Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:48:11 +0200https://english.radio.cz/czechia-30-minutes-8705331© 2026 Radio Prague International All the news in politics, culture, sport and science, along with in-depth reports and fascinating interviews, from Radio Prague International. Everything you need to know about the Czech Republic. Every weekday and Saturday. enNewsBusinessSociety & Culturecr@radio.cz (Cesky Rozhlas)webmaster@radio.cz (CRo Webmaster) https://english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/images/431507449d2eadacdc30eb0828bd00b3.png?timestamp=1610467972 https://english.radio.cz/czechia-30-minutes-8705331 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/havel-alive-festival-copy-infant-jesus-prague-heading-ireland-atlas-countrys-8896309 Havel ALIVE festival, copy of Infant Jesus of Prague heading for Ireland, extensive atlas of country's wild plants nearing completion  Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8896309 Havel ALIVE festival, copy of Infant Jesus of Prague heading for Ireland, extensive atlas of country's wild plants nearing completion  00:28:00https://english.radio.cz/czech-demographic-paradox-and-schools-getting-kids-walk-school-neil-bermel-8896226 Czech demographic paradox and schools. Campaign encouraging kids to walk to school  Why study Czech today? Neil Bermel on language, translation and the future of Czech studies. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:56:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8896226 Czech demographic paradox and schools. Campaign encouraging kids to walk to school  Why study Czech today? Neil Bermel on language, translation and the future of Czech studies. 00:28:37https://english.radio.cz/stetl-fest-celebrates-jewish-culture-rpi-marks-90-years-listeners-send-messages-8896104 Brno's Štetl Fest celebrates Jewish culture; Radio Prague International marks 90 years since its first broadcast - listeners share their memories with us. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8896104 Brno's Štetl Fest celebrates Jewish culture; Radio Prague International marks 90 years since its first broadcast - listeners share their memories with us. 00:29:13https://english.radio.cz/voice-czechia-circled-globe-a-look-behind-scenes-radio-prague-international-8-8894503 Czech Radio’s international service is celebrating its 90th anniversary. What is Radio Prague International like today? How has it changed and who are the people behind it? Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8894503 Czech Radio’s international service is celebrating its 90th anniversary. What is Radio Prague International like today? How has it changed and who are the people behind it? 00:26:49https://english.radio.cz/prague-and-warsaw-have-responded-a-disinformation-campaign-falsely-claiming-8895907 Prague and Warsaw have responded to a disinformation campaign falsely claiming Poland planned to seize Czech territory, Beavers fighting drought in Czechia are “ecosystem engineers,” says zoologist, Former president Václav Klaus says Czechia needs to “desubsidize” its economy  Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8895907 Prague and Warsaw have responded to a disinformation campaign falsely claiming Poland planned to seize Czech territory, Beavers fighting drought in Czechia are “ecosystem engineers,” says zoologist, Former president Václav Klaus says Czechia needs to “desubsidize” its economy  00:28:57https://english.radio.cz/czech-tennis-players-karolina-muchova-and-jakub-mensik-claim-their-first-grand-8895804 Czech tennis players Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík claim their first Grand Slam title at the US open, Obnaženi festival brings together multiple generations, Filmmaker Karen Kruger about her documentary at the Jewish cultural Štetl fest Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8895804 Czech tennis players Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík claim their first Grand Slam title at the US open, Obnaženi festival brings together multiple generations, Filmmaker Karen Kruger about her documentary at the Jewish cultural Štetl fest 00:25:57https://english.radio.cz/pm-babis-invalidovna-overhaul-its-a-great-project-returns-brno-stetl-fest-8895682 PM Babiš on Invalidovna overhaul: “It’s a great project”, Returns to Brno: ŠTETL FEST revives the city’s Jewish stories, Secret Soviet bunker built to survive a nuclear blast opens to visitors in