Czech news for March 14: Police deny escalating protest violence, no banks operate on SVB model
Top headlines for the Czech Republic for Tuesday, March 14, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Explained: Czechia’s pension controversy and what it means for expats
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The government has approved a controversial change to pensions; here's how the changes could affect retirement pay for all.
Constitutional right to pay in cash fails to get support in Czech Senate
A group of senators has been pushing for increased protection for people who want to live offline without payment cards or a digital identity.
Tax talk: Czechia faces tough economic choices in 2023
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Unforeseen crises and long-term issues raise the possibility of sweeping reforms to pensions and taxes.
How to find your dream home in Czechia amid a housing crisis
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Despite the unfavorable conditions on the real estate market, the selection of properties is growing – putting potential buyers in a position to bargain.
A Czech investment leader on how modern tools can help you beat inflation
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Fondee brings international best practices and modern investment methods to help investors in Czechia grow their savings.
Exhibit and special banknote to mark 30 years of Czechoslovak currency split
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The Czech National Bank is issuing a commemorative CZK 1,000 banknote to mark the 1993 division of Czechoslovakia and its crown.
Bloomberg: Czech crown was 'one of world's biggest winners' of pandemic
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The national currency successfully weathered the economic turbulence of the past three years, in part due to Czech National Bank policies.
A Czech crowdfunding platform is democratizing investment
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Investown’s innovative platform opens up the opportunity for Czechs to get investing with small amounts of money.
Prosperity index: Czech quality of life ranks highest among CEE countries
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The ranking takes into account the economy, research, personal finances, and other aspects in calculating the index.
Spending more, saving less: Czech households much worse off compared with last year
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More households are slipping toward the poverty line due to high inflation and vanishing savings.
Barclays in Prague gives IT professionals the chance to spread their wings
The company’s growing Prague center is a place where great tech careers can be made.
KB wins 'Bank of the Year' accolade for 2022
Komerční banka performed strongly in the rankings this year, coming on top in four different categories.
What's next for the Czech economy? A leading economist's outlook for the future
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Expats.cz spoke to Czech economist Lukáš Kovanda about the state of the Czech economy and forecasts for next year.
Merger with Raiffeisen leaves many Czech Equa bank clients unhappy
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Raiffeisenbank completed the transfer of Equa bank accounts last weekend.
Mortgage rates in Czechia now among the highest in the past 20 years
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Due to the high rates and other factors, the volume of mortgages granted is significantly lower than last year.
Euro weekly reveals its annual list of the richest Czechs and Slovaks
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An heiress, a politician, and multiple media moguls dominate a new list of Czechia and Slovakia's wealthiest citizens.
