European Commission suspends Agrofert subsidy payments

The Commission said the move was linked to its ongoing review of a possible conflict of interest involving Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO), who transferred his Agrofert shares to the RSVP Trust foundation in February. The European Commission can suspend the payment deadline for up to six months.

Health minister pushing for flu vaccinations in pharmacies

Health Minister Adam Vojtěch (ANO) wants to enable people to get flu shots at pharmacies. While some cabinet members oppose the move, it has won support from a number of medical and professional organizations. Vaccinologists, doctors, oncologists and obesity specialists say pharmacy staff would first need proper training, after which vaccinations could begin immediately.

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.