Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0200Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:55:43 +0200https://english.radio.cz© 2026 Radio Prague Internationalall the Latest Articles in EnglishenNewscr@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/prague-exhibition-puts-czechoslovakias-forgotten-lamp-designers-spotlight-8899424 A new exhibition at Prague’s Museum of Decorative Arts, part of this year’s Designblok, shines a light on mass-produced lamps made in Czechoslovakia from the 1950s to the 1980s. I went to have a look and spoke to the exhibition’s curator Eva Slunečková. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899424 A new exhibition at Prague’s Museum of Decorative Arts, part of this year’s Designblok, shines a light on mass-produced lamps made in Czechoslovakia from the 1950s to the 1980s. I went to have a look and spoke to the exhibition’s curator Eva Slunečková. https://english.radio.cz/czech-candidate-narrowly-misses-out-iihf-presidency-8899467Czech candidate narrowly misses out on IIHF presidencyThu, 08 Oct 2026 18:39:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899467Czech candidate narrowly misses out on IIHF presidencyhttps://english.radio.cz/constitutional-court-upholds-movement-restrictions-sumava-national-park-8899466Constitutional Court upholds movement restrictions in Šumava National ParkThu, 08 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899466Constitutional Court upholds movement restrictions in Šumava National Parkhttps://english.radio.cz/weather-8899426WeatherThu, 08 Oct 2026 12:47:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899426Weatherhttps://english.radio.cz/czechia-responds-eu-concerns-over-pm-babiss-conflict-interest-8899425Czechia responds to EU concerns over PM Babiš's conflict of interestThu, 08 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899425Czechia responds to EU concerns over PM Babiš's conflict of interesthttps://english.radio.cz/its-a-political-mistake-czech-president-miss-local-elections-over-private-8899420 President Petr Pavel has come in for criticism after his office announced that he will not vote in local elections on Friday and Saturday because he is on a private holiday. Czech heads of state almost always take part in elections, so is Mr. Pavel’s decision to stay away a political misstep? Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:06:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899420 President Petr Pavel has come in for criticism after his office announced that he will not vote in local elections on Friday and Saturday because he is on a private holiday. Czech heads of state almost always take part in elections, so is Mr. Pavel’s decision to stay away a political misstep? 00:03:03https://english.radio.cz/ladislav-spacek-recalls-10-years-vaclav-havels-side-8899131 Ladislav Špaček is a Czech writer, television journalist and presenter, whom Vaclav Havel handpicked to serve as his spokesperson between 1992 and 2003. In the course of that decade, which Špaček describes as the most exciting and rewarding period in his professional life, the two men were in daily contact and travelled the world over.   Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899131 Ladislav Špaček is a Czech writer, television journalist and presenter, whom Vaclav Havel handpicked to serve as his spokesperson between 1992 and 2003. In the course of that decade, which Špaček describes as the most exciting and rewarding period in his professional life, the two men were in daily contact and travelled the world over.   00:15:19https://english.radio.cz/hepatitis-a-outbreak-south-moravia-could-worsen-autumn-8899409Hepatitis A outbreak in South Moravia could worsen this autumnThu, 08 Oct 2026 11:25:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899409Hepatitis A outbreak in South Moravia could worsen this autumnhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-unemployment-remains-five-percent-third-consecutive-month-8899394Czech unemployment remains at five percent for third consecutive monthThu, 08 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899394Czech unemployment remains at five percent for third consecutive monthhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-retail-sales-growth-slows-43-percent-august-8899387Czech retail sales growth slows to 4.3 percent in AugustThu, 08 Oct 2026 09:18:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899387Czech retail sales growth slows to 4.3 percent in Augusthttps://english.radio.cz/drought-drains-czech-reservoir-water-restrictions-take-effect-8899384Drought drains Czech reservoir as water restrictions take effectThu, 08 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899384Drought drains Czech reservoir as water restrictions take effecthttps://english.radio.cz/czechs-prepare-municipal-and-senate-elections-8899381Czechs prepare for municipal and Senate electionsThu, 08 Oct 2026 08:31:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899381Czechs prepare for municipal and Senate electionshttps://english.radio.cz/pavel-haas-quartet-wins-musical-oscar-martinu-recording-8899378Pavel Haas Quartet wins musical ‘Oscar’ for Martinů recordingThu, 08 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899378Pavel Haas Quartet wins musical ‘Oscar’ for Martinů recordinghttps://english.radio.cz/water-shortage-declared-vltava-and-labe-rivers-central-bohemia-8899377Water shortage declared on Vltava and Labe rivers in Central BohemiaThu, 08 Oct 2026 06:07:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899377Water shortage declared on Vltava and Labe rivers in Central Bohemiahttps://english.radio.cz/prague-my-love-newly-discovered-ivan-klima-book-comes-out-a-year-after-his-death-8899330 A new book by the late Czech writer Ivan Klíma has just been published, almost 25 years after he wrote it. His family only discovered the manuscript after his death.  Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:39:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899330 A new book by the late Czech writer Ivan Klíma has just been published, almost 25 years after he wrote it. His family only discovered the manuscript after his death.  00:04:43https://english.radio.cz/culture-minister-criticizes-writer-radka-denemarkovas-frankfurt-book-fair-speech-8899371Culture minister criticizes writer Radka Denemarková's Frankfurt Book Fair speechWed, 07 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899371Culture minister criticizes writer Radka Denemarková's Frankfurt Book Fair speechhttps://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8899324Weather forecastWed, 07 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899324Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/pm-babis-calls-national-drought-coalition-meeting-8899319PM Babiš calls national drought coalition meetingWed, 07 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899319PM Babiš calls national drought coalition meetinghttps://english.radio.cz/czech-constitutional-court-upholds-existing-noise-limits-8899316Czech Constitutional Court upholds existing noise limitsWed, 07 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899316Czech Constitutional Court upholds existing noise limitshttps://english.radio.cz/czech-band-midnight-swimmers-release-album-about-greed-illusions-and-uncertainty-8899320 Midnight Swimmers are a Czech indie-rock band with roots in London and Olomouc, now based in Prague. After releasing their debut EP Oceans & Seas, the band followed it up with their first full-length album, Odd Ones Out, in 2026. It is rated as one of the most perspective releases of 2026. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:49:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899320 Midnight Swimmers are a Czech indie-rock band with roots in London and Olomouc, now based in Prague. After releasing their debut EP Oceans & Seas, the band followed it up with their first full-length album, Odd Ones Out, in 2026. It is rated as one of the most perspective releases of 2026. 00:15:30https://english.radio.cz/designblok-director-vaclav-havel-light-a-symbol-hope-and-festivals-biggest-8899217 The annual DesignBlok , Central Europe’s largest design and fashion festival, opens in Prague on Wednesday. The 28th edition, centred on the theme of light, brings together a record number of designers, studios and brands from Czechia and abroad. It is also the first event to take place in the newly restored Industrial Palace at Výstaviště. I spoke to DesignBlok director Jana Zielinski about what visitors can expect this year. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:43:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899217 The annual DesignBlok , Central Europe’s largest design and fashion festival, opens in Prague on Wednesday. The 28th edition, centred on the theme of light, brings together a record number of designers, studios and brands from Czechia and abroad. It is also the first event to take place in the newly restored Industrial Palace at Výstaviště. I spoke to DesignBlok director Jana Zielinski about what visitors can expect this year. 00:09:08https://english.radio.cz/europe-turning-brown-writer-denemarkova-delivers-stark-warning-8899312 Czech writer Radka Denemarková has delivered a forceful defence of literature as a moral and political force at the Frankfurt Book Fair , where Czechia is "Guest of Honour". She warned of the rise of authoritarianism, nationalism and manipulation of language, declaring that “all of Europe is turning brown”. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:41:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899312 Czech writer Radka Denemarková has delivered a forceful defence of literature as a moral and political force at the Frankfurt Book Fair , where Czechia is "Guest of Honour". She warned of the rise of authoritarianism, nationalism and manipulation of language, declaring that “all of Europe is turning brown”. 00:04:54https://english.radio.cz/czechia-receives-first-eu309-million-eu-safe-defence-fund-8899283Czechia receives first €309 million from EU SAFE defence fundWed, 07 Oct 2026 08:49:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899283Czechia receives first €309 million from EU SAFE defence fundhttps://english.radio.cz/south-bohemia-declares-drought-emergency-husinec-reservoir-nearly-dries-8899282South Bohemia declares drought emergency as Husinec reservoir nearly dries upWed, 07 Oct 2026 08:48:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899282South Bohemia declares drought emergency as Husinec reservoir nearly dries uphttps://english.radio.cz/presidents-wife-criticises-impossibility-voting-local-polls-abroad-different-8899279President’s wife criticises impossibility of voting in local polls from abroad, different constituencyWed, 07 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899279President’s wife criticises impossibility of voting in local polls from abroad, different constituencyhttps://english.radio.cz/czechia-lose-30-england-wembley-8899278Czechia lose 3:0 to England at WembleyWed, 07 Oct 2026 08:01:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899278Czechia lose 3:0 to England at Wembleyhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-minister-culture-klempir-booed-frankfurt-book-fair-opening-8899274Czech Minister of Culture Klempíř booed at Frankfurt Book Fair openingTue, 06 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899274Czech Minister of Culture Klempíř booed at Frankfurt Book Fair