Czechia, Why study Czech today? Neil Bermel on language, translation and the future of Czech studies Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:43:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8895682 PM Babiš on Invalidovna overhaul: “It’s a great project”, Returns to Brno: ŠTETL FEST revives the city’s Jewish stories, Secret Soviet bunker built to survive a nuclear blast opens to visitors in Czechia, Why study Czech today? Neil Bermel on language, translation and the future of Czech studies 00:29:07https://english.radio.cz/liberec-sea-lion-dies-after-swallowing-toy-rohan-island-plant-could-become-urban-8895561 Liberec Zoo sea lion dies after swallowing child’s toy, raising safety concerns, Prague’s Rohan Island concrete plant could be transformed into urban farm. Kingdom Come and the real Middle Ages: Can video games teach us history?, TerraDrought: global real-time drought tool Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8895561 Liberec Zoo sea lion dies after swallowing child’s toy, raising safety concerns, Prague’s Rohan Island concrete plant could be transformed into urban farm. Kingdom Come and the real Middle Ages: Can video games teach us history?, TerraDrought: global real-time drought tool 00:24:48https://english.radio.cz/crystal-valley-week-turns-liberec-a-showcase-bohemian-glass-horseback-archery-8895476 Crystal Valley Week turns Liberec into a showcase of Bohemian glass, horseback archery slowly gaining ground in the Czech Republic, Evie Harbury on the magic of Czech cuisine Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8895476 Crystal Valley Week turns Liberec into a showcase of Bohemian glass, horseback archery slowly gaining ground in the Czech Republic, Evie Harbury on the magic of Czech cuisine 00:29:00https://english.radio.cz/rpi-history-series-part-7-8895240 RPI history series Part 7 - signature tunes and significant broadcasts  Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:57:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8895240 RPI history series Part 7 - signature tunes and significant broadcasts  00:26:59https://english.radio.cz/how-radio-waves-linked-capek-einstein-and-a-communist-anthem-british-pop-7-8894428 From Čapek and Einstein to Protectorate-era hockey and OMD. Dive into the 90-year history of international broadcasting that shaped the image of Czechoslovakia around the world and became the voice of hope, art and political propaganda. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:04:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8894428 From Čapek and Einstein to Protectorate-era hockey and OMD. Dive into the 90-year history of international broadcasting that shaped the image of Czechoslovakia around the world and became the voice of hope, art and political propaganda. 00:25:54https://english.radio.cz/political-leaders-honor-victims-1968-invasion-he-was-sending-a-message-future-8895278 Trauma of betrayal we should learn from: Political leaders honor victims of 1968 invasion, “He was sending a message to future generations”: Artist Hynek Martinec on Jan Palach’s legacy, Broken angel, believed to have inspired one of Karel Kryl's 1969 protest songs, coming home Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8895278 Trauma of betrayal we should learn from: Political leaders honor victims of 1968 invasion, “He was sending a message to future generations”: Artist Hynek Martinec on Jan Palach’s legacy, Broken angel, believed to have inspired one of Karel Kryl's 1969 protest songs, coming home 00:28:29https://english.radio.cz/czech-film-selected-2027-academy-awards-efforts-save-critically-endangered-8895180 If pidgeons turned to gold -Czech film selected for 2027 Academy Awards, efforts to save critically endangered “glacial” plant, Ester Geislerová's new documentary   Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8895180 If pidgeons turned to gold -Czech film selected for 2027 Academy Awards, efforts to save critically endangered “glacial” plant, Ester Geislerová's new documentary   00:27:37https://english.radio.cz/measures-against-drought-exhibition-1968-letters-rpi-history-sumperak-houses-8895067 Measures against drought, exhibition of 1968 letters to RPI, history of the Šumperak houses Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8895067 Measures against drought, exhibition of 1968 letters to RPI, history of the Šumperak houses 00:28:51https://english.radio.cz/kryl-inspiring-statue-returns-romany-anthology-frankfurt-prague-new-circus-fest-8894962 Statue said to have inspired Karel Kryl returned for the August 21 anniversary; new anthology of Czech and Slovak Romany writing set for Frankfurt; Prague new circus fest. