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Linda Nosková beat Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-4 to reach Wimbledon’s women’s final against fellow Czech Karolína Muchová, setting up an all-Czech title showdown on grass and continuing a long Czech Grand Slam legacy. It would be the first all-Czech Grand Slam final since the 2017 US Open.
Europe endures a record-breaking early heatwave, with Germany reaching 41.5C (a second consecutive national record), Denmark hitting 37C, and the Czech Republic at 40.8C, affecting about 150 million people with temperatures above 35C; the World Meteorological Organization warns of major health and ecological impacts as authorities deploy cooling measures and heat-related deaths rise, with scientists attributing the unusual intensity to a persistent heat dome and climate change, and some relief expected later in the week.
Leaders from Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia gathered in Budapest to reboot the Visegrad Group (V4), signaling renewed regional cooperation as Hungary prepares to hand the presidency to Slovakia and push a more coordinated stance within Europe.
President Petr Pavel has filed a competency lawsuit with the Czech Constitutional Court to determine who decides on the president’s participation in international duties, after Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced Pavel would not join a July delegation to Ankara for the NATO summit. Pavel argues that representing the country abroad is a presidential prerogative, while the government cites practicality and defence-spending concerns. The Beştepe summit is scheduled for July 7–8, with NATO members under pressure to meet defence commitments set at last year’s Hague summit.
PM Andrej Babiš blocked President Petr Pavel from attending the NATO summit in Ankara, triggering a constitutional dispute over who represents the Czech Republic abroad and highlighting a power struggle between the president and his government.
President Petr Pavel filed a constitutional suit against Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to challenge his decision not to include the president in the government delegation to the NATO summit in Ankara, arguing it violates the president’s constitutional powers. The Constitutional Court will hear the case, framed as a dispute over separation of powers. Pavel notes he has attended all NATO summits since taking office, while Babiš cites differences for this year and points to defense spending debates (about 1.8% of GDP, below the 2% target).
Thousands of protesters gathered in Prague to denounce Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s government plan to overhaul funding for public broadcasters, a move critics say would threaten their independence and raise concerns over media freedom and democracy in the Czech Republic.
Czech Republic defeated South Africa 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup Group A clash at Atlanta Stadium, with Vladimír Sadílek scoring early. South Africa dominated possession and created chances but could not find a breakthrough, while Czech defense held firm aided by moments of sharp goalkeeping and a late substitute reshaping the tempo. The match finished 1-0, giving the Czech Republic three points as Group A action continued.
South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Guadalajara, with goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu after Ladislav Krejci’s opener, while Son Heung-min spurned chances; the match was overshadowed by thousands of empty seats at Akron Stadium amid high ticket/hospitality prices and travel costs, with FIFA listing 44,985 in attendance of a 45,664 capacity. The result strengthens Korea’s and Mexico’s positions in Group A, while the Czech Republic face a tougher path to reach the knockout stage.
Hwang In-beom sparked a late South Korea rally to overturn a Czech Republic lead and secure a 2-1 victory in World Cup Group A, delivering an important win for the team in Mexico.
An American doctor exposed to Ebola in Uganda will be admitted to a Prague hospital for three weeks of preventative observation, with Czech officials saying the public risk is zero as the DRC–Uganda outbreak draws international attention and related evacuations continue.
The Czech foreign ministry summoned Russia’s ambassador to demand explanations after Moscow threatened retaliation over Prague-linked drone production as part of Kyiv’s drone program; Russia’s Defense Ministry listed facilities (including two in the Czech Republic) as potential targets, while Dmitry Medvedev issued hawkish, nuclear-tinged rhetoric. Prague’s move underscores rising diplomatic friction amid broader European concerns over Russia’s threats and Ukraine defense support.
Two hikers in the Krkonoše Mountains discovered a small aluminum can containing 598 gold coins dating from 1808–1915, plus an iron box with gold items, totaling about 15 pounds and valued at around $330,000. The coins come from multiple European countries, suggesting a collected stash built over time. The find is being studied by the Museum of Eastern Bohemia, which will display it; the hikers receive a 10% reward. The reasons for burying the cache remain speculative, with theories ranging from wartime deportations to monetary reform.
An unknown attacker threw several Molotov cocktails at a Russian cultural center in Prague, damaging a window and facade; Czech police are investigating, with no injuries reported in the available details.
Tens of thousands gathered in Prague to protest the new government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, signaling broad opposition to the coalition policies.