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EXPLAINED: How Ex-PM Andrej Babiš landed in hot water after hitting 'send'
The leader of the opposition sent an e-mail – to the wrong recipient – asking to dig up dirt on current Foreign Affairs Minister Jan Lipavský.
Inflation dips to lowest level since 2018: What's cheaper in Czechia?
Following a high base in 2023, the government and Czech National Bank have finally managed to quell the nation's soaring inflation.
Major changes ahead for freelancers in Czechia: Here's what you need to know
A new law may lead to higher insurance payments – for both employer and employee – and added bureaucracy, which could make DPP contracts less attractive.
'Compact, fairy-tale walkability': Prague ranked among Europe's 10 best cities
Analyzing 100 European cities' livability, lovability, and prosperity, Prague outperformed the likes of Barcelona, Vienna, and Lisbon.
The end of line 119: There's now a new way to reach Prague Airport
A new, battery-powered trolleybus that is both environmentally friendly and offers higher capacity for passengers will travel to and from Prague Airport.
The average Czech drinks over 11 liters of pure alcohol every year
EU-wide data shows that, in terms of overall alcohol consumption, Czechia consumes the third most out of all EU countries.
SCAM ALERT: Beware of Euronet ATMs' hidden extra charge
High transaction fees aside, the Honest Guide has revealed how this company makes money from unsuspecting consumers.
Rising prices at the Czech pub are devouring lunch budgets
The sharply increasing prices of three staple menu items illustrate rising pub-food costs nationwide.
Prague's Karlovo náměstí to undergo much-needed transformation
A German-Czech architectural studio will lead the project to revitalize the Prague 2 park and square by making it greener and adding amenities.
Eurostat: Prague is the fourth-richest region in the EU
Prague has one of the highest rates of GDP per capita in the whole EU, based on purchasing power parity.
Pay raises or work perks? Czech companies to reward employees in 2024
A survey has found that workers in Czechia will get a pay rise of up to 10 percent on average, with firms also offering other job-related benefits.
As VAT hikes up bottled water prices, Czechia taps into a cheaper alternative
As higher prices for soft drinks and bottled water take effect, Czechia's high-quality tap water is an affordable and healthy thirst quencher.
Mass farmer protests to paralyze Prague Monday: Here's what you need to know
Thousands of tractors will cripple traffic in parts of Prague in protest against agricultural policy; officials recommend working from home.
EXPAT VOICES: Foreign employees on returning to office vs. hybrid work in Czechia
In an earlier survey, we asked readers how much they prioritize hybrid or fully remote working, and whether they base job searches on this.
CNB cuts interest rate, pushing Czech crown to weakest level in almost two years
Good intentions are behind the reduction in the interest rate, though, as the central bank hopes to stimulate spending and boost mortgages' accessibility.
Simple or confusing? Prague unveils new metro network map
Prague Integrated Transport is testing a new style of map that only displays the subway line on which the passenger is currently located.
A tourism boom: Stays in Czechia finally surpass 2019 levels
Almost 10 million non-Czechs came to the country in the whole of 2023, with Germans, Slovaks, and Poles being the most frequent visitors.