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8894962 Statue said to have inspired Karel Kryl returned for the August 21 anniversary; new anthology of Czech and Slovak Romany writing set for Frankfurt; Prague new circus fest. 00:29:09https://english.radio.cz/jan-sveraks-comedy-five-plums-hit-uk-cinemas-under-title-what-a-way-go-pat-and-8894879 Jan Svěrák’s comedy Five Plums to hit UK cinemas under the title What a Way to Go, Pat and Mat turn 50: Czechia’s clumsy handymen take DIY chaos worldwide, Inside Prague's summer school of Czech Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8894879 Jan Svěrák’s comedy Five Plums to hit UK cinemas under the title What a Way to Go, Pat and Mat turn 50: Czechia’s clumsy handymen take DIY chaos worldwide, Inside Prague's summer school of Czech 00:29:02https://english.radio.cz/rpi-history-series-part-6-8894572 Dive into the history of Radio Prague, which connected countries and offered popular music in exchange for political proclamations. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:03:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8894572 Dive into the history of Radio Prague, which connected countries and offered popular music in exchange for political proclamations. 00:28:21https://english.radio.cz/podebradys-transmitters-honouring-karel-gott-how-radio-prague-conquered-airwaves-8894421 From reflections in the ionosphere to the musical oasis of Interprogram. Dive into the history of Radio Prague, which connected countries and offered popular music in exchange for political proclamations.   Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8894421 From reflections in the ionosphere to the musical oasis of Interprogram. Dive into the history of Radio Prague, which connected countries and offered popular music in exchange for political proclamations.   00:27:14https://english.radio.cz/trutnoff-open-air-celebrates-its-tribal-chief-vaclav-havel-wild-boars-are-8894726 TrutnOFF Open Air celebrates its “tribal chief” Václav Havel on what would have been his 90th birthday, Wild boars are increasingly venturing into urban areas, drawn by food and safety, Miss Czech Republic on her Japanese and Moravian identity, beauty and Miss Universe Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8894726 TrutnOFF Open Air celebrates its “tribal chief” Václav Havel on what would have been his 90th birthday, Wild boars are increasingly venturing into urban areas, drawn by food and safety, Miss Czech Republic on her Japanese and Moravian identity, beauty and Miss Universe 00:26:33https://english.radio.cz/czechs-enthusiastic-stargazersczech-communities-troubled-drying-wells-and-8894633 Czechs enthusiastic stargazers,Czech communities troubled by drying wells and dwindling groundwater, Jewish book collection Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8894633 Czechs enthusiastic stargazers,Czech communities troubled by drying wells and dwindling groundwater, Jewish book collection 00:33:32https://english.radio.cz/czech-farmers-change-crops-weather-shifts-secret-soviet-bunker-opens-jirina-8894500 Czech farmers turn to sunflowers, experiment with figs and olives, as drought and heat intensify, Secret Soviet bunker built to survive a nuclear blast opens to visitors in Czechia, Jiřina Šiklová Library offers over 9,000 books on feminism, gender and queerness, Inside Prague's summer school of Czech Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8894500 Czech farmers turn to sunflowers, experiment with figs and olives, as drought and heat intensify, Secret Soviet bunker built to survive a nuclear blast opens to visitors in Czechia, Jiřina Šiklová Library offers over 9,000 books on feminism, gender and queerness, Inside Prague's summer school of Czech 00:28:00https://english.radio.cz/charles-university-seeks-global-science-leader-new-prague-biocenter-brno-8894425 Charles University seeks global science leader for new Prague Biocenter, Brno scientists chase total solar eclipse to Iceland and Spain, Keeping Czech alive abroad: How Krajánek ve světe helps children stay close to their roots, A hidden feminist gem in Prague: Jiřina Šiklová Library offers over 9,000 books on feminism, gender and queerness Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8894425 