Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:37:00 +0200Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:33:38 +0200https://english.radio.cz© 2026 Radio Prague Internationalvšechny nejnovější články v češtiněenNewscr@radio.cz (Cesky Rozhlas)webmaster@radio.cz (CRo Webmaster) https://english.radio.cz/?timestamp= https://english.radio.cz Radio Prague International Radio Prague International radio.prague.int@gmail.com clean 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 https://english.radio.cz/number-exchange-offices-continues-decline-czechia-8893048Number of exchange offices continues to decline in CzechiaSat, 25 Jul 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8893048Number of exchange offices continues to decline in Czechiahttps://english.radio.cz/canoeist-kneblova-wins-world-slalom-gold-8893047Canoeist Kneblová wins world slalom goldSat, 25 Jul 2026 06:07:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8893047Canoeist Kneblová wins world slalom goldhttps://english.radio.cz/president-pavel-honours-czech-wimbledon-stars-prague-castle-8893005President Pavel honours Czech Wimbledon stars at Prague CastleFri, 24 Jul 2026 12:33:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8893005President Pavel honours Czech Wimbledon stars at Prague Castlehttps://english.radio.cz/china-adds-czech-tatra-trucks-export-sanctions-list-8893003China adds Czech Tatra trucks to export sanctions listFri, 24 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8893003China adds Czech Tatra trucks to export sanctions listhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-scientists-test-3d-printed-joint-implant-heals-while-it-works-8892995 Czech researchers are developing a custom-made, 3D-printed implant with a porous structure that can be infused with drugs and release them gradually over time. To support the project, the Prague team has acquired a state-of-the-art 3D metal printer. Czech patients could soon receive joint implants that not only replace damaged joints but also deliver medication directly into the body. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:54:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892995 Czech researchers are developing a custom-made, 3D-printed implant with a porous structure that can be infused with drugs and release them gradually over time. To support the project, the Prague team has acquired a state-of-the-art 3D metal printer. Czech patients could soon receive joint implants that not only replace damaged joints but also deliver medication directly into the body. 00:02:52https://english.radio.cz/slavia-prague-team-beat-new-czech-football-season-begins-8892989 The 2026/2027 season in Czech football kicks off after the summer break on Saturday. Slavia Prague look like the team to beat, as they go for three championship titles in a row, while their city rivals Sparta will be out to end a two-year trophy drought. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892989 The 2026/2027 season in Czech football kicks off after the summer break on Saturday. Slavia Prague look like the team to beat, as they go for three championship titles in a row, while their city rivals Sparta will be out to end a two-year trophy drought. 00:02:52https://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8892984Weather forecastFri, 24 Jul 2026 11:18:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892984Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/proposal-allow-single-women-access-ivf-faces-strong-opposition-8892986Proposal to allow single women access to IVF faces strong oppositionFri, 24 Jul 2026 11:18:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892986Proposal to allow single women access to IVF faces strong oppositionhttps://english.radio.cz/chinese-espionage-suspect-remains-detention-after-prosecutors-appeal-8892982Chinese espionage suspect remains in detention after prosecutor’s appealFri, 24 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892982Chinese espionage suspect remains in detention after prosecutor’s appealhttps://english.radio.cz/finance-minister-not-ruling-out-partial-privatization-prague-airport-future-8892981Finance minister not ruling out partial privatization of Prague Airport in futureFri, 24 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892981Finance minister not ruling out partial privatization of Prague Airport in futurehttps://english.radio.cz/rare-2000-year-old-celtic-bronze-duck-found-along-ancient-amber-road-8892907  A miniature Celtic bronze figurine of a duck more than 2,000 years old has been discovered in a field near the village of Tučín (Olomouc Region) by an amateur archeologist. The figurine was unearthed along the route of the Amber Road, the ancient trade route linking northern and southern Europe. