STEM poll: ANO would win elections with 31.1 percent

The ruling ANO party would win September’s parliamentary election with 31.1 percent of the vote, according to a poll by the STEM. STAN (Mayors and Independents) would come second with 14.8 percent, ahead of the Civic Democrats (ODS) on 12.8 percent.

Czech government ready to cap electricity prices if costs rise further

Industry Minister Karel Havlíček says the Czech government is ready to cap electricity prices for producers and suppliers if energy prices rise further. He said the government would take the step if prices continued to rise, but did not specify the level that would trigger the measure.

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.