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The Novinky.cz front page features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include discoveries near Leipzig airport, an update on the war in Ukraine, and domestic political news regarding budget rules. Other prominent stories cover economic issues, a commentary on higher education, a…
German investigators discovered a third drone and approximately 50 grams of hexogen, a military explosive, near Leipzig/Halle airport in connection with a previous attack. The find is reportedly linked to an incident from early August.
An e-shop prevented a customer from paying for a delivery via cash on delivery at a parcel locker, a situation becoming increasingly common for online shoppers who cannot pay directly at the pickup point.
Russian forces have advanced towards Sloviansk from the east, nearing Pyskunivka, while Ukrainian troops are finding it difficult to stabilize the situation on the front lines.
The Chamber of Deputies will reconsider a bill amending budget laws, which was previously vetoed by President Petr Pavel. The ruling coalition and opposition parties are involved in this decision.
A commentary piece discusses the Czech minister's planned changes to universities, highlighting the significant controversy and debate surrounding the potential reforms and the autonomy of higher education institutions.
A Czech woman, a native of the Ore Mountains, found her passion for true wilderness during a trek in the Caucasus. She describes her experiences, noting that bears were less frightening than mortgage payments.
Former US President Donald Trump reportedly purchased shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX company in June, with investments valued up to $50,000.
Traffic police in Jablunkov, Czech Republic, stopped a driver who was both intoxicated and using a fraudulent license, leading to potential charges of up to three years in prison.
North Korea is reportedly continuing to supply arms to Russia, with alleged shipments including short-range missiles and 15 million artillery shells.
Firefighters battled a house fire in Nouzov, Semily region, for several hours. The roof, attic, and second floor were engulfed in flames, but residents managed to evacuate safely. The damage is estimated at 4 million CZK.
The German economy's growth slowed significantly in the second quarter, reaching only 0.3 percent compared to the previous three months, according to the Federal Statistical Office.
