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.

Spotlight issue

3rd September 2021 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Mobile check-in possible again on many flights

EU vaccination certificates now digitally verifiable Automatic issuance of boarding pass now possible on all weekly 2000 flights from non-risk areas of the Schengen area  
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2nd September 2021 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Prague Airport to Reinforce Passenger Checks on Arrival

As per the new protective measure implemented by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic, Prague Airport, the Foreign Police of the Czech Republic and the Customs Administration of the Czech Republic will strengthen the control of the currently valid conditions for entry into the country. Together, the parties thus respond to the gradually increasing traffic at Prague Airport and the possibility to visit the country for tourist activities by foreigners. From 1 September 2021, the arrival procedure for all passengers flying to Václav Havel Airport Prague will be adjusted. Until further notice, the changes implemented at both Prague Airport terminals will affect tourists as well as citizens of the Czech Republic and the EU+ countries returning to the Czech Republic.
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2nd September 2021 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


T-Mobile and CIIRC CTU have launched one of the first pure 5G private networks for industry in Europe

CTU in Prague is one of the first places in Europe and the first in the Czech Republic to start operating a private network for industrial use based on pure 5G technologies. At the beginning of August, T-Mobile launched live operation of this 5G campus for the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics (CIIRC) of the Czech Technical University. The private 5G network will enable scientists, students and also industrial companies to develop innovative solutions for smart manufacturing and implement  digitization and Industry 4.0 more easily.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic