Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022
Ledecká takes home another Olympic gold for parallel giant slalom, Tesco to stop selling CDs and DVDs in Czechia, alcoholism is growing among Czech women.
Start investing and get your financial life back on track in 2022
Czech-startup Fondee offers an online platform for investing in pre-set portfolios under the guidance of experts.
Half of Czechs keep financial savings at home, says new survey
About 50 percent of Czechs keep financial savings at home, usually in a drawer, according to a new survey published by Raiffeisenbank.
What changes will affect daily life in the Czech Republic in 2022?
The new year brings various changes to personal finances, driving regulations, and family laws.
Czech inflation bites, and experts think it’s even worse than feared
The latest official data shows inflation still rising in the Czech Republic, prompting fears of hard times ahead.
’Tis the season to be wary: Czech Police warn of smarter pickpockets
With the holidays bringing out crowds of shoppers, Czech police issue a warning against increasingly sophisticated techniques used by thieves.
Debt forgiveness period offers helping hand to foreigners in the Czech Republic
A scheme is allowing debtors to pay a much smaller amount in a limited period of debt forgiveness amid financial hardships.
Pandora Papers investigation reveal Czech PM's suspicious financial dealings
The Czech Prime Minister sent CZK 400 million through a convoluted system of offshore companies when buying luxury French properties.
Save or invest? How to grow your money while working and living in the Czech Republic
The experts at Saxo Bank offer smart strategies for expats looking to build a retirement fund or start their investment journey.
Top 20 richest Czechs and Slovaks: A woman leads the ranking for the first time this year
The late PPF owner Petr Kellner's widow is now the nation’s richest person as administrator of the huge financial group.
Czechs pioneered contactless payment – so why do some businesses still demand cash?
The pandemic has accelerated a shift towards contactless payment methods, here's why some Czech businesses stick to cash.
How much does CZK 1,000 get you around the world? In some places twice as much
Of tourist destinations that are currently open, the best value is in Istanbul, while the most expensive is Bern.
Czech Republic richer than Italy, happier than UK, according to new reports
For the first time in its history, the Czech Republic's GDP per capita by PPS has surpassed Spain and Italy, according to a 2020 IMF report.
Average Czech pension crosses 15,000 crowns per month
The average pension for senior citizens in the Czech Republic crossed 15,000 crowns monthly for the first time in the first quarter of 2021.
Equa bank will end operations on the Czech market following merger
Austrian parent group Raiffeisenbank International says the acquistion would strengthen its digital services.
Czech income tax to be reduced at the start of 2021
Zeman objects to the cut but returned it unsigned, enabling it to take effect.
Ordering gifts online? Better do it now for Christmas delivery
Delivery services have set quotas for e-shop orders as they struggle to meet unprecedented demand.
