mac index reflects a stronger Czech crown
Still, McDonald’s increased the burger’s price twice last year, to reflect Czechia’s inflation and rising energy prices.
The Biz Sheet: Weekly business news briefing for Czechia
A round-up of the top Czech and international business news, plus a look at the start-up scene, finance sector, and more.
Czech government mulling changes to retirement ages
A proposal currently being considered would raise the retirement age to 68 for some people.
Tax talk: Czechia faces tough economic choices in 2023
Unforeseen crises and long-term issues raise the possibility of sweeping reforms to pensions and taxes.
The Biz Sheet: Weekly business news briefing for Czechia
A round-up of the top Czech and international business news, plus a look at the startup scene, finance sector, and more.
Pub-fare price hike eats into Czech lunch budgets
Lunch prices in Czechia are rising faster than inflation, especially at the pub. These are the classic dishes that'll cost you more.
The Biz Sheet: Weekly business news briefing for Czechia
A round-up of the top Czech and international business news plus a look at the start-up scene, finance sector, and more.
A Czech investment leader on how modern tools can help you beat inflation
Fondee brings international best practices and modern investment methods to help investors in Czechia grow their savings.
Which industries in Czechia will raise wages in 2023?
Firms are trying hard to fill job slots for specialists, but unskilled workers are facing threats from automation and cost-cutting.
More companies open in Czechia, but growth is slowing
Prague had both the highest number of new firms open and the most closures in the whole country, while real estate management was the most active sector.
Mall.cz will close its brick-and-mortar stores at the end of January
The rise of e-commerce and popularity of 24-hour pick-up boxes were behind its decision to go online-only.
Exhibit and special banknote to mark 30 years of Czechoslovak currency split
The Czech National Bank is issuing a commemorative CZK 1,000 banknote to mark the 1993 division of Czechoslovakia and its crown.