Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:38:00 +0200Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:03:50 +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/politicians-congratulate-noskova-historic-wimbledon-victory-8891890Politicians congratulate Nosková on historic Wimbledon victorySun, 12 Jul 2026 08:38:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891890Politicians congratulate Nosková on historic Wimbledon victoryhttps://english.radio.cz/fallen-fruit-wins-crystal-globe-karlovy-vary-film-festival-8891888Fallen Fruit wins Crystal Globe at Karlovy Vary film festivalSun, 12 Jul 2026 08:33:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891888Fallen Fruit wins Crystal Globe at Karlovy Vary film festivalhttps://english.radio.cz/personal-bankruptcies-fall-seven-percent-czechia-8891887Personal bankruptcies fall by seven percent in CzechiaSun, 12 Jul 2026 08:27:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891887Personal bankruptcies fall by seven percent in Czechiahttps://english.radio.cz/vlasta-pruchova-woman-who-sang-gott-hosted-armstrong-and-raised-a-world-renowned-8891700 Vlasta Průchová was one of the defining figures of Czech jazz. She was the singer who brought the spirit of American swing and jazz into Czechoslovak homes at a time when the Iron Curtain separated the country from the West. She performed alongside a young Karel Gott, welcomed music legends into her home, and raised a son who would become an international icon. This year marks the centenary of her birth. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:55:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891700 Vlasta Průchová was one of the defining figures of Czech jazz. She was the singer who brought the spirit of American swing and jazz into Czechoslovak homes at a time when the Iron Curtain separated the country from the West. She performed alongside a young Karel Gott, welcomed music legends into her home, and raised a son who would become an international icon. This year marks the centenary of her birth. https://english.radio.cz/linda-noskova-wins-historic-all-czech-wimbledon-final-8891881Linda Nosková wins historic all-Czech Wimbledon finalSat, 11 Jul 2026 20:43:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891881Linda Nosková wins historic all-Czech Wimbledon finalhttps://english.radio.cz/weather-8891872WeatherSat, 11 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891872Weatherhttps://english.radio.cz/pavel-warns-new-state-building-authority-could-slow-permitting-8891871Pavel warns new state building authority could slow permittingSat, 11 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891871Pavel warns new state building authority could slow permittinghttps://english.radio.cz/metal-detectorists-carry-unexploded-munition-crowded-brno-beach-8891870Metal detectorists carry unexploded munition onto crowded Brno beachSat, 11 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891870Metal detectorists carry unexploded munition onto crowded Brno beachhttps://english.radio.cz/president-pavel-expects-tensions-babis-ease-8891863President Pavel expects tensions with Babiš to easeSat, 11 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891863President Pavel expects tensions with Babiš to easehttps://english.radio.cz/czech-environment-ministry-cuts-renewable-energy-zones-61-8891861Czech Environment Ministry cuts renewable energy zones to 61Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891861Czech Environment Ministry cuts renewable energy zones to 61https://english.radio.cz/more-czechs-want-know-how-much-their-colleagues-earn-8891859More Czechs want to know how much their colleagues earnSat, 11 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891859More Czechs want to know how much their colleagues earnhttps://english.radio.cz/fire-damaged-historic-building-zlin-cannot-be-saved-mayor-says-8891848Fire-damaged historic building in Zlín cannot be saved, mayor saysSat, 11 Jul 2026 06:54:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891848Fire-damaged historic building in Zlín cannot be saved, mayor sayshttps://english.radio.cz/karlovy-vary-festival-honour-juliette-binoche-closing-ceremony-8891847Karlovy Vary festival to honour Juliette Binoche at closing ceremonySat, 11 Jul 2026 06:45:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891847Karlovy Vary festival to honour Juliette Binoche at closing ceremonyhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-ombudsman-warns-gaps-child-protection-8891846Czech ombudsman warns of gaps in child protectionSat, 11 Jul 2026 06:38:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891846Czech ombudsman warns of gaps in child protectionhttps://english.radio.cz/historic-all-czech-wimbledon-final-noskova-faces-muchova-8891845Historic all-Czech Wimbledon final as Nosková faces MuchováSat, 11 Jul 2026 06:34:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891845Historic all-Czech Wimbledon final as Nosková faces Muchováhttps://english.radio.cz/church-built-donations-defiance-communist-regime-8891652 It stands as both an architectural landmark and a symbol of quiet resistance. The Church of St. Joseph in Senetářov was built with donations from ordinary people who fulfilled a wartime vow despite the obstacles of the communist regime.   Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:34:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891652 It stands as both an architectural landmark and a symbol of quiet resistance. The Church of St. Joseph in Senetářov was built with donations from ordinary people who fulfilled a wartime vow despite the obstacles of the communist regime.   https://english.radio.cz/voice-freedom-prague-how-radio-waves-confronted-nazi-lies-part1-8889738 Ninety years ago, a broadcast first went on air from Prague’s Strašnice district with a single mission: to make heard the voice of Czechoslovakia, a small country in the heart of Europe.  Radio Prague International was not created as a pastime, but as a strategic weapon against Nazi propaganda. Through the crackle of the airwaves, presidents, ordinary people and visionaries spoke to listeners abroad. This is the story of courage behind the microphone that began in 1936 and had to withstand attacks, lies, and the fateful Munich Agreement. Discover an era when radio connected continents in the struggle for freedom. