ASK AN EXPERT: How can people in Czechia start 2026 financially fresh?
Start the new year right with practical advice from a financial advisor related to personal budgets, currency exchanges, and investments.
Better at home? Why two-thirds of Czechia's workers don't want a return to the office
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Despite over half admitting they're more productive in offices, many employees say they would 'immediately' switch jobs if remote work came to an end.
Will you pay more for water, electricity, and gas in Czechia next year?
Changes to regulated prices and new tariffs mean that your bills will likely look different in 2026: here's how.
Real wages in Czechia to rise almost the fastest in all EU next year
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The country's currently limited inflation means that salaries will grow on a nominal and real-terms basis, boosting people's purchasing power in 2026.
EXPLAINED: How the EU’s 2035 car emissions U-turn affects Czech buyers
A new 10% loophole for hybrids and e-fuels offers a lifeline to Czechia’s auto sector while preventing a price shock for owners of the EU's oldest fleet.
ASK AN EXPERT: What do employers in Czechia overlook when recruiting foreign workers?
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From knowing whether a foreigner’s visa allows them to work, to facing brand-new reporting requirements, experts explain why preparation is power.
Czech Railways ticket prices in 2026: What's changing and how can you save?
The state rail carrier's new timetable and ticket prices come into force soon, though consumers have several ways they can take advantage.
The Economist: Czechia rockets to one of world's best economies in 2025
Steady GDP growth, surging stock market share prices, and strong employment figures see the country outperform all its regional neighbors.
Chinese wire maker to invest CZK 2 billion in former Czech chocolate factory
Gold Cup Electric will convert a factory in Planá into its first European plant, a strategic expansion of Europe’s clean-energy supply chain.
‘Forget culture fit, build culture growth’: A global leader on how diversity fuels innovation
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Drawing on a career across four continents, Fabio Costa helps Czech companies see diversity as strategy, not compliance.
Czech Christmas bonuses: Will you get one and what's the payout?
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The size of the company you work for, the industry you're in, and your current pay all determine whether you'll get extra cash this year.
3 key travel and relocation rules for Czechia every expat parent should know
Czech law sets firm rules for travel, relocation, and parental consent to protect children, making written agreements and legal guidance vital.
Czech Ikea prices are falling, but many stores across the border remain cheaper
Despite targeted price reductions nationwide in the last two years, shoppers can often find cheaper deals in Poland or Germany.
Leaving Czechia: Where is Zittau and why are so many people moving there?
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The small town on the Czech-German border offers cheaper housing, cross-border work opportunities, and is Czech-language friendly.
Czech mortgage rates to rise in 2026 – here's what to do now
Experts say that taking action in the coming weeks and months will prevent homeowners and potential buyers from paying more next year.
Double pay or extra days off? Your Czech holiday work rights explained
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With four public holidays coming up in as many weeks, we explain exactly what you're entitled to if you work (or don't) on these days.
EXPLAINED: Why corruption still defines modern Czechia – and why you should care
Sorting out a legacy of kickbacks, 'tunelování', and weak political will as multiple corruption controversies unfold in Czechia.
