Competition Watch: The Czech Office for the Protection of Competition published its 2025 annual report, flagging nearly CZK 500m in the highest fines seen in a decade, including a major cartel case tied to public tenders for the Czech Railway Administration and additional sanctions in meal-voucher markets, alongside 573 procurement-related proceedings. Energy & Industry: Slovakia’s Mochovce 4 has begun loading nuclear fuel, starting active commissioning after regulator approval, with staged power increases and full-power tests ahead. Defense Supply Chain: Bell Textron won a $43.2m contract for advanced helicopter parts (gearboxes) destined for the Czech Republic under Foreign Military Sales. Digital & Business Tech: DIGMATIX expanded into Central Europe by acquiring Czech CRM specialist LLP CRM and Romanian Dynamics 365 partner ELIAN SOLUTIONS, boosting its Microsoft portfolio. Textiles & Manufacturing: MIC launched a new Exté Silk yarn and reported growth, with operations and sales spanning the Czech Republic and wider Europe. Logistics & Trade: Canada Post temporarily suspended parcels to several EU countries including the Czech Republic after the EU introduced a low-value customs duty from July 1. Public Health Shock: Europe’s record heatwave kept disrupting infrastructure and health systems, with WHO reporting over 1,300 excess deaths linked to extreme temperatures.