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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12th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Competitiveness: Govt greenlights pilot project to simplify visa process for Ukrainian engineers, IT specialists

At its session on 9 November 2015, the Czech Government approved a pilot project that should simplify and fasten visa procedures for up to 500 highly qualified Ukrainians, technical specialists (mainly engineers and IT specialists), who wish to apply for a job in the Czech Republic. Read more here...

10th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Competitiveness: CTK/Radio Prague/Zet: Foreign visitors flock to Czech Republic

The Czech Republic saw a record number of foreign visitors this year. According to the data released by the state-run tourist authority, CzechTourism, a record 21.1 million foreigners visited the country in the first nine month of 2015, which is an 8.5 percent rise compared to the same period last...

10th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment

Competitiveness: On Chinese investment in Czech Republic (updated)

In Britain, China enters infrastructure, energy, technologies and education, while in the Czech Republic it buys a football team, a brewery and a firm known mainly for its production of pate, commentator Jan Machacek of the Lidove noviny daily writes. The Association of Small and Medium-Sized Ent...