AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoElection Results: Czech opposition parties made gains in local elections and the first round of Senate voting, a setback for Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s coalition. Christian Democrats performed strongly, while Mayors and Independents led in Prague; 22 Senate seats go to runoffs on October 16–17. Transport Infrastructure: A consortium led by Strabag, Budimex and Ferrovial signed a 28-year, €2.9 billion deal to build and operate sections of the D35 motorway, the country’s largest transport public-private partnership. Czech-Azerbaijan Ties: At a business forum in Baku, officials reported bilateral trade of about $760 million in the first eight months of 2026 and a 47% rise in transit cargo. Transport, rail and logistics are among the priorities for closer cooperation. Prague: The city has opened a 495-space park-and-ride facility at Opatov, next to the metro, to ease commuter traffic. Visitors to the Signal Festival, running October 15–18, are also being urged to use public transport.
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