The number of Czech online shops increased by an annual 16% to 37,000 in 2012, CTK news agency reported citing data from price comparison website Heureka.cz. Most often the newly-opened shops are engaged in the sale of books, fashion and furniture. According to recently released figures from the Czech Electronic Commerce Association (APEK), sales of online shops in the country increased by 16% y/y to CZK 43bn (EUR 1.7bn) in 2012. The growth was attributed to the higher number of clients, while the average annual spending per person declined. |
Social Democrats (CDDS), the major Czech opposition party, proposed next year's general and European elections to be held on the same day, CTK news agency reported. CSSD leader Bohuslav Sobotka ... more
The Czech unit of UK retailer Tesco faces a fine of up to CZK 3mn (EUR 116,000) for selling beef lasagne containing undeclared horsemeat, Radio Prague reported. The state-run Agricultural and Food ... more
The upper house of the Czech parliament, the Senate, voted on March 20 a constitutional amendment to limit the immunity of lawmakers and constitutional judges, Radio Prague reported. Out of the ... more