openinghttps://english.radio.cz/aide-return-pavel-elections-cannot-be-ruled-out-8899236Aide: Return of Pavel for elections cannot be ruled outTue, 06 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899236Aide: Return of Pavel for elections cannot be ruled outhttps://english.radio.cz/lehecka-loses-alcaraz-japan-open-final-8899231Lehečka loses to Alcaraz in Japan Open finalTue, 06 Oct 2026 13:21:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899231Lehečka loses to Alcaraz in Japan Open finalhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-media-unite-against-threats-journalists-and-restrictions-information-8899225 Forty editors-in-chief from across the Czech media have issued a rare joint appeal to the country’s politicians. They are calling on them to reject violence and threats against journalists and to guarantee equal access to information from public institutions. The declaration follows several disputes over politicians’ treatment of the media, including the exclusion of a Deník N reporter from Foreign Ministry press conferences. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:43:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899225 Forty editors-in-chief from across the Czech media have issued a rare joint appeal to the country’s politicians. They are calling on them to reject violence and threats against journalists and to guarantee equal access to information from public institutions. The declaration follows several disputes over politicians’ treatment of the media, including the exclusion of a Deník N reporter from Foreign Ministry press conferences. 00:04:41https://english.radio.cz/czechia-withdraws-2027-eurovision-8899220Czechia withdraws from 2027 EurovisionTue, 06 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899220Czechia withdraws from 2027 Eurovisionhttps://english.radio.cz/babis-eu-emissions-trading-system-costing-czechia-billions-8899213Babiš: EU emissions trading system costing Czechia billionsTue, 06 Oct 2026 11:32:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899213Babiš: EU emissions trading system costing Czechia billionshttps://english.radio.cz/study-average-flat-czechia-costs-twice-many-years-salary-some-eu-states-8899202Study: Average flat in Czechia costs twice as many years’ salary as in some EU statesTue, 06 Oct 2026 10:48:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899202Study: Average flat in Czechia costs twice as many years’ salary as in some EU stateshttps://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8899203Weather forecastTue, 06 Oct 2026 10:48:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899203Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/czechia-takes-centre-stage-frankfurt-book-fair-8899175Czechia takes centre stage at Frankfurt Book FairTue, 06 Oct 2026 08:35:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899175Czechia takes centre stage at Frankfurt Book Fairhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-voters-receive-ballots-pre-election-polling-blackout-begins-8899174Czech voters receive ballots as pre-election polling blackout beginsTue, 06 Oct 2026 07:33:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899174Czech voters receive ballots as pre-election polling blackout beginshttps://english.radio.cz/bill-clinton-i-only-wish-havel-were-around-today-8899173 Among those paying tribute to Václav Havel on the 90th anniversary of his birth on October 5 has been former American President Bill Clinton, who in an interview with Czech Radio’s Jana Ciglerová shared memories of his political ally and their long friendship. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:25:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899173 Among those paying tribute to Václav Havel on the 90th anniversary of his birth on October 5 has been former American President Bill Clinton, who in an interview with Czech Radio’s Jana Ciglerová shared memories of his political ally and their long friendship. 00:24:27https://english.radio.cz/letter-writing-campaign-marks-vaclav-havels-90th-anniversary-8899172Letter-writing campaign marks Václav Havel’s 90th anniversaryTue, 06 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899172Letter-writing campaign marks Václav Havel’s 90th anniversaryhttps://english.radio.cz/brno-engineering-fair-opens-nearly-1400-exhibitors-8899171Brno engineering fair opens with nearly 1,400 exhibitorsTue, 06 Oct 2026 03:55:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899171Brno engineering fair opens with nearly 1,400 exhibitorshttps://english.radio.cz/bill-clinton-havel-told-me-we-have-trust-freedom-and-democracy-8899083 Among those paying tribute to Václav Havel on what would have been his 90th birthday has been former US president Bill Clinton, who in an interview for Czech Radio shared memories of his political ally and long-time friend. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899083 Among those paying tribute to Václav Havel on what would have been his 90th birthday has been former US president Bill Clinton, who in an interview for Czech Radio shared memories of his political ally and long-time friend. 00:03:16https://english.radio.cz/weather-8899115WeatherMon, 05 Oct 2026 13:16:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899115Weatherhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-authorities-join-international-crackdown-illegal-drugs-8899114Czech authorities join international crackdown on illegal drugsMon, 05 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899114Czech authorities join international crackdown on illegal drugshttps://english.radio.cz/central-bohemian-skyline-lose-distinctive-landmark-when-liblice-transmitter-8899111 The two 355-metre-high masts of the Liblice transmitter near Český Brod are due to be demolished by controlled explosions in October 2026. In its time, the complex, built in 1976, was the most powerful medium-wave transmitter in Central Europe, with an output of 1.5 megawatts. Czech Radio broadcast from the site until the end of 2021, after which the transmitter was temporarily used by Country Radio. Broadcasting from Liblice finally ended in March 2025. