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)…
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…
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:…
Food Prices Rising and It Is Not Just Down to Coronavirus
Previously staple foods like peppers and pork have seen double digit price increases and are in danger of becoming discretionary purchases. Consumers have noticed other significant increases. It is easy…
“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…
Man Arrested Attempting To Cross Czech-Polish Border Illegally
On Tuesday, April 28th, a German man was arrested by the Polish Army after refusing to stop while crossing the Czech-Polish border in the Opava region, near the town of…
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,…