Pirates call for Okamura’s removal as deputy speaker

Following an overnight parliamentary session, the Czech Pirate Party has called for Tomio Okamura to be removed as deputy speaker of the Chamber of Deputies. Pirate Party leader Zdeněk Hřib accused Okamura of restricting the opposition’s right to speak, preventing opposition representatives from chairing sessions, and breaching established procedures for debating legislation.

Pavel urges politicians to calm tensions over public media funding bill

The president called on politicians to return to rational debate, restore basic respect between the coalition and opposition, and uphold democratic standards and dignity, adding that he believed the public expected the same. MPs have approved a bill to replace public media licence fees with state funding in its first reading, sparking a heated exchange between the ruling coalition and opposition.

Tram disruptions in central Prague due to track repairs

Tram services have been suspended across part of central Prague as the city's public transport operator (DPP) carries out track repairs in Spálená and Národní streets and on Vítězná Street near Újezd. The disruption affects the section between the Újezd and Lazarská stops. No replacement bus service has been introduced. The works are scheduled to continue until Monday, August 10.