Czech Technical University hit by cyberattack

The Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU) has been targeted by a cyberattack, forcing it to take some of its systems offline. The university said on Thursday that it had managed to stop the attack and was working to resolve the problem and restore its services. According to CTU, the incident is linked to a global wave of attacks targeting websites that use the PHP programming language.

Czech President Pavel among candidates for Ukraine peace negotiator

Czech President Petr Pavel is one of five politicians being considered by European leaders for the role of chief negotiator with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine, according to The Telegraph. The paper cites diplomatic sources who said some of the potential candidates had already been approached.

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.