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A poll shows most Czechs consider the projected 389‑billion‑koruna budget shortfall unacceptable. Opposition leader Tomio Okamura and Prague mayor Petr Hřib have both criticised the government's fiscal plan.
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The water level at the Orlík reservoir has fallen to its lowest recorded point, sparking concerns over drinking‑water availability and hydroelectric generation in the Czech Republic. Authorities are evaluating emergency measures as the drought persists.
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Prague has launched a new high‑speed bus service that, according to local reports, travels faster than the city’s metro. The initiative is being billed as a unique addition to the capital’s public‑transport network.
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The Ministry of Justice said it received 75% more complaints from citizens about the quality of expert testimony than in the previous year. The spike has turned the issue into the Czech Republic's leading domestic story, prompting scrutiny of the role of experts in courts.
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Prague Pride drew a massive crowd, with organisers saying the turnout was especially significant following a recent anti‑LGBT attack in Berlin. The event has become the Czech Republic's leading domestic story this week.
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Data from the Czech interior ministry show a higher proportion of Ukrainian men than women arriving in the country, making it the nation’s leading domestic story. The trend emerges amid broader EU migration debates and diplomatic shifts linked to the war in Ukraine.
Business
The Plzeňský závod manufacturing plant, a supplier for global carmakers, announced it will cut hundreds of jobs. The move has sparked concern in a country where the automotive sector is a key pillar of the economy.
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Education Minister Mikuláš Bek said scrapping the ninth grade is not on the government's agenda, quelling speculation that followed a meeting with former prime minister Andrej Babiš. The comment comes as the coalition weighs broader reforms of the Czech school system.
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The Czech government says it faces no significant internal challenges, even as it navigates a bomb threat, digital reforms and new trade deals. Officials cite continued financial stability and a series of cultural and economic initiatives.
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The appointment of a new head of Prague’s main international airport has provoked public debate, with critics questioning the selection criteria and political implications. Officials say the candidate’s experience and vision secured his win in a competitive process.
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Czech Senator Sebeláska is at the center of a heated political debate amidst accusations of violating fair-play rules. The controversy has sparked intense discussion in the Czech Republic, with implications for the country's political landscape.
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A Czech military helicopter carrying five soldiers went down near the town of Náměšť nad Oslavou, killing one crew member and injuring three others. Rescue teams and investigators are on the scene as the incident raises questions about the armed forces' ongoing modernization program.