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899111 The two 355-metre-high masts of the Liblice transmitter near Český Brod are due to be demolished by controlled explosions in October 2026. In its time, the complex, built in 1976, was the most powerful medium-wave transmitter in Central Europe, with an output of 1.5 megawatts. Czech Radio broadcast from the site until the end of 2021, after which the transmitter was temporarily used by Country Radio. Broadcasting from Liblice finally ended in March 2025. https://english.radio.cz/senate-unveils-plaque-honouring-vaclav-havel-8899098Senate unveils plaque honouring Václav HavelMon, 05 Oct 2026 12:26:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899098Senate unveils plaque honouring Václav Havelhttps://english.radio.cz/court-orders-motorists-candidate-apologise-over-false-facebook-post-8899097Court orders Motorists candidate to apologise over false Facebook postMon, 05 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899097Court orders Motorists candidate to apologise over false Facebook posthttps://english.radio.cz/some-3d-printing-materials-may-cause-skin-irritation-czech-study-finds-8899085 Experts from Charles University tested commonly used 3D printing materials and found that some of them can negatively affect human cells when used over a long period, potentially causing eczema or itching. The results of the Czech research have appeared in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Scientific Reports. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:54:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899085 Experts from Charles University tested commonly used 3D printing materials and found that some of them can negatively affect human cells when used over a long period, potentially causing eczema or itching. The results of the Czech research have appeared in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Scientific Reports. 00:03:45https://english.radio.cz/former-mp-gets-extra-year-prison-fleeing-paraguay-8899077Former MP gets extra year in prison for fleeing to ParaguayMon, 05 Oct 2026 10:38:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899077Former MP gets extra year in prison for fleeing to Paraguayhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-man-jailed-over-moscow-protest-released-8899075Czech man jailed over Moscow protest releasedMon, 05 Oct 2026 10:37:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899075Czech man jailed over Moscow protest releasedhttps://english.radio.cz/patrik-schick-named-czech-footballer-season-8899060Patrik Schick named Czech footballer of the seasonMon, 05 Oct 2026 09:41:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899060Patrik Schick named Czech footballer of the seasonhttps://english.radio.cz/he-was-listening-you-alexandr-vondra-remembers-vaclav-havel-8899058 Václav Havel would have turned 90 on October 5. Politician and diplomat Alexandr Vondra first encountered him as a young underground publisher in communist Czechoslovakia and later became one of his closest collaborators and his foreign-policy adviser. Speaking to Radio Prague International, he recalls Václav Havel’s unusual charisma, his painstaking approach to speeches and the price the presidency exacted from him. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:33:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899058 Václav Havel would have turned 90 on October 5. Politician and diplomat Alexandr Vondra first encountered him as a young underground publisher in communist Czechoslovakia and later became one of his closest collaborators and his foreign-policy adviser. Speaking to Radio Prague International, he recalls Václav Havel’s unusual charisma, his painstaking approach to speeches and the price the presidency exacted from him. 00:16:33https://english.radio.cz/audit-finds-shortcomings-czech-start-funding-8899055Audit finds shortcomings in Czech start-up fundingMon, 05 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899055Audit finds shortcomings in Czech start-up fundinghttps://english.radio.cz/seznam-says-turek-has-failed-comply-court-ruling-8899051Seznam says Turek has failed to comply with court rulingMon, 05 Oct 2026 08:16:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899051Seznam says Turek has failed to comply with court rulinghttps://english.radio.cz/media-chiefs-call-politicians-reject-violence-8899050Media chiefs call on politicians to reject violenceMon, 05 Oct 2026 08:14:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899050Media chiefs call on politicians to reject violencehttps://english.radio.cz/turek-apologises-seznamcz-over-claims-about-access-users-emails-8899049Turek apologises to Seznam.cz over claims about access to users’ emailsMon, 05 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899049Turek apologises to Seznam.cz over claims about access to users’ emailshttps://english.radio.cz/czech-defender-chaloupek-ruled-out-match-against-england-8899048Czech defender Chaloupek ruled out of match against EnglandMon, 05 Oct 2026 06:14:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899048Czech defender Chaloupek ruled out of match against Englandhttps://english.radio.cz/around-200000-volkswagen-group-cars-czechia-affected-recall-over-steering-8899033Around 200,000 Volkswagen Group cars in Czechia affected by recall over steering concernsSun, 