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In "On Foot Around the World," he wrote that after the previous day's march, his quadriceps were sore, which he attributed to having eaten only nuts all day. The day before, because he slept close to the road and did not want to be visible, he skipped dinner and ate only the cold contents of a can — chakalaka. He reported that over those two days he walked a total of 116 km: 54 km and 62 km. He calculated about 39 km a day from this, dividing the result by three, and wrote that he had to rest that day. He also described a long conversation with a pastor who — as he recounted — boasted about building 17 churches in South Africa and other Southern African countries. According to the author, the pastor was white, came from Johannesburg, and moved with his wife after selling their house and farm. The pastor cited high crime rates and the deaths of many farmers as reasons for the move. The conversation lasted about an hour and a half; the pastor presented him with the history of South Africa, including the last 25 years when — as he put it — black people began to take power. The author added that he later learned that the pastor belonged to the Jehovah's Witnesses. The man had offered him accommodation at his brother's place in Gordon’s Bay if he was in the Cape Town area. "On Foot Around the World" described this town as a southwestern suburb and noted that it was on the way from Cape Agulhas. #marsz #odpoczynek #historia (translated)

Jakub Balcerzak wrote that Ran Takahashi was set to debut in the TAURON League as a member of Bogdanka LUK Lublin. He described the 25-year-old Japanese player as someone who combined recognition among fans and collaboration with major brands with the ambition for further sports development. According to the author, the transfer to Lublin was not merely a marketing move: the club had tried to acquire the player earlier, and this year’s discussions were the third attempt. Balcerzak stated that Takahashi only now believed he was ready to play in Poland, and the prospect of playing alongside Wilfredo Leon was an important argument for him. According to Balcerzak, Takahashi started as a libero, and he became interested in volleyball thanks to his older brother Rui. He gained wider attention as an outside hitter when, in his last year of school, he led Higashiyama to the Japanese high school championship, after which he began studying at Nippon Sport Science University. Philippe Blain called him up for VNL 2021, despite his limited experience in senior volleyball, and he subsequently made it to the squad for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. In his national team debut, he achieved, according to data cited by the author, 50% attacking efficiency, 35% attack effectiveness, and 80% positive reception. Balcerzak wrote that after the 2021 national team season, Takahashi, at Blain's urging, went to Italy. In December 2021, he joined Padwa, and later moved to Monza, with which he reached the LegaVolley finals and the Challenge Cup semifinals in 2024. In the 2024 league season, he recorded 49% attacking efficiency, 35% attack effectiveness, and 53% positive reception. After three years in Italy, he returned to Japan after the 2024 national team season, which — as the author described — was hampered by ankle injuries and a defeat at the Olympic Games. According to Balcerzak, Takahashi became the face of the SV League project, and in the first season he won a double gold crown and almost all individual awards. After his second season in Japan, he chose Lublin, wanting to find himself in a new environment before the Los Angeles Olympics. The author stated that in the 2026 national team season, the player was among the top five volleyball players, recording 53% attacking efficiency, 39% attack effectiveness, and 53% positive reception. He also quoted coach Stéphane Antiga’s opinion, who described Takahashi as a “complete outside hitter,” and pointed out that the player particularly valued defense, precision, and mentality. #TAURONLiga #Siatkówka #RanTakahashi #Debiut (translated)

The beekeeper described an incident from Friday's visit to his apiary. He stated that a few people around fifty arrived by bike, who, according to him, ventured fearlessly among the bees. They praised the place and the lavender, and asked if he sells honey. The beekeeper offered that his wife, who was at home in a nearby village, could sell it to them. When the visitors learned that creamed honey costs 220 crowns and honeydew honey 250 crowns, they decided not to buy any and left. #včely #med #příhody (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)

