News in brief for June 5: Car sales perform strongly in first five months of 2023
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, June 5, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
News in brief for June 2: Czech healthcare workers announce strike alert
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday, June 2, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
WEEKLY QUIZ: Trailblazing Czech women – can you name these influential figures?
Forbes CZ has just published its expansive list of Czechia's most influential women who come from all walks of life – how many do you know?
US firm acquires majority stake in Czech optics company for EUR 700 million
The US-based Carlyle Group has made previous acquisitions in Czechia as it looks to expand its portfolio.
Czechia helped pave the way for upcoming EU negotiations on AI regulation
The position adopted under the Czech EU presidency laid the groundwork for upcoming discussions over innovation and privacy.
Calling multilingual job candidates in Czechia: Upskilling can unlock a new career
The Czech Association of Business Service Leaders supports training and education that helps bridge the growing skills gap.
Czech news in brief for June 1: Cold front moving in for weekend, forest-fire alert remains active
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, June 1, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Pink and more pink: Barbiecore is Czechia's hottest summer trend
A number of fashion retailers say the summer's most highly anticipated movie is keeping the fashion space in the pink.
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.
