British toy retailer Hamleys has quietly exited the Czech market
Failing to reach a license agreement with the London-based brand, Prague's former Hamleys stores have been rebranded as The Playground.
VAT drops, but not all foods in Czechia have become cheaper – why?
A study comparing four major retail chains in Czechia has found that, since a change in the country's VAT system, prices have generally declined.
Could online shopping giant Temu transform Czech e-commerce?
Selling basic products at seismic discounts, paired with an aggressive marketing campaign, has driven more consumers in Czechia to the Chinese retailer.
OVERVIEW: Concert, festival, and comedy lineup for Czechia in 2024
From legendary rock bands to pop sensations and indie prodigies, here’s an overview of the best gigs on the 2024 calendar.
Turkish e-commerce giant to enter Czech market this quarter
Trendyol, worth over USD 16 billion, will also enter Slovakia, Poland, and Bulgaria in the next few months as it plans to expand across Europe.
Supermarkets pledge to reduce food prices – but will they drop in 2024?
The drop in the VAT rate for food – from 15 to 12 percent – has raised hopes for a drop in supermarket prices in 2024. However, this may not be a reality.
New Year's Day in Czechia: Lentils on the table and the return of the president's speech
-
As the country observes culinary customs and New Year's Day hikes, Jan. 1, 2024 also marks the return of another national tradition.
Prague reminds visitors of fireworks ban as it prepares for New Year's Eve
Fireworks are banned in the historical center of the Czech capital, as well as near waterways and hospitals, with fines up to CZK 100,000.
Dutch
Payment Specialist
English
Prague • CZK 50,000
Prague to welcome 90,000 visitors for New Year's Eve
Prague will implement restrictions in the city center as tens of thousands of tourists are expected to bid farewell to 2023 in the Czech capital.
Many Czech cities to continue with New Year's fireworks celebrations
Despite Interior Minister Vít Rakušan's call to cancel fireworks celebrations, many locations will go through with their programs as planned.
The best things to do in Prague this weekend: New Year's Eve edition
-
From low-key to high-end, our last-minute tips for ringing in 2024 in the Czech capital span boats and buffets, musical entertainment, and more.
French supermarket giant Carrefour will return to Czechia in 2024
Although not opening its own stores in the country, the multinational will sell its own products through a partnership with a domestic wholesaler.
Czech holiday calendar 2024: How many days will you get off next year?
-
Next year will see 10 out of all 13 public holidays fall on weekdays, guaranteeing extra time off for much of the Czech workforce.
Prague offers free admission to attractions in lieu of New Year's Day fireworks
The Czech capital won't be hosting an official New Year's fireworks show once again this year, but a number of attractions will open for a symbolic fee.
Christmas and New Year's 2023: Shop closures and transport schedules for Prague
A guide to last-minute shopping for groceries and how to plan your evening out on New Year's Eve.
Drugstore essentials prove significantly cheaper in Austria than Czechia
A selection of identical products in two branches of a large drugstore on either side of the Czech-Austrian border showed starkly different prices.
Here are the deadlines for posting Christmas packages from Czechia this year
Depending on which delivery service you use, there are a range of dates by which you need to post your gifts to ensure they arrive before Christmas.
