Lidl, Albert and Biedronka owners eye Tesco’s Czech stores amid EU exit
Three major retail groups are reportedly considering bids for Tesco’s Czech and Slovak operations as the British chain retreats from overseas markets.
Survey: Cash loses ground as Czechs use cards even for CZK 20 purchases
Card payments have reached record popularity in Czechia, while mobile wallets are now reportedly used more often than physical cards.
Positive outlook: Czechia closes in on first S&P rating upgrade in 15 years
S&P raised Czechia’s outlook to positive, citing its resilient economy, strong financial buffers and continued convergence with wealthier countries.
Czech budget proposal could weaken credit rating, warns Fitch
The rating agency says Czechia’s proposed CZK 386 billion deficit raises doubts about fiscal consolidation and points to faster debt growth.
Brno’s long-awaited new train station delayed again as 2028 start slips
Construction of Brno’s new main railway station will not begin before the early 2030s, with funding and project preparation still uncertain.
Where to go out in Prague: 11 bars, clubs, and late-night experiences
From tarot-themed cocktails to a five-floor dance club next to Charles Bridge, save these nightlife spots for drinks, live music, and group nights out.
Czech crown hits 15-month low against dollar as Prague stocks fall
The crown weakened to CZK 21.46 per dollar while remaining stable against the euro, as confidence in the Czech economy slipped.
This modern village near Prague comes with a natural swimming pool
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With only a few homes left, city-weary families are finding their way to this commuter village less than an hour from Czechia's capital.
From Prague trams to battery trains, Škoda Group posts a profit surge
The Czech transport manufacturer says first-half earnings rose 140 percent as sales and orders grew across European markets.
Czech diesel prices rose faster than anywhere else in the EU in August
Diesel prices jumped 14.3 percent from July, Eurostat says. A higher Czech fuel tax was part of the shift, and relief is due to return in October.
Neglected Prague transport hub Nádraží Holešovice set for major transformation
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A neglected area around one of Prague's major transport hubs is set to become a new district with housing, shops and easier connections.
Czechia joins push to pause new EU rules for a year
The Czech government is among 13 countries calling for a year focused on reviewing and simplifying EU rules. No pause has been agreed.
Czech budget plans more for salaries and pensions, with a huge deficit
The government’s 2027 plan would spend CZK 386 billion more than it collects. Parliament must still approve it, and detailed figures are due this month.
Czech fuel prices to be capped again from Oct. 1: What changes at the pump?
Daily limits on gasoline and diesel prices will return Oct. 1 for one month. The government is also cutting diesel tax and taxing higher refinery margins.
Czech salaries are rising, but these workers are pulling ahead in 2026
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Wages in Czechia are typically rising 4–6 percent this year, but employers increasingly favor experienced workers with tech and data skills.
5 ways health insurance can better support foreign employees in Czechia
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For HR teams and employers hiring foreign staff, one insurance provider shows how healthcare coverage is adapting to the realities of relocation.
Czech government to announce measures to tackle soaring fuel prices Monday
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With diesel nearing CZK 50 a liter and petrol at its highest since 2022, the Czech government says it is ready to intervene.
