The Czech Republic is experiencing a significant increase in cybercrime, with over 14,000 cases investigated in the first seven months of 2026. Scammers are frequently impersonating officials and exploiting personal data, including sensitive information from the National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NUKIB).

ČT24: Cybercrime is Increasing; Scammers Exploited NUKIB Data

Cybercrime is on the rise in the Czech Republic, with detectives investigating over fourteen thousand cases in the first seven months of 2026. Scammers are increasingly impersonating officials and exploiting personal data, including from the National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NUKIB).

Lieutenant General Miroslav Hlaváč, the newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Czech Army, has addressed the inadequacy of the 2% defense spending target and expressed his views on national unity in a crisis, stating that most citizens would defend the country. He also indicated a desire to visit Ukraine.

Respekt: New Army Chief: Crisis Would Unite Us, Most Citizens Would Defend the Country

The new Chief of Staff of the Czech Army, Miroslav Hlaváč, discusses the inadequacy of the 2% defense spending target, shares insights from a war veteran, and expresses a desire to visit Ukraine.

A new indictment related to a Bitcoin scandal has emerged, with reports indicating a lawyer's communication about problems and action taken by a deputy of Pavel Blažek, a Member of the Chamber of Deputies. Blažek previously resigned as Minister of Justice in May 2025 amidst a bitcoin donation controversy.

Seznam Zprávy: Bitcoin Indictment: Lawyer Wrote of Problems. Blažek's Deputy Acted.

An indictment related to Bitcoin involves a lawyer's communication about issues, and the deputy of Minister Blažek reportedly took action.

President Petr Pavel has publicly condemned a disinformation campaign designed to create division between Czechs and Poles, calling it a 'targeted provocation'. Other Czech politicians, including Senator Robert Šlachta and Bartošek, have also responded to the campaign, emphasizing the need to counter false claims and test resilience. Commentaries suggest Russia is behind these efforts to test Czechia's resilience.

Seznam Zprávy: "Targeted Provocation," President Condemns Campaign to Divide Czechs and Poles.

The Czech president has condemned a campaign that aims to create division between Czechs and Poles, calling it a targeted provocation.

ČT24: We Must Not Be Intimidated by Disinformation, Says Šlachta; Bartošek Speaks of…

Czech politicians are responding to a disinformation campaign spreading false claims about Poland's territorial ambitions towards Czechia, calling it dangerous and a test of resilience.

Seznam Zprávy: Russia Tests Czech Resilience, Babiš Likes Tom and Jerry.

A commentary piece discusses how Russia is testing Czechia's resilience, with a reference to former Prime Minister Babiš liking cartoon characters.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Alena Schillerová announced that the state budget deficit is projected to be higher next year than the current 310 billion CZK, with efforts to reduce it commencing thereafter.

Novinky.cz: Budget Deficit Reduction to Begin After Next Year, Says Finance Minister

Minister of Finance Alena Schillerová stated that the state budget deficit will be higher next year than the current 310 billion CZK, with reduction efforts starting thereafter.

An analysis is circulating regarding the possibility of the ODS party forming a coalition government in Prague with the ANO party.

Seznam Zprávy: ODS Can Rule in Prague with ANO. And Why Not?

An analysis discusses the possibility of the ODS party forming a coalition government in Prague with the ANO party.

A commentary piece highlights the importance of changes in regulations concerning the sale of agricultural land in Czechia, with the aim of preventing speculative purchases and providing support to actual farmers.

Aktuálně.cz: Commentary: No gift for agrobarons. Why the change in rules for agricultural…

This commentary discusses the importance of changes in regulations regarding the sale of agricultural land in Czechia, aiming to prevent speculative purchases and support actual farmers.

A schoolboy from Klatovy, who had previously received a suspended sentence, has now been sentenced to prison for the rape of a Ukrainian woman 30 years his senior.

Novinky.cz: Schoolboy Jailed for Raping Drunk Ukrainian Woman

A schoolboy from Klatovy, who had previously received a suspended sentence, will now go to prison for the rape of a Ukrainian woman 30 years his senior.