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
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The largest Czech carmaker has ambitious plans for expanding into the electric car segment.
Czechs less generous with tips than Germans or Americans
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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.
The number of mortgages in Czechia rose by 60 percent in March
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The mortgage market has shown signs of recovery but is still affected by high interest rates and high housing prices.
What does the current debate on VAT in Czechia mean for consumers?
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Critics say that changing the VAT structure would have a large impact on low income families and do little to resolve the government's deficit.
Leader Talks: Microsoft Data & Intelligence head Adi Morun on AI, innovation, and Czechia
Microsoft is at the forefront of advanced technological developments boosting economic productivity and quality of life.
Czech government may reintroduce unpaid sick leave
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The step could part of a package to reduce the government's spiraling debt.
