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Boston firefighters to test nanomasks from Pilsen
Nanomasks developed by WPA from Pilsen are heading to the USA. Firefighters from Boston asked for them to test them.
Oct 14, 20202 min read


The government to financially support affected businesses
The ministers have agreed to support bus carriers, culture, sports and entrepreneurs to pay rent.
Oct 14, 20201 min read


Czech restaurants in trouble
The government imposed further restrictions on Monday. Restaurants and bars in Prague must shut down their premises.
Oct 14, 20203 min read


October 14th: new measures
After a whole day of discussions, the government has announced new anti-coronavirus measures that will come into effect on Wednesday.
Oct 12, 20201 min read


Lockdown a possibility again
If the number of new infections continues to climb, the government will have to impose further restrictions - even a possible lockdown.
Oct 9, 20201 min read


Passenger numbers decline again
Due to the worsened epidemiological situation and the related measures, the number of passengers on trains and buses continues to decrease.
Oct 5, 20201 min read


Preparations for the Danube – Odra – Labe canal will begin
Controversial project of the international water corridor has moved to another stage as the Government approved the preparation phase.
Oct 5, 20201 min read


Households lost 13 000 crowns during corona time
Czech households lost an average of thirteen thousand crowns due to coronavirus, according to a survey.
Sep 29, 20201 min read


Babiš: New EU Emissions Standards Impossible to Reach
Reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 55 percent compared to 1990 in the next ten years is unrealistic, said the Prime Minister.
Sep 24, 20201 min read


Salaries in Czechia: How much do we make?
Despite the coronavirus crisis, the salaries in the Czech Republic continued to grow in the first quarter of the year.
Sep 16, 20201 min read


Complaints against 5G auction conditions
All three major Czech mobile operators filed legal complaints against the conditions of the planned auction for 5G frequencies.
Sep 10, 20201 min read


Uncertainty of working conditions
31% of employees do not know what regime they will work in after the summer holidays. Only 9% will fully work from home.
Aug 26, 20201 min read


One-off payment for pensioners
Czech seniors should receive a so-called “face-mask bonus” of up to 6.000 crowns. Critics call it a pre-election bribe.
Aug 24, 20201 min read


Czech economy shrank sharply in second quarter
GDP posts record fall of 10.7% year-on-year in Q2 amid the pandemic. Czech economy is now officially in recession.
Jul 31, 20201 min read


Shopping tourism coming back
Cheaper food and drugstore products - Czechs are traveling abroad for less expensive things.
Jul 27, 20201 min read


EU funds: Almost a trillion crowns for Czechia
After a five-day-long European Summit, leaders have agreed on the amount of money for each and every country.
Jul 21, 20201 min read


Interest in mortgages high, despite the pandemic
In June, 7,621 people received a housing loan - the most since November 2018.
Jul 16, 20201 min read


June unemployment rate highest since February 2018
The effects of the coronavirus epidemic are also evident in figures from Czechia's industry, construction and foreign trade sectors.
Jul 7, 20201 min read


Smokers to pay more on cigarettes and tobacco
The government approved a rise in excise duty on cigarettes by about 5% a year between 2021 and 2023.
Jun 23, 20201 min read


Record budget deficit of 500 billion crowns uncertain
The government failed to negotiate support for a further widening of the deficit.
Jun 16, 20201 min read
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