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Find a new home for your furniture: Prague opens its fifth re-use center
This initiative allows individuals to donate functional items they no longer need.
Czech shoemaker Vasky acquires iconic Botas footwear brand
The takeover will ensure that the Botas brand, which has been in liquidation since the start of this year, will live on.
Czech tycoon buys mining rights to over 2 billion tons of US coal
Pavel Tykač's Sev.en Global Investments firm already operates in three different continents and also has plans to invest in green energy.
Eggs-orbitant prices: Here's what you'll pay more for in your Easter shopping basket
From chocolate to booze, inflation has massively pushed up prices in Czechia, leading to what economists are calling the most expensive Easter in history.
Auto Průhonice offers discounted Volvo prices for expats living in Czechia
An authorized dealer in a municipality close to Prague has special rates for all expats employed in Czechia.
Czechia chooses favorite retailers, from drugstores to supermarkets
In a competition dominated by German retailers, the overall winner was dm-drogerie markt, while Lidl was the most popular shop.
No cause for panic, yet – Czech banks safe from European banking troubles
Strong liquidity and capitalization, combined with support from the Czech National Bank, safeguard banks against currently shaky European markets.
Equal Pay Day conference in Prague encourages women to be 'seen and heard'
The event features a number of distinguished speakers and mentors speaking about gender equality.
Leader Talks: Maciej Galant, General Manager of BMW in Czechia
Expats.cz spoke to BMW’s General Manager for Czechia about the company’s drive to create innovative, sustainable solutions for the car industry.
Explained: Czechia’s pension controversy and what it means for expats
The government has approved a controversial change to pensions; here's how the changes could affect retirement pay for all.
Real wages in Czechia fall to record lows
New data released by the Czech statistical office shows that the average wage fell by 6.7 percent in real terms.
Fitch maintains negative long-term outlook for Czech economy
Fitch has affirmed the Czech Republic's current AA- credit rating but upheld its long-term negative outlook in a press release issued this weekend.
Czechia's economic ranking drops in new Prosperity Index
Despite its faltering finances, Czechia's economy is still stronger than the EU average.
Panic in the produce aisle: Which vegetables will cost you more in Czechia?
A shortage of vegetables in export countries has driven up prices in Czechia. Here are the salad-bowl favorites you'll pay more for.
The Biz Sheet: Weekly business news briefing for Czechia
A round-up of the top Czech and international business news, plus a look at the start-up scene, finance sector, and more.
Bill Gates acquires stakes in three Czech breweries via Heineken shares
The world’s sixth richest person now owns part of Europe’s second-largest brewing concern despite not being a beer fan.
The Biz Sheet: Weekly business news briefing for Czechia
A round-up of the top Czech and international business news, plus a look at the start-up scene, finance sector, and more.