04 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899033Around 200,000 Volkswagen Group cars in Czechia affected by recall over steering concernshttps://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8899027Weather forecastSun, 04 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899027Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/government-planning-cut-ministry-staff-10-percent-8899026Government planning to cut ministry staff by 10 percentSun, 04 Oct 2026 14:17:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899026Government planning to cut ministry staff by 10 percenthttps://english.radio.cz/czechs-marking-vaclav-havels-90th-birth-anniversary-8899024Czechs marking Václav Havel’s 90th birth anniversarySun, 04 Oct 2026 11:39:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899024Czechs marking Václav Havel’s 90th birth anniversaryhttps://english.radio.cz/more-half-czech-workers-use-ai-work-survey-finds-8899023More than half of Czech workers use AI at work, survey findsSun, 04 Oct 2026 11:32:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899023More than half of Czech workers use AI at work, survey findshttps://english.radio.cz/bartunkova-stuns-sabalenka-reach-beijing-open-fourth-round-8899011Bartůňková stuns Sabalenka to reach Beijing Open fourth roundSun, 04 Oct 2026 07:45:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899011Bartůňková stuns Sabalenka to reach Beijing Open fourth roundhttps://english.radio.cz/prague-police-record-176-offences-illegal-tuning-meet-8899010Prague police record 176 offences at illegal tuning meetSun, 04 Oct 2026 07:23:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899010Prague police record 176 offences at illegal tuning meethttps://english.radio.cz/lucie-zackova-and-stanislav-majer-win-thalia-awards-acting-8899009 Lucie Žáčková and Stanislav Majer win Thalia Awards for actingSun, 04 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899009 Lucie Žáčková and Stanislav Majer win Thalia Awards for actinghttps://english.radio.cz/czech-footballers-lose-spain-3-1-nations-league-8899008Czech footballers lose to Spain 3-1 in Nations LeagueSun, 04 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8899008Czech footballers lose to Spain 3-1 in Nations Leaguehttps://english.radio.cz/jaroslav-jezek-composer-who-combined-jazz-czech-modernism-8898825 Jaroslav Ježek is a prominent 20th century Czech composer, pianist and conductor whose music became an inseparable part of the Liberated Theatre of Jiří Voskovec and Jan Werich. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:35:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898825 Jaroslav Ježek is a prominent 20th century Czech composer, pianist and conductor whose music became an inseparable part of the Liberated Theatre of Jiří Voskovec and Jan Werich. https://english.radio.cz/october-2006-czech-wwii-hero-frantisek-fajtl-dies-8898766 Lieutenant General František Fajtl, a WWII hero who commanded an RAF squadron and later got hard labour in communist Czechoslovakia, died on October 4, 2006. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:29:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898766 Lieutenant General František Fajtl, a WWII hero who commanded an RAF squadron and later got hard labour in communist Czechoslovakia, died on October 4, 2006. https://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8898999Weather forecastSat, 03 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898999Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/czechia-keeping-diplomatic-mission-kyiv-despite-russian-warning-8898994Czechia keeping diplomatic mission in Kyiv despite Russian warningSat, 03 Oct 2026 16:28:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898994Czechia keeping diplomatic mission in Kyiv despite Russian warninghttps://english.radio.cz/pm-babis-rejects-russian-ambassadors-claim-czech-government-softened-anti-8898992PM Babiš rejects Russian ambassador’s claim that Czech government softened anti-Russian rhetoricSat, 03 Oct 2026 14:54:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898992PM Babiš rejects Russian ambassador’s claim that Czech government softened anti-Russian rhetorichttps://english.radio.cz/opposition-warns-against-playing-down-risks-posed-russia-8898979Opposition warns against playing down risks posed by RussiaSat, 03 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898979Opposition warns against playing down risks posed by Russiahttps://english.radio.cz/numerous-events-mark-upcoming-havel-birth-anniversary-8898974Numerous events mark upcoming Havel birth anniversarySat, 03 Oct 2026 09:34:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898974Numerous events mark upcoming Havel birth anniversaryhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-rectors-conference-warns-universities-may-have-limit-student-numbers-over-8898973Czech Rectors’ Conference warns universities may have to limit student numbers over financesSat, 03 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898973Czech Rectors’ Conference warns universities may have to limit student numbers over financeshttps://english.radio.cz/hundreds-cars-gather-tuning-meet-prague-8898972Hundreds of cars gather at tuning meet in PragueSat, 03 Oct 2026 07:45:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898972Hundreds of cars gather at tuning meet in Praguehttps://english.radio.cz/president-pavel-miss-municipal-elections-due-private-trip-morocco-8898971President Pavel to miss municipal elections due to private trip to MoroccoSat, 03 Oct 2026 07:43:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898971President Pavel to miss municipal elections due to private trip to Moroccohttps://english.radio.cz/thalia-awards-be-presented-pragues-national-theatre-8898970Thalia