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Perseid meteor shower visible from Czechia on Saturday night
Plus: Mortgage rates rose to 5.4 percent, Prague Prosecutor's Office sues Russian Franchetti over Crimea, and more headlines.
Tell us: How has inflation affected your financial health in Czechia?
While Czechia's inflation rate reached 17.5 percent in July, a sharp increase in prices has been marked by a drop in household consumption.
Tourism rebounds in Czechia, but foreign visitor numbers still lagging
Plus: Czech man dies while rafting in Norway, Nebraska town sees annual Czech culture festival, and more headlines.
Moody's downgrades Czech economic outlook from stable to negative
The investor service has affirmed the country's current credit rating while highlighting dependence on Russian oil as a key factor in the negative outlook.
Today's headlines (Friday, Aug. 5, 2022): Meteorologists issue smog warning for Czechia
Plus: Thirteen migrants from Syria detained in Moravia, new graffiti appears on Charles Bridge, and more.
World’s deepest freshwater cave in Moravia marks a new record
Plus: Rising energy and fuel prices may increase public transport fare, Prague police search for a man whose life is in danger, and more.
Apply for parental allowance online and other changes in Czechia from Aug. 1
The month of August brings some changes in how those who are eligible for social benefits in Czechia can collect support.
Old Masters exhibit opens at Prague Castle on Friday
Plus: Part of a building facade in Prague collapses possibly due to heat, Pearl Jam cancels Prague concert, and more.
Eurostat: Czechia had fourth-highest inflation in the EU
Plus: Sawmill burns down overnight, body found in rubble of exploded house, police to deal with Poděbrady mayor’s anti-Roma comments, and more.
Govt. prepares a special energy tariff to aid households
Plus: Czech cyclist wins the longest bicycle race in the world, WWII veteran Josef Kaufman dies aged 95 years, and more.
As euro falls to parity with U.S. dollar, Czech crown is held steady by ČNB interventions
While the euro and dollar reach parity for the first time in 20 years, investors fear an energy crisis will drive the European economy into recession.
Poll: Czechs pessimistic about economy and fear falling into poverty
More people now want the government to increase social benefits instead of spending to protect the enviromnent.
Today in Czechia: Rescue station nurses baby long-eared bat back to health
Plus: ForMin can't confirm Italian media reports of dead and missing Czechs and more Czechs face food poverty.
Survey: Czech wages highest among V4, but far behind Germany
An annual report shows sharp differences in both wages and taxes across Central and Eastern Europe.
New people smuggling gangs formed in Czechia, police say
Plus: Mayor survives removal attempt in City Hall, Police accuse two of cryptocurrency fraud, highly contagious Omicron subvariants prevailing.
How many salaries does it take to own new property in Czechia?
As new construction remains out of reach in the Czech Republic, many are looking to renovating older housing.
Clock tower removed from Prague's Industrial Palace for restoration
Plus: Czech zoo sends endangered black rhinos to Poland, corruption scandal may include Post Office, and more June 23 headlines.