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Czechia helping abroad

We will bring you human interest stories from six priority countries for Czech development cooperation.

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Culture

“It’s a cross-section of my career”: David Černý gets own museum

“It’s a cross-section of my career”: David Černý gets own museum

09:51

Culture

Does radio have a future? Audio and podcast professionals discuss in Prague
03:00

Culture

Clementinum, one of world’s most beautiful libraries, launches new Baroque tour
03:08

Sport

Czech officials say IOC recommendation “mockery of Olympics spirit”

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War in Ukraine

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02:45

Iconic Czech shoe brand Botas could be revived by rising newcomer Vasky

Botas, the Czech brand known for its iconic sneakers, which recently fell on hard times and had to cease production at the turn of last year, may yet be resurrected.

Society

Anniversary of the Week

Jan Koller to celebrate 50th birthday in Lucerna

The Czech national team’s all-time top goal scorer, Jan Koller, is planning to celebrate his 50th birthday in Prague’s Lucerna.

Culture

Sport

08:46

“I’m used to pain”: Freediving record breaker Vencl opens up

David Vencl last week set a new world record with a vertical dive of 52.1 metres without a wetsuit beneath an ice-covered lake in Switzerland – in a single breath.

Travel

12:41

CzechTourism head Jan Herget: This year we want to show Czechia through its traditions

Czechia's tourist industry is preparing for the annual influx of foreign visitors. What are the main attractions this year? We hear from CzechTourism head Jan Herget.

100 Years of Czech Radio

The millionth licence holder

The promotional bus equipped with speakers for group listening sessions often travelled around the country, especially to rural areas. In 1937, the number of licence holders in Czechoslovakia reached one million. |Photo: Czech Radio
The photograph from 27 October 1928 im - mortalises the president in the audience hall at Prague Castle during a speech to the representatives of the government upon the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Czechoslovak Republic.|Photo: archive of Czech Radio
May 1923, broadcast of a musical performance from the scout tent in Kbely|Photo: archive of Czech Radio

Photogallery

‘The Hour of Truth’- the protest against the chronic underfunding of the humanities in Czechia

Photo: Martina Kutková, Radio Prague International
Photo: Martina Kutková, Radio Prague International
Photo: Martina Kutková, Radio Prague International
Photo: Anaïs Chesnel, Radio Prague International
Photo: Anaïs Chesnel, Radio Prague International
Photo: Anaïs Chesnel, Radio Prague International
Photo: Anaïs Chesnel, Radio Prague International
Photo: Anaïs Chesnel, Radio Prague International
Photo: Anaïs Chesnel, Radio Prague International
Photo: Anaïs Chesnel, Radio Prague International
Photo: Martina Kutková, Radio Prague International
Photo: Martina Kutková, Radio Prague International
Photo: Martina Kutková, Radio Prague International
Photo: Martina Kutková, Radio Prague International
Photo: Martina Kutková, Radio Prague International
Photo: Martina Kutková, Radio Prague International
Photo: Martina Kutková, Radio Prague International
Photo: Martina Kutková, Radio Prague International
Photo: Martina Kutková, Radio Prague International

Video

Video of Prague Venice Boat Trip

Kampa Island: Prague’s ‘little Venice’

Author of the painting for graphics: Johana Trejtnar

A Stitch in Time

I was approached by Leah Gaffen from Class Acts, an initiative that works with bilingual children in Czechia, with a particular focus on drama and writing.

British ambassador Matt Field | Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International

EP72: Matt Field

The recently installed UK ambassador to Prague, Matt Field, discusses Czech-British relations, learning Czech, his experience of life in the city so far and much more.

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