Would adopting the euro make life in Czechia cheaper – and boost its EU clout?
Experts say adopting the euro could ease trade and banking, but Czech households may face short-term price rises if the country joins the eurozone.
Czech household costs hold steady: Find out what’s up and down
Consumers are seeing relatively steady costs for everyday goods and services, even as consumer prices across the EU continue to fluctuate.
After 250 years of coal, what comes next for Czechia's economy and environment?
Czechia last deep coal mines close this month, reshaping the labor, energy, and industrial landscapes.
Thinking of giving up U.S. citizenship in Czechia? Expect high fees and long waits
A lawsuit challenges delays in the spendy U.S. citizenship renunciation fee, while Americans in Czechia can now get free or low-cost tax guidance.
Six things that just got more expensive in Czechia this year
From higher public transport prices to costlier online shopping, here’s what you might pay more for in 2026.
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.
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.
