The EU's new AI law comes into force: What does it mean for Czechia?
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Large companies will now face high financial penalties for misusing AI, but some experts warn that the EU is hindering innovation and investment.
How new US tariffs could deal a major blow to Czechia’s economy
A large automotive sector and supply-chain disruptions mean that Czechia is particularly vulnerable to car-related tariffs from abroad.
Czech food price shock: Inflation hits hard, rising fastest in EU after Turkey
Food costs in Czechia have jumped by far the fastest in the EU this year. What's behind the sticker shock at the supermarket and how long will it last?
36 years ago today, Czechia said goodbye to the six-day workweek
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During the communist period, workdays for most employees in Czechoslovakia were uniformly eight hours long from Monday through Saturday.
Czechia's most expensive street welcomes five new luxury brands
Other planned developments in the area, including a new hotel, will add more high-end stores to the street.
Your Czech salary is growing: How much could it rise in the next year?
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Partly due to lower inflation, real wages have risen at their fastest rate in the last two years, but different sectors have seen varying levels of growth.
Czech steel industry on shaky foundations after US tariffs
Czech steel companies, which contribute substantially to the country's economy, are calling on the EU to implement protective measures.
Prague is fighting tourist prices with grocery discounts for locals
In a bid to ease the burden of overpriced, tourist-oriented stores, Prague 1 has allowed residents to save money at selected Žabka shops in the district.
Financial Times: Six Czech companies are among the fastest growing in Europe
A mixture of firms from different industries, ranging from photovoltaics to augmented technology, made the high-profile list.
US tariffs may hit Czechia the hardest in EU: Here's why
Heavy dependence on the manufacturing and automotive sectors, as well as close links to the German economy, pose serious risk to Czechia.
Time for a change? Why more companies in Czechia want the euro
Currency stability, risk management, and accounting simplicity make the euro an increasingly appealing option, senior executives say.
Who needs a highway stamp in Czechia? Everything you need to know
Prices rose at the start of this year for highway stamps, but not every driver necessarily needs one.
Czechia faces EU’s steepest wage decline as inflation erodes earnings
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High inflation and limited workforce mobility have caused Czech salaries to drop 10 percent in real terms over the past five years.
A 'fatal' blow? How Trump's world tariffs would hurt Czechia's economy
Czechia's export-oriented economy and high manufacturing output mean that a 10-percent tariff would seriously harm the country's industries.
Czech interest rates won't drop sharply: What this means for the economy
In a revealing interview, the governor of the Czech National Bank said that ultra-low rates of a decade ago were a 'mistake'—and won't be repeated.
German manufacturing woes: What could happen to Czechia’s economy and jobs?
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Much of Czechia's economy gets its strength from production and exports in the automotive industry—could this now change?
