Czech economy faces first-quarter decline as household consumption slows
The Czech economy is in a technical recession due to lower household spending, although analysts say improvement is on the horizon.
Škoda Auto to avoid layoffs as Euro 7 postponement likely
The starting date for the EU's stricter emission standards will likely be delayed, as eight countries oppose the current plan.
News in brief for May 30: Karlovy Vary announces main line-up for 2023 film festival competition
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Czech cigarette excise tax should be higher, expert says
Speaking ahead of World No Tobacco Day, Hana Ross criticized tobacco's widespread availability and insufficient taxation.
7 trends in IT that could transform the Czech workplace
A new report from Manpower shows how companies are realizing the enormous benefits of digital technology.
QR code payments gaining traction among tech-savvy young Czechs
Paying by mobile phone and using a fingerprint are also popular, and interest in multi-currency accounts is growing.
Czechia pays out CZK 48 million in Covid compensation bonuses
The Supreme Audit Office says the program helped to mitigate the effects of government restrictions but some people abused the system with bogus claims..
News in brief for May 29: Czech Chief of Staff won't rule out war between Russia and NATO
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, May 29, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Bleeding injustice: Period products remain in the highest tax category in Czechia
May 28 is Menstrual Hygiene Day around the world. In Czechia, the 'tampon tax' is still among the highest in Europe, despite the recent tax reform.
Czech PM: Adoption of the euro is off the table
A currently bleak financial situation in Czechia means that the country is far from ready to join the eurozone.
News in brief for May 26: Government increases 'green subsidies' for low-income households
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday, May 26, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
ČEZ board members get hefty bonuses, record dividend planned
The outlook for 2023 is not as rosy due to higher taxes on windfall profits and a pending law affecting minority shareholders.
Lidl can't 'bear' Haribo price hike, leaving Czech market in short supply
The Czech discount retailer and German candy maker find themselves in a sticky situation over prices.
Czechia hoping for big role in Europe’s ‘nuclear renaissance’
A growing group of European countries hope expanding nuclear power would reduce reliance on fossil fuels from Russia.
News in brief for May 22: Thunderstorm and flood warning issued across Czechia for Tuesday
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, May 22, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
News in brief for May 17: Pavel encourages 'registry of Russian damage'
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Tax freedom day revealed for Czechia: When will you stop working for the state?
Czechs worked the longest for the state in the pandemic years, and that amount of time is now slowly falling.
