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Europe will experience extreme temperature contrasts, with heatwaves in the west and south and a cold front bringing cooler temperatures to other areas, while Central Europe will see a mix of both.
Investigators estimate the damage from a fire at the newly opened National Oncology Center on Homolka to be 20 million Czech crowns. Criminal investigators are handling the case.
Year-on-year consumer price growth in the Czech Republic accelerated to 1.9 percent in August, up from 1.7 percent in July. Prices also increased month-on-month.
A mother of two, Jana Šerjeníková (38), has disappeared without a trace from Frýdek-Místek. Police and her family are searching for her.
Russian secret services are suspected of being behind a drone provocation at Leipzig airport, raising concerns about the seriousness of the current security situation.
Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Aleš Juchelka (ANO) has changed his stance on unemployment benefits, having previously defended increased support but now returning to his earlier position.
Retail sales in the Czech Republic, excluding motor vehicle sales and repairs, saw accelerated year-on-year growth of 4.8 percent in July, up from the previous month.
South Korea's presidential office stated it is considering various options, including military action, to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Volkswagen shares opened with a significant increase of about six percent, which analysts attribute to a deal on company reorganization.
The Czech Republic has implemented security measures following an increase in security incidents in neighboring countries, according to the Interior Minister.
Rescuers in Nepal have freed two workers trapped for over a week in a tunnel of the Trišuli 3A hydroelectric power plant following a flood; other voices have been heard from inside.