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:19:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8889738 Ninety years ago, a broadcast first went on air from Prague’s Strašnice district with a single mission: to make heard the voice of Czechoslovakia, a small country in the heart of Europe.  Radio Prague International was not created as a pastime, but as a strategic weapon against Nazi propaganda. Through the crackle of the airwaves, presidents, ordinary people and visionaries spoke to listeners abroad. This is the story of courage behind the microphone that began in 1936 and had to withstand attacks, lies, and the fateful Munich Agreement. Discover an era when radio connected continents in the struggle for freedom. 00:28:36https://english.radio.cz/authorities-warn-increased-online-risks-children-during-summer-holidays-8891813Authorities warn of increased online risks for children during summer holidaysFri, 10 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891813Authorities warn of increased online risks for children during summer holidayshttps://english.radio.cz/czech-lower-house-approves-building-act-reform-aimed-speeding-construction-8891804Czech lower house approves Building Act reform aimed at speeding up constructionFri, 10 Jul 2026 13:44:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891804Czech lower house approves Building Act reform aimed at speeding up constructionhttps://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8891797Weather forecastFri, 10 Jul 2026 13:22:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891797Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/czech-republic-sending-black-hawk-helicopter-help-fight-wildfires-southern-8891796Czech Republic sending Black Hawk helicopter to help fight wildfires in southern FranceFri, 10 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891796Czech Republic sending Black Hawk helicopter to help fight wildfires in southern Francehttps://english.radio.cz/minister-says-recording-device-found-czech-cabinet-chamber-was-his-ai-note-taker-8891793Minister says recording device found in Czech cabinet chamber was his AI note-takerFri, 10 Jul 2026 13:06:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891793Minister says recording device found in Czech cabinet chamber was his AI note-takerhttps://english.radio.cz/what-do-you-call-all-czech-grandslam-final-a-czech-mate-8891791 The 139th edition of Wimbledon is making Czech tennis history. For the first time ever, it is already certain before the final that the Wimbledon title will go to a Czech player. Linda Nosková and Karolína Muchová will face each other in Saturday's championship match. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891791 The 139th edition of Wimbledon is making Czech tennis history. For the first time ever, it is already certain before the final that the Wimbledon title will go to a Czech player. Linda Nosková and Karolína Muchová will face each other in Saturday's championship match. 00:02:37https://english.radio.cz/1940s-coal-plant-comes-alive-street-art-festival-transforms-unusual-olomouc-8891790 An old hospital coal plant might seem an unlikely place for contemporary art. But this summer, the Czech Street Art Festival (SAFE) has transformed a functionalist industrial landmark into a space where street art and psychotherapy collide. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:52:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891790 An old hospital coal plant might seem an unlikely place for contemporary art. But this summer, the Czech Street Art Festival (SAFE) has transformed a functionalist industrial landmark into a space where street art and psychotherapy collide. 00:06:18https://english.radio.cz/czech-army-completes-transition-soviet-era-tanks-modern-leopard-2a4s-8891764Czech Army completes transition from Soviet-era tanks to modern Leopard 2A4sFri, 10 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891764Czech Army completes transition from Soviet-era tanks to modern Leopard 2A4shttps://english.radio.cz/binoche-wright-and-bacon-present-their-films-karlovy-vary-friday-8891748Binoche, Wright and Bacon to present their films in Karlovy Vary on FridayFri, 10 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891748Binoche, Wright and Bacon to present their films in Karlovy Vary on Fridayhttps://english.radio.cz/government-seeking-abolish-statute-limitations-murder-8891747Government seeking to abolish statute of limitations for murderFri, 10 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891747Government seeking to abolish statute of limitations for murderhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-republic-climbs-russias-list-hostile-governments-8891746Czech Republic climbs Russia's list of 'hostile' governmentsFri, 10 Jul 2026 10:29:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891746Czech Republic climbs Russia's list of 'hostile' governmentshttps://english.radio.cz/fire-zlin-factory-contained-firefighters-continue-operations-8891745Fire at Zlín factory contained, firefighters continue operationsFri, 10 Jul 2026 10:28:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891745Fire at Zlín factory contained, firefighters continue operationshttps://english.radio.cz/should-czechia-lower-age-criminal-responsibility-new-report-highlights-rise-8891669 Violent crime committed by children is on the rise in Czechia, with a growing number of attacks carried out simply for the thrill of it. The trend is prompting renewed debate over whether the age of criminal responsibility should be lowered. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:39:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891669 Violent crime committed by children is on the rise in Czechia, with a growing number of attacks carried out simply for the thrill of it. The trend is prompting renewed debate over whether the age of criminal responsibility should be lowered. 