Crime & Courts: A 21-year-old Prague taxi driver was arrested after allegedly hiding a suitcase with CZK 3.5 million in cash that passengers left in his car; he faces up to five years. Local Governance: Brno residents say a mature street tree on Slovákova was felled during sewer works without proper notice, sparking anger over how public commitments collapse when nobody is watching. Transport & Infrastructure: Prague’s Kbelská Street will fully reopen to traffic Thursday evening, finishing about two days earlier than planned. Energy & Industry: Czech gas transmission firm Transgaz plans to seek a stake in US LNG terminal developer Argent LNG to secure long-term access to American supplies for the region. Economy & Environment: Drought is worsening across Europe, with Czechia among affected areas as farmers struggle with water limits and crop losses. Diplomacy: Iran’s foreign minister hit back at France and other states over joint condemnation of alleged protest executions, calling it hypocrisy. Public Safety: Estonia reported hundreds of narcotics-related customs violations, with postal and courier shipments increasingly used to move drugs. Culture & Tech: Prague CGI studio All Animal built the trailer for the World of Warcraft x Dungeons & Dragons crossover, highlighting Czech talent in global gaming.