Kamil Krilov criticized Andrej Babiš for his statements about agricultural subsidies, contributions to the EU budget, and the adoption of the euro. He wrote that Babiš praised Ireland for not interfering with national agricultural subsidies while simultaneously criticizing net contributors to the EU budget for their reliefs. According to Krilov, Babiš also stated that the Czech Republic will never adopt the euro. Krilov interpreted Babiš’s stance as others having to pay while Agrofert will draw support and the Czech Republic will not fulfill its commitments to Europe. He accused Babiš of promoting his own interests and privatizing the Czech Republic through his influence, while blackmailing Europe. He pointed out to Babiš’s voters that they expect a change for the better from him. He claimed that under his government, gasoline and mortgages became more expensive and that the situation with doctors did not change. He also wrote that Babiš gained power and will use it for his own benefit at the expense of the entire country. He labeled support for Babiš’s private interests as support for the voters' own impoverishment. https://t.co/e15Pdh2AFb #politika #Česko #Babiš (translated)

The author stated that he presented a law on platform work in the Chamber of Deputies, which he claims pertains to people working through apps, such as in food delivery or as taxi drivers. He wrote that if the work shows signs of employment, it will be considered employment, and any claim by the platform to the contrary will have to be substantiated by itself. https://t.co/TPBZty5mEg #platformováPráce #zaměstnání #legislativa #CZ (translated)

After halftime, there were a few Paderborn vibes. It became a bit uncomfortable for us. Fabian Wohlgemuth (47) in his statement after the victory in Bratislava: "After halftime, there were a few Paderborn vibes. It became a bit uncomfortable for us." #VfBStuttgart #Bundesliga #ChampionsLeague (translated)

Dariusz Mazur accused President Kaczyński of misrepresenting the words of his deceased brother, President Lech Kaczyński, regarding the oath of Judge Bagińska for political gain. Mazur reminded that Lech Kaczyński spoke about the several-week delay in accepting the oath and attempts to persuade the judge to resign, but ultimately accepted it, believing that the constitution required it after Bagińska was appointed by the Sejm as a judge of the Constitutional Tribunal. Mazur emphasized that the president did not refuse to accept the oath and — as he wrote — had no legal basis for doing so. He added that the Council of Europe is made up of 46 states, not 63. #Kaczyński (translated)

Bojan Požar wrote that he has been encountering anonymous profiles for years, who threaten him via network X, SMS messages, and email with subscription cancellation, and that such messages have become repulsive to him. He claimed that Požareport has more subscribers every year despite this, and the viewership of the show "Ura resnice" is said to be rapidly increasing. He added that people seeking uniform content have plenty of other options available. #svetjevelik #Požareport #UraResnice #svetjevelik (translated)

Jana Gržinič wrote that Alenka Bratušek blocked her on all social networks because she caught her lying, according to her. She added that Bratušek was misleading again that day and asked someone to let her know. https://t.co/ZRm2EJkpFn #AlenkaBratušek #Laži #DružbenaOmrežja (translated)

"In the story, what follows this law is that money has to be taken from somewhere. People will receive a little something, but on the other hand, they will be heavily penalized," Alenka Bratušek pointed out, emphasizing that the government does not reveal how it will cover the budgetary gap that will be created by the adoption of this law. #referendum #interventniZakon #Slovenija (translated)

After the 3-0 victory against Slovan Bratislava, VfB Stuttgart under coach Sebastian Hoeneß is on course for the Champions League playoffs and only needs one more win from the remaining matches to secure qualification for the next round. #VfBStuttgart #ChampionsLeague #SebastianHoeneß (translated)

We have sad experiences with Russian espionage: The last military attaché in Bratislava abused his diplomatic cover and recruited Slovaks to betray secrets to Russia. Fico has been blackmailed, criticizes Tomas Valasek, the security expert of the "Progressive Slovakia" party. #Slowakei #Russland #Militärkontakte (translated)

The author of the contribution labeled the purchase of Russian oil as one of the most insane decisions of Donald Trump. He also urged people not to believe the claims that, in his opinion, were spread by Rajchl and similar individuals. According to the author, funding Putin's regime will bring nothing good in the long term and will only lead to further war, suffering, and casualties. https://t.co/oVBpcJIzOJ #Ropa #Rusko #Putin #RU #US (translated)

The Slovak Minister of Foreign Affairs referred to a previous statement by Blanár, according to which Bratislava maintains dialogue with all countries interested in pragmatic cooperation for the benefit of its national interests. According to the document obtained by POLITICO, Blanár expressed his opposition to the gradual elimination of Russian gas imports in the EU and called for discussing supply at the meeting in Moscow. #Rusia #UE #CooperareEnergética (translated)