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892907  A miniature Celtic bronze figurine of a duck more than 2,000 years old has been discovered in a field near the village of Tučín (Olomouc Region) by an amateur archeologist. The figurine was unearthed along the route of the Amber Road, the ancient trade route linking northern and southern Europe. https://english.radio.cz/court-clears-pro-russian-militia-group-terrorism-charges-8892967Court clears pro-Russian militia group of terrorism chargesFri, 24 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892967Court clears pro-Russian militia group of terrorism chargeshttps://english.radio.cz/skoda-auto-grows-profit-despite-volkswagen-slowdown-8892958Škoda Auto grows profit despite Volkswagen slowdownFri, 24 Jul 2026 08:37:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892958Škoda Auto grows profit despite Volkswagen slowdownhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-foreign-minister-promotes-nuclear-cooperation-croatia-8892956Czech foreign minister promotes nuclear cooperation in CroatiaFri, 24 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892956Czech foreign minister promotes nuclear cooperation in Croatiahttps://english.radio.cz/czech-and-slovak-black-hawks-help-battle-french-wildfires-8892955Czech and Slovak Black Hawks to help battle French wildfiresFri, 24 Jul 2026 05:28:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892955Czech and Slovak Black Hawks to help battle French wildfireshttps://english.radio.cz/czech-kayaker-krejci-wins-world-slalom-title-8892954Czech kayaker Krejčí wins world slalom titleThu, 23 Jul 2026 22:53:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892954Czech kayaker Krejčí wins world slalom titlehttps://english.radio.cz/soldier-killed-czech-military-helicopter-crash-8892949Soldier killed in Czech military helicopter crashThu, 23 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892949Soldier killed in Czech military helicopter crashhttps://english.radio.cz/babis-ano-hopes-serbia-will-buy-czech-made-skyfox-aircraft-8892918Babiš (ANO) hopes Serbia will buy Czech-made Skyfox aircraftThu, 23 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892918Babiš (ANO) hopes Serbia will buy Czech-made Skyfox aircrafthttps://english.radio.cz/one-killed-czech-military-helicopter-crash-8892911One killed in Czech military helicopter crashThu, 23 Jul 2026 13:21:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892911One killed in Czech military helicopter crashhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-foreign-minister-honours-victims-croatia-boating-tragedy-8892905Czech foreign minister honours victims of Croatia boating tragedyThu, 23 Jul 2026 13:06:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892905Czech foreign minister honours victims of Croatia boating tragedyhttps://english.radio.cz/fuel-prices-jump-after-end-czech-price-cap-8892902Fuel prices jump after end of Czech price capThu, 23 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892902Fuel prices jump after end of Czech price caphttps://english.radio.cz/weather-8892890WeatherThu, 23 Jul 2026 11:39:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892890Weatherhttps://english.radio.cz/czechia-rises-seventh-eu-household-financial-health-ranking-8892889Czechia rises to seventh in EU household financial health rankingThu, 23 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892889Czechia rises to seventh in EU household financial health rankinghttps://english.radio.cz/row-over-public-spending-president-vetoes-governments-budget-rules-reform-8892879 Czech President Petr Pavel has vetoed a controversial amendment to the country's budget rules that would allow the government to exceed the approved state spending framework by up to CZK 200 billion. The ruling coalition is determined to override the veto, arguing that the lack of extra funds planned would put at risk the country’s economic growth, defense capabilities and health care.   Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892879 Czech President Petr Pavel has vetoed a controversial amendment to the country's budget rules that would allow the government to exceed the approved state spending framework by up to CZK 200 billion. The ruling coalition is determined to override the veto, arguing that the lack of extra funds planned would put at risk the country’s economic growth, defense capabilities and health care.   00:03:24https://english.radio.cz/successful-designer-pavel-fuksa-creating-strip-beloved-club-slavia-prague-8892873 Graphic designer Pavel Fuksa has worked with some of the world’s top brands, including Nike, Lego and Google. Now Fuksa has turned his skills to a different field, designing the 2026–2027 strip collection for reigning Czech football champions Slavia Prague, the club he has followed all his life. I spoke to him ahead of the start of the new top flight season this weekend. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:27:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892873 Graphic designer Pavel Fuksa has worked with some of the world’s top brands, including Nike, Lego and Google. Now Fuksa has turned his skills to a different field, designing the 2026–2027 strip collection for reigning Czech football champions Slavia Prague, the club he has followed all his life. I spoke to him ahead of the start of the new top flight season this weekend. 00:06:01https://english.radio.cz/mps-decide-presidents-budget-veto-august-8892861MPs to decide on president's budget veto in AugustThu, 23 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892861MPs to decide on president's budget veto in Augusthttps://english.radio.cz/czech-republic-confirms-new-ambassadors-us-un-and-oecd-8892857Czech Republic confirms new ambassadors to US, UN and OECDThu, 23 Jul 2026 08:56:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892857Czech Republic confirms new ambassadors to US, UN and OECDhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-radio-quiet-shake-defence-ministry-key-unit-moved-8892856Czech Radio: Quiet shake-up at Defence Ministry as key unit is movedThu, 23 Jul 2026 08:48:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892856Czech Radio: Quiet shake-up at Defence Ministry as key unit is movedhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-and-saxon-groups-launch-cross-border-nature-network-8892855Czech and Saxon groups launch cross-border nature networkThu, 