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The Novinky.cz front page features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include a criminal case involving a father accused of killing his child, with new details emerging about previous psychiatric evaluations. Other prominent stories cover weather forecasts for Czechia, comments…
A father accused of the murder of his three-year-old daughter Viktoria, who faced a life sentence, is now being charged with drunk driving, with previous psychiatric assessments indicating he was dangerous, but a recent expert's conclusion drastically changed the case's legal standing.
A significant cold front passed through Czechia on Wednesday and into Thursday, bringing substantial rainfall, particularly in the area from southern Moravia to northern Bohemia.
The Chief of the Czech General Staff, Karel Řehka, stated that the war in Ukraine is a 'past war,' emphasizing the need for the Czech army to adapt more quickly to new threats.
Prices in the Czech Republic increased by 1.9 percent year-on-year in August, confirming previous estimates, with a slight monthly decrease compared to July.
A commentary piece discusses the upcoming EU directive banning 'greenwashing,' arguing that politicians should also be held accountable for misleading environmental claims.
Glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain tumor with a poor prognosis, is the subject of intense research, with scientists, including Czechs, making progress in finding solutions.
The court will reconsider the conditional release of former Slovak mafia boss Mikuláš Černák, who is serving a life sentence, with experts set to re-evaluate his personality.
The northern Adriatic region, including popular tourist destinations, is facing severe thunderstorms, with risks of flash floods and tornadoes predicted for Thursday and Friday.
A young dormouse and a squirrel, both rescued and initially fighting for survival in the same incubator at a rehabilitation center, formed a bond and ended up saving each other.
The construction of an underpass at a railway crossing in Studénka, Czech Republic, has been postponed again, leaving residents frustrated as they await the bypass route for the notorious 'crossing of death'.
The Petřín funicular will reopen on September 22nd with new carriages after two years, though passengers will face increased fares.
