School Tech Rules: The Czech government is preparing a bill to ban mobile phones and other electronic communication devices in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and multi-year grammar schools—covering breaks and extracurricular time too—while the Children’s Ombudsman warns schools already have the power to set their own rules. Public Transport Upgrade: Prague’s Škoda 15T trams will be retrofitted with air conditioning, with 123 vehicles planned and at least 20 modernised each year, costing about CZK 396 million for the full batch. Sports—Tennis: Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchová says she’ll miss “a few weeks” after minor surgery, ruling her out of the Canadian Open in Toronto (Aug 2–13) but suggesting she could be ready for the US Open. Sports—World Cup: Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, with a supercomputer giving Spain a 45.1% win chance; ticket prices are reported to have surged on resale, with some listings topping $2.3 million. EU Economy: Eurostat reports euro-area inflation easing to 2.8% in June, with Czechia at 1.1%. History on the Border: A new Iron Curtain Trail project will open along the Czech-Austrian border, using multimedia and interactive features to connect Cold War history with regional nature and culture.