Interest rates for mortgages rise after controversial National Bank move
After the Czech National Bank raised base interest rates by more than expected, interest rates are increasing for mortgage loans.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 5, 2021
Babiš in the international spotlight over Pandora Papers, polls suggest stalemate after Czech election, Czech firm makes reliquary for the Pope.
Pandora Papers investigation reveal Czech PM's suspicious financial dealings
The Czech Prime Minister sent CZK 400 million through a convoluted system of offshore companies when buying luxury French properties.
Czech National Bank shocks economists with biggest interest rate hike since 1997
The base rate increased by 0.75 percent to 1.5 percent, due to rising inflation which is outstripping the Central Bank’s expectations.
Empowering women in the workplace can fuel the Czech economy, says study
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A sweeping new study of the CEE region highlights the economic potential of empowering women in the workplace.
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Babiš supports Orbán's push to strengthen borders, family values across the EU
With the Czech PM visiting Hungary and Orbán to come to the Czech Republic next week, relations between the leaders are stronger than ever.
FT: Czech economy is a 'forgotten success story' but inflation is a threat
While international analysts praise the Czech Republic’s long-term growth, the country’s National Bank warns of post-pandemic inflationary pressures.
President Zeman discharged from Prague Central Military Hospital today
The President, who has been suffering from dehydration and exhaustion, was hospitalized on September 14.
Turbocharged Czech film industry gets extra boost with additional funding
The Czech film industry is flying high with a host of major international productions being shot in Prague. What's shooting now?
A third of women experience sexual harassment in Czech public transport
An alarming number of female passengers report experiencing indecent exposure, unwanted touching and kissing, sexual coercion, and attempted rape.
Castle spokesperson: President Zeman suffers from dehydration and exhaustion
More details have emerged regarding the Czech Head of State's hospitalization which wasn't due to any life-threatening issues.
European Mobility Week coincides with an important new Czech cycling law
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Car-free events taking place in the Czech capital this week will highlight the importance of cycling as a sustainable mode of transport.
Czech President Zeman's condition not serious, says Prime Minister Babiš
The Prime Minister clarified the state of the President's health after he was taken to a Prague hospital on Tuesday.
Czech parliament approves tripling the amount of THC in industrial hemp
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Changes would also make it easier for entrepreneurs to get licenses to grow medical marijuana and produce medical aids with THC.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 14, 2021: Czech population growth lowest in eight years due to Covid deaths
Plus: People should now be tested by their GP for Covid, Alpha variant nearly disappears in the Czech Republic, new cases and hospitalizations jump again.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 13, 2021
Taliban government will not be recognized by Czech Republic, Babiš's son to testify against father, unique heritage construction project completed.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 10, 2021
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to visit Prague, sports biopic sets Czech pandemic box office record, Czech glassmakers win Venice festival award.
