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 March 2014 / Competitiveness /

Competitiveness: In Eastern Europe – Pardubice is the most attractive region for investors

According to the European Cities and Regions of the Future 2014/15 ranking of fDi Intelligence magazine, Pardubice are on the first place among Eastern European regions. fDi Intelligence magazine is part of the Financial Times media group. Plzeň region and Prague received second and third place. Par...

5th March 2014 / Competitiveness /

Competitiveness: Amazon is still interested in setting up distribution centre outside Brno

The U.S. online retailer Amazon and mayor Roman Onderka confirmed Amazon´s plan to build a distribution centre outside Brno, after meeting in Luxembourg. Brno municipal assembly is set to vote on the project in two weeks’ time. Another Amazon distribution centre should be built in Dobrovíz, outside ...

9th February 2014 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Competitiveness: Statistical Office: more guests, less spent nights

The Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) announced preliminary statistics of tourist industry. The statistics reveals that in 4Q/2013 7.6 million of guests were accommodated which is a 1.1 per cent year-on-year increase. Further, 2.9 million were foreign guests (an increase of 3.9 per cent y/y). Foreign ...