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The Novinky.cz front page features a mix of international and domestic news. Top international stories include warnings of a major crisis due to AI at IFA 2026 and a tragic climbing accident in the Caucasus. Domestically, news covers upcoming local elections, road construction on the D11 highway…
Artificial intelligence is prominent at the IFA trade fair in Berlin, with manufacturers showcasing AI-enhanced devices. However, experts warn that this technological optimism hides a less pleasant reality, predicting the worst crisis in years.
The beginning of the new week will see a mix of sun and clouds, with temperatures rising above 25°C, and some areas expected to experience higher temperatures.
Local elections in October 2026 will decide the leadership of municipalities and city districts for the next four years. This article explains when and how voting takes place, including the use of crosses and circles on ballots.
Singer, lyricist, and bandleader Richard Tesařík, co-founder of the band Yo Yo Band, has died at the age of 80.
A commentary reflecting on the current political landscape, suggesting that while the Czech Republic may be small compared to countries like the USA or Russia, it still has a significant role to play.
Lebanon has again faded from media attention, despite international calls for an end to the fighting between parties, highlighting the complex and unclear nature of the conflict.
Eleven climbers have died and six are missing after an avalanche in the Russian region of Kabardino-Balkaria, near Mount Mizhirgi.
Seven kilometers of the D11 highway near Chlumec nad Cidlinou require repair. The 125 million CZK project began last week and will last for a month.
Czechia's foreign trade ended July with a deficit of 8.5 billion CZK, an increase of five billion CZK year-on-year, according to preliminary data.
Czech construction was in good shape this summer, with construction output growing by 1.8% year-on-year in July and by 0.4% compared to June.
The state finances healthcare research with practical applications, but the Ministry of Health does not evaluate its long-term impact, according to the Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ).
