News in brief for May 10: Leopard spotted in north Czechia, govt. to join damage registry against Russia
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Foreign trade surges in Czechia, posting CZK 16 billion balance
Rising car exports and falling operational costs resulted in the strongest trade balance in over two years.
News in brief for May 9: German minister cools talks of border controls with Czechia
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
The Economist: Czechia ranks second worldwide in crony capitalism
The study reveals that many wealthy individuals in Czechia gain advantages through relationships with the state.
Česká spořitelna completes takeover of Russia-owned Sberbank Czech clients
The Czech bank has now acquired Sberbank's Czech-based customers, who have not been able to make payments for over 12 months.
Czech pension system sees record deficit, reform talks are underway
The Czech pension system is highly dependent on economic cycles, making it unsustainable in the long run.
Recovery or recession? New data on Czechia's economic future released
The economy grew slightly compared to the previous quarter but shrank year on year for the first time since 2021.
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
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.
