Irish horse Final Orders wins Velká pardubická steeplchase

The Irish horse Final Orders has won the Velká pardubická steeplechase, the second consecutive year for an Irish-trained contender. Following Stumptown's victory last year, the ten-year-old gelding, with jockey Keith Michael Donoghue in the saddle secured victory in the home straight, narrowly beating the Czech favourite Godfrey, one of two winners of the 2024 edition.

Czech industry and trade minister on working visit to India

Czech Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlíček (ANO) is on a four day working visit to India during which he is expected to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Talks with ministers responsible for transport, aviation, defence and energy, as well as representatives of selected Indian companies are also on the agenda.

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.