Cryptocurrencies are often seen as store of value, especially Bitcoin, which is designed as an asset with growth potential. Yet there is a risk of financial loss. The growing interest in cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, is partly due to the authorization of bitcoin spot ETFs in the US. This event has far-reaching implications for the cryp...
The mayor of Vadsø in Norway, Wenche Pedersen, has asked the European Commission to approve the introduction of a 26-hour day in the Finnmark region, which lies above the Arctic Circle and has a population of around 76 000. The move is aimed at attracting new residents who value time with family and leisure activities such as fishing. In a le...
European states, including the Czech Republic, should take note of a new ruling regarding climate litigation issued by a court in Strasbourg, according to experts. Similar lawsuits are on the rise, and the Czech judiciary has already been dealing with its first climate lawsuit for several years. Why is this becoming a growing phenomenon? And wha...
A German programmer, Andres Freund, stumbled upon a peculiar inconsistency during a routine check. His curiosity led him to the source code of a compression tool, where an unknown attacker had hidden backdoors. In our daily internet usage, we often overlook its fragile structure. If it were an aircraft, you might hesitate to board: each wing ...
Freshly released research from Reuters suggests that the Czech crown could emerge as the sole strengthening currency in Central Europe over the next 12 months. Other currencies either lack growth prospects or face persistent risks that may lead to their weakening. In the Czech Republic and Hungary, the reduction in interest rates led to a dep...
In the near future, Apple's product offering could expand to include a new product line focused on smart homes. The information about this possible expansion comes from a reputable source, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who is usually well informed about the inner workings of the company. Gurman claims that Apple is considering creating a dedic...
iPhone users have discovered that Apple's latest update has automatically signed them up to use a new setting that sounds a little scary. Last December, Apple released the iOS 17.2 update, which added the NameDrop feature and improved the keyboard for smoother texting. In addition to these additions, the company introduced the Journal app, a new...
The European Union faces significant challenges that require urgent action and restructuring ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections. The political direction is gradually changing, highlighting the need to respond to stagnation and lack of investment. The European Commission, most likely to be led again by Ursula von der Leyen, recog...
The Czech online business has recently seen significant personnel changes that will affect one of the biggest players on the market, Slevomat. Ladislav Veselý, the long-time director of this popular discount platform, recently announced his departure on parental leave. He is to be replaced by Tomas Braverman, former director of Heureka and one o...
