an explosion occurred at an ammunition depot in the village of Boržiny in central Czechia This was reported by ČTK Ceske Noviny. According to media reports, the explosion occurred today at 08:45 local time at the STV Group factory warehouse in the Polička Svitavy district. This facility manufactures large-caliber ammunition and is involved in military equipment repairs and supplying spare parts. Preliminary information indicates that one person has been severely injured and was airlifted to a hospital. People from nearby areas have been evacuated. There is no danger to local residents. Several nearby roads have been closed. The likely cause of the explosion is a violation of the technological process. It is noted that the warehouse where the explosion occurred is not only used for storing but also for manufacturing large-caliber ammunition. It is worth noting that the Czech Republic plays a key role in supplying ammunition to Ukraine, organizing large-scale purchases, and coordinating international initiatives for their production. The Czech government, together with its EU and NATO partners, launched a project to procure 155mm and 122mm artillery shells. Czechia is also increasing its own ammunition production, particularly for artillery and armored vehicles. Czech defense companies are ramping up shell production and modernizing old Soviet-era stocks to supply them to Ukraine. This not only strengthens Ukraine's defense capabilities but also enhances Czechia's role in the European military-industrial complex. © 2024, odessa-journal.com | Created by WIBE Czech towns and villages can surprise. Even the lesser-known ones, upon closer acquaintance, turn out to hold many curiosities. Svitavy was such a place for me, as before my visit, it did not exist in my awareness, but it turned out to be a very interesting location! but I got to know it enough to inspire myself and you to explore it Svitavy is a city in the Czech Republic located in the Pardubice region It is situated 78 kilometers from Olomouc and 69 kilometers from Pardubice and the most interesting sites in the center are within walking distance Svitavy lies in the Eastern Bohemia (Východní Čechy) region and serves as a good base for trips to the Orlické Mountains or the Czech-Moravian Highlands The city was founded in the 12th century due to important trade routes in the area and its driving force was the textile industry Svitavy was almost completely destroyed by fire the Valentin Oswald Ottendorfer Library was established in the city Svitavy was incorporated into the Third Reich the Germans living in the area were expelled One of the unique places I had the pleasure of visiting was undoubtedly the Municipal Museum The building of the museum is an architectural work deserving special attention – it was designed and erected at the initiative of the then mayor of Svitavy The architecture of the building captures the attention of visitors from the first glance being an excellent example of the style of the era in which it was built The museum is surrounded by a historical atmosphere that allows you to pause in time and feel the spirit of history The Municipal Museum welcomes guests from Tuesday to Friday maintaining visitor-friendly opening hours Morning hours from 9:00 to 12:00 are the perfect time for a calm exploration of the exhibits without rush and crowds in the afternoon hours from 13:00 to 17:00 allowing visits for those who prefer afternoon tours What pleasantly surprises in the context of the Municipal Museum is the affordability of ticket prices A standard entrance ticket priced at just 20 CZK provides access to the museum’s rich cultural is an attractive proposition for those entitled to discounts A unique exhibition within the museum’s interiors is the “Great Laundry of Our Grandmothers” display It is one of the largest exhibitions in the Czech Republic dedicated to the history of laundry and the devices used for this purpose over the years it presents over 150 devices used for laundry it is continuously enriched with new exhibits The Municipal Museum also hosts temporary exhibitions there was an exhibition on the prehistory of the Earth along with information about different areas of the region’s geological past but special tour scripts are also prepared for the youngest visitors The moving nativity scene located in Svitavy is the pride of the city Nativity scene traditions in the Czech Republic were once very strong local communities fight to bring this craft back Svitavy was once called the “City of Nativity Scenes,” and the one you will see in the museum is impressive It is not made by a single author but is a collection of works by many It is soon to have its place in a new facility – the Nativity Museum which will be very close to the Municipal Museum Svitavy is the city from which Oskar Schindler originated while others emphasize that despite his actions he was still part of the “Nazi machine.” Two places in the city remind us of the figure of Oskar Schindler The first is an exhibition at the Municipal Museum the exhibition “In Search of the Star of David – Oskar Schindler – Righteous Among the Nations” was opened which presents the fate of Oskar Schindler but it describes in detail the stages of Schindler’s life and various places where he stayed You will also find various Jewish memorabilia and many photographs The second place is a monument located near the house where Oskar Schindler lived It is located on the other side of the street in the cut-out shape of the Star of David is the mentioned building be sure to visit the Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory Museum in Kraków – it is one of the most interesting museums I have been to It not only tells the story of the factory itself but also of Kraków before WWII and during the occupation It is a long square surrounded by arcaded houses It is reputed to be one of the longest market squares in the Czech Republic The houses surrounding it come from different periods On the Market Square (náměstí Míru 50) is the Old Town Hall but the most significant changes in its appearance occurred after the city fire in 1781 It underwent comprehensive reconstruction in 1849 and over the years mayors of the city lived there but it is located in the former house of Valentin Oswald Ottendorfer a significant portion of which was in this language It was established in 1892 and was one of the largest German libraries in the Czech Republic it is worth visiting the previously described Municipal Museum and churches you like to discover places not fully explored The interesting surroundings mean you won’t be bored and Svitavy can be visited on the way to Pardubice or the recently popular mountain resort of Dolni Morava My name is Jakub Juszyński and I create this place Nie zabraknie tu lokalnych smaków i ciekawostek 2013-2023 © tymrazem.pl | made with ♥ by fajne studio kreatywne This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page label owners and others who are bringing the music world of the Czech Republic forward from the past to the present and the present to the future This week we take a look at the Rosnička Festival which is taking place in Svitavy for the 12th time from 30 June to 1 July This phenomena has developed a lot in the last 20 years making these events – large scale gigs tribes sharing experiences – a juicy business Festivals help bands get out of their local comfort zone and are usually a great chance to discover new names on the scene or to finally see bands which you wouldn’t normally get a chance to see The Rosnička Festival takes place in Svitavy 70 kilometres from Brno on the train route to Prague It is an area which has seen much of its history erased But the past is not as important as the vital energy of new dynamism The music scene has grown in the last decades to become and based on a core of passionate music fans who before that started organizing techno and house music events in the 2000s the festival is now reaching its 12th year with an attendance of about 800 people and a direct message about promoting the freshest music With local acts mixing with artists from Germany the program is a rich cocktail with exploding elements emerging bands and possible surprise newcomers to enjoy to the fullest The program shows risks taken and tremendous curiosity (full artist list below) but here are five of my highlights to discover there: alternative rap with an energy that places it outside of any stereotypes gravitating out of the Czech hip hop scene and a lot of other qualitative compliments to be confirmed on stage with slight dark shades of atmospheric notes a waterbased world where we are invited to let the beat float high coming to defend the Scorpion season released earlier this year illustrating the borderless possibilities of modern self-production interesting melodic risks assumed and taken a DJ well know on the Prague club scene (Ankali Let’s see how the bodies will move to follow his techno core tracks the artist I was waiting for the most: it’s not easy to describe. is it really necessary to put a label on sounds and try to get a taste of the avant-garde in a place hidden from mainstream audiences You can also follow Rosnička on Facebook or Instagram. 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