00:03:30https://english.radio.cz/czech-women-conquer-wimbledon-first-time-history-tournament-will-feature-all-8891718Czech women conquer Wimbledon: For the first time in history, the tournament will feature an all-Czech finalThu, 09 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891718Czech women conquer Wimbledon: For the first time in history, the tournament will feature an all-Czech finalhttps://english.radio.cz/fruit-harvest-czech-republic-expected-fall-53-after-spring-frosts-8891709Fruit harvest in Czech Republic expected to fall by 53% after spring frostsThu, 09 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891709Fruit harvest in Czech Republic expected to fall by 53% after spring frostshttps://english.radio.cz/fire-destroys-75000-pairs-shoes-worth-more-czk-150-million-vasky-warehouse-8891682Fire destroys 75,000 pairs of shoes worth more than CZK 150 million at Vasky warehouseThu, 09 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891682Fire destroys 75,000 pairs of shoes worth more than CZK 150 million at Vasky warehousehttps://english.radio.cz/analysts-assess-nato-summit-a-success-alliance-unity-and-ukraine-8891678Analysts assess NATO summit as a success for alliance unity and UkraineThu, 09 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891678Analysts assess NATO summit as a success for alliance unity and Ukrainehttps://english.radio.cz/opposition-parties-accuse-government-chaos-and-attacks-institutions-8891672Opposition parties accuse government of chaos and attacks on institutionsThu, 09 Jul 2026 13:59:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891672Opposition parties accuse government of chaos and attacks on institutionshttps://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8891673Weather forecastThu, 09 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891673Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/new-steel-stage-and-fan-zone-open-colours-ostrava-festival-8891653 Visitors to this year's Colours of Ostrava festival , due to open next week, will be able to explore a brand-new venue. Alongside the more laid-back Steel Stage, organizers are also introducing a new fan zone called Steel Town. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:36:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891653 Visitors to this year's Colours of Ostrava festival , due to open next week, will be able to explore a brand-new venue. Alongside the more laid-back Steel Stage, organizers are also introducing a new fan zone called Steel Town. 00:03:10https://english.radio.cz/unemployment-holds-steady-48-percent-job-vacancies-increase-8891654Unemployment holds steady at 4.8 percent as job vacancies increaseThu, 09 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891654Unemployment holds steady at 4.8 percent as job vacancies increasehttps://english.radio.cz/highest-alert-declared-shoe-warehouse-fire-breaks-out-zlin-8891649Highest alert declared as shoe warehouse fire breaks out in ZlínThu, 09 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891649Highest alert declared as shoe warehouse fire breaks out in Zlínhttps://english.radio.cz/concrete-nato-commitments-will-ease-trumps-frustration-pavel-says-8891647Concrete NATO commitments will ease Trump's frustration, Pavel saysThu, 09 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891647Concrete NATO commitments will ease Trump's frustration, Pavel sayshttps://english.radio.cz/oldest-known-beech-tree-czechia-found-chance-beskydy-mountains-8891626 The oldest known beech tree in Czechia has been identified in the Beskydy Mountains near the country's border with Slovakia. Researchers have determined the tree to be 492 years old, meaning it must have taken root in the early 16th century.  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:24:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891626 The oldest known beech tree in Czechia has been identified in the Beskydy Mountains near the country's border with Slovakia. Researchers have determined the tree to be 492 years old, meaning it must have taken root in the early 16th century.  00:03:49https://english.radio.cz/pavel-ukraine-has-two-month-window-revive-peace-talks-8891621Pavel: Ukraine has two-month window to revive peace talksThu, 09 Jul 2026 09:49:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891621Pavel: Ukraine has two-month window to revive peace talkshttps://english.radio.cz/juliette-binoche-karlovy-vary-ahead-festival-honour-8891620Juliette Binoche at Karlovy Vary ahead of festival honourThu, 09 Jul 2026 09:48:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891620Juliette Binoche at Karlovy Vary ahead of festival honourhttps://english.radio.cz/yalin-turkey-czechs-are-reserved-first-you-can-find-common-ground-them-8891433 "When you meet someone new in the Czech Republic, you first have to overcome a certain reserve, but after that everything comes easily," says Yalin, a Turkish expert on companies' cross-border expansion. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:48:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891433 "When you meet someone new in the Czech Republic, you first have to overcome a certain reserve, but after that everything comes easily," says Yalin, a Turkish expert on companies' cross-border expansion. https://english.radio.cz/pm-babis-czechia-will-not-join-natos-eu70bn-ukraine-aid-pledge-8891594PM Babiš: Czechia will not join NATO's €70bn Ukraine aid pledgeWed, 08 Jul 2026 16:49:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891594PM Babiš: Czechia will not join NATO's €70bn Ukraine aid pledgehttps://english.radio.cz/noskova-joins-muchova-wimbledon-semifinals-8891590Nosková joins Muchová in Wimbledon semifinalsWed, 08 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891590Nosková joins Muchová in Wimbledon semifinalshttps://english.radio.cz/60th-karlovy-vary-international-film-festival-8891584 Karlovy Vary celebrates landmark(s) in style. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:58:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891584 Karlovy Vary celebrates landmark(s) in style. https://english.radio.cz/water-rescuers-respond-surge-incidents-8891566Water rescuers respond to surge in incidentsWed, 08 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891566Water rescuers respond to surge in incidentshttps://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8891561Weather forecastWed, 08 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891561Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/monaco-bombing-investigation-reveals-czech-link-8891558Monaco bombing investigation reveals Czech linkWed, 08 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891558Monaco bombing investigation reveals Czech linkhttps://english.radio.cz/babis-holds-talks-european-leaders-nato-summit-sidelines-8891552Babiš holds talks with European leaders on NATO summit sidelinesWed, 08 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891552Babiš