AI & HPC for mining: The Czech-led EXA4MIND project is rolling out tools and ready workflows to help researchers and SMEs handle extreme datasets using AI on European high-performance computing resources. Prague construction disruption: Upgrades to the city’s central tram line are turning parts of Prague into a construction corridor, hurting footfall for nearby businesses and frustrating tourists during peak summer. Defence industry tie-up: India’s VTDS signed a strategic technology partnership with Czech firm DEUS Automation to advance indigenous small-calibre ammunition manufacturing. Energy infrastructure links: Transgaz and Argent LNG agreed an MoU to explore Transgaz taking an equity stake, aiming to route US LNG via Romania toward Central Europe including the Czech Republic. Czech manufacturing automation: PORR tested a bricklaying robot (“Walter”) at a Kladno site, targeting precise, faster wall construction with millimetre-level placement. Healthcare supply: Czech pharmacies received new tamoxifen packs after months of shortage, with further shipments planned. Business & venues in Prague: Live Nation and PPF will run three major Prague venues (O2 Arena, O2 Universum, Forum Karlín) in a new joint venture. Skoda production update: Škoda Auto has started production of the new Peaq in Mladá Boleslav.