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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11th May 2016 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Prague among CNN selection of 20 Europe's most beautiful hotels

In the quiet, cobblestoned Mala Strana district of Prague, this Gothic-Baroque beauty feels like an urban oasis hidden in plain sight. A 14th-century monastery, the hotel blends original architectural features with contemporary touches. Its 99 rooms feature vaulted ceilings, parquet floors and views of either the old monastery courtyard or Prague Castle, says CNN about the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Prague, one out of the 20 hotels that CNN recently described as the most beautiful in Europe.

9th May 2016 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

OECD data on wage inequality between OECD countries: Czech Republic at the bottom end of ranking

OECD published data on annual average wages in the organisation's member countries. The level of average annual wage in the Czech Republic hits the bottom end of the ranking (and we should bear in mind that majority of the Czech working population does not reach even the country's average wage).

5th May 2016 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

Ekonom announces Czech towns most favorable for business in 2015

The Ekonom weekly recognized the town of Humpolec as the Czech town most favorable for business in 2015. The town is half-way between Prague and Brno, at the D1 highway connecting the two largest Czech cities. It has low unemployment rate, high share of entrepreneurs, businesses and large employers, and receved good rating for management of the town finance.