EXPLAINED: How the Czech National Bank‘s rate change could affect you
How a coming rate hike influences the economy and your wallet, and why it’s happening.
Subway plans Prague comeback in 2027 as it rebuilds its Czech restaurant network
The sandwich chain’s new regional partner plans 300 openings across five countries, with a Prague restaurant expected next year.
Burnout abroad: How work, isolation and culture shock can add up in Czechia
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Homesickness is normal, but persistent exhaustion or anxiety may signal something more. A longtime Prague clinic is expanding its support in response.
Temelín to load US nuclear fuel as Czechia diversifies from Russian supplier
Westinghouse fuel will enter Temelín’s first reactor during its current shutdown, alongside a move to longer cycles between refueling outages.
How the US midterms could affect Czech jobs, security and your money
Americans vote Nov. 3, but the consequences reach Czechia through trade, Ukraine and financial markets. Here’s what Congress could change.
In Prague 6, a former factory site is becoming a neighborhood beside the forest
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Morning walks in Divoká Šárka, summer swims and a metro ride into town. Here’s what living in this part of Vokovice could look like.
Parenting with a Czech partner: Who decides on schools, travel and moving abroad?
Whether you’re together or separated, making plans for your child can raise tricky questions. Two family lawyers explain what parents need to know.
Higher prices or fewer perks? Czech firms weigh minimum-wage increase
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A survey finds 11 percent of employers plan price increases as the minimum wage rises to CZK 24,900 in January. Most expect little impact.
Czech central bank expected to raise interest rate to 4 percent Thursday
Analysts anticipate a quarter-point increase as persistent price pressures and higher energy costs complicate the outlook for inflation.
ČEZ to raise electricity and gas prices for 1.6 million customers in January
Customers without fixed energy prices face higher charges from January 2027, as ČEZ joins other suppliers in responding to rising wholesale costs.
Everything that changes in November in Czechia – and what else is new
Winter driving rules, Prague transport changes, business preparations and a property-tax deadline: what to know in Czechia this November.
Czechs love fried cheese: The local obsession that inspired McDonald’s Sýrovka
Pumpkin spice gets plenty of attention every autumn, but in Czechia, cheese fans have their own seasonal return to look forward to.
Czech weapons billionaire sets eyes on Italian-owned Ray-Ban brand
The richest Czech Michal Strnad is said to be offering EUR 30 million for the Italian family holding that owns Ray-Ban.
Albert owner agrees to buy Tesco and Žabka in Czechia in €1.7 billion deal
The sale would end Tesco’s 30-year presence in Czechia. Completion is expected in late 2027, subject to regulatory approval.
In Czechia, medical spas take a supportive role in urological care
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Doctor-led guidance, mineral therapies and rehabilitation can help ease discomfort from kidney stones and urinary conditions.
Leaving on a high? Tesco returns to profit as Czech sale plans loom
Tesco’s Czech business posted a CZK 387 million profit after a loss the previous year, as reports point to a possible Central European sale.
Freelancing in Czechia: How to earn a living without burning out
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As AI transforms the world of work, we take a look at the qualities that help expat freelancers succeed.
