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Czechia
The Czech news front page focuses on domestic political debates regarding public media funding, regional elections in Slovakia, and an international story about a fire at Hitler's former mountain retreat. There are also reports on cultural news and ongoing developments in Ukraine.
The opposition is criticizing the handling of proposals to abolish fees for Czech Television and Czech Radio, calling it a violation of principles and an attack on public media. The government's proposal to fund the media from the state budget has moved to a second reading in parliament.
Slovakia is holding elections for regional and municipal leaders, with nearly 4.41 million people eligible to vote. The results are expected to be released by the Slovak Statistical Office after polls close.
A fire broke out at the Kehlsteinhaus, also known as the Eagle's Nest, a former mountain retreat of Adolf Hitler, in the Bavarian Alps. Police have detained a suspect in connection with the incident.
A government proposal to abolish the television and radio fees, funded by the state budget, has passed its first reading in parliament. Opposition parties criticize the move, calling it an attempt to nationalize media.
Milan Grygar, a painter, graphic artist, and illustrator, celebrates his 100th birthday. Despite his age, he continues to create and participate in exhibitions, always seeking new artistic directions.
Following a coalition's move to quickly advance a proposal to abolish fees for Czech TV and Radio, opposition members accuse the government of procedural violations. Some coalition members claim they were unaware of the accelerated process.
Starlink and Starshield systems are reportedly operational in Ukraine, even at speeds exceeding 161 kilometers per hour, according to the Ukrainian Pravda newspaper.
