* Czech construction and industry see a decline in production in 2024
Industrial output in 2024 fell by 1.4 % yoy and the value of new orders increased by 2.8 %. However, Czech industry fared better than the EU average. Construction output fell by 2.4 % yoy, while the value of new construction orders grew by 16 %. (more here)
* Jordan: A powerful experience during the Jubilee Year of Hope
During World Interfaith Harmony Week, Jordan's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and the director of the site of Jesus' baptism describe the importance of pilgrimages to the country. (more here)
* The CNB cut interest rates and expects inflation to reach 2.4 % this year and fall to 2.1 % next year
At the same time, it decided to reduce the discount rate in the same range to 2.75 % and the Lombard rate to 4.75 %. (more here)
* EU warns that Trump's decision impose sanctions against the ICC threaten the search for justice in Ukraine
The executive order signed by Donald Trump targets ICC officials working on investigations involving the US and its allies such as Israel. (more here)
* The Government of the Czech Republic dealt with changes to the issuance of identity cards and passports and the system of terrorism threat levels
At the beginning of the cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Petr Fiala informed the government in detail about the results informal meeting European Council. (more here)
* China counters Trump by imposing tariffs on energy imports and launching an investigation into Google
China announced on Tuesday that introduces customs duties on a range of US products, while launching an antitrust investigation into US company Google. (more here)
* It would be good if we as humanity returned as much as possible to the basic and most important values of life
Interview with Veronika Petrova, who is working on a patented personal development project for the development of human potential called Happy mind. (more here)
* Trump agrees to "immediate suspension" of pending tariffs against Mexico for one month
President Donald Trump has agreed to "immediately suspend" tariffs on Mexico for one month after a "very friendly" conversation with the country's president, Claudia Sheinbaum. (more here)
* The display of the three-million-year-old skeleton of Lucy in the Czech Republic is an absolutely unique event
One of the most valuable and oldest palaeoanthropological exhibits in the world will be on display in the opening hall of the new exhibition People in the Historical Building of the National Museum from 25 August this year. (more here)
* Trump imposes tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China
President Donald J. Trump is imposing an additional 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% tariff on imports from China. Energy sources from Canada will be subject to the lower 10% duty. (more here)
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