Czech 2021 economic growth beats expectations, but still below pre-Covid level
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After a record downturn in 2020, the economy has take a big step toward recovery but is not out of the woods yet.
Massive pile-up on Czech motorway causes total damage of CZK 11 million
Plus: 'Polar vortex' brings snowy weather, Ministry of Finance downgrades growth forecast, and a wolf is found dead in Moravia.
Activists chain themselves to Prague's Nusle bridge at rush hour
Plus: Grim economic forecast by National Bank analysts, Kvitová exits Australian Open, no "Czech George Floyd," says expert analysis of Roma death.
Buyers rush to beat rising mortgage interest rates in Czechia
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As inflation causes significant increases in mortgage interest rates, should you buy now to beat further price rises?
Czech Republic sees jump in unemployment at the end of 2021
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As unemployment rises to 3.5 percent, the new Czech government looks to create better conditions for foreigners on the domestic labor market.
5 surprising things that will get more expensive in Czechia in 2022
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The new year brings with it some surprising price hikes while several consumer items will stay the same, for now.
Policy program reveals government plans to transform life in Czechia
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The new Czech government’s leaked policy plan gives deadlines for sweeping reforms to modernize life in the country.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Afghan traveling from Germany commits stabbing and rape in Karlovy Vary, crown reaches nine-year high against euro, extreme flood warning in place today.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, January 3, 2022
D7 motorway pile-up leads to injuries, warm weather causes problems at ski resorts, Czech and Russian junior hockey teams kicked off flight together.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Czechs join condemnation of Russian NGO dissolution, Babiš gears up for possible presidential bid, seven charged with torture in Czech prison.
Czech economy forecast to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2022
Economic growth is expected to reach 3.9%, and inflation 5.5%, according to a new report published by the Czech Ministry of Finance.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, December 23, 2021
Temps drop drastically in the Czech mountains last night, school holidays began across Czechia, and Czech central bank increases key rate.
Czech wage growth could entrench inflation
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As the cost of living rises in the Czech Republic, so are wages, potentially creating a long-term economic headache.
Job opportunities to flood the Czech market after the new year
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A new survey suggests ripe opportunities with employers looking to hire, not fire, in the first quarter of 2022.
Czech weekend news roundup: December 11–12, 2021
Large protests held in Prague against anti-Covid measures, National Bank member warns of higher inflation, Peace Light of Bethlehem reaches Czech Republic.
Czech inflation bites, and experts think it’s even worse than feared
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The latest official data shows inflation still rising in the Czech Republic, prompting fears of hard times ahead.
New analysis reveals risks and rewards of Czech euro adoption
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The benefits of swapping the crown for the euro have long been disputed by economists, and the Czech National Bank appears equally torn on the question.
