The Ministry of the Environment approved 860 applications for support from the New Green Savings program, which now includes interest-free loans for property renovations and new financing options, with the total budget for the program potentially reaching up to 50 billion crowns. (translated)
The IKEM hospital violated the law when awarding contracts worth 60 million crowns without a tender, with most of the contracts going to two software companies. (translated)
Criminalists are examining the finding of 1000 tons of contaminated soil and 200 barrels of hazardous chemicals in the former military area of Dobrá Voda in the Šumava National Park, which was pointed out by the Minister of the Environment Igor Červený, who called the situation a natural disaster and warned of a potential threat to the public and the environment. (translated)
Budanov is now suspected of organizing a money laundering system linked to the Midas case and the investigation surrounding the state nuclear enterprise Enerhoatom, with his name repeatedly mentioned in connection with the allegations of his former deputy Irina Mudrova. (translated)
In a kindergarten in the Hodonín area, there was a shocking attack where children beat and jumped on a four-year-old boy, an incident captured by a woman living nearby, after which the police and local authorities began to take an interest in it. (translated)
The article discusses the unsuccessful attempt of the government coalition to reinstate paid three days of sick leave, pointing out the insufficient accountability of the government regarding budgetary policy and the increasing pressure on employees who could find themselves in a disadvantaged situation. (translated)
The article focuses on the growing pressure on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ahead of the upcoming elections, as the popularity of the far-right AfD party has increased and signs of dissatisfaction are emerging within his own political camp. (translated)
The European Commission is interested in Andrej Babiš's business empire and is demanding information from Czech authorities about his companies and the measures taken in connection with the conflict of interest, but so far has not received the necessary data. (translated)
Priče, zaslišane na Vontini komisiji, ustanovile Zavod za zaščito pravic https://t.co/clkH7AZ4FU #Zavod #pravice #VontiniKomisija
AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 16 SEPTEMBER 2026 Coverage: key developments reported during the previous 24 hours 1. DR CONGO — Ebola outbreak remains severe despite signs of progress Importance: 10/10 — Critical The UN says there are encouraging signs in the fight against the Ebola outbreak, but it is still too early to declare that the epidemic has peaked. More than 7,200 confirmed cases and 3,510 deaths have been recorded across seven provinces. Daily infections have declined from around 120 at the mid-August peak to roughly 80, but North Kivu remains particularly alarming, with 555 new cases reported there in the past 21 days. Source: Reuters, 15 Sep 2026 https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/un-says-ebola-epidemic-still-huge-growing-2026-09-15/ 2. DR CONGO — Protests and clashes over proposed constitutional changes Importance: 9/10 — Very High Police used tear gas and warning shots as opposition protests spread across Kinshasa and other cities against proposed constitutional changes. Opponents fear the changes could open the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term. The political confrontation adds another layer of instability while the country simultaneously faces the Ebola epidemic and conflict in the east. Source: Associated Press, 15 Sep 2026 https://apnews.com/article/722684d7da7ffe1d49c44dd03db82904 3. SOUTH AFRICA / UNITED STATES — Washington imposes new visa restrictions Importance: 9/10 — Very High U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa-restriction policy targeting certain foreign nationals from South Africa. Washington says the measures concern people linked to uncompensated land seizures, racial discrimination or violence against ethnic minorities. The move marks another deterioration in U.S.–South African relations following disputes over land reform, racial policy and Pretoria's foreign policy. Source: Reuters, 15 Sep 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/us-announces-visa-curbs-some-foreign-nationals-south-africa-2026-09-15/ 4. EGYPT / RED SEA — Sisi and Saudi crown prince focus on security of strategic shipping routes Importance: 9/10 — Very High Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed the need to protect freedom and security of navigation through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb. The talks come amid escalating Houthi military activity and growing threats to one of the world's most important maritime corridors. Egypt has a particularly strong economic interest because disruption of Red Sea traffic directly affects Suez Canal revenues. Source: Reuters, 15 Sep 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/egypts-sisi-saudi-crown-prince-stress-need-security-red-sea-navigation-2026-09-15/ 5. DJIBOUTI — Yemen conflict drives growing refugee pressure across the Red Sea Importance: 8/10 — High Escalating fighting in Yemen is pushing more civilians toward Djibouti. More than 2,000 Yemenis are already there, while nearly 94,000 people have been displaced inside Yemen. A fuel shortage is temporarily slowing sea crossings, but the International Organization for Migration expects more people to attempt the journey once fuel becomes available. Djibouti's capacity to absorb additional arrivals could come under increasing pressure. Source: Associated Press, 15 Sep 2026 https://apnews.com/article/djibouti-yemen-red-sea-houthis-0382bf63a25d98e87477bf7f13b9577a 6. SOUTH AFRICA — Seven women's deaths trigger major investigation and national concern Importance: 8/10 — High South African police are investigating the deaths of seven women whose bodies have been discovered over the past two months in and around Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg. Authorities have not yet established whether the killings are linked to a single perpetrator. President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised a thorough investigation. The case is intensifying public concern over South Africa's exceptionally high levels of violent crime and gender-based violence. Source: Reuters, 15 Sep 