Month: April 2004

  • Helena Fibingerová: Full speed ahead

    Written by: Monika Mudranincová Photo: Andrea Horská Champion shot putter and long-time captain of the Czechoslovak national team, Helena Fibingerová (54) has gone through an incredible change. She’s lost 35 kilograms and gained lots of experience in life, and now she’s competing in the fields of management, business, and culture. “Track and field was my…

  • UP&DOWN

    Written by: Monika Mudranincová PEOPLE UP Photo: archiv Petr Sichrovský The commercial director of Xerox ČR was named the managing director of the Czech branch, thus becoming the very first Czech to lead the company during its 11-year presence on the Czech market. He replaced Filiz Mit who was promoted to the international level. Photo:…

  • ISSUE #101

    Written by: Anita Lišková REAL ESTATE: Builders enjoying housing boom New housing is increasingly affordable for hopeful home-owners. Last year alone, construction was commenced for 36,500 apartments, almost 9% more than in 2002, as well as the highest figure since 1990. Housing construction is supported by affordable mortgages and loans from building savings institutions, reaching…

  • Swallow the pill

    Written by: Philippe Riboton IF THE CURRENT GOVERNMENT can claim one outstanding victory, without a doubt it would be entering the Czech Republic into the very privileged club of countries with the highest levels of taxation. With the recent increases in both direct and indirect taxes, Mr Špidla and his fellow finance minister Bohuslav Sobotka…