Czech Railways ticket prices in 2026: What's changing and how can you save?
The state rail carrier's new timetable and ticket prices come into force soon, though consumers have several ways they can take advantage.
End of an empire? What Babiš’s PM appointment means for the Czech economy
As Andrej Babiš resumes the premiership for the third time, taking a look at Agrofert, the conglomerate fueling Czechia's political crisis and economy.
Czech Christmas bonuses: Will you get one and what's the payout?
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The size of the company you work for, the industry you're in, and your current pay all determine whether you'll get extra cash this year.
Czechia’s government standoff explained: What's next and what's at stake
Behind the delay is a clash over conflicts of interest, ministerial ethics, and the president’s duty to uphold constitutional norms.
Double pay or extra days off? Your Czech holiday work rights explained
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With four public holidays coming up in as many weeks, we explain exactly what you're entitled to if you work (or don't) on these days.
EXPLAINED: Why corruption still defines modern Czechia – and why you should care
Sorting out a legacy of kickbacks, 'tunelování', and weak political will as multiple corruption controversies unfold in Czechia.
Why Czech secondary schools drive parents crazy – and how to choose one without losing it
The 30th annual Schola Pragensis 2025, running from Nov. 27–29, at the Prague Congress Centre, helps make sense of a bewildering array of choices.
Don't lose your 2025 vacation days: How to ensure you get time off
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We explain the rules about carrying over unused leave to next year, what to do if your boss refuses your time-off request, and if you can get reimbursed.
Will Czechia's incoming government put more money in freelancers' pockets?
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The ANO-led government has long pledged to protect self-employed people and small businesses, though future pensions may be at risk.
Skip the chain, get cheaper coffee? Prague’s grand historic cafés offer a price surprise
Think fast-service, big-brand coffee chains offer cheaper prices than the capital's Art Nouveau coffeehouses? A new cost comparison says otherwise.
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.
Czech law change: Tenants to pay more for repairs from January
A change that factors in total inflation since 2015 transforms how much renters need to pay for maintenance, replacement, and repair.
You've got a trade license, right? Explaining why the 'Švarc' system rules in Czechia
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Czechia hits a record 1.182M self-employed, but experts warn the rise is driven by a controversial loophole not a true startup boom.
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.
Can the new government build enough to contain Prague's soaring prices?
The capital’s market is at a breaking point: record sales, CZK 12 million average prices, and a dysfunctional approval process cripple supply.
What to expect as Czechia announces its new government
Czech MPs open parliament as ANO, SPD, and Motorists sign coalition deal. Babiš expected to be nominated PM by mid-December.
