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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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.
