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Market Saturation and the Impact on Consumer Electronics in Czech Republic: Fujitsu Exits, Russian Oligarchs, and Gigafactory Challenges

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Market Saturation and the Impact on Consumer Electronics in Czech Republic: Fujitsu Exits, Russian Oligarchs, and Gigafactory Challenges

The development of the consumer electronics market after market saturation during the covid-19 pandemic has the first significant victim in the Czech Republic. According to e15, the Japanese company Fujitsu will stop selling personal computers in our market. It continues with the business around servers and data centers. The ground is starting to burn under … Read more

Depeche Mode’s Prague Concert: Rain-soaked Memories and Reconciliation

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Depeche Mode’s Prague Concert: Rain-soaked Memories and Reconciliation

Fifteen minutes before the start, the grassy area of ​​the airport in Prague’s Letňany is wet with heavy rain. Where metal plates are not laid, muddy areas slowly expand. And there are more as the crowd rushes to the stage. The frequency of puddles is not surprising – the English band Depeche Mode will soon … Read more

Photo: According to legend, Emperor Rudolf II himself was supposed to sail through the mysterious tunnel.

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Photo: According to legend, Emperor Rudolf II himself was supposed to sail through the mysterious tunnel.

It took ten years to build, and the hard rock was advanced centimetres. Nevertheless, in 1593, the kilometer-long tunnel saw the opening of the sluice gates to feed the water from the Vltava river on the orders of Emperor Rudolph II. Royal branch in today’s Stromovka, Prague. Even after 430 years since its completion, it … Read more

Smart Novus Bollard: Preventing Accidents on the Roads with Solar Lighting and Animal Scarecrow

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Smart Novus Bollard: Preventing Accidents on the Roads with Solar Lighting and Animal Scarecrow

Four graduates of Prague’s Czechoslovak Academy of Commerce have produced a “smart” Novus bollard, which they believe could prevent accidents on the roads. It has a built-in solar panel and can also light up, thanks to the scarecrow it warns animals. With the help of Bluetooth technology, it activates other bollards in a row. At … Read more

Real Estate Prices in the Czech Republic Hit Record Lows: What Does It Mean for the Market?

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Real Estate Prices in the Czech Republic Hit Record Lows: What Does It Mean for the Market?

In the Czech Republic, real estate is becoming cheaper than ever before. In the first quarter of this year, the prices of new apartments in Prague fell by six percent year-on-year, which is the most significant drop since at least 2009, when the CZSO publishes its relevant statistics. These are realized prices of apartments in … Read more

Controversial Statements by Actor Jaroslav Dušek Spark Uproar and Parody

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Controversial Statements by Actor Jaroslav Dušek Spark Uproar and Parody

Martin Rumler editor-in-chief write me A recent interview with actor Jaroslav Dušek caused a great uproar, in which he stated, among other things, that people with cancer die only because they hate their lives. The actor received a wave of criticism, but, as is customary in the Czech social media environment, his performance also became … Read more

The Secret Lives of the Russian Elite in EU Countries: Exposing Hypocrisy and Provocations

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Russian propaganda feeds its audience tons of lies about possible shelling of the EU countries, silently saying that the “elite” of the Russian Federation will never go for a provocation. Every day, Vladimir Solovyov and dozens of Russian propagandists like him threaten the West with Iskanders, Daggers, nuclear weapons, and so on. However, all of … Read more

Olympic Band Celebrates 60 Years with Epic Prague Metro Concert: Watch Petr Janda’s Interview

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Olympic Band Celebrates 60 Years with Epic Prague Metro Concert: Watch Petr Janda’s Interview

Olympic band frontman Petr Janda is known for his original ideas. On Thursday afternoon, he fulfilled his dream and started it with the band in the Prague metro. He invited fans to celebrate 60 years of Olympic on stage, which will take place on December 18, 2023 in Prague’s O2 arena. The group Olympic went … Read more

Suffocated city. Unknown and surprising photos of Prague in the times of socialism

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Suffocated city. Unknown and surprising photos of Prague in the times of socialism

the Prague Spring, as well as the subsequent protests and demonstrations against the communist regime. His photographs provide a unique perspective on these historical events, showing the emotions and struggles of the people involved. The upcoming photo book, titled “Stifled City,” aims to bring recognition to Karel Bucháček’s work and shed light on his life … Read more

Slovaks cut with spoons and axes. Prague found itself in the hands of world scenographers

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Slovaks cut with spoons and axes. Prague found itself in the hands of world scenographers

“It would be best if everyone became their own guide,” artistic director Markéta Fantová says about the extensive program of the Prague Quadrennial, which began last Thursday and will last until Sunday, June 18. The program of the world exhibition of scenography and theater design has 300 items and includes exhibitions, performances, discussions and workshops. … Read more