Czech Supreme Court: The court upheld a suspended six-month prison sentence for former dissident Pavel Křivka, who wore a black sweatshirt with a large “Z” and “For Victory” in Pardubice in April 2024, ruling that public display of symbols tied to Russia’s invasion can exceed free-speech limits. Diplomacy & security: Czech officials say a Czech defence-supplier employee detained in China is being given consular help, as Prague fears “hostage diplomacy” amid an espionage case involving a Chinese national. Public order & justice: Germany transferred a Czech-extradited neo-Nazi provocateur who registered as female to a women’s prison, after he allegedly used gender self-ID to avoid a men’s sentence. Law & family: More Czech parents are using enforcement proceedings to recover unpaid child maintenance, with filings up about 30% year-on-year since January’s legal change. Energy & trade: Azerbaijan boosted oil exports to the Czech Republic, ranking among the top destinations by value in January–June. Defense industry: Production has started on Sikorsky S-70 FireHawk firefighting helicopters for Czech interior services under the RescEU framework. Sports: Linda Nosková’s Wimbledon women’s final win over Karolína Muchová drew record ESPN viewership, while Czech tennis continues to dominate headlines.