holds talks with European leaders on NATO summit sidelineshttps://english.radio.cz/more-boats-no-rise-accidents-czech-waterways-8891541More boats, but no rise in accidents on Czech waterwaysWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891541More boats, but no rise in accidents on Czech waterwayshttps://english.radio.cz/electricity-consumption-czechia-continues-rise-despite-higher-prices-8891539Electricity consumption in Czechia continues to rise despite higher pricesWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891539Electricity consumption in Czechia continues to rise despite higher priceshttps://english.radio.cz/historic-prague-tower-taken-market-prague-archbishopric-weighs-new-options-8891533 The Prague Archbishopric has abandoned plans to sell the historic Jindřišská Tower in the heart of Prague after spending several years searching for a buyer. It will now negotiate exclusively with the city of Prague, although it has not said whether the discussions will concern a sale, a lease, or some other form of cooperation. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891533 The Prague Archbishopric has abandoned plans to sell the historic Jindřišská Tower in the heart of Prague after spending several years searching for a buyer. It will now negotiate exclusively with the city of Prague, although it has not said whether the discussions will concern a sale, a lease, or some other form of cooperation. 00:03:21https://english.radio.cz/karolina-muchova-reaches-first-wimbledon-semifinal-8891532Karolína Muchová reaches first Wimbledon semifinalWed, 08 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891532Karolína Muchová reaches first Wimbledon semifinalhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-shift-ukraine-arms-aid-sends-important-signal-says-security-expert-8891505 The Czech government plans to redirect existing funding towards NATO's PURL (Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List) initiative, which finances US-made weapons for Ukraine. According to security analyst and former senior military officer František Mičánek, the move strengthens Czech credibility within the Alliance while reflecting a broader shift in Europe's security environment.  Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:07:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891505 The Czech government plans to redirect existing funding towards NATO's PURL (Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List) initiative, which finances US-made weapons for Ukraine. According to security analyst and former senior military officer František Mičánek, the move strengthens Czech credibility within the Alliance while reflecting a broader shift in Europe's security environment.  00:07:49https://english.radio.cz/czechia-will-miss-natos-2-defence-spending-target-year-babis-says-8891488Czechia will miss NATO's 2% defence spending target this year, Babiš saysWed, 08 Jul 2026 08:43:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891488Czechia will miss NATO's 2% defence spending target this year, Babiš sayshttps://english.radio.cz/babis-sits-zelenskyy-nato-summit-opening-dinner-8891487Babiš sits with Zelenskyy at NATO summit opening dinnerWed, 08 Jul 2026 08:40:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891487Babiš sits with Zelenskyy at NATO summit opening dinnerhttps://english.radio.cz/anna-schinz-a-happy-family-we-wanted-tell-story-without-judging-anyone-8891432 Swiss actress and screenwriter Anna Schinz presented A Happy Family this weekend at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where the drama directed by her partner Jan-Eric Mack had its world premiere. The first Swiss film ever selected for the festival's main competition, A Happy Family follows Niki, a single mother struggling to make ends meet in one of Europe's wealthiest countries, as she faces the risk of losing custody of her children. Combining social realism with emotional restraint, the film sheds light on working poverty in Switzerland while avoiding easy moral judgments. Anna Schinz, whose mother is Czech, spoke to Radio Prague International after the screening about the film, her writing process and her personal connection to the Czech Republic. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:05:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891432 Swiss actress and screenwriter Anna Schinz presented A Happy Family this weekend at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where the drama directed by her partner Jan-Eric Mack had its world premiere. The first Swiss film ever selected for the festival's main competition, A Happy Family follows Niki, a single mother struggling to make ends meet in one of Europe's wealthiest countries, as she faces the risk of losing custody of her children. Combining social realism with emotional restraint, the film sheds light on working poverty in Switzerland while avoiding easy moral judgments. Anna Schinz, whose mother is Czech, spoke to Radio Prague International after the screening about the film, her writing process and her personal connection to the Czech Republic. 00:06:54https://english.radio.cz/babis-and-pavel-travel-separately-nato-leaders-dinner-czech-delegations-remain-8891484Babiš and Pavel travel separately to NATO leaders' dinner as Czech delegations remain apart throughout the dayTue, 07 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891484Babiš and Pavel travel separately to NATO leaders' dinner as Czech delegations remain apart throughout the dayhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-involvement-prioritised-ukraine-requirements-list-seen-a-positive-signal-8891472Czech involvement in the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List seen as a positive signal, says President PavelTue, 07 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891472Czech involvement in the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List seen as a positive signal, says President Pavelhttps://english.radio.cz/more-1000-secondary-school-students-begin-month-long-voluntary-military-training-8891453More than 1,000 secondary school students begin month-long voluntary military trainingTue, 07 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891453More than 1,000 secondary school students begin month-long voluntary military traininghttps://english.radio.cz/people-surrender-nearly-6000-firearms-and-64-kilograms-explosives-during-years-8891449People surrender nearly 6,000 firearms and 64 kilograms of explosives during this year's weapons amnestyTue, 07 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891449People surrender nearly 6,000 firearms and 64 kilograms of explosives during this year's weapons amnestyhttps://english.radio.cz/heavenly-encounters-festival-planets-underway-brno-8891448 Between now and July 12 visitors to the Festival of Planets, underway on Brno's Kraví hora, can admire ten-metre-high  models of celestial bodies, enjoy projections in the digital planetarium, and watch some of the best sci-fi films at the open-air cinema. The summer Festival of Planets has attracted visitors since 2019, when it was launched to mark the 50th anniversary of the first landing on the Moon. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891448 Between now and July 12 visitors to the Festival of Planets, underway on Brno's Kraví hora, can admire ten-metre-high  models of celestial bodies, enjoy projections in the digital planetarium, and watch some of the best sci-fi films at the open-air cinema. The summer Festival of Planets has attracted visitors since 2019, when it was launched to mark the 50th anniversary of the first landing on the Moon. https://english.radio.cz/president-pavel-calls-higher-defence-investment-ankara-8891446President Pavel calls for higher defence investment in AnkaraTue, 07 Jul 2026 14:06:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891446President Pavel calls for higher defence investment in Ankarahttps://english.radio.cz/czech-delegation-come-under-scrutiny-over-defense-spending-nato-summit-8891423 The row over who should represent the Czech Republic at the NATO summit in Ankara is over. Both the prime minister and president are attending the high-profile event. Attention has now turned to what is expected to be the main issue facing the Czech delegation - explaining why the country has failed to meet NATO's defense spending target. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891423 The row over who should represent the Czech Republic at the NATO summit in Ankara is over. Both the prime minister and president are attending the high-profile event. Attention has now turned to what is expected to be the main issue facing the Czech delegation - explaining why the country has failed to meet NATO's defense spending target. 00:04:08https://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8891421Weather forecastTue, 07 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891421Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/may-retail-sales-result-shows-czechs-confidence-economy-analysts-say-8891419May retail sales result shows Czechs' confidence in the economy, analysts sayTue, 07 Jul 2026 11:48:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891419May retail sales result shows Czechs' confidence in the economy, analysts sayhttps://english.radio.cz/pavel-attend-nato-summit-leaders-dinner-erdogans-invitation-8891418Pavel to attend NATO summit leaders' dinner at Erdoğan's invitationTue, 07 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891418Pavel to attend NATO summit leaders' dinner at Erdoğan's invitationhttps://english.radio.cz/brno-made-drug-detector-could-transform-police-investigations-worldwide-8891372 Researchers in Brno have developed a portable device that does more than identify illegal drugs. It can also trace their origin and connect samples to previous cases, offering investigators valuable new intelligence. The technology has already attracted interest from police in both Czechia and the United States. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:24:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891372 Researchers in Brno have developed a portable device that does more than identify illegal drugs. It can also trace their origin and connect samples to previous cases, offering investigators valuable new intelligence. The technology has already attracted interest from police in both Czechia and the United States. 00:04:14https://english.radio.cz/government-increase-defence-spending-czk-36-billion-next-year-reach-2-gdp-8891369Government to increase defence spending by CZK 36 billion next year to reach 2% of GDPTue, 07 Jul 2026 08:13:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891369Government to increase defence spending by CZK 36 billion next year to reach 2% of GDPhttps://english.radio.cz/chamber-deputies-vote-again-controversial-public-finance-bill-8891368The Chamber of Deputies to vote again on controversial public finance billTue, 07 Jul 2026 07:49:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891368The Chamber of Deputies to vote again on controversial public finance billhttps://english.radio.cz/bethlehem-chapel-marks-jan-hus-anniversary-8891361Bethlehem Chapel marks Jan Hus anniversaryMon, 06 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891361Bethlehem Chapel marks Jan Hus anniversaryhttps://english.radio.cz/czechs-commemorate-jan-hus-services-and-ceremonies-8891353Czechs commemorate Jan Hus with services and ceremoniesMon, 06 Jul 2026 10:56:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891353Czechs commemorate Jan Hus with services and ceremonieshttps://english.radio.cz/muchova-reaches-wimbledon-quarter-finals-after-czech-derby-win-8891348Muchová reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals after Czech derby winMon, 06 Jul 2026 08:11:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891348Muchová reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals after Czech derby winhttps://english.radio.cz/harvey-keitel-and-robert-richardson-honoured-karlovy-vary-festival-8891347Harvey Keitel and Robert Richardson honoured at Karlovy Vary festivalMon, 06 Jul 2026 08:10:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891347Harvey Keitel and Robert Richardson honoured at Karlovy Vary festivalhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-rescue-team-returns-venezuela-earthquake-mission-8891346Czech rescue team returns from Venezuela earthquake missionMon, 06 Jul 2026 08:03:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891346Czech rescue team returns from Venezuela earthquake missionhttps://english.radio.cz/czech-government-and-president-travel-separately-nato-summit-8891345Czech government and president to travel separately to NATO summitMon, 06 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891345Czech government and president to travel separately to NATO summithttps://english.radio.cz/jan-hus-european-culture-a-story-transcended-borders-8890983 On Monday the Czech Republic is commemorating a national holiday: the anniversary of the burning at the stake of Master Jan Hus. The story of this medieval priest has long transcended the borders of the Czech lands. Hus has become an inspiration for European writers, painters, filmmakers, and musicians, who portray him as a martyr, a rebel, a prophet and the moral conscience of Europe. