Heating season officially starts in Prague today
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Despite summer temps predicted for later this week, heating season has kicked in. Here's all you need to know about how the Czech capital keeps cozy.
Three major Czech breweries announce price hops: Pub goers will feel it from next year
Due to an increase in production prices, beer lovers can expect to pay more for a pint.
New survey: 80 percent of Czechs struggle to buy their own home
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High mortgage rates and increasing property prices have pushed a lot of prospective Czech homeowners out of the market, although optimism is slowly rising.
Prague conference brings together smartest investors in Czech startup sphere
Scheduled to take place in late October, the Engaged Investments conference gives people a chance to learn from the most seasoned Czech startup funders.
Czech drivers queue for cheap fuel at pumps near the Polish border
While gasoline prices have traditionally been lower in Poland than in the Czech Republic, the current gap has widened significantly.
Czech millennials are struggling to get mortgages due to soaring rates
A recent survey conducted among Czech residents aged 25-34 revealed that obtaining a mortgage has become impossible for a large percentage.
Government to supply Czech charities with 2 million menstrual pads
Despite this gesture, womens'-rights activists say that Czechia's value-added tax for feminine hygiene products is far too high.
Energy prices set to rise after state cancels subsidies: How much more will you pay?
As part of the 2024 budget, the state has decided to remove the previously set price ceiling on electricity and gas, as well as remove other allowances.
iPhone Index: Czechs have to work nearly three weeks to buy newest model
Without spending on anything else, the average Czech needs two-and-half weeks of net wages to buy Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro.
Deadline for changing health insurance provider looms in Czechia
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You can only change health insurance providers twice per year, and people in Czechia have until the end of September to start the process.
Czechia braces for new hikes in train ticket prices across country
Both Czech Railways and RegioJet have announced that prices will surge by around 10 percent.
Essential tips for American and British expats in need of a financial advisor in Czechia
According to Aisa International, it’s vital to ensure that your financial advice comes from a regulated and reputable source.
What's getting cheaper in Czechia? Falling inflation pushes prices down for consumers
Energy prices and agricultural costs have all declined in recent months, helped by shrinking headline inflation.
Prague named world's second-best destination for solo travelers
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A huge number of attractions, relatively low prices, and high levels of public safety put Prague near the top of a new ranking for solo travel cities.
Prague vs. Warsaw: The Polish capital's supermarket prices are easier on the wallet
People from Czechia can save up to 40 percent by shopping in Poland, and will find the same prices in Berlin.
Czech banks ramp up interest rates for euro deposits: How much money can you earn?
The relative strong performance of the euro against the weakening Czech crown has led many major banks in Czechia to raise interest rates.
You'll soon be able transfer money via mobile phone in Czechia
A new project from the Czech National Bank will match bank accounts to phone numbers.
