Partial lunar eclipse visible over Czechia early Friday

A partial lunar eclipse was visible over Czechia early on Friday morning. The eclipse began at around 4:33 a.m., with the Earth’s shadow eventually covering up to 93 percent of the Moon’s diameter. The maximum phase occurred shortly before 6:13 a.m., as the Moon was already approaching the horizon.

Babiš and Costa support EU enlargement at Prague meeting

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and European Council President António Costa expressed their support for the European Union’s enlargement process following a meeting in Prague on Thursday. At a joint news conference, the Czech prime minister reiterated his hope that Montenegro will join the EU in 2028.

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.