Women Still Earn Over 20% Less Than Men In The Czech Republic
The gender pay gap in the Czech Republic remains over 20% and is one of the highest in the EU. There is a similar picture in South Moravia. Men’s wages…
Cabinet Approves Alternative to Food Vouchers and Rescue Fund For Culture Sector As Part of Wider Tax Package
Employers will now be able to offer their employees a tax-free cash lump sum instead of the current food vouchers , which can only be spent on food. The change…
ANO Parliamentary Group Leader Jaroslav Faltynek Admitted To Hospital
The politician, the leader of ANO’s parliamentary group and Prime Minister Andrej Babis’s second-in-command in the party, has been hospitalized after complaining of abdominal pains. Photo: ZZS JMK / For illustrative…
Randstad Has Named Škoda as Most Attractive Employer in the Czech Republic Again
Personnel consulting agency Randstad has awarded Škoda with the title of most attractive employer in the Czech Republic. It is the second year in a row that Škoda has won…
Facemasks No Longer Mandatory Indoors From July 1st
The Ministry of Health has announced a further relaxation of the government's anti-coronavirus measures: from next Monday, June 22nd, the maximum permitted capacity for public events will increase to 1,000,…
FlixBus Reopens International Routes, Including New Direct Connections to Croatia
Starting from Thursday, June 18th, FlixBus will start resuming international routes, including connections to Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovenia and the Netherlands. They have also added a new direct connection to…
Storms and Floods Swept Across the Czech Republic This Weekend, With No Injuries Recorded
On Saturday, the Czech Republic was hit by heavy storms followed by floods. Firefighters were called out across the country to deal mostly with fallen trees, in some cases evacuating…
Net Migration in the Czech Republic Drops by Over a Half During First Quarter of 2020
Although immigration into the Czech Republic saw a year-on-year increase during the first three months of the year, emigration saw a significantly higher yearly increase of 2,000. In total, net…
From Monday, Facemasks Will No Longer Be Required Outside
From June 15, facemasks no longer need to be worn outside, even when people are close to each other. The sale of snacks and samples at farmers markets and buffets…
Prague Is Most Expensive Visegrad Capital For Expats
According to a survey that ranks cities according to the cost of living for expatriates, Prague is the most expensive city to live in out of the four Visegrad capitals.…