Czech Republic
Alza
Known for: Electronics, appliances, and general merchandise
Employees: ~1,500
Availibility: Central Europe (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Germany)
https://alza.cz
Photopea
Features: Web-based raster editor; Photoshop format compatible; works on Linux via browser
Price: Free with ads, $5/month
Our verdict: We just love Photopea and it works on any PC in the browser. It is so close to the Photoshop look, that you will not have any difficulties switching.
Pilsner Urquell
Ownership: Asahi Group (Japan), produced in Czechia
Beer brands: Pilsner Urquell, Kozel, Gambrinus, Radegast
Employees (Europe): ~2,200 (all in Czechia)
Production: ~11M hl
Key markets: Czechia, Slovakia, Germany, UK, South Korea
Budweiser Budvar
Ownership: Czech state-owned, breweries in Czechia
Beer brands: Budweiser Budvar (Czechvar outside EU)
Employees (Europe): ~650 (all in Czech Republic)
Production: ~1.78M hl
Key markets: Czech Republic, Germany, UK, Slovakia, Austria
A Gift for putin
"A Gift for Putin" is a Czech volunteer initiative dedicated to supporting Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression through crowdfunding campaigns. In March 2025, the initiative raised approximately €2.8 million from over 20,400 donors to purchase a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter for Ukraine's defense.
Good quality T-shirts with iconic designs (understandably their e-shop is somewhat limited).
https://www.weaponstoukraine.com
Leader Fox
Known for: Affordable e-bikes, including city, trekking, and mountain models, designed and assembled in-house.
Assembly Location: Assembled in České Budějovice, Czech Republic.
Motors & Batteries: Utilizes various systems, including Bafang and Panasonic, depending on the model.
Availability: Sold through dealers and the company's own e-shop.
https://www.leaderfox.cz
Skoda Elroq
Known for: Compact crossover SUV. Although a bit larger, it's positioned as a small family EV.
Manufactured in: Czech Republic
Our take:
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