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Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský is set to visit Iraq on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations and the role of Czechia and the EU in stabilising the country. During his visit, he will meet with Prime Minister Muhammad Sudan, President Abdal Latíf Rashíd, and his Iraqi counterpart, Fuád Husayn.

Mr Lipavský will also be accompanied by a 15-member business delegation to attend a one-day Czech-Iraqi business forum in Baghdad. He will also meet with Czech soldiers in allied military missions.

Prior to his visit to Iraq, Mr Lipavský opened a Czech-Saudi business forum in Riyadh on Wednesday. This visit is part of the Czech Republic’s efforts to strengthen its ties with the Middle East and promote economic cooperation.

The Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský opened the Czech-Saudi business forum in Riyadh on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of future economic cooperation between the two countries. He described the current economic transformation of Saudi Arabia as a huge opportunity for the development of mutual relations and meaningful business partnerships.

The forum is being attended by a 15-member Czech business delegation, representing a variety of industries, including defence, petrochemicals, construction, IT, music, and spa. The forum is an important step in strengthening the economic ties between the two countries and creating new business opportunities.

The Czech Foreign Minister expressed his hope that the forum will lead to the establishment of long-term business partnerships between Czech and Saudi companies. He also noted that the Czech Republic is committed to supporting Saudi Arabia in its economic transformation and development.

Thursday is set to be a beautiful day with temperatures reaching up to 20 degrees Celsius. The sun will be shining and the sky will be clear, making it the perfect day to get out and enjoy the outdoors.

Whether you’re planning a picnic in the park, a walk in the countryside, or a day at the beach, Thursday is the ideal day to do it. With the warm weather, you can take advantage of the sunshine and enjoy some much needed Vitamin D.

If you’re looking for something a bit more active, why not take a bike ride or go for a swim? With the warm temperatures, you can make the most of the day and get some exercise in the process.

Whatever you decide to do, make sure you take the necessary precautions to stay safe in the sun. Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses, and stay hydrated.

So, make the most of Thursday’s warm weather and get out and enjoy the sunshine!

On Wednesday, President Petr Pavel welcomed Prince Edward, brother of the British monarch King Charles III, to the Throne Hall of Prague Castle. The two men met for the first time the day before, when Mr Pavel invited him to the cultural and social centre Malostranská Beseda.

Prince Edward then headed to Vestec, a village near the capital, to plant the last tree in an avenue created to mark the 100th birthday of his father, Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award, founded by Prince Philip, has been operating in the Czech Republic since 1995. Gold medals will be presented to successful graduates of the programme by Edward in a ceremony on Wednesday afternoon.

The Czech Senate Defence and Security Committee has unanimously endorsed a proposal to spend at least two percent of GDP annually on defence. This is in line with NATO recommendations and is expected to be approved by the Senate next week.

The law, if approved, would take effect from July and would apply to next year’s state budget. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the two percent recommendation is a minimum spend, not a maximum.

The Czech Republic is one of many countries that have committed to increasing defence spending in line with NATO recommendations. This move is expected to strengthen the country’s security and defence capabilities.

Sparta Prague have secured their 37th Czech league title after a 0:0 draw away to Slovácko on Tuesday night. The result gave them an unassailable advantage in the title race, with one round of games remaining in the Czech league’s “superstructure”.

Skipper Ladislav Krejčí, who is 24, was one of the drivers of the Sparta’s first title since 2014, scoring 13 goals. He spoke to the media after Tuesday’s match, saying “I’m happy I could be the captain of a team that managed to achieve this. Title number 37 was a wonderful motivation for all of us and I took it even more to heart as captain. I never took my eyes off the prize.”

The club had entered the mid-season winter break third in the table, but managed to secure the title with a string of good results late on. Midfielder Lukáš Sadílek said Sparta had overcome hurdles on their way to the title.

Sparta’s Danish coach Brian Priske – who took over last year – told the media that he had come to a new country, a new league and a new club that had been suffering for a long time.

The title win secures Sparta a place in the Champions League qualifiers for next season. After celebrating their title win at Slovácko’s small ground in Uherské Hradiště the Sparta squad boarded a bus for Prague, where many more fans were partying at their own stadium at Letná.

The Czech Republic has taken a major step towards modernizing its military with the approval of the purchase of 246 CV90 tracked infantry fighting vehicles from Sweden. The 59.7 billion CZK agreement is the largest army purchase in the modern history of the Czech Republic and one of the largest state contracts ever.

In addition to the CV90 purchase, the Czech Republic is also entering into negotiations with Germany about the joint purchase of about seven dozen new 2A8 Leopard battle tanks. This move is part of the Czech Republic’s effort to modernize its military and ensure its security in the face of an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape.

Prince Edward, currently the 13th in line to the British throne, has arrived in Prague for a three-day visit. On Tuesday, he was welcomed by Czechia’s President Petr Pavel at an informal meeting in Malostranska beseda, a popular restaurant in Prague’s Old Town district. The two enjoyed a glass of beer and discussed topics such as the challenges faced by the UK and Czech Republic.

On Wednesday, the Duke of Edinburgh presented the highest, gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh Award to 42 people in Czechia. The award, which is aimed at helping young people improve, learn new skills and make friends, was first brought to Czechia in 1995.

The prince also met with more than 50 young people from across the country at the British Embassy’s garden. On Thursday, he will lay a wreath at the national memorial commemorating the victims of the so-called “Heydrichiáda”.

The visit is a testament to the strong ties between the UK and Czech Republic, and a reminder of the importance of engaging with the younger generation.

The National Museum in Prague is currently hosting an exhibition called First Ladies – Fashion and Style, showcasing a unique collection of fashion items that used to belong to the wives of Czech and Czechoslovak presidents. The exhibition presents 38 outfits from twelve first ladies, including dresses, suits, hats and other accessories worn on various occasions.

Curator Miroslava Burianová explains that the exhibition aims to show the role and style adopted by the country’s first ladies. It includes items from the wardrobe of Marta Gottwaldová, the wife of the first communist president Klement Gottwald, and Hana Benešová, widely considered one of the country’s most elegant first ladies.

The exhibition also includes some of Dagmar Havlová’s theatre costumes, as well as Livia Klausová’s trouser suit and Olga Havlová’s iconic sweater. Visitors can also see the inaugural dress of the current Czech first lady, Eva Pavlová, who is being hailed as a new fashion icon.

Miroslava Burianová also points out that while some of the presidential wives enjoyed their role and frequently appeared in public by their husbands’ side, other preferred to guard their privacy. The exhibition is divided into two parts, one dedicated to the first ladies’ official duties alongside the president, the other to the semi-private sphere.

The exhibition First Ladies – Fashion and Style runs at the new building of the National Museum until the end of next April.

The Ethics Committee at Prague’s University of Economics has ruled that Miroslav Ševčík, the controversial dean of the school, has violated the school’s code of ethics. The ruling comes after the university’s rector, Petr Dvořák, called for Mr. Ševčík’s removal from the faculty management, citing damage to the school’s reputation.

Mr. Ševčík made headlines in March when he attended a pro-Russian rally and was implicated in a group trying to remove the Ukrainian flag from the National Museum in Prague. Despite the Ethics Committee’s ruling, Mr. Ševčík was defended on Monday by his faculty’s own ethics commission. It remains to be seen what action the university will take in response to the ruling.