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-police-probe-killings-seven-women-ramaphosa-vows-action-2026-09-15/ 7. NIGERIA — Industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory dismantled Importance: 7/10 — High Nigeria's anti-drug agency dismantled an industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State and arrested a Mexican national while he was attempting to leave the country. Authorities say the operation followed a months-long investigation into a wider criminal network. The case is significant because West and Central Africa are increasingly being used not only as drug-transit corridors but also as production hubs for synthetic narcotics. Source: Associated Press, 15 Sep 2026 https://apnews.com/article/d5ba984a98c27fba6c9694b12b9acfd8 8. SOUTH AFRICA — Rand weakens as oil-price surge increases inflation pressure Importance: 7/10 — High The South African rand weakened against the U.S. dollar as high global energy prices, a stronger dollar and weaker precious-metals prices increased concerns about inflation and South Africa's import bill. As a major oil importer, South Africa is particularly exposed to the current energy shock, which could feed through into fuel prices, transport costs and monetary-policy decisions. Source: Reuters, 15 Sep 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-rand-slides-oil-price-surge-pressures-emerging-market-currencies-2026-09-15/ 9. KENYA — Nairobi awarded 2029 World Athletics Championships in historic African first Importance: 6/10 — Significant Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Kenya the first African country to stage the event. The championships will take place at Kasarani Stadium. Beyond the sporting significance, the decision represents a major international-profile opportunity for Kenya and is likely to accelerate investment in stadium, transport and visitor infrastructure. Source: Reuters, 15 Sep 2026 https://www.reuters.com/sports/nairobi-host-2029-world-athletics-championships-african-first-2026-09-15/ 10. ESWATINI / UNITED STATES — Two U.S. government personnel accidentally shot by Eswatini soldiers Importance: 6/10 — Significant Eswatini's government confirmed that soldiers accidentally shot two U.S. government personnel during an anti-smuggling operation in the country's northeast. The Americans sustained minor injuries. Both governments are investigating the incident, which Eswatini's military acknowledged has a diplomatic dimension. Source: Associated Press, 15 Sep 2026 https://apnews.com/article/284210c69a3c67fdb491c77093977803 #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #SouthAfrica #UnitedStates #USSouthAfrica #Diplomacy #VisaRestrictions #ForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #Rand #SouthAfricanRand #AfricanMarkets #EmergingMarkets #OilPrices #EnergyShock #Inflation #Economy #RedSea #Egypt #SaudiArabia #BabElMandeb #MaritimeSecurity #ShippingSecurity #SuezCanal #GlobalTrade #HornOfAfrica #Security #AfricaToday #wrldorg
The Saudi air defense shot down a drone heading for Mecca, while Yemen's Houthi Shiite movement accused Riyadh of disinformation and claimed that a Saudi fighter jet itself was destroyed. (translated)
The police, after the intervention of the National Centre Against Organized Crime in Nymburk, detained five individuals, including mayor Tomáš Mach, but released them all without charges after questioning, as the investigation concerned suspicions of criminal activity related to public contracts. (translated)
A Russian drone attack on a bus in the Nikopol district killed five people and injured seven, while both Russia and Ukraine reported the destruction of dozens of enemy drones during the nighttime bombardment. (translated)
The first five months of the war with Iran cost the USA 38 billion dollars, while the Department of Defense and the administration of Donald Trump continue to deny claims of ammunition shortages and assert that they have enough supplies to meet strategic goals. (translated)
🇬🇧 *UK AUG. CONSUMER PRICES RISE 3.1% Y/Y; EST. +3.1% - BBG *UK AUG. CORE CPI RISES 2.6% Y/Y; EST. +2.6% #UKInflation #ConsumerPrices #CPI #GB
To lhaní Tomia Okamury ohledně cestovky pro plyšáky by fakt nemělo zapadnout... Po jeho vystoupení v UdK se sešlo docela dost podnětů a připomínek, které ho usvědčují z několika nepravd: Kancelář pro plyšáky skutečně existovala, Okamura v ní figuroval jako společník, v pondělí přitom v televizi řekl, že to byla jen "nějaká reality show, kterou si vymyslela Česká televize". Lež. Firma Toy Traveling vznikla v roce 2010 jako reálný podnikatelský projekt vzešlý z pořadu Den D. Hlavní zaměření firmy - zájezdy pro plyšové hračky v Praze. Okamura byl v projektu přímo zapojen jako jeden z investorů společně s Danou Bérovou a zakladatelem projektu Markem Hlávkou. V té době Okamura projekt aktivně propagoval a využíval pro to všechnu svoji mediální známost, nicméně po roce cestovka skončila pro nezájem. Jak potvrdil i jiný účastník pořadu, dnes firma "Vyvrbim", pořad Den D rozhodně nebyla jen reality show na oko. Podle jiných informací měl dokonce Tomio velký podíl na pozdějším neúspěchu, přičemž on na projektu vydělal, ale po krachu házel celou vinu na Marka Hlávku, který původně s projektem přišel. Ten to pak hodně těžce nesl, protože ho Okamura v médiích opakovaně neprávem pomlouval... Pořád to do Okamury sypat! #TomioOkamura #plyšáci #cestování
Inflation in the UK is starting to tick up. Core inflation is flat. It’s all due to energy. This is what we saw in 2021-22. Energy leads, then gradually feeds into food prices - after that wages rise and services inflation goes up. This will be a bigger one than 2021-22. 🇬🇧 https://t.co/iuxIFL2Xh3 #inflation #UKEconomy #energyprices #UK
Interference in the oil markets has led to complete confusion amongst US businesses. They have no idea how to even set prices because of the antics in the oil futures market this summer. These interventions have screwed up price allocation across the board. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/gEyinaSeji #OilMarket #PriceAllocation #USBusiness #US
The magazine Hecho en Buenos Aires not only provides homeless people in Argentina with an opportunity to earn income, but also offers them a support system in difficult life conditions, while trying to highlight the dramatic increase in homelessness in the country. (translated)
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged five individuals with a Russian conspiracy involving surveillance, recruitment, and contract killing, with all defendants currently at large. (translated)
