Jan Richter

The first round of the Czech presidential election was considerably more exciting than many had predicted. A poor showing by long-time poll leader Jan Fischer saw him…

In this edition of Sunday Music Show, we’ll play a new album by the up-and-coming band Zrní. The record Soundtrack to the End of the World, which mixes electronica with…

In Business News this week: the Czech public debt reaches a new high; Czechs buy less food, clothes and home appliances; Albania is set to withdraw ČEZ’s licence to…

The Czech government will make a fresh effort to fight smoking and alcoholism, both of which have long been a serious problem in the country. After several failed attempts…

Economically speaking, the year 2012 was a difficult one for the Czechs. The country’s economy, heavily dependent on exports to the eurozone, is according to most…

An amnesty declared by President Václav Klaus on New Year’s Day has come under fire from all sides. Most experts agree the president was right in granting amnesty to…

For Czechs and Slovaks, New Year’s Day has a special meaning as the independent Czech and Slovak Republics emerged 20 years ago today. But what strained their relations…