Will you pay more for water, electricity, and gas in Czechia next year?
Changes to regulated prices and new tariffs mean that your bills will likely look different in 2026: here's how.
Real wages in Czechia to rise almost the fastest in all EU next year
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The country's currently limited inflation means that salaries will grow on a nominal and real-terms basis, boosting people's purchasing power in 2026.
Czech news in brief for December 27: Saturday's top morning headlines
Minister wants to introduce plastic-bottle return system, antifreeze leak hits university, ex-president blasts former government, and more.
Czech news in brief for December 23: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Okamura: Trump talks, not ammo aid, key to peace, EU funds to help repair flood damage in Czechia, and food prices cited as huge expense for Czechs.
Czech news in brief for December 21: Sunday's top morning headlines
Hundreds lose millions in Prague bond scam, Golden Sunday caps Advent with events and shopping, and Prague memorials mark two years after shooting.
EXPLAINED: How the EU’s 2035 car emissions U-turn affects Czech buyers
A new 10% loophole for hybrids and e-fuels offers a lifeline to Czechia’s auto sector while preventing a price shock for owners of the EU's oldest fleet.
Czech news in brief for December 16: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Government stomps on EU environment law, flat-rate insurance payments for self-employed workers to rise, and president stresses need for universities.
Bleak future for Ukraine aid, EU friendship as Czechia's new prime minister takes power
New PM Andrej Babiš signals a veto of the EUR 90B Ukraine aid loan, creating a crisis for the EU summit this week as key nations reject financing plans.
Buying property in Czechia in 2026: What expats need to know
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Mortgage rates, financing, admin hurdles, and due diligence can all confuse foreign buyers: one specialist law firm highlights the most common oversights.
Czech news in brief for December 14: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Fiala and Babiš condemn Sydney Hanukkah attack, Czech companies expect stable prices in 2026, and more weekend headlines.
High rents are driving poverty in Czechia: Analysis shows need for reform
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Rising rental costs push families into poverty, prompting calls for municipal investment, social housing, and tax reform.
Czechia backs new EU plan to freeze Russian assets indefinitely
The EU will keep Russian assets frozen indefinitely, a move aimed at supporting Ukraine, with Czechia voting in favor of the plan.
Czech news in brief for December 13: Saturday's top morning headlines
Czech ammo plan brings Ukraine 1.8 million rounds, new H3N2 K flu variant spreading toward Czechia, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 12: Friday's top morning headlines
Pavel fears defense spending will miss target, Papilio earns Czechia’s first two Michelin stars, and Pilsen to build country’s largest jellyfish hall.
Czech news in brief for December 11: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
New Czech PM meets EU leaders, ex-health minister names his biggest challenges during term, Czechia's living standards rise, and more top news.
Czech Railways ticket prices in 2026: What's changing and how can you save?
The state rail carrier's new timetable and ticket prices come into force soon, though consumers have several ways they can take advantage.
The Economist: Czechia rockets to one of world's best economies in 2025
Steady GDP growth, surging stock market share prices, and strong employment figures see the country outperform all its regional neighbors.
