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A mayor from the ANO party has resigned due to unexplained wealth related to apartments and a house valued at seven million Czech korunas. The resignation comes amidst a scandal concerning an unclear housing deal, drawing attention to integrity in local government.

In other domestic news, a new healthcare bill proposed by Minister Adam Vojtěch is facing strong criticism from insurance companies and doctors, who warn of potential end to competition and hidden privatization. Meanwhile, a 30-year legal dispute over a plasma trade deal is nearing a conclusion, with Czech-Swiss businessman Josef Šťáva seeking billions from the Czech Republic, despite Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's claims of continued defense.

The government is also aiming to increase oversight and recover billions in funds currently supporting illegal housing through state benefits. Furthermore, the Supreme Audit Office reported that an advisor has incurred tens of millions in costs for the state budget, and Minister of Culture Oto Klempíř is facing scrutiny over allegations of using cultural subsidies to control critics.

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ANO Mayor Resigns Over Housing Deal

A mayor from the ANO party has stepped down from office following allegations of unexplained wealth linked to a housing deal involving apartments and a house worth seven million Czech korunas.

Seznam Zprávy ANO Mayor Resigns Over Unclear Million-Dollar Housing Deal ↗

Criticism for New Healthcare Bill

A new healthcare bill proposed by Minister of Health Adam Vojtěch is drawing significant criticism from both insurance companies and medical professionals, who are concerned it could eliminate competition and lead to a hidden privatization of the healthcare system.

Aktuálně.cz Healthcare Bill Under Fire: Insurers Warn of End to Competition, Doctors of… ↗

Decades-Long Plasma Trade Dispute Nears Costly End

A 30-year legal battle concerning a plasma trade deal is reportedly nearing a resolution that could result in the Czech Republic owing billions to Czech-Swiss businessman Josef Šťáva. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's past statements are being used as evidence in the case, suggesting a potential victory for Šťáva despite government defense efforts.

Aktuálně.cz Never-Ending Dispute and a Growing Bill for Czechia; Babiš's Words Used as… ↗

Government Targets Illegal Housing Funded by State Benefits

The government is planning to increase oversight and potentially recover billions of korunas in state benefits that have been used to support illegal housing.

Seznam Zprávy Illegal Homes Funded by State Benefits, Government Wants More Oversight ↗

Minister of Culture Accused of Using Subsidies to Control Critics

Minister of Culture Oto Klempíř is facing accusations of attempting to control his critics through the allocation of cultural subsidies.

Respekt Subsidies as a Whip for Culture ↗

Women Achieve Record Mandates in Recent Elections

Recent election data indicates a historic high in the number of political mandates held by women across the country, although they remain underrepresented in major urban centers.

Respekt Elections 2026: Post-Election Negotiations and Local Referenda ↗
Seznam Zprávy Women Hold Record Mandates, But Lack Representation in Large Cities ↗

President's Aide Renews Cooperation with Controversial Group

An associate of President Petr Pavel has renewed collaboration with an organization previously accused of impersonating presidential functions.

Seznam Zprávy President's Aide Renewed Cooperation with Organization Accused of 'Playing… ↗

Anticorruption Watchdog Reports Millions in Budget Losses

The Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ), an anticorruption watchdog, has reported that an advisor caused tens of millions of korunas in losses for the state budget.

Seznam Zprávy Anticorruption Watchdog: Advisor Caused Millions in Budget Losses ↗

Prime Minister Babiš Rejects New EU Budget Sources

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has stated that proposals for new sources to fund the European Union budget are unacceptable for the Czech Republic.

Aktuálně.cz Babiš: New EU Budget Sources Are Unacceptable for Czechia ↗

Fuel Price Regulation Sparks Constitutional Debate

The discussion around fuel price regulation is focusing on its constitutionality rather than its effectiveness, with Petr Sokol emphasizing the former and Libor Vondráček expressing reservations about price caps.