The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Bullying on the rise in Czech schools, DJ Boris Brejcha announces Prague concert, and more buzzworthy headlines for March 14, 2023.
Czech news for March 14: Police deny escalating protest violence, no banks operate on SVB model
Top headlines for the Czech Republic for Tuesday, March 14, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Explained: Czechia’s pension controversy and what it means for expats
The government has approved a controversial change to pensions; here's how the changes could affect retirement pay for all.
Prague's first public hydrogen fueling station opens in Barrandov
According to the Czech Ministry of Culture, the country plans to establish 40 hydrogen fueling stations across the country by 2030.
A new grocery delivery option for Czechia: How does Billa rate?
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The grocery store chain officially launched its home delivery service throughout the Czech Republic yesterday.
Czechia to curb addiction by increasing vice tax, regulating cannabis market
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The proposed plan envisages the introduction of a strictly regulated cannabis market.
Fitch maintains negative long-term outlook for Czech economy
Fitch has affirmed the Czech Republic's current AA- credit rating but upheld its long-term negative outlook in a press release issued this weekend.
Czechia's economic ranking drops in new Prosperity Index
Despite its faltering finances, Czechia's economy is still stronger than the EU average.
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The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Shortages of medicine for children persist, Toyota plant resumes production, and more buzzworthy news for Feb. 28, 2023.
Panic in the produce aisle: Which vegetables will cost you more in Czechia?
A shortage of vegetables in export countries has driven up prices in Czechia. Here are the salad-bowl favorites you'll pay more for.
The Biz Sheet: Weekly business news briefing for Czechia
A round-up of the top Czech and international business news, plus a look at the start-up scene, finance sector, and more.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Brno monument to Mendel divides opinions, many Czechs unprepared for retirement, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 23, 2023.
The Biz Sheet: Weekly business news briefing for Czechia
A round-up of the top Czech and international business news, plus a look at the start-up scene, finance sector, and more.
The Big Mac index reflects a stronger Czech crown
Still, McDonald’s increased the burger’s price twice last year, to reflect Czechia’s inflation and rising energy prices.
Constitutional right to pay in cash fails to get support in Czech Senate
A group of senators has been pushing for increased protection for people who want to live offline without payment cards or a digital identity.
Czechia faces EU lawsuit over failure to protect whistleblowers
Transparency International says the pending Czech law lacks protection for filing an anonymous report.
Can money buy love? Czechs spending more and more on Valentine’s Day
The average person in Czechia spends about CZK 900 on the romantic day, which has increased rapidly in popularity in the last decade.
