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Faces of Czech Music

Dvořák, Smetana, Janáček, Martinů – Czechia can boast a number of renowned figures from the past, but what about Czech music today?

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Domestic affairs

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How greedy are Czech politicians?

Czech policians' salaries spark heated debate in the Parliament amid an election year. But comparisons to other EU countries show it is rather business as usual.
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New law aims for more liberal policy on psychoactive substances – but there’s a hitch

The government has moved to introduce a regulated sale of kratom and other psychoactive drugs considered low-risk. However the lack of regulations is causing problems.
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Got a Czech bank account? Gangs target foreigners in Czechia for money laundering

Young foreigners with Czech bank accounts are the usual target of organised gangs, who use the accounts to launder money typically acquired through online fraud.

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Foreign policy

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Czechia’s new treaty with the Vatican: what are its uses – and its problems?

As a new Czech-Vatican treaty passes through the Czech Parliament, expert lawyer Daniel Bartoň discusses with us the treaty's purpose and the objections to it.

Society

Anniversary of the Week

Anežka Hodinová-Spurná: A trailblazer in Czech politics born 130 years ago

Anežka Hodinová-Spurná was a fearless advocate for women’s rights and a pioneer in Czechoslovak politics.

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Pravčická brána | Photo: Miloš Turek, Radio Prague International

Discover Czechia's regions

There is much more to see in Czechia than just Prague. Outside of the capital city, there are thousands of beautiful places to visit. We will guide you through them!

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Travel

Space Light Park on the banks of the Vltava River

Visitors to Prague can now experience the fascinating world of space in an impressive light exhibition on the banks of the Vltava River.

Czechs abroad

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Miroslav Wanek on how Už jsme doma reached US audiences like no other Czech band

Miroslav Wanek is the leader of Už jsme doma, an alternative band who this year are marking 40 years of existence and, remarkably, have played over 800 shows in the US.

Science and technology

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Scientists from Brno reveal risks of bioplastics in agriculture

Are bioplastics and plant-based materials safer than conventional plastics? Brno scientists have been investigating one type of bioplastic, and the results are alarming.

Picture of the week

Remembering the old days: 18th Skiman race on wooden skis and period costumes

The Skiman race from Polnička to Radostín in Žďárské vrchy is not only a sporting experience on historic wooden skis, but also a fun event in period costumes.

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Winter landscape

The Stations of the Cross in Jiřetín pod Jedlovou|Photo: Jan Kubelka, Radio Prague International
Jedlová in the Lusatian Mountains|Photo: Jan Kubelka, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Němcová, Radio Prague International
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Photo: Hana Slavická, Radio Prague International
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Photo: Štěpánka Budková, Radio Prague International
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Photo: Daniel Ordóñez, Radio Prague International
Photo: Daniel Ordóñez, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Němcová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Němcová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Němcová, Radio Prague International

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