Czech pensions to rise in January, with CZK 2,000 bonus also planned
The average old-age pension will increase by CZK 304 a month in 2027. A separate one-time payment still needs parliamentary approval.
Czech fuel prices to be capped again from Oct. 1: What changes at the pump?
Daily limits on gasoline and diesel prices will return Oct. 1 for one month. The government is also cutting diesel tax and taxing higher refinery margins.
Digital tipping is spreading in Czechia: How much should you leave?
As Czech payments go digital, long-standing methods of leaving tips are changing.
Czech government to announce measures to tackle soaring fuel prices Monday
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With diesel nearing CZK 50 a liter and petrol at its highest since 2022, the Czech government says it is ready to intervene.
Choosing a Czech energy supplier? New tool looks beyond the cheapest price
A new Czech energy comparison tool aims to help households weigh electricity and gas offers based on price, contract terms, service and supplier stability.
Czech central bank holds rates at 3.75 percent: What it means for your money
The Czech National Bank kept its key rate at 3.75 percent, meaning little immediate change for borrowers and savers despite persistent inflation risks.
Czech inflation third lowest in EU for August as prices rise across Europe
Czechia recorded the EU's third-lowest inflation rate in August, even as rising energy costs pushed inflation higher across Europe.
Prague's notorious fake money scam is still running: How to avoid getting caught
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Prague police arrested and deported two men accused of swapping currency for worthless Belarusian banknotes, indicating the scam is alive and well.
Prague’s budget explained: Where the city spends your taxes
From public transport to neighborhood schools, Prague’s budgets reveal how tax money is spent and how widely spending varies by district.
Czech workers could lose sick pay for first three days under new proposal
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Czechia's labor minister backs restoring a three-day sick-pay waiting period, potentially leaving workers unpaid at the start of illness.
Czech fuel prices hit four-year high: How much higher will they go?
Petrol is at its highest price since 2022, and analysts warn Czech drivers could soon pay even more as refinery margins surge.
Czech news in brief for September 10: Thursday's top afternoon headlines recap
Czech PM attends Visegrad Group summit in Slovakia, fuel prices surge across Czechia, and Petřín funicular prepares to reopen.
6 surprising rights you have as a renter in Czechia
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From keeping pets to choosing who lives with you, Czech law gives renters more freedom than many realize. Here's what to know before you sign.
Not sure you’ll stay in Czechia? 3 ways to invest for whatever comes next
Whether you’re here for two years or 20, a Prague-based wealth manager explains how to grow your money when residency plans are up in the air.
Czech news in brief for September 6: Sunday's top morning headlines
Most Czechs reject record budget deficit, Czech Scouts celebrate founder's 150th birthday, and more Sunday headlines.
Study: Czech minimum wage falls short of basic living and rental costs
A worker on minimum wage needed up to CZK 4,280 more per month last year to cover basic needs and rent, according to a new analysis.
Czech sick pay explained: What happens when you can't work?
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When illness keeps you off work in Czechia, here’s how sick pay works, who pays it, how much you can receive, and why the amount changes over time.
