AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPrague Transport Disruption: Prague Metro Line C will be partially closed for one week from 4 July, between Nádraží Holešovice and Pražského povstání, for signalling and safety modernisation, with replacement buses (XC) and tram/bus stop changes including an extension of tram line 2 to Vozovna Pankrác. Heatwave Reality Check: A record-breaking European heatwave is still hitting daily life, with the Czech Republic again posting extreme temperatures (up to 41.9°C in Doksany) and WHO reporting over 1,300 excess deaths across Europe since June 21. Czech Football Shake-up: Miroslav Koubek has stepped down as Czech Republic coach after the team’s World Cup group-stage exit, saying a media campaign influenced his decision; the Czech FA has not yet named a successor. Public Media Funding Fight: Opposition is growing against a plan to abolish licence fees and switch Czech Television and Czech Radio to state budget funding from January 2027, with critics warning it could undermine media independence. Food Prices Watch: Eurostat says Cyprus paid above the EU average for dairy and oils in 2025, while the Czech Republic’s dairy/eggs/cheese index was below the EU-21 average.
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