Nick Carey

Czech tourists to have health insurance in more countries under new agreements

While travelling abroad, falling ill and having to see a doctor could completely ruin your holidays. And it can turn into your worst nightmare if you are not insured. With…

Fresh protests in Austria over Temelin

Economist Jan Sykora: 'Right now is not a good time for the government to be further leveraging the economy and increasing the fiscal budget deficit...'

Increases recorded in both inflation and unemployment

The news for the Czech economy has been very positive so far this year. Until Wednesday that is, when the unemployment and inflation figures for July were released…

James Bond to boost image of Skoda cars

The fortunes of Czech car manufacturer Skoda have improved greatly since the fall of communism. Now fully owned by Volkswagen, Skoda cars are infinitely more efficient and…

The beloved Czech beer, another high-caloric treat

Are Czechs getting larger round the waist?

And now it's time for this week's Talking Point, and today Nick Carey takes a look at a growing problem in the Czech Republic, obesity.

British immigration controls in Prague

Ferrero-Waldner: only Czech government can resolve Temelin

Schussel criticises Freedom Party campaign

Despite teething problems, twinning project deemed successful

At a recent press conference, the Czech Environment Ministry presented the results of the very first environmental twinning project in the Czech Republic. Klaus Gabriel…

Philip Morris apologises for controversial report on smoking

The world's largest tobacco manufacturer, Philip Morris, issued an official apology on Thursday for a report compiled by its subsidiary in the Czech Republic that claims…