Czech govt. earmarks CZK 177 billion to help households cut costs
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The govt. has announced that it will offer households relief on energy bills in the amount of 15,000 CZK; support could begin this year.
Top headlines for Aug. 19: U.S. to give Czechia eight military helicopters for free
Plus: President Zeman discharged from hospital, leaves for Lány, Czech scientists come up with new combination of leukemia drugs, and more.
Perseid meteor shower visible from Czechia on Saturday night
Plus: Mortgage rates rose to 5.4 percent, Prague Prosecutor's Office sues Russian Franchetti over Crimea, and more headlines.
Tell us: How has inflation affected your financial health in Czechia?
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While Czechia's inflation rate reached 17.5 percent in July, a sharp increase in prices has been marked by a drop in household consumption.
Tourism rebounds in Czechia, but foreign visitor numbers still lagging
Plus: Czech man dies while rafting in Norway, Nebraska town sees annual Czech culture festival, and more headlines.
Moody's downgrades Czech economic outlook from stable to negative
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The investor service has affirmed the country's current credit rating while highlighting dependence on Russian oil as a key factor in the negative outlook.
Today's headlines (Friday, Aug. 5, 2022): Meteorologists issue smog warning for Czechia
Plus: Thirteen migrants from Syria detained in Moravia, new graffiti appears on Charles Bridge, and more.
World’s deepest freshwater cave in Moravia marks a new record
Plus: Rising energy and fuel prices may increase public transport fare, Prague police search for a man whose life is in danger, and more.
Apply for parental allowance online and other changes in Czechia from Aug. 1
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The month of August brings some changes in how those who are eligible for social benefits in Czechia can collect support.
Old Masters exhibit opens at Prague Castle on Friday
Plus: Part of a building facade in Prague collapses possibly due to heat, Pearl Jam cancels Prague concert, and more.
Eurostat: Czechia had fourth-highest inflation in the EU
Plus: Sawmill burns down overnight, body found in rubble of exploded house, police to deal with Poděbrady mayor’s anti-Roma comments, and more.
Govt. prepares a special energy tariff to aid households
Plus: Czech cyclist wins the longest bicycle race in the world, WWII veteran Josef Kaufman dies aged 95 years, and more.
As euro falls to parity with U.S. dollar, Czech crown is held steady by ČNB interventions
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While the euro and dollar reach parity for the first time in 20 years, investors fear an energy crisis will drive the European economy into recession.
Poll: Czechs pessimistic about economy and fear falling into poverty
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More people now want the government to increase social benefits instead of spending to protect the enviromnent.
Today in Czechia: Rescue station nurses baby long-eared bat back to health
Plus: ForMin can't confirm Italian media reports of dead and missing Czechs and more Czechs face food poverty.
Survey: Czech wages highest among V4, but far behind Germany
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An annual report shows sharp differences in both wages and taxes across Central and Eastern Europe.
New people smuggling gangs formed in Czechia, police say
Plus: Mayor survives removal attempt in City Hall, Police accuse two of cryptocurrency fraud, highly contagious Omicron subvariants prevailing.
