Czech retailer Notino set for European expansion with new investment
The Brno-based beauty company has secured a €370 million (about CZK 9 billion) loan to expand its European presence, backed by major local banks.
December 2024: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
Mikuláš celebrations, Christmas store closures, preparations for 2025 legal changes, and universal phone-charging cables all await in 2024's final month.
Black Friday scams in Czechia: How to spot fake discounts and shop safely
You can save thousands of crowns, but also lose a lot of money, if you're not careful during a time when hundreds of stores tempt consumers with discounts.
Price Czech: How much does a movie cost in Prague—why are you paying more?
With significant jumps in ticket prices and refreshment prices that rival a restaurant meal, a movie night in the Czech capital can be a budgetary stretch.
Survey: More than half of people in Czechia fear they will lose job next year
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A difficult economic environment and the rise of artificial intelligence has unsettled many workers nationwide, with many also considering job hopping.
Czech billionaires expand UK footprint with major business acquisitions
One of Czechia's wealthiest men as well as former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš have diversified their portfolios in very different sectors.
Average Czech lunch prices near CZK 200, with cheap options getting scarce
Diners are skipping soups and drinks to keep up with the average price of lunch in Czech restaurants, which have soared by over 30 percent since 2020.
Czechia’s middle class feels the squeeze as poverty protections falter
Czechia’s middle class is shrinking, with more people relying on benefits, as social benefits fail to keep up with rising inflation and living costs.
What's next for Czech-US relations? EU shake-ups, security threats, and a hint of Musk
Experts spoke at the Czech Institute of Politics and Society to discuss how Donald Trump's policies may have a substantial impact on life in Czechia.
PM: Czechia will have 'same salaries as Germany' in under five years
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The eyebrow-raising comments have drawn wide criticism, bordering on ridicule, from policy and economic experts alike.
Czech investment group takes on Groupon’s revival with high stakes strategy
Success would be a milestone for Czech business on the global stage, proving small-market countries can lead major corporate recoveries.
'A beautiful, overshadowed cuisine': Červený Jelen CMO on making Czech food great again
Jiří Panuška, co-owner of Red Castle Business Group and Červený Jelen reflects on his team's hopes for the future of Czech gastronomy.
Foreign e-commerce giants are reshaping Czechia's online fashion landscape
Platforms like Temu, Shein, and Trendyol have leaped into the Czech fashion arena, challenging local retailers with low prices and aggressive marketing.
KFC unveils its first European flagship on Prague’s Wenceslas Square
Only the fifth flagship branch in the world, the restaurant will feature QR-code table ordering, two levels, merchandise, and more.
Small Czech town now home to Toyota's largest logistics hub in whole Europe
The multinational firm will serve the whole Central Europe region in an effort to shorten vehicle delivery times and increase production.
Czech purchasing power drops for the first time in four years
On average, Czechs can afford less than last year, their purchasing power falling mainly due to the weakening crown against the euro.
From sweets to sofas: Trump’s tariff plan may hike prices on popular imports in Czechia
The next US president's promise of a slapping a universal tariff on all EU imports would, most likely, push up consumer prices in Czechia.
