Czech Republic
EBRD says bad-loan ratio in emerging Europe falls to record low
Average NPL ratio declined to a historic low of 1.86% at the end of 2025 as lending growth outpaced the increase in impaired loans.
Czech and Slovak e-shops eye investments and expansion
Medium and large e-shops in Czechia and Slovakia plan investments into growth and marketing and eye expansion abroad, according to a survey by Seyfor in Slovakia.
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Czech PMI improves to 53.9 in June, best since April 2022
June PMI data "signalled a sharper upturn in the Czech manufacturing sector", says Siân Jones, principal economist at S&P Global.
Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw
Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook.
Heat mortality surges in Europe – Statista
Heat-related mortality in Europe has surged over the last couple of decades. This is according to the latest available data published by the Lancet Countdown 2025 Report, Statista reports.
Europe braces for Super El Niño as scientists warn extreme weather could intensify
Europe is enduring its most intense early summer heatwave on record, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several countries and breaking local June records across southern and western Europe. Next up is a super El Nino that is appearning now.
Europe's June heat wave is most severe ever recorded — and the new normal
The heatwave that seared much of Europe in late June is officially the most severe ever recorded in the region, according to a rapid-attribution study published on June 26.
Coal’s unexpected comeback on Middle East conflict energy security fears
The disruption to global energy markets caused by the conflict in the Middle East has triggered an unexpected resurgence in coal demand, as energy security fears outweigh Climate Crisis commitments.
Czech Constitutional Court orders government to include president in Nato summit delegation
President Petr Pavel, a former high ranking Nato commander, filed a lawsuit when he was excluded from the official delegation to the upcoming summit in Ankara.
Global growth to stabilise in 3Q26 as Iran ceasefire eases energy shock - Erste Bank
A framework agreement between Washington and Tehran has already pulled oil prices lower, but Erste Group's quarterly outlook warns the inflationary scar tissue from the conflict will outlast the crisis itself across the world.
Ahead of Nato summit with Trump, Ankara splashes paint on VIP route homes, detains hundreds
Security forces boost detention numbers by holding 44 bird watchers who crossed paths with a mining protest.
Europe's heat map is turning red due to annual heatwaves - IPCC
Villages in northern France have been sweltering this week as temperatures topped a record breaking 43°C in what is already clearly going to be the fourth hottest year in recorded history.
ORYNBAYEV: EU must trim Commission to strengthen global competitiveness
If the last twelve months have taught the European Union anything, it is that it must now stand on its own two feet. As economic pressures mount in an increasingly polarized world order, the EU must breathe new life into its struggling businesses.
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Czech regulator hikes rates by 0.25bp to 3.75% in first monetary change in 13 months
The Czech National Bank changed the main interest rate for the first time since May 2025.
Isolated surges mask weak FDI trend in emerging Europe
wiiw research shows slight rise in FDI inflows with gains concentrated in a handful of economies. Romania stands out with a 45% hike.
EU disunity deepens as foreign policy chief Kallas’ job comes under attack
France and Germany are discussing proposals for a radical overhaul of the EU’s 15-year-old diplomatic service and cutting the powers of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, in an attempt to improve the bloc’s response to geopolitical crises.
Czech inflation confirmed at 2.1% y/y in May
High fuel prices have not pushed up food prices in Czechia, but warned the Middle East conflict is expected to affect other categories.