Rents in the Czech Republic Are Rising Second Fastest in the EU
The Czech Republic has recorded the second biggest increase in rents in the European Union in recent years, with rents rising by 80% in the past 13 years. In the…
In Four Years, 25 Startups Have Been Incubated at ESA BIC Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is gradually becoming something of a “centre for space ideas”, thanks to the business incubating power of the two European Space Agency business incubation centres (ESA BICs)…
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.…
Czech Cabinet Approves Test-Free Travel From Selected European Countries From June 15th
Writing on Twitter on Monday evening, Health Minister Adam Vojtech (ANO) announced a new set of regulations for travel within Europe. The new rules place European countries in a so-called…
Czech Republic Opens Borders with Austria and Germany; Negative Tests Will Be Necessary
From Tuesday, May 26th, all Czech Republic’s border crossings with Germany and Austria will be open, with only random checks taking place. A negative test for covid-19 not older than…
Sale of Menthol Cigarettes Banned Across The European Union From May 20th
From May 20th, menthol cigarettes will be banned across the European Union, including in the Czech Republic, due to concerns over their addictiveness and appeal to young people. Photo credit:…
“As If Everyone Stopped Smoking”: Cleaner Air During Pandemic Has Saved 11,000 Lives, Says Study
Measures imposed in European countries to control the spread of coronavirus have indirectly saved the lives of over 11,300 people who would normally have died due to air pollution. The…
New Data Predicts Permanent Changes To Shopping Habits Due To Coronavirus
Online shopping is gaining traction now more than ever as companies struggle to stay afloat and consumers adapt to the current circumstances of lockdown and social distancing. According to Eurostat,…
“What Happened Here Should Be A Lesson”: Voices From Europe’s Coronavirus Ground Zero
Italy was the first country in Europe to feel the full force of the coronavirus pandemic, and has recorded more deaths than any other European country. Brno Daily spoke to…
Czech Republic Sees Fall In New Citizenships and Low Naturalisation Rates
The number of citizenships granted in the European Union (EU) has decreased in recent years. In 2018, 21% fewer new citizenships were issued across the EU than at the peak…