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.
Prague rents hit a plateau, but smaller flats are still getting pricier
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Rent growth eased in Prague and Brno in the third quarter, while some cheaper cities saw sharper increases. Here’s what apartments cost.
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.
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.
Czech TV and radio fee bill could face next parliamentary debate in January
MPs are expected to pause committee discussions Thursday as a coalition minister suggests months of hearings before the next reading.
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.
The family nest: Why living with parents is becoming more common in Czechia
Soaring mortgage and rental prices leave many young people with only one option: not leaving home.
Cross-border shopping? Czech crown hits three-year high against Polish zloty
The stronger Czech currency makes shopping and travel in Poland cheaper, with the exchange rate reaching CZK 5.53 per zloty.
Worked abroad? Your Czech pension may involve more countries than you think
ČSSZ offers free pension consultations in English this November. Here’s how overseas work can count, and what to check before your appointment.
Borrow and spend: Czechia’s 2027 budget explained
As parliament approves the budget’s essential parameters for next year, we look at what a massive deficit means for Czechia.
Buy now, pay later faces tighter rules under Czech lending overhaul
Senators backed credit checks for interest-free purchases, borrowing cost limits and restrictions on misleading loan advertising.
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia’s public media funding dispute has spilled onto the streets
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Protests, a planned strike and a late-night vote: explaining the battle over Czech Television and Radio funding, and what could change.
Government approves plans to enshrine Czech crown in Constitution
The ruling coalition would however need a supermajority of three-fifths in Parliament to pass the constitutional amendment.
Heating season in Czechia: Where households can save the most money
New research reveals which household appliances consume the most energy and where small changes could make a difference.
Bull market? The numbers behind the Prague Stock Exchange success story
Recent turbulence has followed a period of sustained and impressive growth in value for companies listed in Prague.
Second job, second income: Why more Czechs are working on the side
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The number of people with multiple jobs has risen by more than half, driven by both financial pressures and opportunities to use specialist skills.