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:49:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8890983 On Monday the Czech Republic is commemorating a national holiday: the anniversary of the burning at the stake of Master Jan Hus. The story of this medieval priest has long transcended the borders of the Czech lands. Hus has become an inspiration for European writers, painters, filmmakers, and musicians, who portray him as a martyr, a rebel, a prophet and the moral conscience of Europe. https://english.radio.cz/europe-must-take-greater-responsibility-its-defence-says-pavel-ahead-nato-summit-8891326Europe must take greater responsibility for its defence, says Pavel ahead of NATO summitSun, 05 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891326Europe must take greater responsibility for its defence, says Pavel ahead of NATO summithttps://english.radio.cz/prague-radio-symphony-orchestra-home-most-beautiful-stages-8891127 The Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra (SOČR) is at home not only in Studio 1, but also on the most prestigious Czech concert stages: in the Rudolfinum, the Municipal House, and the Bethlehem Chapel. At the same time, it performs just as naturally on international stages, where over decades it has built a reputation for exceptional vitality, tonal culture, and an ability to present Czech music in its best light. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:56:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891127 The Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra (SOČR) is at home not only in Studio 1, but also on the most prestigious Czech concert stages: in the Rudolfinum, the Municipal House, and the Bethlehem Chapel. At the same time, it performs just as naturally on international stages, where over decades it has built a reputation for exceptional vitality, tonal culture, and an ability to present Czech music in its best light. 00:31:30https://english.radio.cz/strahov-turns-100-8th-sokol-slet-marked-beginning-worlds-largest-stadium-8890833 In July 1926, Prague's Strahov witnessed an event that would leave a lasting mark on Czech and European sporting culture. The 8th Sokol Slet—the first major gathering held at the newly completed stadium—launched a century-long tradition of mass gymnastics displays and laid the foundations for what would become the largest stadium in the world. Built from 1925 onwards and gradually expanded until the 1980s, Strahov eventually reached a capacity of more than 240,000 spectators, making it a unique venue with no equal anywhere in the world. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:40:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8890833 In July 1926, Prague's Strahov witnessed an event that would leave a lasting mark on Czech and European sporting culture. The 8th Sokol Slet—the first major gathering held at the newly completed stadium—launched a century-long tradition of mass gymnastics displays and laid the foundations for what would become the largest stadium in the world. Built from 1925 onwards and gradually expanded until the 1980s, Strahov eventually reached a capacity of more than 240,000 spectators, making it a unique venue with no equal anywhere in the world. https://english.radio.cz/lower-house-speaker-okamura-visit-china-second-half-july-8891323Lower house speaker Okamura to visit China in the second half of JulySat, 04 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891323Lower house speaker Okamura to visit China in the second half of Julyhttps://english.radio.cz/culture-minister-klempir-arrives-karlovy-vary-after-skipping-festival-opening-8891314Culture Minister Klempíř arrives in Karlovy Vary after skipping festival openingSat, 04 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891314Culture Minister Klempíř arrives in Karlovy Vary after skipping festival openinghttps://english.radio.cz/karlovy-vary-moderator-reznicek-discussed-role-and-importance-public-service-8891313In Karlovy Vary, moderator Řezníček discussed the role and importance of public-service mediaSat, 04 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891313In Karlovy Vary, moderator Řezníček discussed the role and importance of public-service mediahttps://english.radio.cz/churches-and-prison-service-sign-new-agreement-spiritual-care-prisons-8891312Churches and Prison Service sign new agreement on spiritual care in prisonsSat, 04 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891312Churches and Prison Service sign new agreement on spiritual care in prisonshttps://english.radio.cz/velehrad-opens-annual-days-goodwill-rare-st-luke-relic-8891305Velehrad opens annual Days of Goodwill with rare St. Luke relicSat, 04 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891305Velehrad opens annual Days of Goodwill with rare St. Luke relichttps://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8891302Weather forecastSat, 04 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891302Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/survey-80-czechs-have-concerns-about-their-holidays-down-84-last-year-8891301Survey: 80% of Czechs have concerns about their holidays, down from 84% last yearSat, 04 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891301Survey: 80% of Czechs have concerns about their holidays, down from 84% last yearhttps://english.radio.cz/hurvinek-celebrated-100th-anniversary-us-and-japan-8891299Hurvínek celebrated 100th anniversary in the US and JapanSat, 04 Jul 2026 10:43:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891299Hurvínek celebrated 100th anniversary in the US and Japanhttps://english.radio.cz/survey-czechs-are-not-concerned-about-blackouts-preparedness-remains-unchanged-8891297Survey: Czechs are not concerned about blackouts, preparedness remains unchangedSat, 04 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891297Survey: