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• A heat wave is forecasted to return to the Czech Republic next week, while an auto supplier in Pilsen announced plans to cut 300 jobs. • New details have been released regarding the ban of a prominent Czech tennis star, though the specific athlete's name was not provided in the brief. • In a reader poll, 68% of respondents believe the EU should strengthen common border controls to address migration policy disagreements.

• South Bohemian Governor Martin Kuba's political movement, "Our Czech Republic," has launched a candidate training program modeled after the British Conservatives to prepare leaders under 35 for the 2028 regional elections. • The selection process requires applicants to submit CVs and complete workshops on crisis communication and media training before a panel chooses finalists for a three-semester development track. • In other national news, reports indicate that Czechia is struggling with anti-corruption corrections and that nearly 20% of the population is battling anxiety or depression.

• Widespread flight disruptions hit Europe today, resulting in 160 cancellations and 3,298 delays across multiple countries, including Spain, the Netherlands, England, Greece, and Germany. • Major airlines such as Iberia, KLM, Aegean, and Ryanair were affected, with significant chaos reported at key hubs like London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Madrid-Barajas. • The disruptions impacted a vast network of airports, including Athens, Zurich, Frankfurt, Rome Fiumicino, and Prague Václav Havel, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

• Former Czech President Václav Klaus and Lower House Speaker Tomio Okamura addressed a conference hosted by Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party at the Bundestag on Thursday. • Both politicians expressed their support for the AfD and criticized the alleged discrimination against the party within German media and political circles. • This event highlights growing cross-border alliances between right-wing political figures in Czechia and Germany ahead of upcoming elections.

• The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) has unveiled its 2026 competition titles for the Crystal Globe and Proxima categories. • The selection features 24 world premieres from filmmakers spanning five continents, including works from Mexico, Japan, Croatia, Italy, and the United Kingdom. • This lineup reinforces the festival's commitment to showcasing new cinematic voices and promoting unconventional storytelling approaches.

Sparta keeper Surovcik says he will pursue legal actionSlavia chairman Tvrdik calls incident in derby ‘disgrace’The derby between Slavia Prague and Sparta Prague was abandoned on Saturday after hundreds of home fans stormed the pitch in the closing minutes, when Slavia were leading 3-2 at their Fortuna Stadium and seconds away from clinching the Czech League title.Slavia supporters breached security barriers during stoppage time and flooded the field, with some carrying lit flares and running toward the visiting section. Pyrotechnics were thrown into the stands as players from both teams attempted to leave the pitch. Continue reading...