Why the Czech Republic’s municipal elections should matter to expats
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Forthcoming elections to local councils provide EU citizens living in Czechia with an opportunity for democratic participation.
Country Life to close three Prague branches of its health food shops
Branches of the bio and health food stores in Prague's New Town, Karlín, and Břevnov districts will close, citing rising costs.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug. 29–Sept. 2) saw a Czech tennis triumph at the US Open, models at Prague Castle, a new zoo baby, and more.
This summer was the fifth warmest at Prague's Klementinum since 1775
Plus: Prague public transit schedules return to normal, Prime minister welcomes students to first grade, and more.
'Vienna prices with Czech salaries': Expats share how they're handling inflation woes
The majority of Expats.cz readers polled said they are 'very concerned' about the rising cost of living. Here's how they are coping with the price crunch.
Fashion retailer Primark opening second Czech store in Brno
The store in South Moravia will be the chain’s 406th worldwide and will create 190 jobs.
Eurozone record high inflation widens recession risk
Plus: Chief of intelligence service steps down, Russia halts Nord Stream 1 supplies, and more Aug. 31, 2022, headlines.
7 reasons to rediscover historic Prague shopping passage Slovanský dům
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Set in the heart of one of the busiest streets in Prague, the passage is an oasis of peace and quiet, a space that combines the past and the present.
Czech ministry launches online calculator for energy subsidy
The government approved measures to help households cope with the rising cost of electricity, gas, and heating.
How Starbucks has changed Czech coffee culture
The world’s largest coffee chain entered the market fourteen years ago and changed the way Czechs drink coffee.
Czech morning news: Top headlines for Aug. 30, 2022
Plus: Czech economy grew by 3.7 percent, EU foreign ministers to discuss Ukraine and Africa in Prague, and more Aug. 30 headlines.
The Czech Republic now has Europe's most expensive electricity
The country edges the United Kingdom in the July 2022 Household Energy Prices Index in the price of electricity expressed through purchasing power parity.
There are almost as many cars as people in Prague
Figures from the Technical Road Administration show that the number of kilometers driven last year almost reached pre-pandemic levels.
Czech govt. earmarks CZK 177 billion to help households cut costs
The govt. has announced that it will offer households relief on energy bills in the amount of 15,000 CZK; support could begin this year.
Czech PM Fiala to meet with President Biden in the US
Plus: Universities consider distance learning due to cost of energy, Czechia calls for IAEA mission in Zaporizhzhia plant, and more headlines.
Intensive language courses at Charles University to start autumn cycle
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At the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies of Charles University foreigners can study Czech in the very heart of Prague.
Potential exodus of women from Czech labor market could cripple companies
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With every fourth woman considering leaving the labor market, Czech companies could suffer devastating consequences.
