Russian discount chain Mere is leaving Czechia, stores to be rebranded
The Russian chain says it is ending operations. Reports suggest most stores could continue as Zboží z palet under a different operator.
Black Friday in Czechia: When to shop, and how to spot a real bargain
November sales are already underway, but the biggest discount isn’t always the best deal. Here’s what Czech shoppers can expect this year.
Czech energy provider Innogy to raise prices for customers in January
The supplier will raise electricity and gas prices for open-ended contracts from Jan. 1. Most of its 1.7 million customers have fixed rates.
CSG shares plunge more than 20 percent as Czech arms giant cuts margin outlook
Shares hit a record low in Amsterdam after the company lowered its profitability forecast, despite rising revenue and a record order backlog.
Czech police warn Christmas shoppers about fake parcel delivery scams
Unexpected packages and fraudulent courier messages could leave holiday shoppers paying for goods they never ordered.
Czech tenants face rising rents and insecure leases as lawmakers call for reform
Nearly half of renters have contracts shorter than two years, prompting calls for stronger protections and more stable housing.
EXPLAINED: Which type of Czech employment contract is right for you?
Different types of employment relationship in Czechia work for different sets of circumstances, so which do you need?
Will Czech citizenship change your finances? Here’s what to check
Your passport can impact your wallet. A financial expert shares how a second citizenship can impact your financial status, banking, and tax obligations.
Czech PM to meet Zelenskyy in Dublin as Ukraine funding dispute intensifies
The Czech prime minister says Ukraine requested the meeting. He wants the EU to name peace negotiators and separate aid talks from budget negotiations.
Unemployment benefit in Czechia: How to claim when times are hard
Understanding how to get state support when you’re out of work can make a tough situation less stressful.
Czech MPs push mobile operators to tackle unwanted premium SMS subscriptions
Lawmakers want safeguards against unknowingly activated recurring charges and compensation, while operators say third-party providers bear responsibility.
Czech inflation eases to 2.4 percent as cheaper food offsets soaring fuel costs
Food prices fell 4 percent annually, while fuel rose 35.6 percent and rents climbed 6.4 percent. Analysts expect inflation to accelerate again.
Babiš and Fico reject German pressure for further EU funding of Ukraine
The Czech and Slovak premiers opposed a demand for every EU country to contribute, as talks over Ukraine’s budget become linked to the bloc’s finances.
Czechs now want CZK 88,000 in ready savings to feel financially secure
A survey finds rising financial concerns despite an improvement in overall security. Eleven percent of respondents have no financial reserve.
Czech cabinet backs electricity price relief powers and producer revenue caps
A proposed legal framework would let the state lower regulated charges during an energy crisis. No price caps or producer levies take effect yet.
Czech government plans to cut unemployment benefits from January 2027
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The proposal would lower initial payments and benefit caps, potentially affecting workers who lose their jobs next year.
Priced out of the dream: Why Czechs are rethinking homeownership
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Rising prices, strained savings and higher mortgage costs are changing housing plans in Czechia. The divide extends beyond buying versus renting.
