Rising rents in major Czech cities expected to continue in 2024
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Rent increases and housing legislation could improve the quality of the rental experience in the Czech Republic in 2024.
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia's euro adoption uproar is dividing the government
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On Monday afternoon, Czechia's EU affairs minister went rogue, breaking from coalition ranks and appointing an adviser for euro adoption.
HHC vs. CBD: What you should know about Czechia's legal semi-synthetic cannabis
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After 'several' children required emergency help following an overdose of the cannabinoid, debate has flared on whether Czechia should regulate the drug.
Prague's most iconic department store is closing its doors on Feb. 1
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The brutalist communist-era Kotva building will be reconstructed and renovated, opening again to the public in 2027.
Prague's riskiest street crossing named – and widely held traffic myths debunked
Pedestrians should be familar with road law when approaching this busy Prague 2 intersection, which features high footfall, trams, and multiple roads.
Prague ranked among world's top 25 cities for freelance workers
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Analyzing variables such as average salaries, freelancer vacancies, and co-working spaces, Prague performed reasonably well on a global scale.
Epic new train route links Prague to multiple European cities
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Czech rail carrier Leo Express plans to set up a 19-hour rail route that connects several major cities such as Brussels, Bruges, Cologne, and Bratislava.
VAT drops, but not all foods in Czechia have become cheaper – why?
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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.
Brits living in Czechia long-term regain their right to vote in the UK
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A new change to the law abolishes a previous rule that forbade British citizens living outside the UK for 15 years to vote in domestic elections.
Today is Blue Monday: How expats can seek mental health support in Czechia
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Finding psychological support in a foreign country can be hard: our guide explains the ins and outs of care for your mental health in Czechia.
Real wages to rise in 2024 as Czech firms aim to attract more employees
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Last year saw a lack of skilled candidates applying for jobs due to poor wages – however, trends in the labor market are set to shift in 2024.
Radio Wave's new English-language podcast chronicles survivor stories from Norway's mass attacks
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Lukáš Houdek offers profound insight into Norway's worst-ever killing, weaving a poignant narrative through eyewitness stories and exploring the aftermath.
Draft beer prices in Prague restaurants take a significant hop in the new year
Due to a change in value-added tax rates for draft beer and continued brewery operational costs, Praguers will pay more for draft beer in 2024.
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?
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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.
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.
As ‘tube toilets’ disappear, Prague works to expand free WC network
The permanent closure of these tubular WCs across the capital has spurred the city to support schemes offering toilets free of charge.