23 Jul 2026 08:42:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892855Czech and Saxon groups launch cross-border nature networkhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-railways-cancels-tender-high-speed-train-carriages-8892854Czech Railways cancels tender for high-speed train carriagesThu, 23 Jul 2026 06:31:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892854Czech Railways cancels tender for high-speed train carriageshttps://english.radio.cz/police-reviewing-filip-tureks-2021-video-reckless-driving-8892853Police reviewing Filip Turek's 2021 video for reckless drivingThu, 23 Jul 2026 06:29:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892853Police reviewing Filip Turek's 2021 video for reckless drivinghttps://english.radio.cz/miss-czech-republic-her-japanese-and-moravian-identity-beauty-and-miss-universe-8892829 The 22-year-old Miss Czech Republic, Sophia Osako, will represent the country at Miss Universe in Puerto Rico this November. Born to a Moravian mother and a Japanese father, and raised speaking mostly English, she spoke to me about how the competition has deepened her connection to Czech culture, why beauty pageants still matter, and how she hopes to showcase Czechia on the world stage. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:07:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892829 The 22-year-old Miss Czech Republic, Sophia Osako, will represent the country at Miss Universe in Puerto Rico this November. Born to a Moravian mother and a Japanese father, and raised speaking mostly English, she spoke to me about how the competition has deepened her connection to Czech culture, why beauty pageants still matter, and how she hopes to showcase Czechia on the world stage. 00:10:09https://english.radio.cz/czech-foreign-minister-urges-russia-end-war-ukraine-8892843Czech foreign minister urges Russia to end war with UkraineWed, 22 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892843Czech foreign minister urges Russia to end war with Ukrainehttps://english.radio.cz/president-pavel-vetoes-public-finance-reform-bill-ruling-coalition-planning-8892840President Pavel vetoes public finance reform bill, ruling coalition planning to override vetoWed, 22 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892840President Pavel vetoes public finance reform bill, ruling coalition planning to override vetohttps://english.radio.cz/radetzky-will-be-back-8892798 The monument to Field Marshal Josef Václav Radetzky is set to return to Prague's Malá Strana after more than a century. While the decision has broad political backing, some history minded members of the public still question whether the location is appropriate. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892798 The monument to Field Marshal Josef Václav Radetzky is set to return to Prague's Malá Strana after more than a century. While the decision has broad political backing, some history minded members of the public still question whether the location is appropriate. 00:04:02https://english.radio.cz/police-charge-six-people-after-prague-city-hall-raid-8892804Police charge six people after Prague City Hall raidWed, 22 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892804Police charge six people after Prague City Hall raidhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-road-tolls-top-czk-10-billion-first-half-year-8892801Czech road tolls top CZK 10 billion in first half of yearWed, 22 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892801Czech road tolls top CZK 10 billion in first half of yearhttps://english.radio.cz/foreign-minister-macinka-visit-croatia-8892800Foreign Minister Macinka to visit CroatiaWed, 22 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892800Foreign Minister Macinka to visit Croatiahttps://english.radio.cz/prague-court-rehabilitates-19-former-dissidents-persecuted-under-communism-8892799Prague court rehabilitates 19 former dissidents persecuted under communismWed, 22 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892799Prague court rehabilitates 19 former dissidents persecuted under communismhttps://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8892778Weather forecastWed, 22 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892778Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/expert-case-detained-czech-china-often-uses-hostage-diplomacy-8892774 Czech lower house speaker Tomio Okamura has headed to Beijing for the last part of a visit to China. His trip comes against the backdrop of the arrest of a Czech citizen in China – and amid suggestions China could seek to exchange him for a Chinese national accused of spying in Prague. I discussed the matter with Kateřina Procházková of China-watchers Sinospis.   Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892774 Czech lower house speaker Tomio Okamura has headed to Beijing for the last part of a visit to China. His trip comes against the backdrop of the arrest of a Czech citizen in China – and amid suggestions China could seek to exchange him for a Chinese national accused of spying in Prague. I discussed the matter with Kateřina Procházková of China-watchers Sinospis.   