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Demographic decline and aging in Central Europe
23 clusters · 62 sources · last updated
Latest: Slovakia faces demographic crisis as birth rates hit historic lows
Central Europe is facing severe demographic shifts characterized by declining birth rates and rapidly aging populations. In the Czech Republic, annual births have hit a 240-year low of 77,600, a historic decline since re
Evolution of agentic commerce and AI retail integration
36 clusters · 173 sources · last updated
Latest: AI shopping assistant market projected to reach $40 billion by 2035
The shift toward agentic commerce—where AI systems independently research, compare, and complete purchases—is accelerating. In February 2026, Ant Group’s Alipay AI Pay processed over 120 million agent-led transactions. A
Czech Republic digital usage and regulation debate
2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated
Latest: Czech digital habits: Half of adults spend up to three hours daily on devices
Surveys conducted by the STEM/MARK agency reveal high levels of digital device integration among the Czech adult population. Mobile phone usage is nearly universal, with 99% of adults utilizing them, primarily for commun