EU Energy Funding: The European Commission and EIB approved a €2.5bn Modernisation Fund package for 51 energy projects across 11 states, with Czechia set to receive €516.8m to modernise energy systems and cut emissions. Crypto Regulation: ESMA expanded its MiCA interim register by 37 newly authorised crypto-asset service providers, lifting the total to 280 after the July 1 transition end; Cyprus led the batch with six approvals, while Czechia added four. Digital Identity Investment: Prague-based Wultra raised €6.8m to scale post-quantum login and credential protection for banks and fintechs, targeting the EU Digital Identity Wallet rollout. Industrial Energy & Refining: ORLEN Unipetrol’s Kralupy refinery marked 50 years of operations, processing 3.3m tonnes of crude annually and investing CZK 2bn to upgrade key units and improve reliability. Transport & Trade Friction: Canada Post will suspend parcels to a dozen EU countries, including Czechia, due to the EU’s new three-euro customs duty on low-value imports. Defence Cooperation: Czech and Bulgarian sides discussed expanding bilateral defence cooperation and industry experience, while Czechia and Hungary also began preparations for a possible joint government summit in October. Army & Security: The Bangladesh Army chief returned after official visits to Czech Republic and Slovakia, including meetings with defence and military officials and visits to industry facilities. Public Health Heatwave: A deadly European heatwave has driven excess deaths in France, Belgium and the Netherlands, with authorities warning figures may rise further.