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80 years ago: How did WWII end in the Czech lands?

Eighty years ago, the most destructive and lethal war in history approached its end. In this series we map the last stages of the war and its aftermath on Czech territory.

Domestic affairs

Preparing for the worst: Czechia’s defense strategy in a changing world

Preparing for the worst: Czechia’s defense strategy in a changing world

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Czechast

Czechast with Jakub Ferenčík: The individual as prime mover of Czechoslovak democracy
Sunday Music Show

Gaia Mesiah: A titan of female influence in Czech music
Anniversary of the Week

March 17, 2005: unique Dalimil Chronicle fragment returns to Czech hands

News

Czech female pioneers and their modern successors

Discover the inspiring stories of women who made it in "traditionally male" professions.

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Video of LIDIJA | New Address: Czechia [EN]
Video of GABRIEL | New Address: Czechia [EN]
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Video of PRACHI | New Address: Czechia [ENG]

Business

02:18

From Brno to Bratislava in an hour? Czechia and Slovakia plan high-speed railway

In addition to Germany, Poland, and Austria, Czechs may also be able to reach Slovakia by train on the high-speed line in the future.

Foreign policy

02:37

Will Trump abandon Europe? Top Czech officials meet to discuss global security

Top officials met at Prague Castle on Monday to discuss the foreign policy and security of Europe and the world.

Society

Anniversary of the Week

760th anniversary of the founding of České Budějovice: The fascinating history of the city

The history of one of the most significant towns in the South Bohemian Region dates back to 1265. Its foundation is credited to Přemysl Otakar II, the "Iron and Gold King."

Culture

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!

Travel

15:07

Vyšehrad Casemates: exploring Prague's hidden underground

Vyšehrad Casemates is an underground complex from the 17th century, once built to safeguard soldiers from enemy fire and now open for exploration.

Science and technology

02:14

Scientists now able to detect winds travelling between galaxies, experts from Brno contributed

Intergalactic winds have been described in detail for the first time by an international team of scientists, including astrophysicists from Masaryk University in Brno.

Picture of the week

Plzeň - Open Up!

Giant light puppets and projections on St. Bartholomew's Cathedral were part of the Plzeň 2025 - Open Up! event at the weekend.

Photogallery

Masopust (Mardi Gras)

Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
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Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International
Shrove Tuesday on Veselý Kopec|Photo: Tereza Brázdová, Czech Radio

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Jerina Sykora: My motive for fleeing Venezuela was same as my grandmother’s for leaving here

Jerina Sykora discusses swapping Venezuela for the country of her forefathers under a repatriation scheme. The transition was tough but she is grateful to Czechia.

Inside the Gorlice Hall there can be found sculptures of St. Ludmila or St. Wenceslas | Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International

Vyšehrad Casemates: exploring Prague's hidden underground

Vyšehrad Casemates is an underground complex from the 17th century, once built to safeguard soldiers from enemy fire and now open for exploration.

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