The Biz Sheet: Weekly business news briefing for Czechia
A round-up of the top Czech and international business news, plus a look at the start-up scene, finance sector, and more.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Police warn about counterfeit euros, the high costs of bird flu, a new look for Kofila, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 3, 2023.
Czechia still not ready to adopt the euro
The Finance Ministry and Czech National Bank said the country will not meet the required targets in the near future.
As euro falls to parity with U.S. dollar, Czech crown is held steady by ČNB interventions
While the euro and dollar reach parity for the first time in 20 years, investors fear an energy crisis will drive the European economy into recession.
Today in Czechia: TOP 09 wants to restart euro adoption process
Plus: First monkeypox case outside of Prague, Czechia spent CZK 19 billion on Covid vaccines, and more.
ČNB: Czechia losing its attractiveness for foreign investors
Czechia's lack of labor, high wages, small market size, and currency risk makes some of its neighbors more interesting investment destinations.
Can Czechia's single currency help it survive a recession?
Expats.cz asked economists whether euro adoption makes sense for the Czech Republic in volatile economic circumstances.
New analysis reveals risks and rewards of Czech euro adoption
The benefits of swapping the crown for the euro have long been disputed by economists, and the Czech National Bank appears equally torn on the question.
Czech government keeps euro in holding pattern
Only one of the set criteria for joining the eurozone will be met this year.
Handling of pandemic has changed how Czechs feel about the EU
An October survey asked questions ranging from EU policy, to the protection of the environment – and reveled some interesting facts.
