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Populist Czech election front-runner Andrej #Babiš is a European security risk who’s promoting Russian propaganda, Prague’s Foreign Minister Jan #Lipavský told POLITICO.

"Babiš is all the time playing with Russian narratives." he said.

politico.eu/article/andrej-bab

POLITICO · Andrej Babiš is a nightmare for European security, warns Czech election rivalBy Ketrin Jochecová
#Ukraine#Russia#EU
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The #dollar's 4% drop gives emerging market currencies a chance to shine.

#Trump's re-engagement w/ #Russia & #Putin has helped the #ruble surge 35%, although it remains heavily restricted in most major economies by sanctions.

#Poland's zloty & the #Czech crown that also stand to benefit if the #Ukraine conflict ends are near the top of the list, w/gains of over 5%, while even #Mexico's peso & #Canada's dollar are in positive territory despite all #tariff traumas.

#Bologna won the European Mobility Week Award for its sustainable initiatives, presented by Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas. The city was recognised for its Car-Free Days, educational activities, and involvement of local organisations in promoting sustainable urban mobility. Pěšky městem, a #Czech association, received the #Mobility Action Award for its nationwide campaign encouraging families to walk to school, involving 501 schools across 338 cities. Solčava, #Slovenia, received a special mention for its commitment to sustainable #transport. Tzitzikostas praised the winners for creating vibrant, green public spaces that benefit both locals and tourists. Over 2,700 towns and cities participated in #European Mobility Week 2024, with over 900 businesses, schools, and organisations registering Mobility Actions.
transport.ec.europa.eu/news-ev

Mobility and TransportBologna wins European Mobility Week Award for sustainable initiativesLast night, at the European Mobility Week Award ceremony, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, presented Bologna with the European Mobility Week Award and Pěšky městem, a Czech association, with the Mobility Action Award.

While I generally try to stay away from #NEIPA brews these days, I've recently sampled two I really enjoyed. Both are local #Czech products.

Chromatic Chameleon by Sibeeria Brewery
untappd.com/b/sibeeria-brewery

Temptation by Chroust brewery
untappd.com/b/chroust-temptati

#pivo #beer #craftbeer #cerveza #bier
#Prague #untappd
Czech #brewery #Sibeeria #Chroust
@beersofmastodon @tastingcraftbeer

I don't even distinguish between draught and canned beer anymore. A heretic approach in the #pilsner land :D