00:04:35https://english.radio.cz/skoda-group-rebrand-ahead-expiry-skoda-trademark-licence-8892743Škoda Group to rebrand ahead of expiry of Škoda trademark licenceWed, 22 Jul 2026 07:07:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892743Škoda Group to rebrand ahead of expiry of Škoda trademark licencehttps://english.radio.cz/tram-disruptions-central-prague-due-track-repairs-8892742Tram disruptions in central Prague due to track repairsWed, 22 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892742Tram disruptions in central Prague due to track repairshttps://english.radio.cz/czech-army-operations-command-holds-ceremonial-change-guard-8892741Czech Army Operations Command holds ceremonial change of guardWed, 22 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892741Czech Army Operations Command holds ceremonial change of guardhttps://english.radio.cz/nana-addae-czechs-have-amazing-culture-pity-more-people-dont-know-about-it-8891976 DJ Nana Addae is fascinated by Czech culture. If they weren’t so closed up, they’d be celebrating success worldwide, she says.   Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:59:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891976 DJ Nana Addae is fascinated by Czech culture. If they weren’t so closed up, they’d be celebrating success worldwide, she says.   https://english.radio.cz/czech-republic-signs-deal-small-modular-reactor-sites-8892735Czech Republic signs deal on small modular reactor sitesTue, 21 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892735Czech Republic signs deal on small modular reactor siteshttps://english.radio.cz/president-pavel-warns-against-undermining-trust-courts-8892734President Pavel warns against undermining trust in courtsTue, 21 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892734President Pavel warns against undermining trust in courtshttps://english.radio.cz/police-detain-two-people-during-raid-prague-city-hall-8892733Police detain two people during raid at Prague City HallTue, 21 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892733Police detain two people during raid at Prague City Hallhttps://english.radio.cz/government-backs-school-phone-ban-critics-say-its-unnecessary-8892697 The Czech government has approved a proposal to ban the use of mobile phones in schools. Starting in 2027, the ban would apply to children in nursery, primary schools, grammar schools and conservatories. The opposition and the Children's Ombudsman oppose the proposal, arguing that it is unnecessary. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:48:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892697 The Czech government has approved a proposal to ban the use of mobile phones in schools. Starting in 2027, the ban would apply to children in nursery, primary schools, grammar schools and conservatories. The opposition and the Children's Ombudsman oppose the proposal, arguing that it is unnecessary. 00:04:12https://english.radio.cz/czech-woman-struck-lightning-croatian-beach-8892695Czech woman struck by lightning on Croatian beachTue, 21 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892695Czech woman struck by lightning on Croatian beachhttps://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8892681Weather forecastTue, 21 Jul 2026 11:37:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892681Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/ex-director-crisis-vaclav-havel-library-was-visible-long-todays-turmoil-8892683 The future of the Václav Havel Library has become uncertain amid disputes over its leadership, governance and the use of Václav Havel's name. Former director Milan Babík, who led the institution for less than a year, says many of today's problems were already apparent during his tenure. In an interview with Radio Prague International, he reflects on his brief experience and on what he believes the library should represent. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892683 The future of the Václav Havel Library has become uncertain amid disputes over its leadership, governance and the use of Václav Havel's name. Former director Milan Babík, who led the institution for less than a year, says many of today's problems were already apparent during his tenure. In an interview with Radio Prague International, he reflects on his brief experience and on what he believes the library should represent. 00:09:08https://english.radio.cz/czech-government-expand-anti-drone-powers-protect-critical-infrastructure-8892678Czech government to expand anti-drone powers to protect critical infrastructureTue, 21 Jul 2026 11:28:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892678Czech government to expand anti-drone powers to protect critical infrastructurehttps://english.radio.cz/black-puma-sighting-reported-again-south-bohemia-8892667Black puma sighting reported again in South BohemiaTue, 21 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892667Black puma sighting reported again in South Bohemiahttps://english.radio.cz/rain-improves-topsoil-moisture-deep-soil-drought-remains-a-problem-8892666Rain improves topsoil moisture, but deep soil drought remains a problemTue, 21 Jul 2026 10:29:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892666Rain improves topsoil moisture, but deep soil drought remains a problemhttps://english.radio.cz/national-security-adviser-hynek-kmonicek-step-down-8892665National security adviser Hynek Kmoníček to step downTue, 21 Jul 2026 10:28:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892665National security adviser Hynek Kmoníček to step downhttps://english.radio.cz/prague-airport-unions-declare-strike-alert-over-new-chairman-appointment-8892664Prague Airport unions declare strike alert over new chairman appointmentTue, 21 Jul 2026 10:27:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892664Prague Airport unions declare strike alert over new chairman appointmenthttps://english.radio.cz/prague-council-replace-collapsed-barrandov-bridge-sculpture-8892646Prague Council to replace collapsed Barrandov Bridge