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The Kaplan turbine, invented in the early 20th century in Brno, has become a cornerstone of modern hydropower and continues to generate electricity in the largest hydroelectric power plants today. What brought Austrian-born Viktor Kaplan to Brno?

Developers from the biggest game studios in the world gathered in #brnoregion this weekend to enjoy Game Access Conference. Here is a quick report. 

One of the most important gaming events in Europe and a feast for all developers, designers, and gamers, is coming: the sixth edition of the Game Access Conference will take place on 2 and 3 June in Hall P at the Brno Exhibition Centre.

Christmas in the Czech Republic may seem the same as in lots of other countries. It's cold, the city is covered with colourful lights, a decorated Christmas tree, good food, gifts, and lots of meetups with friends and relatives. So what is so special about Czech Christmas then?

The New European Bauhaus endeavors to merge the European Green Deal with quality design to be inclusive and accessible to everybody. The aim of this project is to show how sustainable innovations bring real, positive experiences into our everyday lives.

Summer is here and so might be your desire for an adventure. Here is our list of places and things to do if regular sightseeing bores you to death. Unique, edgy, or just plain beautiful, these tips can help you discover the gems of #brnoregion.

One hundred years ago, Karel Čapek published his drama, R.U.R. This major work is famous not only for the message imparted in it by the brilliant Čapek, but also because it was the first time the word robot was ever used. The apocalyptic tale of man-made humanoids that exterminate mankind probably resonates more today than it did when it was first published.

An interview with Lenka Požárová on life’s (un)certainties, tough as well as exciting moments in London, the Brno she returned to after long years, and on the fact that nothing in life is free.

An interview with Helena Lukášová on the future of artificial intelligence, the philosophy of art, and curiosity as the main drive in life.