Government Seeks Launch of Lithium Mining in Usti Region
Plans for lithium mining were discussed at the cabinet’s meeting in Kadan. Credit: Kadan, North Bohemia/Prague, 21 Sept (CTK) - The Czech government is doing everything possible for lithium mining…
Government’s Austerity Package Passes Second Reading in Chamber of Deputies
A final vote on the package is scheduled for the end of September. Credit: Poslanecka Snemovna. Prague, Sept 8 (CTK) - The government's budget consolidation package passed through its second…
Over 60 Czech Firms Ask PM Fiala To Support Same-Sex Marriage
The signatories to the letter said that marriage for all makes economic and moral sense. Credit: Freepik. Prague, Sept 6 (CTK) - 66 companies in the Czech Republic have signed…
Agriculture Minister To Discuss Food Prices With Retail Chain Representatives
Vyborny said the companies’ margins should not be inappropriate. Credit: Freepik. Prague, Sept 3 (CTK) - Czech Agriculture Minister Marek Vyborny (KDU-CSL) will discuss food prices on Thursday with representatives…
Coalition Agrees On Amendments To Budget Consolidation Package
The agreed amendments are fiscally neutral, with no impact on the scope of budget consolidation. Credit: Freepik. Prague, Aug 24 (CTK) - The Czech government coalition parties have agreed on…
Coalition Parties Divided On Adoption of Euro In Czech Republic
73% of the Czech public are against the adoption of the Euro. Credit: Freepik. Prague, Aug 12 (CTK) - The coalition government parties do not agree on the approach to…
Labour Market Hungry For New Workers, Overall Economic Forecast For 2023 Not So Positive
Unemployment has dropped to an average rate of 3% across all sectors as of June 2021. Credit: KK / BD. Brno, Aug 8 (BD) - The Czech labour market has…
Finance Minister Strikes Optimistic Tone Ahead of Parliamentary Debate On Austerity Package
The proposed measures are intended to reduce the state budget deficit by CZK billion. Credit: Freepik. Prague, July 11 (CTK) - Finance Minister Zbynek Stanjura (ODS) said he believed the…
Czech Republic Shows Poor Economic Performance Post-Covid Compared To All Neighbouring Countries
Neither total GDP, nor its main component, household consumption, have yet returned to the pre-pandemic level. Photo credit: CG / Brno Daily. Brno, June 28 (BD) - Compared to neighbouring…
Chamber of Deputies Passes Law Guaranteeing 130% of Czech Average Salary For Teachers
Since 2017, teachers' pay has risen by on average. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, April 22 (CTK) - Teachers will have a guaranteed salary of around 130% of the average gross…