sculptureTue, 21 Jul 2026 08:33:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892646Prague Council to replace collapsed Barrandov Bridge sculpturehttps://english.radio.cz/opposition-slams-government-constitutional-court-move-8892645Opposition slams government Constitutional Court moveTue, 21 Jul 2026 08:17:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892645Opposition slams government Constitutional Court movehttps://english.radio.cz/bar-association-against-abolition-statute-limitations-murder-8892598Bar Association against abolition of statute of limitations for murderMon, 20 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892598Bar Association against abolition of statute of limitations for murderhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-govt-backs-ban-mobile-phones-schools-sept-2027-8892596Czech govt backs ban on mobile phones in schools from Sept 2027Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892596Czech govt backs ban on mobile phones in schools from Sept 2027https://english.radio.cz/sparta-face-lyon-champions-league-qualifier-8892589Sparta to face Lyon in Champions League qualifierMon, 20 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892589Sparta to face Lyon in Champions League qualifierhttps://english.radio.cz/government-approves-higher-pensions-over-80s-8892585Government approves higher pensions for over 80sMon, 20 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892585Government approves higher pensions for over 80shttps://english.radio.cz/something-everyone-colours-ostrava-8892571 The Colours of Ostrava festival has become an integral part of the Czech summer music scene. With a line-up spanning a wide range of genres, there's something for fans of virtually every musical taste.   Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:48:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892571 The Colours of Ostrava festival has become an integral part of the Czech summer music scene. With a line-up spanning a wide range of genres, there's something for fans of virtually every musical taste.   https://english.radio.cz/first-half-week-be-overcast-relatively-cool-8892558First half of week to be overcast, relatively coolMon, 20 Jul 2026 11:06:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892558First half of week to be overcast, relatively coolhttps://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8892553Weather forecastMon, 20 Jul 2026 10:47:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892553Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/krejcikova-climbs-26th-rankings-after-first-title-two-years-8892552Krejčíková climbs to 26th in rankings after first title in two yearsMon, 20 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892552Krejčíková climbs to 26th in rankings after first title in two yearshttps://english.radio.cz/iconic-barrandov-bridge-sculpture-collapses-after-years-neglect-8892550 A monumental concrete sculpture that stood beside Prague's Barrandov Bridge for more than three decades collapsed late last week, sending tons of debris onto a nearby road and cycle path. No one was injured, but the incident has sparked  debate over the state of public art in the Czech capital.   Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:41:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892550 A monumental concrete sculpture that stood beside Prague's Barrandov Bridge for more than three decades collapsed late last week, sending tons of debris onto a nearby road and cycle path. No one was injured, but the incident has sparked  debate over the state of public art in the Czech capital.   00:03:56https://english.radio.cz/president-pavel-urges-dialogue-warns-against-war-fatigue-8892537 Czech President Petr Pavel has defended his stance in the dispute over the NATO summit in Ankara, warned against "war fatigue" over Ukraine and called for more political dialogue. In an exclusive, hour-long interview for Czech Radio recorded at the Colours of Ostrava festival, he also spoke about social media, culture and the importance of constitutional principles. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:42:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892537 Czech President Petr Pavel has defended his stance in the dispute over the NATO summit in Ankara, warned against "war fatigue" over Ukraine and called for more political dialogue. In an exclusive, hour-long interview for Czech Radio recorded at the Colours of Ostrava festival, he also spoke about social media, culture and the importance of constitutional principles. 00:09:46https://english.radio.cz/clean-efforts-underway-wake-heavy-storms-8892533Clean-up efforts underway in wake of heavy stormsMon, 20 Jul 2026 06:23:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892533Clean-up efforts underway in wake of heavy stormshttps://english.radio.cz/fuel-prices-expected-rise-government-regulation-ends-8892532Fuel prices expected to rise as government regulation endsMon, 20 Jul 2026 06:22:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892532Fuel prices expected to rise as government regulation endshttps://english.radio.cz/osoblazka-a-narrow-gauge-railway-through-a-magical-corner-czechia-straight-out-a-8892323 It's one of Czechia's best-kept secrets: a narrow-gauge railway that snakes through a fairy-tale landscape in the country's far northeast. We took a ride on the Osoblažka to find out what makes it so special. