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The Novinky.cz front page features a mix of domestic Czech news, including a survey on the public's perception of the opposition, a police incident in Prague, and environmental regulations. International news includes the war in Ukraine and US drone tariffs. Other stories cover crime, economy, and…
An exclusive survey reveals that only a fifth of Czechs find the current parliamentary opposition a credible alternative to Andrej Babiš's government, with even fewer believing the opposition is visible and understandable.
The General Inspection of Security Forces is seeking witnesses to an incident where a man, reportedly a security corps officer, kicked and damaged cars in a busy Prague street.
New regulations for packaging, including pizza boxes and yogurt cups, have taken effect, requiring manufacturers and retailers to manage waste more efficiently, though potentially increasing administrative burdens.
Experts have noted a rise in cases where bats have bitten people, with doctors in Pilsen reporting an increase in such incidents.
An opinion piece discussing indifference, referencing a recent legal case involving Karel Novák who was sentenced for kidnapping, torture, and rape.
A podcast episode discusses the challenges of comparing crowd sizes at events like concerts and political demonstrations, following a viral post questioning attendance numbers at a recent demonstration.
Four swans have died at a pond in Teplice over the past month, with local authorities suspecting the recent heatwave as a contributing factor.
Minister of Industry and Trade, Karel Havlíček, is scheduled to lead a business delegation to Ukraine later this year, while Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has not yet confirmed his attendance.
Police in Ústí nad Labem stopped a car driving on its rim, whose intoxicated driver was barely coherent and later assaulted an officer.
Banks and mortgage institutions provided CZK 40.4 billion in mortgage loans in July, a 7% increase compared to July of the previous year, despite a month-on-month decrease.
US President Donald Trump signed an order introducing up to 100% tariffs on imported drones, as announced by the White House.
