Czech branches of IKEA to shorten operating hours
Local branches of the popular Swedish furniture brand will be open two fewer hours from the beginning of August, the company has announced.
Czechia to cut reliance on Russian gas by a third in time for autumn
Energy giant ČEZ has secured storage capacity for 3 billion cubic meters of gas in a new facility in the Netherlands.
Stagnating prices and larger supply: What's happening on the Czech real estate market?
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Following years of significantly rising real estate prices, the cost of apartments is slightly decreasing while the number of available options is growing.
EC vice president calls for EU unity to battle climate change at Prague meeting
Plus: Fuel prices dropping in the Czech Republic, Lanzhot tornado was over a kilometer long, CEE countries to push for Bosnia's EU membership, and more.
Household bills to soar as energy companies announce price hikes
Several Czech companies have announced upcoming price increases for gas and electricity in the following months.
As euro falls to parity with U.S. dollar, Czech crown is held steady by ČNB interventions
While the euro and dollar reach parity for the first time in 20 years, investors fear an energy crisis will drive the European economy into recession.
Eurostat: Housing prices in Czechia increased the most of any EU country
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The year-on-year rise in housing prices in the Czech Republic was more than twice the EU averages in the first quarter of 2022.
Today in Czechia: TOP 09 wants to restart euro adoption process
Plus: First monkeypox case outside of Prague, Czechia spent CZK 19 billion on Covid vaccines, and more.
Poll: Czechs pessimistic about economy and fear falling into poverty
More people now want the government to increase social benefits instead of spending to protect the enviromnent.
Czech lower house passes amendment on definition of real owners
The current law is not in line with EU rules on money laundering, and without a change the country could lose EU funds.
Have you ever considered giving up your American citizenship?
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The need to file taxes in both the U.S. and their adopted country is the main reason that expats give for considering ditching their U.S. passports.
Lunch costs are eating into Czech wallets – here's what you'll pay in Prague
In the capital, a noonday meal has gone up CZK 45 over the past two years, and many who are trying to cut back on spending have opted out.
Petřín Tower and City Hall to light up in blue for EU presidency
Plus: Hail destroys cars and homes, express train derails near Karlštejn, state of emergency ends in Czechia today.
Survey: Czech wages highest among V4, but far behind Germany
An annual report shows sharp differences in both wages and taxes across Central and Eastern Europe.
How many salaries does it take to own new property in Czechia?
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As new construction remains out of reach in the Czech Republic, many are looking to renovating older housing.
Senate approves CZK 5,000 per child bonus, but will you qualify?
The proposal, which will cost the state some CZK 7.8 billion, has been sent to President Zeman for his signature.
Clock tower removed from Prague's Industrial Palace for restoration
Plus: Czech zoo sends endangered black rhinos to Poland, corruption scandal may include Post Office, and more June 23 headlines.
