Czechia pays out CZK 48 million in Covid compensation bonuses
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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
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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.
Over half of Czechs agree with government's fiscal reform, but many still critical
Young people were more likely to support the austerity package, but many said the government acted too late.
News in brief for May 16: Petr Pavel and Zuzana Čaputová make their way to Iceland for EU summit
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
A hard stance on soft drinks: Companies protest against government's tax-rise decision
The VAT rate for non-alcoholic beverages – including mineral water – will rise from 15 to 21 percent.
News in brief for May 15: President Pavel attends Copenhagen summit, calls for world unity
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, May 15, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
The Czech government's austerity package: How will it affect you?
From a change to VAT rates to a rise in several taxes, here are the most important points from Thursday's huge fiscal reform plans.
Hop-ocalypse: Beer tax hike to leave small Czech pubs and restaurants struggling
A VAT increase of over 10 percentage points for draft beer will damage many small businesses, business groups say.
