What Czechia’s higher unemployment numbers really mean for you
Czech unemployment rose, but new benefits mean more security and choice for workers; higher numbers don’t necessarily signal a weaker job market.
Your Czech pension savings might not be worth as much as you think
Czech pension savings are returning a fraction of what similar funds earn in Slovakia. A new study explains why your retirement pot may disappoint.
Winter art in Prague: 25 must-see exhibits from painting to photography
The '90s are back in a new exhibit devoted to architecture of the era, mixed media takes on headline news, plus digital Indian artistry in Prague.
Prague is now the region’s most expensive city—does it still pay to stay?
Rents and groceries are rising faster than wages, pushing Prague past its regional peers and forcing residents to rethink whether it still delivers value.
What is considered a ‘good’ salary for Czechia in 2026?
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With the country’s cost of living edging higher, people nationwide need to earn more to feel comfortable: but how much is enough?
Would adopting the euro make life in Czechia cheaper – and boost its EU clout?
Experts say adopting the euro could ease trade and banking, but Czech households may face short-term price rises if the country joins the eurozone.
Czech household costs hold steady: Find out what’s up and down
Consumers are seeing relatively steady costs for everyday goods and services, even as consumer prices across the EU continue to fluctuate.
Thinking of giving up U.S. citizenship in Czechia? Expect high fees and long waits
A lawsuit challenges delays in the spendy U.S. citizenship renunciation fee, while Americans in Czechia can now get free or low-cost tax guidance.
Six things that just got more expensive in Czechia this year
From higher public transport prices to costlier online shopping, here’s what you might pay more for in 2026.
Will you pay more for water, electricity, and gas in Czechia next year?
Changes to regulated prices and new tariffs mean that your bills will likely look different in 2026: here's how.
Real wages in Czechia to rise almost the fastest in all EU next year
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The country's currently limited inflation means that salaries will grow on a nominal and real-terms basis, boosting people's purchasing power in 2026.
EXPLAINED: How the EU’s 2035 car emissions U-turn affects Czech buyers
A new 10% loophole for hybrids and e-fuels offers a lifeline to Czechia’s auto sector while preventing a price shock for owners of the EU's oldest fleet.
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.
Czech Ikea prices are falling, but many stores across the border remain cheaper
Despite targeted price reductions nationwide in the last two years, shoppers can often find cheaper deals in Poland or Germany.
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?
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.
