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Mika Merano announced that he will be a candidate for the Finns Party in the upcoming spring parliamentary elections in the Uusimaa electoral district. He named his main themes as fighting corruption, reforming the use of tax funds, and strengthening the status of the Finnish language and Finnish culture. Merano opposed, among other things, the dual roles of politicians in organizations, political appointments, and directing tax funds to the close circles of politicians. He demanded public impact reports on taxpayer-funded projects and believed that tax funds should benefit Finnish taxpayers. He also opposed development aid, projects that he described as ideological, and unprofitable EU funding requests. In language policy, Merano opposed mandatory Swedish and multiculturalism, which he viewed as narrowing Finnish traditions. He supported a unilingual Finland, conducting business in one's native language, and preserving Finnish cultural heritage. He also suggested that cuts affecting citizens should be made only as a last resort. Merano asked people to spread the word about his candidacy, to join his campaign team, or to support his campaign. He stated that donations would go to the Mika Merano Support Association and would be used entirely for the campaign. According to him, donations could be made via MobilePay to the number 47188 or to the association's account FI19 8146 9710 4278 49. He mentioned that the names of donors contributing at least 1,500 euros would be public. The campaign manager, according to Merano, is marketing professional and Kouvola city councilor Suvi Karell, who coordinates the campaign work. #Suomi #Eduskuntavaalit #Perussuomalaiset (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)

Robert Ágh wrote that he wanted to read the commentary on the elections from Karel Havlíček, Alena Schillerová, Patrik Nacher, and Alexandr Vondra, but according to him, neither of them said a word and did not gain a single mandate. He stated that their "owner" described the situation as a catastrophe and claimed that those involved were worried about their position. He described their situation as a hard life for people subordinate to Andrej Babiš. #volby #politika #ČeskáRepublika (translated)

ČT24 reported that according to calculations by ČTK, Karel Řehka (STAN) was expected to be elected as senator for the Plzeň-město constituency, having so far received 58.72% of the votes. According to the post, 26.6% of voters participated. https://t.co/2d5QVXBt6n #volby #politika #Plzeň (translated)

Asta Vrečko wrote that the sculpture behind the president of the National Assembly and the Truth in the Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican does not depict Emperor Constantine, but rather Charlemagne. According to her, this is one of the more well-known depictions of Charlemagne and the most famous work of the Italian sculptor Agostino Cornacchini from 1725. She added that apparently the facts were not an obstacle for a good quote, and remarked that some general knowledge of art history would not hurt. She contrasted her theoretical approach with her interlocutor's practical experience. #umetnost #zgodovina #KarelVeliki (translated)

The author described the downplaying of death threats against a journalist as unacceptable and stated that SPD MP Josef Nerušil should immediately resign his mandate. He added that such behavior must be unacceptable to everyone without exception, even though, in his opinion, the boundaries of decency are shifting. The contribution was directed at Andrej Babiš, Karel Havlíček, and Alena Schillerová. #svobodaTisku #etika #politika #CZ (translated)

It will not affect the price, that is the reality at the moment. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry Karel Havlíček (ANO) does not know what Trump aims to achieve with the agreement. "It will not affect the price, that is the reality at the moment," he told ČT. #MírNaUkrajině #TrumpovaDiplomacie #Rusko (translated)

The Supreme Court annulled the verdict in the case of sports subsidies from the Prague City Hall, which punished former Minister Karel Březina and other officials for non-transparent selection of applicants for subsidies, while the accusations against some members of the evaluation commission could not be proven. #korupce #veřejnézakázky #justicie (translated)

Retired Colonel Maciej Korowaj assessed that the 17.1 trillion rubles earmarked for defense in the Russian budget for 2027 does not constitute a barrier to mobilization, but it does not signal it either. He pointed out that the overt mobilization stance remains marginal, and the contract model is exhausting its social base. In his opinion, part of the increase in defense spending may stem from transferring payments for the wounded and the families of the deceased to this sector, which were previously included in a classified section called "Social Policy." This would mean that part of the growth finances the costs of losses, rather than new capabilities. Korowaj wrote that, regardless of the budget, Russia's legal-administrative capacity to mobilize people is increasing. He noted that a decree from December 30, 2025, directed contract reservists to protect critical facilities in 2026, and a decree from July 27, 2026, increased the armed forces' personnel by 25,000, to 1,535,000 soldiers. According to him, this was the third such increase in the year, formally tied to the creation of military-construction units. He also referenced an assessment by the Ukrainian HUR that Russia aims to recruit about 600,000 people in 2026–2027, utilizing the electronic register and digital summonses, which would enable mobilization without public announcement. Korowaj identified the system's capacity as the main limitation. He wrote that Russian losses currently amount to 30,000–35,000 killed or wounded per month, and according to NATO estimates, most recruits still end up on the front lines as reinforcements. With an intake of about 30,000 people per month, the army, in his opinion, is essentially restoring its personnel rather than creating surpluses for new formations. Citing OSINT, he noted that 4,799 out of 7,342 pre-war tanks stored in depots had been used, leaving about 19% remaining. Korowaj assessed that in the short term, it would be possible to draft several hundred thousand people as reinforcements and rear echelon personnel, but not quickly create a second army capable of maneuver warfare. He emphasized that mass mobilization would require the identification, selection, training, and equipping of hundreds of thousands of individuals, while the military apparatus is busy sustaining the front. He also referred to a report by Andrei Belousov for Vladimir Putin from December 2025: in 2025, five divisions, 13 brigades, and 30 regiments were to be formed, while four divisions, 14 brigades, and 39 regiments were planned for 2026. He pointed to the establishment of the 44th Army Corps in Karelia, the elevation of brigades to the rank of divisions, including the 71st Guards Mechanized Division on the Kola Peninsula, and a rocket brigade with Iskanders. In his view, these formations mainly consisted of conscripts and trained reinforcements. He added that according to Finnish sources, the expansion of bases in Petrozavodsk, Pechenga, and Baltiysk would enable the support of 80,000–115,000 soldiers only after the war in Ukraine concludes. Korowaj agreed with the ISW assessment that, in the short term, ground operations against NATO are unlikely, as the majority of Russia's potential is engaged in Ukraine. He also cited a report from a closed NATO briefing in Ankara, during which an Alliance representative purportedly spoke about the re-establishment of the Leningrad and Moscow Military Districts, at least one new corps, and three divisions, but also mentioned a lack of signs of an intention to conduct a rapid attack. He concluded that the budget finances a long war with Ukraine and creates opportunities for the period after it is frozen, but it does not indicate preparations for an attack on NATO or a withdrawal of the Kremlin from such an option. #Rosja #wojna #defensywa (translated)

The innovative solution that was created through the courage and collaboration with a team from the National Museum can serve as a model and timeless example of cultural preservation in times of crisis for other countries around the world," said the director of the Karel Komárek Family Foundation, Luboš Veselý, adding that the foundation provided the entire necessary amount of 18 million crowns for the development of the project. #kultura #digitalizace #inovace (translated)

Can you provide the exact case number and statement of that judge where, according to your statement, Karel Řehka enriched himself from the war in Ukraine? "Can you provide the exact case number and statement of that judge where, according to your statement, Karel Řehka enriched himself from the war in Ukraine?" Jurečka asked at the beginning of the "circle." #Politika #Senát #Ukrajina (translated)