More Than Half A Million Working in Czech Shadow Economy
A recent study by the Invisible (“Neviditelní”) project has found that more than half a million people in the Czech Republic do not declare their income and are not thinking…
Two Thirds of Czechs Report Feeling Distress, Most Often Related To Covid-19
According to a survey conducted by the Center for Public Opinion Research (CVVM), two thirds of Czechs feel distressed about conflict, deteriorating living standards, and worries related to the Covid-19…
Czechs Ranked Third In The EU For Dog Ownership Per Household
According to a report by the European Pet Food Industry (FEDIAF), almost 41% of households in the Czech Republic were home to at least one dog in 2020, the third…
Rate of Social Media Participation in Czech Republic Above EU Average
According to Eurostat, 57 percent of people aged 16-74 in the EU used social networks in 2020. In the Czech Republic, the figure was slightly above average at 59 percent.…
Czechs Open To New Payment Methods, But Still Like Using Cash
In the Czech Republic, 82% of people prefer contactless payment while a fifth of the population pays using a mobile phone. Two-thirds of Czechs have already tried out immediate payments…
Trade and Hospitality Sectors See Biggest Drop In Employment Due To Pandemic
According to data from the Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ), the decline in GDP and rise in unemployment in the first quarter of 2021 was mostly driven by the impact of…
Czech Population Declines After 54% Rise In Deaths In First Quarter of 2021
The population of the Czech Republic dropped below million during the first quarter of the year. The decrease was caused by a record-high number of deaths, which exceeded the number…
Pandemic Driving Increased Use of Illicit Drugs In Europe and Digitization Of Trafficking
The European Drug Report has identified the escalating challenges to both public health and security due to the increased availability and consumption of a wide range of narcotic substances. According…
National Figures Show Decline In Number of Cigarette Smokers
The number of classic cigarette smokers in the Czech Republic has been declining for a long time. Last year, according to the State Institute of Public Health (SZÚ), 23% of…
Eurostat: Employment Rate For Non-EU Citizens Significantly Lower Than For EU Citizens
In 2020, the employment rate among the population aged 20-64 living in the EU was lower for non-EU citizens () than for nationals () and citizens of other EU member…