Why the '30-day rule' matters for shoppers in Czechia this discount season
Officials have explicitly warned consumers to be wary of tempting discount signs: things aren't always quite as they seem.
Czechia's shrinking birth rate threatens strained workforce, higher living costs
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The country's dual demographic crisis and policy vacuum freeze reforms, guaranteeing workforce strain and fiscal uncertainty.
Curious minds welcome: Prague’s latest TEDx event aims to turn ideas into action
English-language talks, fresh ideas, inspiring stories, and real-world insight await attendees at TEDxVSE University, an event open to the public.
Czechia pays Europe's highest electricity bills – here's how to cut costs
Market factors mean that you need to pay above the odds to stay warm in Czechia, but the next few months bring several chances to cut costs.
Can the new government build enough to contain Prague's soaring prices?
The capital’s market is at a breaking point: record sales, CZK 12 million average prices, and a dysfunctional approval process cripple supply.
Why Czech companies are buying up Germany's struggling firms
A stagnating German economy combined with well-established Czech firms signals opportunity for businesses at home.
ASK AN EXPERT: Can expats in Czechia save money under America’s new tax law?
A Prague-based wealth manager breaks down what’s changed, from income exclusions to cross-border money transfers, and how expats can benefit.
Prague launches auction for affordable rentals in historic center
If you're an EU citizen, an online portal can help you find a new room or apartment: owned by the city, prices are said to be fair.
More Czechs are swapping the lunchtime pub ritual for desk food
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As lunch prices keep surging, people in Czechia are skipping restaurant meals and finding ways to save on the middday meal.
Czechia is moving toward a more ethical future for science—and you can be part of it
Have a project or idea that could replace animal testing? The Lush Prize, open for nominations worldwide, can help it grow.
Czechia ranks as one of world's top countries for remote workers
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A wide-ranging report unveiled that Czechia is just one of three countries worldwide that links so-called digital nomad visas with citizenship.
One in three Czech start-ups may leave country amid high taxes, bureaucracy
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Initial access to capital and relatively challenging labor laws are causing CEOs of new firms in Czechia to cast eyes abroad.
Czech firms resist EU pay transparency: Are you being paid a fair wage?
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Czech employers face pressure to ensure equal pay as EU rules on wage transparency loom, sparking resistance from major business groups.
Why Prague’s apartment prices now rival Berlin’s, but salaries haven't caught up
Much lower purchasing power as a result of weak salaries in the Czech capital means that finding a place to live is highly unaffordable.
From croissants to koláče: Czechs outspend the French on pastries (but waste a lot, too)
Czechs love their pastries, but spend big and waste plenty. Here’s how to store bread better and save money on your daily rohlík fix.
Czechia’s EET comeback: What it means for shoppers and small businesses
A new system of recording payments should see more transparent pricing and easier proofs of purchase, though businesses may be hit.
Low pay, high rent in Czechia leave millions below a 'decent wage'
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More than 2.5 million Czech workers earn less than what experts consider enough to cover living costs, childcare, and modest savings.