Czechs are not concerned about blackouts, preparedness remains unchangedhttps://english.radio.cz/labour-ministry-one-five-people-retired-unemployment-covid-19-pandemic-8891296Labour Ministry: One in five people retired from unemployment before the COVID-19 pandemicSat, 04 Jul 2026 10:08:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891296Labour Ministry: One in five people retired from unemployment before the COVID-19 pandemichttps://english.radio.cz/czechoslovak-film-be-featured-restored-films-section-venice-film-festival-8891254Czechoslovak film to be featured in restored films section at Venice Film FestivalFri, 03 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891254Czechoslovak film to be featured in restored films section at Venice Film Festivalhttps://english.radio.cz/office-president-confirms-pavel-will-fly-ankara-summit-government-aircraft-8891243Office of the President confirms Pavel will fly to Ankara summit on government aircraft on TuesdayFri, 03 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891243Office of the President confirms Pavel will fly to Ankara summit on government aircraft on Tuesdayhttps://english.radio.cz/sales-new-passenger-cars-first-half-year-rose-nearly-6-129810-vehicles-8891241Sales of new passenger cars in first half of the year rose by nearly 6% to 129,810 vehiclesFri, 03 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891241Sales of new passenger cars in first half of the year rose by nearly 6% to 129,810 vehicleshttps://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8891239Weather forecastFri, 03 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891239Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/almost-two-daily-doses-medicine-person-czechia-last-year-8891232Almost two daily doses of medicine per person in Czechia last yearFri, 03 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891232Almost two daily doses of medicine per person in Czechia last yearhttps://english.radio.cz/karlovy-vary-film-festival-opens-today-dustin-hoffman-honoured-8891224Karlovy Vary Film Festival opens today with Dustin Hoffman honouredFri, 03 Jul 2026 11:39:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891224Karlovy Vary Film Festival opens today with Dustin Hoffman honouredhttps://english.radio.cz/why-study-czech-today-neil-bermel-language-translation-and-future-czech-studies-8891086   Neil Bermel is Professor of Czech Language and Linguistics at the University of Sheffield, where he has been teaching for nearly three decades. He was among the scholars who gathered in Prague for the Seventh World Congress of Bohemian Studies and, during the event, received the Josef Dobrovský Medal for outstanding contributions to Czech studies. I sat down with him to talk about what first drew him to the Czech language, who chooses to study Czech today, and the challenges and opportunities facing the field. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891086   Neil Bermel is Professor of Czech Language and Linguistics at the University of Sheffield, where he has been teaching for nearly three decades. He was among the scholars who gathered in Prague for the Seventh World Congress of Bohemian Studies and, during the event, received the Josef Dobrovský Medal for outstanding contributions to Czech studies. I sat down with him to talk about what first drew him to the Czech language, who chooses to study Czech today, and the challenges and opportunities facing the field. 00:09:21https://english.radio.cz/czech-billionaires-eye-stake-italian-tyre-maker-pirelli-8891210Czech billionaires eye stake in Italian tyre maker PirelliFri, 03 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891210Czech billionaires eye stake in Italian tyre maker Pirellihttps://english.radio.cz/czech-cereal-harvest-forecast-fall-nearly-16-percent-8891207Czech cereal harvest forecast to fall by nearly 16 percentFri, 03 Jul 2026 10:18:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891207Czech cereal harvest forecast to fall by nearly 16 percenthttps://english.radio.cz/rediscovering-jan-hus-beyond-myths-and-legends-8891209 More than six centuries after Jan Hus was burned at the stake in Constance, historians are taking a fresh look at one of Czech history's defining figures. Medievalist Eva Doležalová of the Institute of History of the Czech Academy of Sciences explains why modern research is moving beyond centuries of myth to rediscover the real Jan Hus. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:09:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891209 More than six centuries after Jan Hus was burned at the stake in Constance, historians are taking a fresh look at one of Czech history's defining figures. Medievalist Eva Doležalová of the Institute of History of the Czech Academy of Sciences explains why modern research is moving beyond centuries of myth to rediscover the real Jan Hus. 00:07:25https://english.radio.cz/whats-killing-fish-czech-researchers-are-looking-answers-8891121 Rising temperatures and declining oxygen levels are causing more frequent fish die-offs in Czech rivers, prompting new efforts to monitor and protect freshwater ecosystems. Scientists and water authorities are deploying advanced technologies to track water quality and better understand how climate change is reshaping aquatic life. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:01:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891121 Rising temperatures and declining oxygen levels are causing more frequent fish die-offs in Czech rivers, prompting new efforts to monitor and protect freshwater ecosystems. Scientists and water authorities are deploying advanced technologies to track water quality and better understand how climate change is reshaping aquatic life. 00:03:29https://english.radio.cz/lehecka-and-bouzkova-reach-third-round-wimbledon-8891182Lehečka and Bouzková reach third round at WimbledonThu, 02 Jul 2026 21:26:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891182Lehečka and Bouzková reach third round at Wimbledonhttps://english.radio.cz/dustin-hoffman-arrives-karlovy-vary-receive-crystal-globe-award-8891181Dustin Hoffman arrives in Karlovy Vary to receive Crystal Globe awardThu, 02 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891181Dustin Hoffman arrives in Karlovy Vary to receive Crystal Globe awardhttps://english.radio.cz/government-approves-czech-position-nato-summit-8891132Government