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Novinky.cz is featuring a mix of domestic Czech news, including a court decision on a billionaire's fatal accident, a cultural policy dispute, and ongoing road construction issues in Prague. International news covers the war in Ukraine, a drone attack on a ship near Russia, a measles outbreak in…
The case involving billionaire Zdeněk Pelc's fatal accident will be reviewed by the Supreme Court after the top prosecutor disagreed with lower court rulings regarding the discontinuation of charges against the businessman.
Businessman Roman Janoušek will not receive 155 million Czech crowns from the state for alleged lost profits during his prosecution, as the Constitutional Court confirmed he did not suffer from poverty.
Representatives from the cultural sector are opposing a proposed state cultural policy, arguing it is not forward-looking and is tailored to the current government's plans.
Beer consumption in Czechia is increasingly driven by sales, with promotions increasing by 250% compared to a decade ago, leading to significant price differences between packaged beer.
The commentary discusses ongoing Ukrainian demonstrations and the demand for answers and dialogue from President Zelenskyy, noting that international media coverage has shifted due to Russian attacks.
This podcast episode discusses the potential US strikes on Iran being called off and the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf, alongside Russia's efforts to isolate Odesa.
Following a heatwave, Germany experienced severe thunderstorms that brought up to 15 centimeters of hail to some villages, along with strong winds that uprooted trees.
Work at the busy Želivského intersection in Prague has entered another phase, causing significant traffic disruptions, with local authorities and the contractor reportedly ignoring the issue.
At least four people were injured when drones struck a Turkish-owned cargo ship in the Black Sea near the Russian port of Novorossiysk; the ship's captain blames certain parties.
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urged American parents to vaccinate their children against measles, as the US faces its largest epidemic of the disease in three decades.
The night was exceptionally warm across the Czech Republic, with temperatures in some locations not dropping below 27.9°C, setting new records for the historical measurement period.
