Competitiveness

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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10th March 2017 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

SPIR: Online advertising in Czech Rep up by 31% y-o-y

Online advertising in the Czech Republic increased by 31% year-on-year, reaching a record-high volume of almost 20bn CZK in 2016, recent survey shows. The estimate for 2017 is an increase by 14% to 22.4bn CZK.

10th March 2017 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

TOL.org: Prague has a surprising amount of graffiti for a city with such a well-preserved historical heritage

On the way from Vaclavske Namesti, in the heart of the Czech capital, to Prague 7, one of its trendy neighborhoods, there is an eye-catching tram stop called Vltavska.

10th March 2017 / Competitiveness / Education

QS Top 10 Student Cities - According to Students: Prague, Brno in the top 10

Between December 2016 and January 2017, more than 18,000 students and graduates rated their cities in eight categories: arts and culture, affordability, nightlife, employment opportunities, diversity, tolerance and inclusion, ease of getting around, and friendliness. Czech cities Prague and Brno made it to the top 10 student cities.