Czechia ends euro consideration as government buries adoption debate
The Czech government has stopped producing annual euro readiness reports, signaling it sees no future path toward adopting the common EU currency.
Czechia ranks among the world’s 20 richest countries in new index
The Czech Republic comes in at 19 in a new Prosperity Index, ahead of France and the UK thanks to low income inequality and strong social indicators.
The average salary in Czechia nears CZK 50,000, but is it enough to get by?
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Average Czech wages rise to nearly CZK 50,000, yet residents face high living costs, leaving many questioning affordability.
8 services helping expats navigate tax season in Czechia
From overseas filing obligations to Czech trade licenses and payroll, these experts in taxes and accounting services help you stay compliant.
Reprieve for freelancers: Czechia set to roll back social insurance payments
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A draft proposal passed by the Chamber of Deputies will lower minimum social insurance payments, returning them to last year’s level.
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.
Average wages in Prague soar past CZK 62,000 monthly, highest in Czechia
Prague residents are seeing bigger paychecks this year, but many workers outside the capital still earn far less, highlighting growing regional wage gaps.
Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Boom in defense, energy reshapes Czech rankings
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Czechoslovak Group CEO Michal Strnad becomes Czechia’s richest person, overtaking PPF’s Renáta Kellnerová amid soaring defense demand.
Why saving isn’t enough: Expert insights for making your money grow in Czechia
We spoke to Dhiraj Kapur, CFA, APS's Head of Treasury, to help us understand how to build wealth through smart financial decisions abroad.
Contactless payments in Czechia: 5 new trends and technologies to know
As cash use declines, techy new payment options are taking center stage in Czechia, from wearable devices to app-based solutions.
ASK AN EXPERT: Should I get professional investment help?
Deciding whether to go it alone or pay expert managers will make a big difference to your investment journey.
ASK AN EXPERT: What do I need to start investing in Czechia?
A few easy steps are all that’s needed to start growing your money with professional wealth managers.
New laws in Czechia: You will now need to declare cross-border EU cash transfers
A set of new laws signed by President Petr Pavel include rules on declaring large sums of cash inside the EU as well as newly changed digital registers.
The simple secret to investing safely in Czechia
Doing your due diligence on firms offering you investment advice is an indispensable aspect of careful investing.
Investing top tips: Who’s really advising you?
Why should you avoid being lured by unqualified ‘investment wealth managers’ who redirect you to other firms?
Investing top tips: Don’t be misled by unregulated advisers
Expats.cz spoke to an expat-focused investment firm about the dangers of misrepresentation in the investment industry.
Bookstore employee returns CZK 130,000 hidden in a horror novel
The book, cash, and owner were safely reunited after four years thanks to a secondhand bookstore worker's honesty.
