AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Media: Thousands protested across the Czech Republic as television and radio staff staged a one-day strike against a plan to replace licence-fee funding with money from the state budget. Critics fear the change could weaken broadcasters’ independence; the bill is awaiting further debate in parliament. Espionage Case: A Prague court acquitted and released Chinese journalist Yang Yiming, ruling his alleged work for a foreign power was not criminal. Prosecutors appealed the decision. Hockey Boycott: Czechia joined Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Latvia in refusing to play Russia at next year’s world championship, after a sports court cleared Russian teams to return. Nuclear Deal: South Korean contractor Daewoo E&C has sought government mediation in a dispute over the Czech nuclear project, as Seoul moves to prevent delays. Business: Tesco agreed to sell its Czech and Slovak operations to Ahold Delhaize for €1.7 billion, as it retreats from markets outside the UK and Ireland. Water Shortage: Drought in South Moravia has pushed planned flows in the Dyje River to 40% below the level set by treaty.
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