How bird flu and a new EU law may make your Czech Christmas pricier
Egg prices are the highest they've been in over a year, with zero sign of letting up: but what's behind the steep surge?
Czechia's salary woes: Can the country close its minimum wage gap?
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The OECD says that the nation has one of the world's worst ratios of minimum wage to median salaries: changing this isn't easy.
Why the '30-day rule' matters for shoppers in Czechia this discount season
Officials have explicitly warned consumers to be wary of tempting discount signs: things aren't always quite as they seem.
Czechia pays Europe's highest electricity bills – here's how to cut costs
Market factors mean that you need to pay above the odds to stay warm in Czechia, but the next few months bring several chances to cut costs.
Why Czech companies are buying up Germany's struggling firms
A stagnating German economy combined with well-established Czech firms signals opportunity for businesses at home.
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More Czechs are swapping the lunchtime pub ritual for desk food
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As lunch prices keep surging, people in Czechia are skipping restaurant meals and finding ways to save on the middday meal.
Czechia ranks as one of world's top countries for remote workers
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A wide-ranging report unveiled that Czechia is just one of three countries worldwide that links so-called digital nomad visas with citizenship.
One in three Czech start-ups may leave country amid high taxes, bureaucracy
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Initial access to capital and relatively challenging labor laws are causing CEOs of new firms in Czechia to cast eyes abroad.
Why Prague’s apartment prices now rival Berlin’s, but salaries haven't caught up
Much lower purchasing power as a result of weak salaries in the Czech capital means that finding a place to live is highly unaffordable.
Czechia’s EET comeback: What it means for shoppers and small businesses
A new system of recording payments should see more transparent pricing and easier proofs of purchase, though businesses may be hit.
Time’s up on ‘native speaker only’: How to spot discriminatory job ads in Czechia
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Employers face closer scrutiny over language, age, gender, and nationality requirements, while new EU rules will require clearer salary disclosures.
Forget the euro: How ANO's crown-first agenda will hit your wallet
Your finances will be shaped by the new government's currency decisions, tax policy, and higher spending; economists explain how.
Self-employment insurance in Czechia: What changes in 2026
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The majority of people with a trade license are expected to pay thousands of crowns more annually, but some people will be exempt.
Skipping lattes won’t buy you an apartment in Prague (but these tips might)
Young Czechs' coffee habits are being blamed for the housing crunch—but the math tells a very different story. We explain how.
Japanese fashion giant and designer plans expansion into Czechia
Three possible areas are being considered for the new store, all of which are at the heart of Prague 1.
Where foreign workers can find the fastest salary growth in Czechia
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A comprehensive new study by Grafton Recruitment sheds light on pay differences by industry and location, covering nine sectors.
Czech crown soars to multi-year highs against the dollar and euro
The crown's appreciation in recent years spells good news for most consumers and travelers, though investors should be cautious.