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892323 It's one of Czechia's best-kept secrets: a narrow-gauge railway that snakes through a fairy-tale landscape in the country's far northeast. We took a ride on the Osoblažka to find out what makes it so special. https://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8892515Weather forecastSun, 19 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892515Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/around-1000-motorcyclists-join-prague-night-ride-8892514Around 1,000 motorcyclists join in Prague Night RideSun, 19 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892514Around 1,000 motorcyclists join in Prague Night Ridehttps://english.radio.cz/fuel-prices-rise-final-day-czech-price-cap-8892512Fuel prices rise on final day of Czech price capSun, 19 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892512Fuel prices rise on final day of Czech price caphttps://english.radio.cz/rare-giant-water-lily-victoria-cruziana-blooms-olomouc-8892513Rare giant water lily Victoria Cruziana blooms in OlomoucSun, 19 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892513Rare giant water lily Victoria Cruziana blooms in Olomouchttps://english.radio.cz/czech-weather-service-issues-high-level-storm-warning-8892511Czech weather service issues high-level storm warningSun, 19 Jul 2026 12:33:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892511Czech weather service issues high-level storm warninghttps://english.radio.cz/speaker-okamura-says-china-visit-was-coordinated-intelligence-services-8892510Speaker Okamura says China visit was coordinated with intelligence servicesSun, 19 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892510Speaker Okamura says China visit was coordinated with intelligence serviceshttps://english.radio.cz/new-iron-curtain-trail-project-open-along-czech-austrian-border-8892498New Iron Curtain Trail project to open along Czech-Austrian borderSun, 19 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892498New Iron Curtain Trail project to open along Czech-Austrian borderhttps://english.radio.cz/colours-ostrava-remain-ostrava-festival-director-says-8892497Colours of Ostrava to remain in Ostrava, festival director saysSun, 19 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892497Colours of Ostrava to remain in Ostrava, festival director sayshttps://english.radio.cz/president-pavel-announce-re-election-decision-next-year-8892496President Pavel to announce re-election decision next yearSun, 19 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892496President Pavel to announce re-election decision next yearhttps://english.radio.cz/bert-friends-ten-years-creating-their-own-musical-universe-8892343 Czech psychedelic pop band Bert & Friends is celebrating a decade on the music scene. Led by frontman Albert Romanutti, the group has built a distinctive world with surreal lyrics, colourful visuals and a mix of genres. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892343 Czech psychedelic pop band Bert & Friends is celebrating a decade on the music scene. Led by frontman Albert Romanutti, the group has built a distinctive world with surreal lyrics, colourful visuals and a mix of genres. https://english.radio.cz/july-1971-prague-city-centre-declared-historic-preservation-district-8892050 Prague is known as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. To preserve its unique character for future generations, its historic city centre was designated the Prague Heritage Reservation 55 years ago, on July 21, 1971. It covers a vast area of 895 hectares, making it one of the largest protected urban centers in the world. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:54:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892050 Prague is known as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. To preserve its unique character for future generations, its historic city centre was designated the Prague Heritage Reservation 55 years ago, on July 21, 1971. It covers a vast area of 895 hectares, making it one of the largest protected urban centers in the world. https://english.radio.cz/railway-inspectorate-blames-transport-ministry-failings-and-human-error-2024-8892488Railway Inspectorate blames Transport Ministry failings and human error for 2024 Pardubice train crashSat, 18 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892488Railway Inspectorate blames Transport Ministry failings and human error for 2024 Pardubice train crashhttps://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8892487Weather forecastSat, 18 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892487Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/czech-government-discuss-pension-boost-working-retirees-delays-indexation-reform-8892486Czech government to discuss pension boost for working retirees, delays indexation reformSat, 18 Jul 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892486Czech government to discuss pension boost for working retirees, delays indexation reformhttps://english.radio.cz/ano-and-spd-field-rival-senate-candidates-despite-earlier-cooperation-talks-8892480ANO and SPD to field rival senate candidates despite earlier cooperation talksSat, 18 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892480ANO and SPD to field rival senate candidates despite earlier cooperation talkshttps://english.radio.cz/forty-seven-injured-head-bus-crash-near-brno-8892478Forty-seven injured in head-on bus crash near BrnoSat, 18 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892478Forty-seven injured in head-on bus crash near Brnohttps://english.radio.cz/seznam-zpravy-spd-omitted-interior-ministrys-extremism-report-8892472Seznam Zpravy: SPD omitted from Interior Ministry's extremism reportSat, 18 