Czech lower house passes law tightening conditions for early retirement, slowing pension growth
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The proposed changes will now be read in the Senate before being signed by the president.
Higher alcohol taxes, a change to VAT, and ending 22 tax exemptions: Czechia presents huge finance reform
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Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala says that Czechia has little choice but to impose the austerity measures to curb skyrocketing public debt.
News in brief for May 3: Czech goalkeeper enters exclusive list of Premier League's greatest players
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Czech pension system sees record deficit, reform talks are underway
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The Czech pension system is highly dependent on economic cycles, making it unsustainable in the long run.
Czechia unveils new plans for pension reform
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The change, which will see pensions indexed by inflation, has been met with opposition in parliament.
Thousands take to Prague streets to protest against pension changes
Czechia's largest trade union convened the protest, which was attended by Former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and supporters of the Communist Party.
Explained: Czechia’s pension controversy and what it means for expats
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The government has approved a controversial change to pensions; here's how the changes could affect retirement pay for all.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Brno monument to Mendel divides opinions, many Czechs unprepared for retirement, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 23, 2023.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Run in the upcoming UniCredit Prague Relay, recycle at Lidl and Kaufland, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 8, 2023.
Tax talk: Czechia faces tough economic choices in 2023
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Unforeseen crises and long-term issues raise the possibility of sweeping reforms to pensions and taxes.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Manifesto Market opens in Berlin, extreme sled-dog race kicks off, oldest Czech Olympian dies, and more buzzworthy headlines for Jan. 27, 2023.
How major changes to the Czech Labor Code could close the pay gap and improve remote work
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Approved by the government before Christmas, an amendment to the Labor Code should take effect later this year.
Czechs live longer than Slovaks – and have higher pensions
The two countries split 30 years ago and have taken slightly different social and economic paths.
Policy program reveals government plans to transform life in Czechia
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The new Czech government’s leaked policy plan gives deadlines for sweeping reforms to modernize life in the country.
What changes will affect daily life in the Czech Republic in 2022?
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The new year brings various changes to personal finances, driving regulations, and family laws.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 29, 2021
Czech govt. approves January pension increase, Orbán visits the Czech Republic, prominent Czechs awarded on Day of Czech Statehood.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 10, 2021
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to visit Prague, sports biopic sets Czech pandemic box office record, Czech glassmakers win Venice festival award.
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