News in brief for May 30: Karlovy Vary announces main line-up for 2023 film festival competition
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Czech cigarette excise tax should be higher, expert says
Speaking ahead of World No Tobacco Day, Hana Ross criticized tobacco's widespread availability and insufficient taxation.
7 trends in IT that could transform the Czech workplace
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A new report from Manpower shows how companies are realizing the enormous benefits of digital technology.
QR code payments gaining traction among tech-savvy young Czechs
Paying by mobile phone and using a fingerprint are also popular, and interest in multi-currency accounts is growing.
Czechia pays out CZK 48 million in Covid compensation bonuses
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The Supreme Audit Office says the program helped to mitigate the effects of government restrictions but some people abused the system with bogus claims..
News in brief for May 29: Czech Chief of Staff won't rule out war between Russia and NATO
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, May 29, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Bleeding injustice: Period products remain in the highest tax category in Czechia
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May 28 is Menstrual Hygiene Day around the world. In Czechia, the 'tampon tax' is still among the highest in Europe, despite the recent tax reform.
PPF Group locks up a big stake in Polish delivery box giant
Polish firm InPost has delivery boxes for internet retailers in nine countries across Europe.
Czech PM: Adoption of the euro is off the table
A currently bleak financial situation in Czechia means that the country is far from ready to join the eurozone.
News in brief for May 26: Government increases 'green subsidies' for low-income households
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday, May 26, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Visit Slovakia’s premiere spa town for Mucha, a ‘mud kitchen’ and more
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The Ensana Health Spa hotel offers an extraordinary introduction to Slovak spa culture this summer.
ČEZ board members get hefty bonuses, record dividend planned
The outlook for 2023 is not as rosy due to higher taxes on windfall profits and a pending law affecting minority shareholders.
Spring health detox: Our bodies need spring cleaning, too
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Our body needs spring cleaning, too! Let's take five steps toward more consistent prevention.
In the Czech kitchen: Make creamy vegetarian dill sauce à la Prague's Kuchyň at home
Chef Marek Janouch from Kuchyň at Prague Castle says this creamy, herby sauce is the most popular item on the menu and shares tips for getting it right.
Netflix begins global crackdown on password sharing, affecting Czech users
Following a fall in annual profits last year, the streaming giant wants to increase revenue amid heightened competition.
An end to 'Friendship': Czechia to stop importing Russian oil via the Družba pipeline
State-run oil company Mero and the TAL consortium agreed on increased supplies via an expanded pipeline from Italy.
INTERVIEW: Prague teacher talks tech, AI, and why girls are taking the lead in science
The Prague British International School delivers a world-class education in an era of rapid technological change.