Awards to be presented at Prague’s National TheatreSat, 03 Oct 2026 07:42:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898970Thalia Awards to be presented at Prague’s National Theatrehttps://english.radio.cz/finance-ministry-sets-maximum-fuel-prices-weekend-and-monday-8898938Finance Ministry sets maximum fuel prices for the weekend and MondayFri, 02 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898938Finance Ministry sets maximum fuel prices for the weekend and Mondayhttps://english.radio.cz/seven-week-wine-festival-begins-cesky-krumlov-8898913Seven-week wine festival begins in Český KrumlovFri, 02 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898913Seven-week wine festival begins in Český Krumlovhttps://english.radio.cz/filip-turek-apologises-environmental-group-hnuti-duha-offensive-remarks-8898895Filip Turek apologises to environmental group Hnutí Duha for offensive remarksFri, 02 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898895Filip Turek apologises to environmental group Hnutí Duha for offensive remarkshttps://english.radio.cz/pundit-elections-it-seems-babis-finally-realises-importance-senate-8898890 Czechs go to the ballot boxes in a week’s time for municipal elections and elections to one-third of the seats in the Senate. How significant will the latter be for government leaders ANO? And what are the local polls likely to tell us about the positions of the major parties? I discussed those questions with political scientist Petr Just. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:23:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898890 Czechs go to the ballot boxes in a week’s time for municipal elections and elections to one-third of the seats in the Senate. How significant will the latter be for government leaders ANO? And what are the local polls likely to tell us about the positions of the major parties? I discussed those questions with political scientist Petr Just. 00:04:06https://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8898888Weather forecastFri, 02 Oct 2026 11:22:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898888Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/metronome-prague-festival-end-after-ten-years-8898886Metronome Prague festival to end after ten yearsFri, 02 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898886Metronome Prague festival to end after ten yearshttps://english.radio.cz/czech-defence-ministry-cancels-czk-247bn-armoured-vehicle-tender-8898885Czech Defence Ministry cancels CZK 24.7bn armoured vehicle tenderFri, 02 Oct 2026 11:18:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898885Czech Defence Ministry cancels CZK 24.7bn armoured vehicle tenderhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-army-surveys-latest-drones-and-anti-drone-technologies-drone-shield-2026-8898874 Drones have fundamentally altered the character of modern warfare and have become a decisive factor on the battlefield. The Czech military is winding up a 12-day international exercise, Drone Shield 2026, aimed at mapping and testing available technologies. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:57:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898874 Drones have fundamentally altered the character of modern warfare and have become a decisive factor on the battlefield. The Czech military is winding up a 12-day international exercise, Drone Shield 2026, aimed at mapping and testing available technologies. 00:04:20https://english.radio.cz/skoda-auto-cuts-production-due-supplier-problems-8898858Škoda Auto cuts production due to supplier problemsFri, 02 Oct 2026 08:01:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898858Škoda Auto cuts production due to supplier problemshttps://english.radio.cz/police-refer-turek-car-crash-case-misdemeanor-proceedings-8898857Police refer Turek car crash case to misdemeanor proceedingsFri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898857Police refer Turek car crash case to misdemeanor proceedingshttps://english.radio.cz/finance-ministry-set-fuel-price-caps-weekend-and-monday-8898853Finance Ministry to set fuel price caps for weekend and MondayFri, 02 Oct 2026 06:41:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898853Finance Ministry to set fuel price caps for weekend and Mondayhttps://english.radio.cz/babis-government-survives-second-no-confidence-vote-8898852Babiš government survives second no-confidence voteFri, 02 Oct 2026 06:37:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898852Babiš government survives second no-confidence votehttps://english.radio.cz/vejmelka-opens-new-nhl-season-shutout-8898851Vejmelka opens new NHL season with shutoutFri, 02 Oct 2026 06:35:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898851Vejmelka opens new NHL season with shutouthttps://english.radio.cz/such-a-jewel-pragues-modernist-villa-muller-reopens-visitors-8898785 One of Czechia’s most celebrated modernist buildings, Prague’s Villa Müller, has just reopened after renovations. A presentation on Wednesday also included the launch of a book about the villa, co-authored by leading Dutch architect Winy Maas. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:13:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898785 One of Czechia’s most celebrated modernist buildings, Prague’s Villa Müller, has just reopened after renovations. A presentation on Wednesday also included the launch of a book about the villa, co-authored by leading Dutch architect Winy Maas. 00:03:05https://english.radio.cz/your-support-means-world-radio-prague-international-8898802 Radio Prague International would like to thank our listeners around the world for the extraordinary support and solidarity you have shown us in recent months. Your messages have meant a great deal to all of us at RPI and have given us an enormous boost in morale. