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Public Czech Television and Czech Radio have sharply criticized a government plan to overhaul public service media funding, warning it could undermine their independence and stability. In a joint statement, they said the proposal by Culture Minister Oto Klempíř (Motorists) would replace licence fees with state budget funding and cut CZK 1.4 billion next year.

The broadcasters argue the reform lacks a clear concept and creates legal uncertainty. They warn it weakens guarantees of independence, opens the door to political or external pressure, and strengthens media councils at the expense of editorial autonomy. They also highlight unclear definitions of public service, risks linked to funding from donations or grants, and the absence of firm rules for state contributions.

Restricting mobile phone use in schools has improved communication and relationships among pupils, according to principals in Brno. Several schools report that students interact more during breaks and are less distracted in class. However, researchers from Masaryk University caution that such bans do not automatically lead to better academic results. They argue that overall teaching quality and classroom atmosphere play a greater role. Czech schools set their own rules on phone use, with more than half already applying some restrictions. Debate over broader regulation continues among both government and opposition politicians.

Czech forward David Pastrňák scored a goal and added two assists, but the Boston Bruins lost 3–4 to the Buffalo Sabres in their opening playoff game. Buffalo staged a late comeback with four goals in the final minutes, overturning a 0–2 deficit. Pastrňák cut the lead with a late power-play goal, but it was not enough. Czech goalie Jakub Dobeš made 20 saves as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4–3 in overtime, with Slovak player Juraj Slafkovský scoring a hat-trick.

Opposition parties Civic Democratic Party and Mayors and Independents are pushing to postpone a parliamentary vote on new members of the Czech Television Council amid allegations of bribery. STAN leader Vít Rakušan and ODS chairman Martin Kupka said the vote should not proceed until suspicions that some candidates accepted payments in connection with the election of Czech Television’s director are clarified. The allegations stem from a recording published by the news website Forum 24, reportedly capturing a discussion between council members about an unpaid sum linked to a vote. One of the figures involved has questioned the authenticity of the recording, while another denies the conversation took place. Lawmakers are expected to debate whether to remove the vote from the parliamentary agenda until the matter is investigated.