Czechia is taking the reins of the EU presidency – what exactly does that mean?
The Czech Republic’s six-month presidency of the European Council will see it take a leading role on the international stage.
Uncertainty clouds Czechia’s climate goals amid Ukraine crisis
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The Czech government’s plans to meet EU climate targets are in doubt due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
These essential products are driving up the cost of living in Czechia
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New cost of living data from the Czech Statistical Office shows the Czech Republic’s inflation woes are getting worse.
Czech economists give mixed predictions on Ukraine-crisis impact
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As Czech growth stalls, a tight labor market could be helped by the arrival of refugees.
Mortgages are becoming a luxury item in the Czech Republic
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Interest rate hikes are pricing people out of getting a mortgage, and more increases are coming.
Studies reveal public concerns about the refugee crisis in Czechia
Czechs exhibit the highest levels of reluctance towards taking in Ukrainian refugees of any nation in the EU.
How much would cutting off Russian energy cost consumers in Czechia?
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Brinksmanship over payments for Russian energy threatens a dramatic reduction in gas and oil supplies.
British PM Boris Johnson pins Brexit hopes on Czech cooperation
The British Prime Minister has suggested that Czech EU presidency later this year could lead to more ‘pragmatic’ discussions of Brexit issues.
How much do you need to earn to be ‘rich’ in Czechia?
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Czechs’ notions of what constitutes wealth have changed considerably in the past five years.
Prague’s film scene provides opportunities for Ukrainian refugees
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The Czech capital is one of the world’s most popular filming destinations, and the local film industry is supporting refugees.
Which Czech industries will feel the impacts of the war in Ukraine?
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The economic impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will hit the Czech manufacturing and heavy-industrial sectors hardest.
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Film, fashion, and public polls say Czechia is ready for a woman president
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Many Czechs feel a female head of state is long overdue and cultural references to a future female leader are growing.
Madeleine Albright dies, age 84: Honoring the Czech-born leader's heritage and legacy
The former U.S. Secretary of State was a key supporter of the Czech Republic’s integration into the western international order.
Czech courses in high demand among Ukrainian and other foreign students
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Today the city of Prague launched free language courses for refugees while private schools offer free or discounted classes with capacity filling up
The Russia-Ukraine conflict could make housing even more expensive in Czechia
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The economic impacts of the war in Ukraine are making themselves felt on the Czech Republic’s already-unaffordable housing market.
How did Czechia become the meth capital of Europe?
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Analysis of wastewater samples has laid bare the Czech Republic’s huge problem with methamphetamine use.
Czechia joined NATO 23 years ago – what does membership mean?
The Czech Republic joined NATO in March 1999 as part of the defense alliance’s initial advance eastward after the Cold War.
