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Czech media report that meat from racehorses may have entered the domestic and European food chain, prompting investigations by national and EU authorities. The story has become the top domestic news item, highlighting concerns over food safety and the oversight of animal by‑products.
Business
New data from Switzerland's leading bank shows Czech refineries operating on historically low profit margins, prompting expectations of a steep increase in fuel prices for motorists. The development has heightened scrutiny of the government's energy policy ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
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A Czech court has revoked the parliamentary immunity of MP Dominik Feri, who faces a rape accusation, enabling criminal proceedings to move forward. The ruling highlights the mechanisms in place to hold elected officials accountable under Czech law.
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A poll shows most Czechs consider the projected 389‑billion‑koruna budget shortfall unacceptable. Opposition leader Tomio Okamura and Prague mayor Petr Hřib have both criticised the government's fiscal plan.
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The water level at the Orlík reservoir has fallen to its lowest recorded point, sparking concerns over drinking‑water availability and hydroelectric generation in the Czech Republic. Authorities are evaluating emergency measures as the drought persists.
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Prague has launched a new high‑speed bus service that, according to local reports, travels faster than the city’s metro. The initiative is being billed as a unique addition to the capital’s public‑transport network.
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The Ministry of Justice said it received 75% more complaints from citizens about the quality of expert testimony than in the previous year. The spike has turned the issue into the Czech Republic's leading domestic story, prompting scrutiny of the role of experts in courts.
Culture
Prague Pride drew a massive crowd, with organisers saying the turnout was especially significant following a recent anti‑LGBT attack in Berlin. The event has become the Czech Republic's leading domestic story this week.