‘People and Money’: An Exhibition at The Czech National Bank in Brno
Do you ever wonder about the origin of the money in your pocket? The Czech National Bank is running two long-term exhibitions in Brno about the fascinating history of the…
Inflation Slows but Remains Close to the ČNB Upper Limit
In figures released by the Czech National Bank, inflation in June exceeds forecasts and shows significant increases in food and housing. The year-on-year increase was , which is still significantly…
ČNB Warns of Forged Banknotes in Brno
The Czech National Bank acknowledged that forged banknotes are circulating in Brno and other cities in Moravia. They gave detailed information about how to detect them so people are not…
Czech National Bank Keep Interest Rates on Hold by 6 Votes to 1
The board of the Czech National Bank (ČNB) on Wednesday voted to keep interest rates at their current level. Despite the spike last month, inflation is expected to be within…
T-Mobile To Offer Unlimited Data Package For The Czech Market This Summer; Other Operators Expected To Follow
Vodafone, and possibly other operators, are thought to be considering similar offers this summer. Photo: Stock photo. Czech Rep. / Brno, Jun 18 (BD) - Czech residents currently pay among…
Higher inflation means more expensive pork, cabbage and dumplings
Consumer prices rose by in May compared to April according to the latest figures from the Czech Statistical office. The annual rate is now up from April. Increases were particularly…
Is The Only Way For Unemployment Upwards?
According to the latest figures from the Czech Statistical Office, unemployment fell in April by to ; however, the number of people in employment also fell (decreased by ). Therefore…
Average Wage in CR Reaches CZK 32,466 in Q1 of 2019
In the first quarter of 2019, the average wage reached an all-time high of CZK 32,466, which is CZK 2,236 () more than the same period in 2018. The median…
Owners of Popular Brno Flight Comparison Website Kiwi.com Sell Majority Stake
is planning another phase of growth. American fund General Atlantic announced a strategic investment in this morning. The Brno company was founded in 2012 as Skypicker; in 2017 and 2018…
Czech Government To Raise Taxes On Cigarettes, Hard Alcohol, and Gambling
The tax rises, announced by Finance Minister Alena Schillerová on Monday, are part of a package of new measures designed to curb the use of dangerous and unhealthy products, while…