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892472Seznam Zpravy: SPD omitted from Interior Ministry's extremism reporthttps://english.radio.cz/czech-government-set-back-school-mobile-phone-ban-8892463Czech government set to back school mobile phone banSat, 18 Jul 2026 08:26:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892463Czech government set to back school mobile phone banhttps://english.radio.cz/healthcare-housing-top-czech-voters-priorities-survey-finds-8892462Healthcare, housing top Czech voters’ priorities, survey findsSat, 18 Jul 2026 06:19:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892462Healthcare, housing top Czech voters’ priorities, survey findshttps://english.radio.cz/storm-interrupts-colours-ostrava-festival-two-concerts-cancelled-8892461Storm interrupts Colours of Ostrava festival, two concerts cancelledSat, 18 Jul 2026 06:11:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892461Storm interrupts Colours of Ostrava festival, two concerts cancelledhttps://english.radio.cz/paris-zdar-marie-kinsky-art-identity-and-building-a-place-where-creativity-can-8892286 In the latest episode of Czechast, Marie Kinsky looks back on more than twenty-five years spent in Czechia after moving from her native France. She discusses how the historic Kinsky estate at Žďár nad Sázavou has evolved into a centre for culture, creativity and international exchange, while also reflecting on identity, roots and the remarkable changes she has witnessed in Czech society. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892286 In the latest episode of Czechast, Marie Kinsky looks back on more than twenty-five years spent in Czechia after moving from her native France. She discusses how the historic Kinsky estate at Žďár nad Sázavou has evolved into a centre for culture, creativity and international exchange, while also reflecting on identity, roots and the remarkable changes she has witnessed in Czech society. 00:51:30https://english.radio.cz/babis-hails-eu-emissions-proposal-government-success-8892437Babiš hails EU emissions proposal as government successFri, 17 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892437Babiš hails EU emissions proposal as government successhttps://english.radio.cz/drought-begins-affecting-older-czech-vineyards-8892436Drought begins affecting older Czech vineyardsFri, 17 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892436Drought begins affecting older Czech vineyardshttps://english.radio.cz/government-fuel-price-caps-end-maximum-prices-rise-8892423Government fuel price caps end as maximum prices riseFri, 17 Jul 2026 14:22:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892423Government fuel price caps end as maximum prices risehttps://english.radio.cz/eu-report-criticises-czech-conflict-interest-rules-8892413EU report criticises Czech conflict-of-interest rulesFri, 17 Jul 2026 13:41:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892413EU report criticises Czech conflict-of-interest ruleshttps://english.radio.cz/opposition-civic-democrats-move-block-controversial-prague-candidate-8892402Opposition Civic Democrats move to block controversial Prague candidateFri, 17 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892402Opposition Civic Democrats move to block controversial Prague candidatehttps://english.radio.cz/czech-arrested-china-prague-says-case-unrelated-remand-suspected-chinese-spy-8892401 The Czech foreign minister says the detention of a Czech citizen in China is unconnected to the case of a Chinese man being held in Prague on spying charges. But opposition voices say that if Beijing does aim to stage a prisoner swap, any Czech visiting China could become a hostage. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892401 The Czech foreign minister says the detention of a Czech citizen in China is unconnected to the case of a Chinese man being held in Prague on spying charges. But opposition voices say that if Beijing does aim to stage a prisoner swap, any Czech visiting China could become a hostage. 00:02:45https://english.radio.cz/czechia-records-eus-second-lowest-inflation-rate-8892393Czechia records EU's second-lowest inflation rateFri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892393Czechia records EU's second-lowest inflation ratehttps://english.radio.cz/weather-8892387WeatherFri, 17 Jul 2026 11:06:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892387Weatherhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-car-production-rises-first-half-year-8892379Czech car production rises in first half of the yearFri, 17 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892379Czech car production rises in first half of the yearhttps://english.radio.cz/producer-prices-show-mixed-trends-june-8892368Producer prices show mixed trends in JuneFri, 17 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892368Producer prices show mixed trends in Junehttps://english.radio.cz/swimming-banned-pragues-dzban-reservoir-over-toxic-algae-8892363Swimming banned at Prague's Džbán reservoir over toxic algaeFri, 17 Jul 2026 09:43:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892363Swimming banned at Prague's Džbán reservoir over toxic algaehttps://english.radio.cz/ancient-celtic-bronze-duck-discovered-moravia-8892360Ancient Celtic bronze duck discovered in MoraviaFri, 17 Jul 2026 09:08:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892360Ancient Celtic bronze duck discovered in Moraviahttps://english.radio.cz/czech-climber-dies-during-karakoram-expedition-pakistan-8892359Czech climber dies during Karakoram expedition in PakistanFri, 17 Jul 