AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Open Shockwaves: Novak Djokovic crashed out in the first round at Flushing Meadows after illness and physical problems, losing to Argentina’s Mariano Navone in five sets. Czech Sports Spotlight: British Toby Samuel stunned Czech Tomas Machac in a major-opening upset, and Czech seed Barbora Krejcikova was also knocked out early. AI Infrastructure Boost: Europe is expanding its AI supercomputing network with Bull’s €387.8m LUMI-AI system, funded via EuroHPC and a consortium including Czechia, aiming for a major capacity jump by late 2027. Economy Watch: Czech GDP grew 1.9% year-on-year in Q2 (refined estimate), but the Supreme Audit Office warns that structural weaknesses and rising state debt could slow progress. Payments Update: Card and smartphone payments in Czechia surged in H1 2026, with cashless transactions up and online payments growing fastest. Budget Talks: The government will discuss the draft state budget for next year, with the deficit expected to be higher than the current plan but under 400bn crowns. Football: Slavia Prague beat Sparta 3-0 in the Prague derby “S,” moving ahead at the top.
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