EU Justice & Money Laundering: The EU’s EPPO has opened a criminal probe into alleged EU subsidy offences tied to Czech PM Andrej Babiš and his Agrofert group, with Czech police asked to investigate payments made before his current term. Nuclear Power Upgrade: ČEZ has started the process to extend Temelín’s two reactors to 80 years (2080/2082), citing planned replacement of key equipment and control systems. Industrial Restructuring: Zetor will end tractor production in Brno and relocate manufacturing to India and China, saying European output no longer makes economic sense due to energy, labour and material costs. Defence Procurement: Czech Foreign Minister Petr Mětsenka says Prague is in talks with Israeli firms for air defence systems, including Spyder and Arrow. Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure: US and allies warn of Russian-linked attacks targeting routers and other networking gear used by critical infrastructure. Energy Policy Watch: The IEA warns EU methane rules could shrink the crude supply options available to EU refiners, potentially raising costs and weakening energy security. Healthcare Innovation: FDA grants Fast Track to SOTIO’s CDH17-targeting ADC SOT109 for advanced colorectal cancer. Animation & Creative Industry: CEE Animation Forum selects 33 projects for its Pilsen pitching event in November, with Czechia leading country representation. Film & Culture: KVIFF Promises backs Ukrainian debut “Reminiscence,” exploring trauma of missing soldiers.