Energy Prices Could Ease Food Costs in 2026
Economists anticipate that falling energy costs may translate into lower prices for bread and dairy products in the coming year. The new government has approved measures intended to reduce household expenses. While some experts project potential price drops of up to 20% for certain goods, manufacturers are more cautious, noting that reductions in energy costs may be offset by rising wages, packaging fees, and increasing raw material costs. For many, prices may simply stabilize rather than decrease significantly.
Czech Residents Report Improved Financial Year
Recent surveys indicate that about 35% of Czech residents view the outgoing year as financially successful—the highest in recent years. The proportion of people forced to limit their spending dropped to 22%, while roughly 13% reported not only financial stability but also the ability to save or invest surplus funds.
Drink Spiking Could Become a Criminal Offense
The Czech government is moving to criminalize the act of mixing drugs into beverages, commonly known as drink spiking. The initiative comes from Minister of Sport and Health Boris Šťastný, who announced plans to introduce penalties for such behavior in the Criminal Code. The proposal was motivated by a survey conducted by the organization Beat Sexism, which found that nearly one-third of Czech youth have experienced drink spiking firsthand.
PM Babiš to only place Agrofert into blind trust
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) will only place his Agrofert holding into the RSVP Trust blind trust, not his investment and holding company SynBiol. He said this in an interview with Deník. President Petr Pavel had conditioned Babiš’s appointment as prime minister on resolving the conflict of interest related to the ownership of Agrofert.
E-scooters and electric bicycles banned from Prague Metro
From January 2026, electric scooters and electric bicycles will no longer be allowed on the Prague metro or the city’s funicular. The restriction applies to all e-scooters and e-bikes, with one limited exception: electric bicycles may still be taken on board if their batteries have been removed. At the same time, rules for standard bicycles are being relaxed. Cyclists will be permitted to enter metro cars through any door except the first one in the direction of travel.
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