approves Czech position for NATO summitThu, 02 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891132Government approves Czech position for NATO summithttps://english.radio.cz/weather-forecast-8891113Weather forecastThu, 02 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891113Weather forecasthttps://english.radio.cz/fire-service-remains-czechias-most-trusted-institution-government-ranks-last-8891099Fire service remains Czechia's most trusted institution, government ranks lastThu, 02 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891099Fire service remains Czechia's most trusted institution, government ranks lasthttps://english.radio.cz/electric-car-sales-hit-record-high-czechia-june-8891094Electric car sales hit record high in Czechia in JuneThu, 02 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891094Electric car sales hit record high in Czechia in Junehttps://english.radio.cz/scabies-cases-czechia-40-percent-first-half-year-8891093Scabies cases in Czechia up 40 percent in first half of the yearThu, 02 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891093Scabies cases in Czechia up 40 percent in first half of the yearhttps://english.radio.cz/pavel-tells-babis-back-claims-over-nato-summit-row-or-retract-them-8891092Pavel tells Babiš to back claims over NATO summit row or retract themThu, 02 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891092Pavel tells Babiš to back claims over NATO summit row or retract themhttps://english.radio.cz/little-hanoi-next-generation-explores-what-it-means-grow-vietnamese-czechia-8891073 An exhibition now on display at Prague's Holešovice Market Hall explores what it means to grow up between two cultures. Little Hanoi: Next Generation combines large-scale portraits with personal stories to introduce the children of Vietnamese immigrants who settled in former Czechoslovakia decades ago. Ruth Fraňková went along to find out more. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:04:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891073 An exhibition now on display at Prague's Holešovice Market Hall explores what it means to grow up between two cultures. Little Hanoi: Next Generation combines large-scale portraits with personal stories to introduce the children of Vietnamese immigrants who settled in former Czechoslovakia decades ago. Ruth Fraňková went along to find out more. 00:08:21https://english.radio.cz/military-police-clear-czech-soldiers-over-ukraine-drone-deliveries-8891066Military police clear Czech soldiers over Ukraine drone deliveriesThu, 02 Jul 2026 08:55:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891066Military police clear Czech soldiers over Ukraine drone deliverieshttps://english.radio.cz/czech-security-council-resumes-debate-new-military-strategy-8891065Czech Security Council resumes debate on new military strategyThu, 02 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891065Czech Security Council resumes debate on new military strategyhttps://english.radio.cz/storm-dumps-100-mm-rain-two-hours-eastern-czechia-8891064Storm dumps 100 mm of rain in two hours in eastern CzechiaThu, 02 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891064Storm dumps 100 mm of rain in two hours in eastern Czechiahttps://english.radio.cz/security-council-resume-debate-army-strategy-8891063Security Council to resume debate on army strategyThu, 02 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891063Security Council to resume debate on army strategyhttps://english.radio.cz/419degc-new-normal-czech-summers-8891005 Over the past weekend, Czechia experienced an extreme heatwave that broke all previous records, with the highest temperature ever measured on its territory reaching 41.9°C. But was this just an isolated weather event, or a glimpse of what summers in Central Europe will increasingly look like in the future? If the latter is true, how do we adapt to steadily rising temperatures, what does this mean for cities and daily life, and is there any realistic chance that global warming could still be slowed or even stopped? Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891005 Over the past weekend, Czechia experienced an extreme heatwave that broke all previous records, with the highest temperature ever measured on its territory reaching 41.9°C. But was this just an isolated weather event, or a glimpse of what summers in Central Europe will increasingly look like in the future? If the latter is true, how do we adapt to steadily rising temperatures, what does this mean for cities and daily life, and is there any realistic chance that global warming could still be slowed or even stopped? 00:05:55https://english.radio.cz/were-80-years-old-karlovy-vary-celebrate-landmarks-style-8890979 The jubilee 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival gets under way in the West Bohemian spa town on Friday. 2026 also marks 80 years since the event’s foundation, an anniversary that the organisers say places Karlovy Vary in a most exclusive club. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:38:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8890979 The jubilee 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival gets under way in the West Bohemian spa town on Friday. 2026 also marks 80 years since the event’s foundation, an anniversary that the organisers say places Karlovy Vary in a most exclusive club. 00:03:17https://english.radio.cz/record-temperatures-czechia-prompt-calls-summer-protection-homeless-8890976 Many people have been suffering from the heat here in the Czech Republic, with all-time record temperatures registered on consecutive days at the end of last week. One group particularly at risk in such extreme weather are the homeless community.   Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:32:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8890976 Many people have been suffering from the heat here in the Czech Republic, with all-time record temperatures registered on consecutive days at the end of last week. One group particularly at risk in such extreme weather are the homeless community.   00:03:29https://english.radio.cz/foreign-minister-says-president-will-receive-nato-summit-mandate-8891047Foreign minister says president will receive NATO summit mandateWed, 01 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891047Foreign minister says president will receive NATO summit mandate