Czech gas the most expensive in the EU? Not quite, says prime minister
In the second half of 2022, gas prices in Czechia rose the most out of all EU countries – but officials are disputing the results.
Czechs less generous with tips than Germans or Americans
Data from the payment app Qerko also shows that its users in Czechia are more generous than those in Slovakia.
Gap widening between what Czech employees want and what employers offer
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With double-digits inflation, benefits such as additional salaries and bonuses as well as more paid time off are increasingly in demand.
Prague says it won't hike prices for public transport fares and passes
Deputy Mayor Zdeněk Hřib said city management supports the expansion of electronic tickets, which save costs.
Czechia paid higher energy bills than any other EU country in second half of last year
Adjusted for purchasing power, Czechs had to pay the most for gas out of all EU countries and faced the second-highest electricity prices.
Czech crown continues impressive run: Where does your Czech money go furthest in Europe?
Czechia's national currency recently hit a 15-year high against the euro. What does this mean if you're traveling outside of Czechia in Europe?
Czechia unveils new plans for pension reform
The change, which will see pensions indexed by inflation, has been met with opposition in parliament.
The number of mortgages in Czechia rose by 60 percent in March
The mortgage market has shown signs of recovery but is still affected by high interest rates and high housing prices.
What does the current debate on VAT in Czechia mean for consumers?
Critics say that changing the VAT structure would have a large impact on low income families and do little to resolve the government's deficit.
Czech Police find missing banker dead
The man walked out a Prague psychiatric hospital at the end of March and vanished after leaving a disturbing note at his residence.
Czech tycoon buys mining rights to over 2 billion tons of US coal
Pavel Tykač's Sev.en Global Investments firm already operates in three different continents and also has plans to invest in green energy.
Eggs-orbitant prices: Here's what you'll pay more for in your Easter shopping basket
From chocolate to booze, inflation has massively pushed up prices in Czechia, leading to what economists are calling the most expensive Easter in history.
Auto Průhonice offers discounted Volvo prices for expats living in Czechia
An authorized dealer in a municipality close to Prague has special rates for all expats employed in Czechia.
Get paid to poop? Czechia's first stool bank is seeking deposits
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Eligible donors will help save the lives of patients with severe intestinal problems through the healthy bacteria in their feces.
Thousands take to Prague streets to protest against pension changes
Czechia's largest trade union convened the protest, which was attended by Former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and supporters of the Communist Party.
No cause for panic, yet – Czech banks safe from European banking troubles
Strong liquidity and capitalization, combined with support from the Czech National Bank, safeguard banks against currently shaky European markets.
High prices, low quality: Czech students’ frustrations boil over at surging dorm prices
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Repeated rent increases led students at one university to protest against near-unaffordable prices. This, however, is a sign of a nationwide problem.
