Foreigners Are 15% of Czech Workforce, Mostly In Administrative and Support Services
According to the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO), there were approximately 602,500 foreign workers registered in the Czech Republic in 2020, around 15% of the total workforce. The number of foreign…
Supply of Pfizer Vaccines To EU Reduced Due To Overwhelming Demand
Pfizer will deliver one-fifth fewer vaccines than scheduled in the next three weeks throughout the EU. While Hungary agreed to purchase the Russian vaccine Sputnik V, the Czech government will…
Police Discover Over 30 Restaurants Open Around Czech Republic
Czech Police found over 30 restaurants open across the country over the weekend, in protest at the government’s measures against COVID-19. The restaurant owners’ political initiative Chcípl PES is calling…
The Bright Side: Czech Republic Making Clear Progress In Education
Exceptional success in maths, science and reading, gender equality in school enrollment, the lowest rate of school drop-outs of OECD countries. The Czech education system has shown great progress in…
Income Tax Cuts To Put More Money In The Pockets of Employees From February
From February, most employees will be receiving CZK 1,000 to 3,000 more per month, due to a reform to the calculation of income taxes which abolishes the “super-gross wage”. High…
Special Online Edition of ‘Das Filmfest’ German Film Festival Coming In February
A captivating mix of comedy, drama and romance: a selection of German-language films will be screened online via DAFilms in February. A documentary following the art of traditional bread making,…
Summary: Coronavirus Developments in the Czech Republic This Week
Updates to the PES system will be discussed on Monday, Germany will treat the Czech Republic as a high-risk country from Sunday, and the government is considering the need to…
State of Emergency Extended To February 14th; Debate Marred By Fight In Chamber
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies agreed to extend the state of emergency until February 14th, a week less than the cabinet’s request for another 30 days. The current state of…
Parliament Approves Mandatory Minimum Quotas for Czech Food In Shops
Czech stores over 400 square meters will need to stock at least 55% of certain foodstuffs produced in the Czech Republic, beginning from 2022. The aim is to improve the…
Obligatory Integration Courses For Foreigners: What You Need To Know
Foreigners who have been issued long-term residence permits in the Czech Republic from January 1st or thereafter must complete the integration course. In the case of failure to complete the…