


Czech glass conquers the world
by Petra Kopecka, Raiffeisen Bank in the Czech Republic | The beginnings of Czech glassmaking date back to the 13th century. The oldest glassworks were established in mountainous areas, where there were sufficient supplies of wood, water and other raw materials such...
Vaclav Havel, a Czechoslovak Treasure
Source: ČTK By Petra Kopecka, Raiffeisen Bank in the Czech Republic | On 18 December, the Czech Republic commemorates the tenth anniversary of Václav Havel’s death. Let’s take a look at what makes this man so special. Vaclav Havel (*5. 10. 1936 Prague,...
Cycling through CEE – Part 1: From Vienna to Prague
By Johannes Langthaler, RBI | I am a passionate long-distance bike traveller. For me, there is nothing better than travelling to new countries and unknown regions in this way. It’s just the right pace to get to know the culture, people and history there. Other...