Rising costs for public transport could hit commuters’ wallets hard
Rising energy prices leave transport companies with no pain-free options and the general public are likely to bear the brunt.
As Prague faces billions in tourism losses, industry leaders warn of economic fallout
With government compensation programs coming to an end this summer, the Czech Tourism Union says an economic crisis is looming.
Czech chocolate, sweets, and snacks to see significant price hike
Inflation, rising wages and the increasing cost of raw materials are set to dramatically impact the cost of living particularly at the grocery store.
Every third employee in the Czech gaming industry is from abroad
With 182 games currently in development in the Czech Republic, companies are seeking out local talent due to higher-than-predicted growth.
Czech PM Babiš: 'The audit report did not include all of my income'
The Czech prime minister continues to deny the money-laundering accusations connected with the Pandora Papers.
Interest rates for mortgages rise after controversial National Bank move
After the Czech National Bank raised base interest rates by more than expected, interest rates are increasing for mortgage loans.
Czech National Bank shocks economists with biggest interest rate hike since 1997
The base rate increased by 0.75 percent to 1.5 percent, due to rising inflation which is outstripping the Central Bank’s expectations.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 1, 2021
Czech economy grows in Q2, NGO registered 13,600 domestic violence incidents in 2020, Lobkowicz noble family plans NFT auction to raise funds.
Empowering women in the workplace can fuel the Czech economy, says study
A sweeping new study of the CEE region highlights the economic potential of empowering women in the workplace.
FT: Czech economy is a 'forgotten success story' but inflation is a threat
While international analysts praise the Czech Republic’s long-term growth, the country’s National Bank warns of post-pandemic inflationary pressures.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 14, 2021
Pirates + STAN rule out cooperation with ANO, Expo 2020 to bring opportunities for Czech businesses, time change to continue for the next five years.
Consumer prices in the Czech Republic in 2021 see greatest jump in over a decade
The year-on-year increase was much higher than analysts had expected; for which goods and services can we expect to pay more?
Czech Republic among top-30 world countries with the best digital quality of life
An international ranking has placed the Czech Republic among the world’s best when it comes to quality of the digital environment.
Czech labor shortage crisis deepens as unemployment falls and job vacancies rise
Data published by the Labor Office of the Czech Republic has shown an unseasonal decline in unemployment.
Road to recovery: Czech Republic’s post-Covid economic blueprint approved by Brussels
EU Finance Ministers have approved the Czech National Recovery Plan, opening up CZK 180 billion in funding.
A bumpy ride: Czech road conditions worse than in some African nations
Czech motorways are worse than those in countries like Burundi and Swaziland, with developments lagging behind EU neighbors.
Poor man of Europe? Czech economic recovery lags behind neighbors
The Czech economy came back to life in the second quarter of this year, but still lags behind growth seen in other EU countries.
