Food Safety: An EU-linked salmonella outbreak has reached 14 European countries with 106 reported cases since Nov 2025, mostly children and young adults, tied to flavoured noodle products distributed from a suspected Ukraine producer. Prague Transport: Prague’s tram line between Lazarská and Újezd will be fully suspended from 18 July to 10 August 2026 for safety-critical track-bed reconstruction, with road traffic changes in the city centre. Defence & Industry: The Czech Armed Forces get a new Chief of the General Staff, Lt Gen Miroslav Hlaváč, as the country also pushes heavy-ground modernization with CV90 MkIV and Leopard 2A8 platforms. EU Energy Funding: The European Commission and EIB disburse €2.5bn from the Modernisation Fund for 51 energy projects, with Czechia receiving €516.8m for efficiency, renewables and grid upgrades. Czech Manufacturing/Logistics for Defence: NATO’s Host Nation Support role for the Czech Republic is highlighted as a key transit hub for allied forces moving to the eastern flank. Local Economy & Skills: KVIFF Industry Days expands its support for earlier-stage film projects, including Central European cooperation and alternative financing models. Czech Tech/Jobs: Czech PMI reportedly improves to 53.9 in June, the best since April 2022. Arms Market: Franco-German tank maker KNDS postpones its IPO citing defence-sector market volatility. Czech Construction Watch: Prague’s major tram works also include renewed tracks and infrastructure modernization around Lazarská and Národní třída. Czech Education: NYSD and UNYP in Prague launch a dual-credential fashion design management pathway starting in fall 2027.