ČEZ board members get hefty bonuses, record dividend planned
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The outlook for 2023 is not as rosy due to higher taxes on windfall profits and a pending law affecting minority shareholders.
An end to 'Friendship': Czechia to stop importing Russian oil via the Družba pipeline
State-run oil company Mero and the TAL consortium agreed on increased supplies via an expanded pipeline from Italy.
Over half of Czechs agree with government's fiscal reform, but many still critical
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Young people were more likely to support the austerity package, but many said the government acted too late.
Higher alcohol taxes, a change to VAT, and ending 22 tax exemptions: Czechia presents huge finance reform
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Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala says that Czechia has little choice but to impose the austerity measures to curb skyrocketing public debt.
‘In the climate crisis, every month counts’: Czechs protest against coal mining extension
The prolongation of mining operations in the north of Czechia has angered protesters, who want to reduce the reliance on the energy source.
Poll: Czech public rates the current government the worst in a decade
To find a cabinet less popular than that of Petr Fiala, you have to go back to Petr Nečas, who resigned after a scandal in 2013.
PM Fiala promotes Czech aviation and defense interests in Philippines
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On the first stop of his 10-day Asian tour, Fiala said Czech defense and aviation firms seek to expand their exports to the Philippines.
Thousands attend anti-government protest, with some camping out overnight
Attendees called on the government to resign due to Czechia's current elevated cost of living and the state's role in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Czech government may reintroduce unpaid sick leave
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The step could part of a package to reduce the government's spiraling debt.
Czech government approves plan for regulated cannabis market
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Details of the revised plan have not been released yet, but the introduction of the market would also include steps to fight drug and gambling addiction.
No cause for panic, yet – Czech banks safe from European banking troubles
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Strong liquidity and capitalization, combined with support from the Czech National Bank, safeguard banks against currently shaky European markets.
Czechia sends over CZK 40 billion in military aid to Ukraine, with more to come
A joint effort by the government, defense industry, and public raised money for dozens of tanks and other military equipment.
Czech PM talks continued support and EU entry with Zelenskiy in Brussels
The Ukrainian president met with several EU leaders to ask for more military equipment in the fight against Russia.
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.
Tomáš the tank, donated by the Czech public, takes part in war
A national fundraising campaign raised over CZK 30 million to purchase the tank, which has been used by Ukraine's military.
Corruption still prevalent in Czechia according to worldwide ranking
Transparency International says Czechia has been treading water for 15 years and lacks the courage to make needed reforms.
Former prime ministers of Czechia come together to mark country's history
Prime Minister Petr Fiala met with his predecessors as well as his Slovak counterpart to mark 30 years since the creation of an independent Czech state.
