Cyprus court freezes Czech businessman's assets worth CZK 13 billion
Real estate developer Radovan Vítek is being sued by business partners from Europe and the U.S.
News in brief for May 1: Czechia marks May Day, firefighters rescue sinking Vltava cruiser
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, May 1, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Deadline for filing electronic taxes in Czechia quickly approaching
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The deadline for the electronic submission of annual tax returns in Czechia is May 2, and it applies to self-employed people.
Czech mortgage market reviving, a fifth of the population plans to buy a new home
People are now paying close attention to monthly mortgage payments, which can eat up to 40 percent of their budget.
News in brief for April 27: Russian hackers target Prague municipality websites
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, April 27, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Czech carmaker reveals timeline for its electric models
The largest Czech carmaker has ambitious plans for expanding into the electric car segment.
Czechs less generous with tips than Germans or Americans
Data from the payment app Qerko also shows that its users in Czechia are more generous than those in Slovakia.
News in brief for April 25: Karlovy Vary International Film Festival announces 2023 dates
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Prague says it won't hike prices for public transport fares and passes
Deputy Mayor Zdeněk Hřib said city management supports the expansion of electronic tickets, which save costs.
Join the fight against hunger by donating food at Czech stores this weekend
Food banks are running low as the number of people depending on them increases; some 1,500 stores will participate in the spring food drive.
Czechia won't ban the import of grain and meat from Ukraine
Some Czech farmers are worried that the influx of cheaply imported Ukrainian grain will harm them economically.
Czechia paid higher energy bills than any other EU country in second half of last year
Adjusted for purchasing power, Czechs had to pay the most for gas out of all EU countries and faced the second-highest electricity prices.
Almost two-thirds of Czech employees don’t earn a minimum decent wage
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Inflation and lower salary increases mean that more people working in Czechia can no longer maintain a basic standard of living.
Czech crown continues impressive run: Where does your Czech money go furthest in Europe?
Czechia's national currency recently hit a 15-year high against the euro. What does this mean if you're traveling outside of Czechia in Europe?
Czechia unveils new plans for pension reform
The change, which will see pensions indexed by inflation, has been met with opposition in parliament.
News in brief for April 18: Details on mass murder released, ageism hurting Czech society
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
PM Fiala promotes Czech aviation and defense interests in Philippines
On the first stop of his 10-day Asian tour, Fiala said Czech defense and aviation firms seek to expand their exports to the Philippines.
