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Czech artist Jakub Uksa will create a large-scale street art piece titled Another Obic on the Wall on Wednesday afternoon in Prague's Na Příkopě street. It is a part of the 25th annual Akce Cihla charity event. The artwork, inspired by Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall, will be made in Uksa's distinctive geometric style. Akce Cihla supports modern social services for people with intellectual disabilities. The event, which runs from June to September, invites the public to purchase symbolic bricks to fund projects like protected housing and workshops for the disabled.

The discovery of an unexploded WWII bomb in Brno caused a two-hour disruption in transport near the city center on Monday, including the suspension of nearby rail services. Police evacuated several dozen people from surrounding buildings as a precaution. The 100-kilogram Soviet-made bomb was safely removed by a bomb disposal team, allowing residents to return home. The incident also led to changes in public transportation, with bus and tram services temporarily rerouted. In a separate case, experts are preparing to safely detonate another WWII bomb found in Litvínov.

A survey by the Public Opinion Research Center (CVVM) reveals that almost 40% of Czechs identify as right-wing, while about 25% align with left-wing views. The survey also shows that 28% place themselves in the political center, and around 10% are undecided. While the proportion of left-leaning individuals has begun to rise after years of decline, the number of right-leaning respondents has slightly decreased. The study highlights that older individuals and those with lower socio-economic status tend to lean left, while men are more likely to identify as right-wing.

The Czech government will review a bill designed to simplify and accelerate the privatization of assets from state-owned companies. The proposed legislation allows the use of multiple legal frameworks for privatization, aiming to make the process more efficient and reduce administrative burdens. It also revises rental and lease regulations for agricultural land and introduces monitoring responsibilities for soil erosion under the State Land Office. The Ministry of Agriculture supports the bill, though the Ministries of Regional Development and Finance have raised concerns, particularly about prioritizing environmentally friendly farming practices.