How to defeat inflation by unlocking lucrative investment opportunities in Czechia
Amid a plethora of financial services providers on the Czech market, one investment bank stands out for its innovative approach and proven profitability.
As flu seasons approaches, Czechia will reimburse RSV vaccines for at-risk groups
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Health insurance companies will offer up to CZK 2,000 for the vaccine, which costs about CZK 5,000 per dose.
President Pavel signs pension reform into law, despite hesitancy
The president faces a crucial decision in the coming day as the government awaits his stance on the pension law amendment.
Prague beer prices jump in 2023, with further increases expected
A change in the VAT rate for beer means that you will likely need to pay more for it next year.
More Russian attacks on Czech banks: Hackers call for end of support to Ukraine
Among the affected institutions were Komerční banka, ČSOB, Air Bank, Fio banka, Raiffeisen, Moneta Money Bank, and the Prague Stock Exchange.
Losing value: Difficult times may be ahead for the Czech crown
The Czech crown weakened in recent months amid a deceleration in inflation and an end to central bank foreign-exchange interventions.
Czech trade unions push for increase in minimum wage to CZK 19,500 monthly
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The Czech-Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions is advocating for a significant rise in the country's minimum wage, up to CZK 19,500 from next year.
Changes to austerity package increase tax on alcohol and lower it on e-cigarettes
The adjustments mean that tax advantages of employee benefits stay in place, and that newspapers and magazines will have a lower VAT rate.
Cheaper abroad: Czechs increasingly crossing the border to buy basic items
High inflation has caused the prices of many products to become more expensive than in Poland, and even in typically pricier Austria and Germany.
Czech Senate officially passes bill ending PVZP insurance monopoly for non-EU foreigners
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The new law allows long-term non-EU residents in Czechia to take out health insurance with a range of providers.
The Czech Republic's gender pension gap has significantly closed this year
The gap between average male and female pensions in the Czech Republic has fallen from 20 percent last year to 13 percent in 2023.
Czech authorities mull taxing foreign companies operating in Czechia
Under the proposed bill, the state would collect between CZK 4 billion and 6 billion per year by taxing foreign-headquartered firms working in Czechia.
Czechs' unpaid debt rises at fastest rate in last 10 years
Cumulatively, Czechs owed CZK 29.2 billion between January and June this year.
Despite change to Czech insurance law, healthcare challenges persist for children of non-EU expats
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A Prague-based advocate for foreigners in Czechia says that misleading practices surrounding children's healthcare continue among some insurance agents.
Falling food prices push Czechia's inflation below 9 percent: Which products are cheaper?
Cheaper production costs and an abnormally high baseline from last summer mean that some foods have decreased in cost.
New EU app helps Czech-based travelers during emergency situations abroad
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Czech tourists will be able to get information about flight and ferry cancellations, weather changes, and consumer rights.
Prices for older Czech apartments to rise due to slowdown in construction
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While higher construction costs and other factors have led developers to cut back on new flats, demand is expected to rise.