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:37:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898802 Radio Prague International would like to thank our listeners around the world for the extraordinary support and solidarity you have shown us in recent months. Your messages have meant a great deal to all of us at RPI and have given us an enormous boost in morale. https://english.radio.cz/czech-police-seize-drugs-and-equipment-worth-czk-330-million-8898798Czech police seize drugs and equipment worth CZK 330 millionThu, 01 Oct 2026 13:21:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898798Czech police seize drugs and equipment worth CZK 330 millionhttps://english.radio.cz/eu-states-approve-stricter-migrant-return-rules-8898797EU states approve stricter migrant return rulesThu, 01 Oct 2026 13:18:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898797EU states approve stricter migrant return ruleshttps://english.radio.cz/balloons-airships-and-motorcycles-kamil-lhotak-exhibition-opens-prague-8898681 A new exhibition at Prague’s Villa Pellé explores the work of Kamil Lhoták, one of the most distinctive Czech artists of the 20th century. Called Landscape of Dreams, it brings together works spanning more than five decades of his career. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898681 A new exhibition at Prague’s Villa Pellé explores the work of Kamil Lhoták, one of the most distinctive Czech artists of the 20th century. Called Landscape of Dreams, it brings together works spanning more than five decades of his career. 00:04:02https://english.radio.cz/end-era-last-bata-footwear-factory-central-europe-announces-closure-8898767 One hundred and fifty years after the birth of Tomáš Baťa, the world-famous shoe brand is undergoing a major turning point. The Baťa company has officially announced it will close its last factory in Central Europe, definitively ending production of traditional Bata footwear in its country of origin. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:38:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898767 One hundred and fifty years after the birth of Tomáš Baťa, the world-famous shoe brand is undergoing a major turning point. The Baťa company has officially announced it will close its last factory in Central Europe, definitively ending production of traditional Bata footwear in its country of origin. https://english.radio.cz/more-three-quarters-czechs-fear-ai-generated-fraud-8898760More than three-quarters of Czechs fear AI-generated fraudThu, 01 Oct 2026 10:21:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898760More than three-quarters of Czechs fear AI-generated fraudhttps://english.radio.cz/weather-8898759WeatherThu, 01 Oct 2026 10:18:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898759Weatherhttps://english.radio.cz/diesel-prices-fall-sharply-after-price-caps-take-effect-8898758Diesel prices fall sharply after price caps take effectThu, 01 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898758Diesel prices fall sharply after price caps take effecthttps://english.radio.cz/czech-manufacturing-conditions-improve-seventh-month-8898754Czech manufacturing conditions improve for seventh monthThu, 01 Oct 2026 10:07:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898754Czech manufacturing conditions improve for seventh monthhttps://english.radio.cz/fuel-price-caps-take-effect-czechia-8898749Fuel price caps take effect in CzechiaThu, 01 Oct 2026 06:52:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898749Fuel price caps take effect in Czechiahttps://english.radio.cz/mps-could-vote-no-confidence-motion-against-babis-government-8898748MPs could vote on no-confidence motion against Babiš governmentThu, 01 Oct 2026 06:51:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898748MPs could vote on no-confidence motion against Babiš governmenthttps://english.radio.cz/czech-foreign-intelligence-service-gets-new-director-8898747Czech foreign intelligence service gets new directorThu, 01 Oct 2026 06:45:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898747Czech foreign intelligence service gets new directorhttps://english.radio.cz/zlin-zoo-loses-african-elephant-after-surgery-8898746Zlín Zoo loses African elephant after surgeryThu, 01 Oct 2026 06:12:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898746Zlín Zoo loses African elephant after surgeryhttps://english.radio.cz/bata-close-czech-shoe-factory-ending-traditional-footwear-production-europe-8898745Baťa to close Czech shoe factory, ending traditional footwear production in EuropeThu, 01 Oct 2026 06:10:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898745Baťa to close Czech shoe factory, ending traditional footwear production in Europehttps://english.radio.cz/radio-pragues-monthly-quiz-8898708 Test your knowledge of things Czech! Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:48:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898708 Test your knowledge of things Czech! https://english.radio.cz/minister-files-criminal-complaint-over-contamination-former-military-site-8898734Minister files criminal complaint over contamination at former military siteWed, 30 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898734Minister files criminal complaint over contamination at former military sitehttps://english.radio.cz/pavel-nato-members-must-make-clear-they-are-ready-defend-their-airspace-and-8898720Pavel: NATO members must make clear they are ready to defend their airspace and territorial watersWed, 30 Sep 2026 15:10:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898720Pavel: NATO members must make clear they are ready to defend their airspace and territorial watershttps://english.radio.cz/czech-government-sets-fuel-price-caps-amid-rising-prices-8898710Czech government sets fuel price caps amid rising pricesWed, 30 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898710Czech government sets fuel price caps amid rising priceshttps://english.radio.cz/tchaikovsky-czechia-three-prague-visits-and-a-mysterious-legacy-8898697 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, one of Russia’s best-known composers, visited Prague three times, but his stays were not always a triumph. Much depended on the political mood of the time, while many questions and myths still surround both his life and the circumstances of his death. