Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022
Ledecká takes home another Olympic gold for parallel giant slalom, Tesco to stop selling CDs and DVDs in Czechia, alcoholism is growing among Czech women.
Czech schools to begin adding financial literacy to the curriculum
The educational system is not preparing students to handle the basic economic skills they will need in real life.
Czech National Bank raises interest rates to a twenty-year high
Plus: Deal on Turów mine may be imminent, Czech hockey team beat hosts China in opening Olympic tie, Bulovka BioBox opens for contagious patients.
Czech 2021 economic growth beats expectations, but still below pre-Covid level
After a record downturn in 2020, the economy has take a big step toward recovery but is not out of the woods yet.
Prague tops ranking for highest cost of living in the CEE region
While the Czech capital was the most expensive in the region, but residents have the highest purchasing power.
CNN names Czech Ledecká an "athlete to watch" in Beijing
Plus: IBM opens Artificial Intelligence center in Prague, HIV cases dropped in the Czech Republic in 2021, and Škoda unveils new electric car.
Trolleybus route to Prague Airport moves a step closer to reality
Plus: Hurricane hits Czechia at the weekend, Mendel University chief resigns after less than a week, Covid protests held in Prague over pandemic law.
Inflation serving up price hikes at tennis courts and indoor pools across Prague
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Steep rises in the costs of operating mean swimming pools and other large sports venues are about to get more expensive.
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Meatballs to go: IKEA food delivery now available in Prague via Wolt
The classic meatballs and other food favorites are now available for home delivery throughout the Czech Republic.
Czech mortgage rates increase dramatically as inflation kicks in
Mortgage rates saw their biggest increase since 2003 as a result of National Bank measures to tackle inflation.
Activists chain themselves to Prague's Nusle bridge at rush hour
Plus: Grim economic forecast by National Bank analysts, Kvitová exits Australian Open, no "Czech George Floyd," says expert analysis of Roma death.
7 ways to minimize your company’s taxes in the Czech Republic
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The experts at DoMyTax offer tips for reducing your business' tax liability.
Zátopek leads this year's nominations for the Czech Lion awards
Zeman claims to be walking again, tax for cigarettes and alcohol may rise, still no sign of wild bear on the loose near Prague.
Start investing and get your financial life back on track in 2022
Czech-startup Fondee offers an online platform for investing in pre-set portfolios under the guidance of experts.
Buyers rush to beat rising mortgage interest rates in Czechia
As inflation causes significant increases in mortgage interest rates, should you buy now to beat further price rises?
Half of Czechs keep financial savings at home, says new survey
About 50 percent of Czechs keep financial savings at home, usually in a drawer, according to a new survey published by Raiffeisenbank.
5 surprising things that will get more expensive in Czechia in 2022
The new year brings with it some surprising price hikes while several consumer items will stay the same, for now.
