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President Petr Pavel has released the receipts for his vacation to Morocco. To ensure he was back in the country to vote in municipal elections, the president paid €15,000 for a private flight and a further €3,750 for the holiday from his own pocket. It was a costly way to cast a ballot, but one intended to keep the presidential office and the private traveler on separate ledgers. The second round of Senate elections has begun in 22 constituencies, though the math is already settled: the opposition is certain to keep its majority in the upper house regardless of the weekend's results. Elsewhere, the lower house postponed a debate on increasing healthcare payments for pensioners and students because of an error in the committee minutes. Bureaucracy moves at its own pace, even when the budget is at stake. Demolition has begun on the Liblice B transmitter, the country’s tallest structure and a relic of the era when radio required massive steel towers. At the Temelín nuclear plant, engineers have disconnected the first block for a two-month maintenance shutdown. The grid will do without its power while safety systems are inspected and fuel is replaced.

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President Petr Pavel addressed public inquiries about his recent vacation, releasing a bill that details the costs of his private jet travel from Morocco, which he stated he paid for personally. The total included 3750 euros for the vacation and 15000 euros for the flights.

Aktuálně.cz: Pavel Addresses His Trip, Reveals Private Jet Bill

President Petr Pavel has addressed questions about his vacation, releasing a bill for his private jet travel from Morocco and back to vote in municipal elections. He also revealed the cost of another private plane used for the trip.

Novinky.cz: Pavel Paid for Vacation and Return to Vote From His Own Pocket

President Petr Pavel stated that he paid for his trip to Morocco and his return to vote from his personal funds, amounting to 3750 euros for the vacation and 15000 euros for the flights.

ČT24: Pavel announces he paid thousands for Morocco trip and return for elections

President Petr Pavel stated he personally paid 3750 euros for a vacation in Morocco and 15,000 euros for a return flight to vote in local elections, emphasizing that the Presidential Office did not fund or organize these trips.

The second round of Senate elections has officially commenced in Czechia, with voters participating to decide representatives in 22 constituencies. Regardless of the outcomes, the opposition is projected to retain its majority in the upper house.

ČT24: Czechia awaits second round of Senate elections

Czechia is heading into the second round of Senate elections, where voters will decide on representatives in 22 constituencies. Regardless of the outcome, the opposition is set to retain its majority in the upper house.

Aktuálně.cz: Second Round of Senate Elections Begins in Czechia

The second round of Senate elections is commencing in the Czech Republic, with 22 senators set to be elected.

A former mayor, who recently secured an election victory, is now facing legal proceedings in court due to allegations of illegally constructing a road.

Seznam Zprávy: Former Mayor Won Elections, Now Faces Court for Building Road Illegally

A former mayor, who recently won an election, is now facing legal proceedings for building a road illegally.

The Liblice B transmitter, once recognized as the tallest structure in Czechia and a significant monument from the golden age of radio, is currently being demolished.

Respekt: Strange emptiness on the horizon. The Liblice B transmitter, Czechia's tallest…

The demolition of the Liblice B transmitter, once the tallest structure in Czechia and a monument to the golden age of radio, is discussed.

A young politician has prevented a coalition between STAN and ANO in Pardubice, citing a clear directive from voters. Separately, an unsuccessful candidate has submitted a motion to the court to review election results in Most, while discussions are ongoing about coalition formations in Prague between the Mayors party and SPOLU, including potential financial disagreements. The political future of Kuba in České Budějovice is also drawing national attention.

Respekt: Young politician blocked STAN and ANO coalition in Pardubice. The voters'…

A young politician has prevented a coalition between STAN and ANO in Pardubice, stating that the voters' directive was unambiguous.

Respekt: Who has better cakes? How Mayors and ODS are fighting for similar votes.

The Senate elections have sparked a competition for the opposition leader, with a potentially tight race between ODS and STAN in Hradec Králové.

Respekt: Court received a proposal to review elections in Most, filed by an…

An unsuccessful candidate has filed a motion with the court to review the election results in Most.

Respekt: Will Kuba end up in the opposition in České Budějovice?

The events unfolding in the south of Czechia are garnering attention at the national level, specifically regarding Kuba's political future in České Budějovice.

Respekt: Bedřich, Čunek, and windmills - we don't want them.

Post-election negotiations, the fall of political figures, and local referendums are discussed, ranging from the Ostrava drama to a female triumph.

Respekt: How coalitions are formed in Prague. Mayors and SPOLU face a fight for…

The formation of coalitions in Prague between the Mayors party and SPOLU is detailed, highlighting the upcoming financial disputes and reliability of partners.

Brigadier General Radek Haratek remains in his position as Commander of the Cybernetic Forces, despite reported involvement of Jaromír Zůna, who serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence.

Respekt: Cybernetic forces commander Haratek remains in office despite Zůna.

Despite the involvement of Zůna, the commander of the cybernetic forces, Haratek, continues to hold his position.

The Temelín nuclear power plant has initiated a planned two-month shutdown of its first block, which was disconnected from the grid today. The maintenance period will involve fuel replacement and comprehensive inspections of safety systems and turbines.

ČT24: Temelín nuclear power plant to disconnect first block for two-month maintenance

The Temelín nuclear power plant will disconnect its first block from the grid on Friday evening for a planned two-month shutdown, during which fuel will be replaced and safety systems and turbines will be inspected.

Lawmakers were scheduled to debate increasing payments to healthcare for state-insured citizens, but the discussion was postponed due to unresolved issues with committee meeting minutes. Meanwhile, new data indicates a risk of depopulation in some Czech cities, and a report highlights a single mother and daughter becoming homeless due to failures in state social support systems. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš stated that former US President Donald Trump “betrayed” Europe.

ČT24: Live: Lawmakers to approve increased payments to healthcare for state insured…

The Chamber of Deputies is scheduled to discuss the digital economy law and amendments to the labor code. However, an increase in state payments to healthcare for pensioners, children, students, and the unemployed will not be debated due to issues with the minutes from a committee meeting.

Aktuálně.cz: Czech Cities May Soon Die Out, Unpleasant Data Shows

Czechia is experiencing depopulation, with data indicating that certain cities are at risk of becoming extinct in the near future.

Novinky.cz: Babiš: Trump Betrayed Us

Andrej Babiš stated that American President Donald Trump betrayed Europe with his agreement with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Seznam Zprávy: Single Mother and Daughter Became Homeless Due to State Failure

A single mother and her young daughter were left without a home due to failures in state social support systems.

Seznam Zprávy: Half a Million Per Square Meter: Apartments Selling for the Highest Price in…

An examination of the most expensive apartments in Prague, with prices reaching up to half a million Czech crowns per square meter.

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