From Danish discounts to a K-beauty boat: Prague is changing how it gets glam
As social media reshapes beauty discovery, Czech shoppers are mixing budget and premium products while seeking new brands, viral trends, and experiences.
Why Czech salaries still feel low even as wages rise
Czech wages are growing rapidly, but new data on household finances and the 2027 minimum wage show why many workers still don't feel better off.
Czech kiosk economy takes off, from ride-hailing to retail
From Primark checkouts to Bolt kiosks, businesses are expanding the number of transactions customers can complete without an employee – or a phone.
Why premium fast-food brands are betting on Prague
Burgermeister is the latest foreign restaurant chain to see the Czech capital as a launchpad for further growth.
Analysis: What does it really cost to live in Prague in 2026?
Prague is no longer the bargain it once was. See where prices have surged, where Prague remains affordable, and how local incomes compare.
Czechia blocks Russian supermarket owners from cashing out
Czech authorities froze shares linked to the Russian operators of Mere discount supermarkets after the EU sanctioned businessman Andrey Schneider.
Parents in Czechia to get CZK 50,000 benefit boost next year
Here's what's changing under the new law, and what parental allowance actually is.
No cheaper mortgages, no euro soon: What Czech policy means for your money
CNB head Aleš Michl says cheaper mortgages and euro adoption may have to wait, as Czechia weighs inflation risks and control over its own currency.
Milk for CZK 6.90? The reason behind Czechia’s unusual dairy discounts
Czech shoppers picking up groceries this summer may notice something unusual in the dairy aisle: a liter of milk is costing less than a bottle of water.
Czech minimum wage 2027: Record increase, who is affected, and what to know
Learn how the Czech minimum wage increase could affect workers, employers, and the economy and which roles are likely to feel the biggest impact.
Tesco weighs Central Europe exit amid Czech grocery market shake-up
Changing shopping habits and the rise of discount chains such as Lidl have put pressure on Tesco's traditional hypermarket model.
Czech inflation slows sharply: What’s getting cheaper – and what's rising
For shoppers, low inflation isn't just a statistical effect; some items really are costing less than they did last year. But the relief is uneven.
The EUR 3 question: What really changes when you click ‘buy’ in Czechia from July
Online shopping in Europe is about to change in a way most consumers will only notice at the very last moment: the checkout screen.
Big Tech vs. the EU in Czechia: Digital rights are changing. Do you know yours?
This week the EU doubled down on Meta and TikTok's addictive design. Here's what that means for your feed, your data, and your kids.
Czech inflation hits six-month high: Here's what's actually driving prices up
Official inflation hit 2.5 percent in April. But potatoes are down 30 percent and butter down 25. Here's what's actually driving prices up.
Why concert ticket prices are getting more expensive in Czechia
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Czech concert tickets have risen sharply in recent years as ticketing platforms consolidate, raising questions over fees, competition, and pricing.
VISUALIZED: What a decent life in Prague actually costs you
Not everyone agrees that the number means what it claims to. Others see it as a gap between what normal life costs and what most wages cover.
