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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6th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Competitiveness: Prague Convention Bureau: Prague strengthens its position in international congress tourism

Popularity of Prague as a congress destination across the world grows continuously. Congress destination number one in the Czech Republic attracts more interest in the international congress industry. This year, Prague has won its second annual Meeting Star award of the Slovenian Kongres Magazine,...

5th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

Competitiveness:Radio Prague:Czech Republic makes big impression with nanotechnology

“I like new technologies. my background is technical, electro-technical, but something like three years ago I decided to create a company with nanotechnology. At the beginning I was thinking that it would be a company buying and selling different nanotechnology products but just by chance, with so...

4th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Competitiveness: CTK/Prague Monitor: Commissioner Jourová: Gap between women and men's pay third highest in EU

The Czech Republic has the third highest differences in the salaries of men and women in the EU, Vera Jourova, EU commissioner for justice, consumer protection and gender equality, said on 2 November, adding that the gap is an average 22 percent compared with the European difference of 16 percent,...