2026 08:58:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892359Czech climber dies during Karakoram expedition in Pakistanhttps://english.radio.cz/mp-turek-fined-over-two-buildings-without-planning-permission-8892358MP Turek fined over two buildings without planning permissionFri, 17 Jul 2026 08:03:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892358MP Turek fined over two buildings without planning permissionhttps://english.radio.cz/mortgage-lending-eases-june-despite-strong-annual-growth-8892357Mortgage lending eases in June despite strong annual growthFri, 17 Jul 2026 07:59:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892357Mortgage lending eases in June despite strong annual growthhttps://english.radio.cz/eurorando-organizers-preparing-stone-heart-europe-monument-2026-hiking-fest-8892300 A new tourist landmark is taking shape near Boží Dar in the Ore Mountains. The “stone heart” monument built to celebrate the international hiking festival EURORANDO 2026, is intended to symbolize the unity of European countries. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:50:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892300 A new tourist landmark is taking shape near Boží Dar in the Ore Mountains. The “stone heart” monument built to celebrate the international hiking festival EURORANDO 2026, is intended to symbolize the unity of European countries. 00:03:11https://english.radio.cz/diana-ross-perform-czechia-first-time-month-8892319Diana Ross to perform in Czechia for first time this monthThu, 16 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892319Diana Ross to perform in Czechia for first time this monthhttps://english.radio.cz/president-signs-bill-under-which-employment-offices-will-help-homeless-8892311President signs bill under which employment offices will help homelessThu, 16 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892311President signs bill under which employment offices will help homelesshttps://english.radio.cz/brussels-approves-czech-system-construction-new-power-generation-sources-8892305Brussels approves Czech system for construction of new power generation sourcesThu, 16 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892305Brussels approves Czech system for construction of new power generation sourceshttps://english.radio.cz/weather-8892301WeatherThu, 16 Jul 2026 12:52:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892301Weatherhttps://english.radio.cz/skyscraper-david-cerny-shipwreck-design-gets-planning-permission-8892299Skyscraper with David Černý “shipwreck” design gets planning permissionThu, 16 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892299Skyscraper with David Černý “shipwreck” design gets planning permissionhttps://english.radio.cz/turek-no-longer-attending-ministry-meetings-crash-investigated-8892295Turek no longer attending ministry meetings as crash investigatedThu, 16 Jul 2026 12:22:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892295Turek no longer attending ministry meetings as crash investigatedhttps://english.radio.cz/argentina-above-all-most-devoted-fan-messi-and-maradona-lives-czech-countryside-8892294 Miloslav "Čurby" Urbanec has a private football pitch in his garden, a statue of Maradona stands outside his house, and the façade of the family home is painted in the colours of Argentina. If Czechia were ever to face Argentina at the World Cup, the country’s biggest Argentina fan says he would not hesitate for a second about which team to support. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892294 Miloslav "Čurby" Urbanec has a private football pitch in his garden, a statue of Maradona stands outside his house, and the façade of the family home is painted in the colours of Argentina. If Czechia were ever to face Argentina at the World Cup, the country’s biggest Argentina fan says he would not hesitate for a second about which team to support. 00:05:42https://english.radio.cz/czech-arrested-china-over-endangering-state-security-8892293Czech arrested in China over “endangering state security”Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892293Czech arrested in China over “endangering state security”https://english.radio.cz/mp-foldyna-suspected-domestic-violence-8892287MP Foldyna suspected of domestic violenceThu, 16 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892287MP Foldyna suspected of domestic violencehttps://english.radio.cz/bohemia-jazzfest-2026-rudy-linka-music-freedom-and-bringing-world-class-jazz-8892279 For more than two decades, guitarist Rudy Linka has brought some of the world's finest jazz musicians to Czech town squares through Bohemia JazzFest. In an inteview with Vít Pohanka, he looks back on his journey from communist Czechoslovakia to New York and explains why making great music accessible to everyone remains his life's mission.  Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:12:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892279 For more than two decades, guitarist Rudy Linka has brought some of the world's finest jazz musicians to Czech town squares through Bohemia JazzFest. In an inteview with Vít Pohanka, he looks back on his journey from communist Czechoslovakia to New York and explains why making great music accessible to everyone remains his life's mission.  00:09:47https://english.radio.cz/turek-could-face-driving-ban-and-prison-if-found-guilty-crash-8892259Turek could face driving ban and prison if found guilty of crashThu, 16 Jul 2026 08:24:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892259Turek could face driving ban and prison if found guilty of crash