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A significant political and financial dispute has erupted as regional authorities, including Governor Martin Půta, voice outrage over the central government's decision to eliminate all State Transport Fund allocations for road maintenance this year. This move has sparked strong criticism, with some regional representatives directly blaming Prime Minister Andrej Babiš for the funding cuts. Adding to the political tensions, serious new police allegations have surfaced against politician Filip Turek, reportedly detailing a long-term pattern of Nazi salutes and approval of child burning. Meanwhile, the country is bracing for a return of extreme heatwaves, with temperatures expected to exceed thirty degrees Celsius from Sunday, following a recent heatwave's conclusion. Economically, Czechia is facing its worst harvest in fourteen years, with significant drops projected for basic grain and rapeseed yields. In other domestic news, the head of Czech Railways has returned his security clearance, prompting a ministerial investigation, and a senior citizen in the Olomouc region lost a substantial sum to a scammer. On a lighter note, President Petr Pavel has reportedly developed a new hobby photographing cars.

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Regional representatives, including Governor Martin Půta, are expressing outrage over the government's decision to cut all State Transport Fund allocations for road maintenance this year, with some specifically blaming Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

ČT24: Road funding cut for regions this year, says Půta

Regions will not receive any funds from the State Transport Fund for road maintenance this year, according to Governor Martin Půta.

Seznam Zprávy: 'I'm furious, Babiš does what he wants.' Regions angered by zero for road…

Regional representatives express anger at the government, specifically Babiš, for allocating no funds for road repairs.

Police reports detail serious allegations against politician Filip Turek, including a long-term pattern of Nazi salutes and approving of a child being burned.

Seznam Zprávy: Allegations of Nazi salute and approval of child burning, police write

Police reports allege that Turek engaged in a long-term pattern of Nazi salutes and approved of a child being burned.

After a recent extreme heatwave, Czechia is bracing for another period of high temperatures, with predictions of temperatures exceeding thirty degrees Celsius again from Sunday.

Novinky.cz: Heatwaves to Return Soon, Super-Tropics Possible

Despite an extreme heatwave recently ending in Czechia, another episode of hot weather is expected to return soon, with temperatures likely to exceed thirty degrees Celsius again from Sunday onwards.

Czechia is facing its worst harvest in fourteen years, with basic grain yields projected to be almost 17% lower than last year, and rapeseed yields specifically expected to drop by 20%.

Novinky.cz: Worst Harvest in Fourteen Years. Rapeseed Yield Expected to be 20% Lower

The harvest of basic grains in Czechia is expected to be 6.39 million tons, almost 17% less than last year, with rapeseed yields particularly affected.

The head of Czech Railways has returned his security clearance, prompting a ministerial investigation into the matter.

Seznam Zprávy: Head of Czech Railways returned security clearance. Minister ordered…

The head of Czech Railways has returned his security clearance, prompting a ministerial investigation into the matter.

A senior citizen from the Olomouc region lost 1.3 million Korunas of her life savings in a scam while attempting to invest for higher returns.

Novinky.cz: Woman from Olomouc Region Lost 1.3 Million Korunas to a Scammer

A senior citizen from the Olomouc region lost her life savings to a scammer when she attempted to invest her money for a higher return.

Firefighters in Hodonín evacuated residents and animals from a dormitory near the train station after a fire broke out.

Novinky.cz: Fire at a Hodonín Dormitory. Firefighters Evacuated People and Animals

A fire broke out in a dormitory in Hodonín, near the train station, forcing firefighters to evacuate residents and animals from the building.

The real estate market for older properties is experiencing record-high prices, yet there may still be opportunities for negotiation, with some highlighting the stark cost comparison between a Prague cellar and coastal property.

Aktuálně.cz: A Cellar in Prague for 2.5 Million? See What You Can Buy by the Sea for the…

This infographic compares the cost of a cellar in Prague with the possibility of purchasing property by the sea for a similar price.

Seznam Zprávy: Prices of older properties are breaking records, but there is plenty of room…

The real estate market for older homes is seeing record-high prices, yet buyers may still find opportunities to negotiate.

Czech President Petr Pavel has cultivated a new passion for photographing cars, often embarking on these photographic excursions without the knowledge of his inner circle.

Respekt: President Pavel's New Hobby: A Photographer of Cars

Czech President Petr Pavel has developed a passion for photographing cars, with his excursions often unknown even to his inner circle.

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