Heat & Air Quality: Europe’s record heat is again driving harmful near-ground ozone, with Copernicus warning that once episodes start they’re hard to stop—raising health stakes for Czech industry and logistics planning during summer peaks. Aviation & Tourism Links: Cambodia launched its first seasonal direct charter from Prague to Sihanoukville (TUI Airways), a move aimed at boosting European visitor flows and strengthening Sihanouk International Airport. Defence Supply Strain: The Netherlands says it has hit its limit on direct Ukraine military aid, underscoring how sustained Patriot deliveries are pressuring European arsenals. F-35 Politics: Reports say the US is again weighing Turkey’s return to the F-35 programme, while Israel urges Washington not to—keeping NATO procurement and partner access in focus. Energy Transition Rules: EU funding bans on Chinese-made inverters are drawing warnings from firms and investors that Central and Eastern Europe’s solar rollout could slow or stall. Czech Industry Incident: A major fire destroyed about 75,000 pairs of shoes at a Zlín warehouse tied to the Bata-era Svit shoe complex, with damage estimated at least CZK 150m. Manufacturing Finance: Euro Manganese strengthened its balance sheet via a conditional debt-to-royalty conversion tied to the Chvaletice manganese project. EU Auto Jobs Pressure: Europe’s car sector faces an “existential crisis” as job cuts loom, with Chinese competition and policy impacts cited as key drivers.