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.
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.
Czech GDP growth surges: Consumer spending affirms economic health
The Czech Republic's GDP rose 2.8 percent in Q3, above estimates, and was led by household spending, investment growth, and resilient foreign trade.
How bird flu and a new EU law may make your Czech Christmas pricier
Egg prices are the highest they've been in over a year, with zero sign of letting up: but what's behind the steep surge?
Czechia's salary woes: Can the country close its minimum wage gap?
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The OECD says that the nation has one of the world's worst ratios of minimum wage to median salaries: changing this isn't easy.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
ABSL 2025: How Czech business services are shaping the future of work and resilience
A key conference in early November invites experts and Czechia’s business landscape to explore the newest trends in AI, innovation, security, and more.
Time’s up on ‘native speaker only’: How to spot discriminatory job ads in Czechia
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Employers face closer scrutiny over language, age, gender, and nationality requirements, while new EU rules will require clearer salary disclosures.
Forget the euro: How ANO's crown-first agenda will hit your wallet
Your finances will be shaped by the new government's currency decisions, tax policy, and higher spending; economists explain how.
