Unemployment rate in the Czech Republic holds at record low
Eurostat numbers once again peg the Czech Republic’s unemployment rate at a miniscule 1.9%, still the lowest ever recorded
Prague beer garden Riegrovy sady won’t be returning any time soon
Alas, poor Riegrak, we knew him well: the popular Vinohrady summertime beer garden will be closed for the foreseeable future
Czech court rules in favor of Ostrava hotel’s boycott of Russian guests
Brioni Boutique Hotel in Ostrava faced a fine for discrimination, but the Czech Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of its ban on Russian citizens following the Crimea annexation
Prices for new apartments in Prague are up nearly 20% year-on-year
Apartment prices have continued to surge in Prague since last year, and developers forecast more of the same in the near future
Czech Republic aims to issue fines for dual-quality food products
While the EU isn’t in a hurry to prohibit the sale of food products with differing ingredients but the same packaging, the Czech Republic is making a stand
Prague rated world’s best city to be a student
Based on the number of universities, part-time jobs, and other factors, the Czech capital has been rated the best city to study by AppJobs
Czech job adverts often discriminate, according to state inspectors
Despite Czech law prohibiting employment discrimination based on gender, age, health, citizenship, or race, discriminatory practices were found in 80% of companies
Summer relief! Prague trams to get air conditioning by the end of 2020
124 additional Škoda ForCity 15T trams in Prague will be retro-fitted with air conditioning units by the end of next year
Prague rated among the 50 most beautiful cities in the world
No shocker: the Czech capital has been included on Condé Nast Traveler’s updated list of the world’s most beautiful cities
Strong wind & fire warning issued across the Czech Republic today
The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMU) has enacted a warning for strong winds Tuesday afternoon, and increased risk of fires throughout the week
Due to low unemployment, Czech employers reportedly more tolerant of workplace intoxication
While a Czech company can fire an employee immediately if found to be intoxicated while on the job, this isn’t always happening, writes Aktuálně.cz
Prague 5 to build new Smíchov Terminal to connect train, metro, tram, and bus traffic
Prague city councillors have this week approved plans for the 3 billion plan project, which will serve as a major transport hub in Prague 5
Czech Republic ranked among world’s top 10 ethical countries
The new Travel Morality Index rates Germany as the world’s most-ethical country to visit, while the Czech Republic comes in at #9
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Czech Republic housing prices have seen the second-highest rise in the EU since 2010
Only Ireland has seen housing prices increase more than the Czech Republic over the past decade, according to a new study
Czech prison refuses to serve vegan meals for inmate
Lukas Borl, who refuses to eat animal products for ethical reasons, was unable to meet his dietary needs while incarcerated from 2016-17
Prague says goodbye to winter with temperatures reaching 20 °C this week
Winter may have hit Westeros with the season premiere of Game of Thrones last night, but the Czech capital will welcome outdoor beer garden season this week