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Lukáš Valášek wrote that Foreign Minister Petr Macinka rejected support for the Finnish proposal to limit the entry of hundreds of thousands of Russians into the EU. According to him, Macinka claimed that the initiative had no chance of success. Valášek added that the Czech Republic had applied a similar regime, but Russians could enter the country from neighboring states. According to Valášek, Macinka's decision went against the positions of the top leadership of the Foreign Ministry, as was evident from internal communications he had access to. Čeněk Hajný, head of the director’s office of the European Department of the Ministry, reportedly recommended joining the Finnish initiative because its content was in line with Czech positions. Valášek stated that Russians were obtaining about half a million visas to the EU each year, with the most being issued by Italy and Spain. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen reportedly pointed out in a letter to Prague the Russian attacks on Ukraine as well as the threat of sabotage and other hybrid operations in the EU. She proposed not to issue visas for non-essential travel, including tourism. https://t.co/VYoTXSXV92 #Rusko #EU #viza (translated)

Kamil Krilov wrote that he was waiting for something to finally happen to the Kremlin. He stated that the Frolov Tower would not be a significant military target, but its destruction and burning would symbolize the Russian promise of "Kyiv in three days" and Putin's success. #Kreml #Putin #Ukrajina (translated)

Vory described Baník as an exceptionally well-motivated team and stated that their greatest success in recent weeks was eliminating Kladno after extra time. According to him, Baník can surprise Sparta with its aggression and commitment in battles, and any team could outplay them given their current form. #fotbal #Baník #Sparta (translated)

David Rangl published a political satire in the style of "Hey people," in which he mocked the reactions to the Senate elections. Its fictional narrator claimed that his party objectively won the elections, even though it did not gain any senators according to the text. He attributed the result to voters, the media, and artists, referencing Patrik Nacher and Klempíř. In a passage about Cheb, Rangl wrote that Sandra Tsoukernik received 27 percent in the first round and almost 29 percent in the second, while Plevný had 71 percent according to the text. The satirical narrator emphasized the alleged growth of support and recalled seven concerts by Michal David. Rangl also parodied the narrator's remarks about Karviná and Orlová, Karel's trip to India, where he was supposed to have 25 meetings, and the meeting with Zelensky in Brussels. He labeled the Senate as unnecessary and wrote that the party would first win it, then abolish it, and possibly re-establish it. In conclusion, he stated that it was political satire and that readers should wait for the real "Hey people." #volby #politika #českárepublika (translated)

Radko Sáblík thanked the voters for their votes in the Senate elections and stated that he respected their decision to prefer his opponent. He congratulated Václav Láska on his victory and wished him success in the Senate; he also appreciated the decency of his campaign. He thanked the student team that prepared and organized his campaign, as well as its contributors, especially the ODS. At the same time, he apologized for not being able to convert the funds raised into a Senate mandate. Sáblík stated that the unsuccessful candidacy marked the end of an important chapter in his life. For the next two years, he wants to focus on handing over the Smíchov High School to his successor and concentrate entirely on the school, rather than continue striving for changes in Czech education. He did not perceive the defeat as fatal and wanted to redirect his attention elsewhere. #volby #politika #senát (translated)

Mayors and independents celebrate success in the Senate elections, having won nine mandates and defeated the ANO movement, which did not obtain any mandates, which according to Urbanová shows that the Babiš brand and empty promises are not enough. #senátnívolby #StarostovéANezávislí #hnutíANO (translated)

The head of the senators' club of the Christian Democrats, Josef Klement, defended his mandate after a thrilling first round of elections, where he won by just one vote, but his success could still be challenged by the Supreme Administrative Court. #volby #JosefKlement #ŽďárNadSázavou (translated)

Independent candidate Petr Kazík surprisingly won the Senate elections against the favorite from ANO, the mayor of Orlová, Lenka Brzyszkowska, thereby confirming the success of his campaign focused on years of work for the region and children. #KomunálníVolby #MoravskoslezskýKraj #PetrKazík (translated)

After the first round of the Senate elections in 2026, it is clear that the ANO movement will not gain a majority in the Senate, even though it has a favorable position, because even with maximum success in the second round, its Senate club would reach at most 27 members, while at least 41 senators are needed for a majority. #senátnívolby #AndrejBabiš #opozice (translated)

South Moravian Governor Jan Grolich, who is becoming a significant figure in Czech politics, is not alone in his rise, as his right-hand man František Černín plays a key role in his success, significantly contributing to the activities and presentation of the party since Grolich took the lead of KDU-ČSL. #JihomoravskýKraj #politika #KDUČSL (translated)

Kutil Tona wrote that those who claimed they would be in Kyiv in three days only reached Washington four years later. According to him, the conquest of Ukraine was too difficult, while gaining a favorable audience and allies in the White House proved to be easier. He ironically referred to the outcome as a "remarkable military success." #Ukrajina #politika #vojenskýúspěch (translated)

Tolsimir stated that he considered Slavia's last truly admirable performance in Europe to be the quarter-finals against Feyenoord in the 2021/22 season. According to him, the club's subsequent participation included a very unsuccessful performance in the group with Cluj, Sivasspor, and Ballkani, which he labeled as one of the easiest ever, progressing from the Europa League group against opponents whose quality, with the exception of Rome, he assessed as low, and elimination in the very next round. He admitted that progression at least meant not a failed year. He also mentioned almost the last place in the Europa League with a single win against Ludogorets and the last two appearances in the Champions League. According to Tolsimir, it was not about bad luck, but a long-term and sad trend: Slavia, according to him, had transformed from a club that commanded respect in Europe into a harmless opponent, despite still having confidence. He described Slavia's domestic successes as positive, but simultaneously claimed that they primarily reflected the weakness of their opponents and should not be sufficient for the club. #SlaviaPraha #EvropskáLiga #Fotbal (translated)

Andrej Babiš called on voters to support the women candidates of the ANO movement in the Senate elections, noting that out of the thirteen advancing candidates, seven are women who have many things in common, such as caring for people and professional focus in areas such as healthcare and education, although their chances of success in the districts vary. #Senát #Volby2026 #ŽenyVPolitice (translated)