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:12:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898697 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, one of Russia’s best-known composers, visited Prague three times, but his stays were not always a triumph. Much depended on the political mood of the time, while many questions and myths still surround both his life and the circumstances of his death. https://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8898670Weather forecastWed, 30 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898670Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/national-gallery-puts-two-egon-schiele-drawings-rare-display-8898669 One of Egon Schiele’s most recognisable drawings is now on display at the National Gallery Prague. Seated Woman with Bent Knees has been reproduced countless times on posters and merchandise, but the fragile original normally remains in storage. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:36:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898669 One of Egon Schiele’s most recognisable drawings is now on display at the National Gallery Prague. Seated Woman with Bent Knees has been reproduced countless times on posters and merchandise, but the fragile original normally remains in storage. 00:03:23https://english.radio.cz/pavel-welcomes-romanian-president-nicusor-dan-prague-castle-8898667Pavel welcomes Romanian President Nicusor Dan at Prague CastleWed, 30 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898667Pavel welcomes Romanian President Nicusor Dan at Prague Castlehttps://english.radio.cz/czech-police-reported-be-using-software-centre-us-investigation-over-russia-8898658Czech police reported to be using software at centre of US investigation over Russia linksWed, 30 Sep 2026 11:29:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898658Czech police reported to be using software at centre of US investigation over Russia linkshttps://english.radio.cz/season-peak-czech-music-conferences-8898652 Thursday sees the start of the music conference ReConnect Brno , one of several such events, often combining industry discussions with showcases and festivals, that take place in Czechia. But like the music industry itself, music conferences have to evolve – bringing in international experts, responding to new trends, merging events or radically changing their concept. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:16:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898652 Thursday sees the start of the music conference ReConnect Brno , one of several such events, often combining industry discussions with showcases and festivals, that take place in Czechia. But like the music industry itself, music conferences have to evolve – bringing in international experts, responding to new trends, merging events or radically changing their concept. 00:06:38https://english.radio.cz/czech-mps-continue-debate-ahead-no-confidence-motion-babis-government-8898625 Czech MPs continue debate ahead of no-confidence motion in Babiš governmentWed, 30 Sep 2026 09:15:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898625 Czech MPs continue debate ahead of no-confidence motion in Babiš governmenthttps://english.radio.cz/pm-babis-reiterates-czechias-commitment-article-5-8898624PM Babiš reiterates Czechia’s commitment to Article 5Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:10:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898624PM Babiš reiterates Czechia’s commitment to Article 5https://english.radio.cz/babis-talks-czech-italian-action-plan-after-meeting-meloni-prague-8898623Babiš talks up Czech-Italian action plan after meeting with Meloni in PragueWed, 30 Sep 2026 06:03:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898623Babiš talks up Czech-Italian action plan after meeting with Meloni in Praguehttps://english.radio.cz/czech-footballers-lose-england-home-nations-league-game-8898622Czech footballers lose to England in home Nations League gameWed, 30 Sep 2026 05:56:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898622Czech footballers lose to England in home Nations League gamehttps://english.radio.cz/media-us-officials-informed-babis-about-russia-threats-8898589Media: US officials informed Babiš about Russia threatsTue, 29 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898589Media: US officials informed Babiš about Russia threatshttps://english.radio.cz/czech-army-testing-drones-and-ways-combat-them-international-exercise-8898580Czech Army testing drones and ways to combat them in international exerciseTue, 29 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898580Czech Army testing drones and ways to combat them in international exercisehttps://english.radio.cz/media-pms-aide-submits-proposal-cut-staff-10-percent-ministers-8898569Media: PM’s aide submits proposal to cut staff by 10 percent to ministersTue, 29 Sep 2026 12:08:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8898569Media: PM’s aide submits proposal to cut staff by 10 percent to ministers