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In Business News: Czech Airlines gets a firm commitment for financial support from Korean Air and pushes ahead with restructuring plan, the ruling parties agree on the introduction of kurzarbeit to cushion the impact of the EU-Russia sanctions and give their approval to a finance ministry proposal to level a punitive tax on undeclared property, and, the average interest rate on mortgage loans drops to its lowest level since 2003.

In Business News this week: Czech farmers expect bumper harvest this year; Škoda seeks to boost sales of Fabia on local market; number of Russian tourists drops by 15 percent this year; Less Mess Storage acquires three storage facilities in Czech Republic; and local distilleries expect good season this year.

In Business News this week: Unemployment falls in September; investments in environment protection go up by 5 percent; more than 60,000 Czechs bet in Eurojackpot; car sales jump by 18 percent; and Czech online retailers register record sales in 2014.

In Business News: The National bank board at its regular meeting indicated all signs point to further improvement of the Czech economy; Trade Inspection Authority hands second-hand car giant AAA daughter company Mototechna Group 2.5 million crown fine; *New generation of Superbs to be unveiled in Geneva next March; Chelsea goalie buys sports marketing firm, according to daily.

In Business News this week: Škoda set to limit investment in India, Czech foodstuffs the sixth cheapest in the EU; Petr Kellner remains the richest Czech, biogas energy production exceeds solar plant production; Czech exports expected to reach record 3.6 billion crowns:

In Business News this week: Czech central bank predicts labour market improvement; Czech Republic increasingly attractive for international manufacturers; car production up by 11 pct between January and September; railway operator ČD Cargo doubles profit but loses market share; and developer Orco leaves Prague stock exchange.

In Business News this week: Czechs might lose up 33 billion in EU funds this year; Record volumes of investment registered in H1; Czech Republic increases numbers of economic diplomats; Bootleg liquor market shrinks after methanol scandal; and Prague City Hall launches probe into Uber taxi service.

In Business News this week: Russia sanctions to cost Czech exporters 19 billion; employers block higher minimum salary; average monthly salary growth slows down in Q2; Czech Railways post profit in H1, and Czech shoe exports reach record numbers in 2013.

Business News: the Czech government debates measures to cushion the impact of the EU-Russian sanctions, Prague hosts a two-day Chinese Investment Forum, Škoda Auto aims to increase its sales in China and Czech farmers expect a record grain harvest.

In Business News this week: Mining group NWR comes up with better than expected results but crunch meeting over restructuring still looms; tax offices are getting tough over dubious breaks for research and innovation; |Slovak government jumps in over Slovenské Elektrárne sale; Swiss developer plots arbitration over Prague land purchase; and Czech Railway showcase service could hit rails.