News in brief for May 12: Czechia and Slovakia face off in ice hockey world championships
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday May 12, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Higher alcohol taxes, a change to VAT, and ending 22 tax exemptions: Czechia presents huge finance reform
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala says that Czechia has little choice but to impose the austerity measures to curb skyrocketing public debt.
Czechia reports a big drop in inflation: What does it mean for consumer prices?
Many food prices dropped compared to April, and analysts expect inflation will continue to slow down for the rest of the year.
Czech news in brief for May 11: Czech parties, labor organizations react to big fiscal reform
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, May 11, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Japanese quality is hard to beat for driving elegance in Czechia
Lexus has introduced a new generation of its flagship SUV that’s perfectly suited for life in the heart of Europe.
In the Czech pub: How well do you know the four beer pours?
Bartenders from Lokál taprooms in Prague explain the different varieties of Czech beer pours and how to drink them.
Czechia continues to record lowest unemployment in EU, April data show
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The highest demand for new employees was in the Czech capital.
News in brief for May 10: Leopard spotted in north Czechia, govt. to join damage registry against Russia
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Foreign trade surges in Czechia, posting CZK 16 billion balance
Rising car exports and falling operational costs resulted in the strongest trade balance in over two years.
One duvet or two? How adopting the Czech bedding style can improve your sleep
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A Czech company with a bedding tradition that dates back to the First Republic says high-quality bedding à la babička promotes optimal sleep.
Turning wastewater into energy: New project set to heat up one-third of Prague
Located in Prague 6, the planned Energocenter will cost an estimated CZK 7.5 billion.
News in brief for May 9: German minister cools talks of border controls with Czechia
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Czech company sews hundreds of Union flags for Charles III coronation
The intricate design of the British flag is one of the reasons why manufacturing the flags took three months.
News in brief for May 5: Pavel gifted special gun to Zelenskiy
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday, May 5, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
‘In the climate crisis, every month counts’: Czechs protest against coal mining extension
The prolongation of mining operations in the north of Czechia has angered protesters, who want to reduce the reliance on the energy source.
Czech Interior Minister in Rwanda : 'Neglecting Africa was mistake'
Interior Minister Vít Rakušan returns tomorrow from a 10-day trip to three African countries to restart humanitarian and trade relations.
The Economist: Czechia ranks second worldwide in crony capitalism
The study reveals that many wealthy individuals in Czechia gain advantages through relationships with the state.
