Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Feb. 1, 2021
Czech Health Minister may leave post, hundreds protest against anti-COVID restrictions, frost turns to spring-like temps this week.
How many people live in Prague? About a quarter million more than are permanently registered
The city loses billions of crowns in annual tax allocations due to the low population estimate.
IKEA to open new design studio for kitchens and bathrooms in Prague
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IKEA has not yet announced the date of the opening of the planning studio or a specific location.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 15, 2021
A new record for the mortgage market, an increase in incidents for firefighters and a Czech zoo is helping to save endangered rhinos.
From dark ages to digital: say goodbye to frequent visits to Czech government offices
A new banking identification system for the Czech Republic is making it possible to access over 100 services online.
Czech income tax to be reduced at the start of 2021
Zeman objects to the cut but returned it unsigned, enabling it to take effect.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Dec. 23, 2020
State of emergency extended in the Czech Republic, anti-COVID PES system jumps to 81 points and Czech athlete of the year revealed
Czech government keeps euro in holding pattern
Only one of the set criteria for joining the eurozone will be met this year.
Ordering gifts online? Better do it now for Christmas delivery
Delivery services have set quotas for e-shop orders as they struggle to meet unprecedented demand.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 2, 2020
COVID vaccine to be available soon, feminine hygiene products could be cheaper next year, and Czechs write letters to support prisoners of conscience
Handling of pandemic has changed how Czechs feel about the EU
An October survey asked questions ranging from EU policy, to the protection of the environment – and reveled some interesting facts.
One in eight Czechs worry about keeping a roof over their head
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A new survey says housing problems which have escalated due to the pandemic, could be solved with better govt. policy.
Free tampons: Will the Czech Republic go with the flow?
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The Czech PM is calling for the country to follow Scotland's lead; either way monthly supplies are getting cheaper
Faster, better, cheaper: Fintech is changing the way we transfer money abroad
Czech players in the financial technlogy space are helping to drastically reduce the exchange rate.
Mortgage numbers hit second-most successful month in history, with no sign of stopping
Mortgage rates have fallen for seven straight months in a row - and may dip below 2%.
Nuclear problem: After CZK 1.8 billion and 23 years, still no Czech nuclear waste site
After billions spent, the deadline for a Czech nuclear waste repository has been postponed -- again.
Empty short-term rentals and record-low mortgages create prime conditions for Prague apartment hunters
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The turbulent real estate market offers some key advantages for those interested in buying a home or flat in the Czech Republic