Charles University seeks global science leader for new Prague Biocenter, Brno scientists chase total solar eclipse to Iceland and Spain, Keeping Czech alive abroad: How Krajánek ve světe helps children stay close to their roots, A hidden feminist gem in Prague: Jiřina Šiklová Library offers over 9,000 books on feminism, gender and queerness 00:25:37https://english.radio.cz/czechia-bids-host-one-europes-giant-ai-gigafactories-hantec-added-south-moravian-8894344 Czechia bids to host one of Europe’s giant AI Gigafactories, Hantec added to South Moravian folk culture list as enthusiasts eye UNESCO recognition, Prague Pride survey highlights unknown chapters of Czech queer history, Who reads what? The surprising patterns hidden in 17 million library loans Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8894344 Czechia bids to host one of Europe’s giant AI Gigafactories, Hantec added to South Moravian folk culture list as enthusiasts eye UNESCO recognition, Prague Pride survey highlights unknown chapters of Czech queer history, Who reads what? The surprising patterns hidden in 17 million library loans 00:31:04https://english.radio.cz/series-90-year-long-history-rpi-part-5-8894070 How Radio Prague connected with its listeners the world over  Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8894070 How Radio Prague connected with its listeners the world over  00:27:06https://english.radio.cz/voice-bridged-five-continents-secret-behind-radio-pragues-international-success-8892921 The international broadcasts of Czechoslovak Radio were never just a one-way stream of news and music disappearing into the airwaves. From the very beginning, they formed a vibrant dialogue between Prague and the rest of the world. Thousands of letters each day, enthusiastic listeners in Africa and Latin America, remote listener clubs in Cuba, and Czechoslovak sailors in the middle of the ocean all found comfort, inspiration and a connection to another world through broadcasts from home. The following story takes you on a fascinating journey through the decades, brought to life by the memories of those who were there. Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892921 The international broadcasts of Czechoslovak Radio were never just a one-way stream of news and music disappearing into the airwaves. From the very beginning, they formed a vibrant dialogue between Prague and the rest of the world. Thousands of letters each day, enthusiastic listeners in Africa and Latin America, remote listener clubs in Cuba, and Czechoslovak sailors in the middle of the ocean all found comfort, inspiration and a connection to another world through broadcasts from home. The following story takes you on a fascinating journey through the decades, brought to life by the memories of those who were there. 00:26:05https://english.radio.cz/time-capsule-beneath-wenceslas-square-survey-highlights-unknown-chapters-czech-8894172 Message for future generations: Time capsule beneath Wenceslas Square contains coins, newspapers and a beer glass, Who is the greatest queer Czech? Prague Pride survey highlights unknown chapters of Czech queer history, How did people write in the past? Prague exhibition highlights artistic value of historic writing tools Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8894172 Message for future generations: Time capsule beneath Wenceslas Square contains coins, newspapers and a beer glass, Who is the greatest queer Czech? Prague Pride survey highlights unknown chapters of Czech queer history, How did people write in the past? Prague exhibition highlights artistic value of historic writing tools 00:26:45https://english.radio.cz/shortage-breast-cancer-drug-czechia-triggers-emergency-measures-czech-film-8894082 Shortage of breast cancer drug in Czechia triggers emergency measures, Czech film exploring folklore in the age of social media wins Student Academy Award,  Prague’s Little Hanoi Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8894082 Shortage of breast cancer drug in Czechia triggers emergency measures, Czech film exploring folklore in the age of social media wins Student Academy Award,  Prague’s Little Hanoi 00:29:14https://english.radio.cz/czechia-europes-fastest-growing-tourism-destination-villa-tugendhat-marks-25-8893985 Czechia is Europe's fastest-growing tourism destination, Villa Tugendhat marks 25 years on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Summer School of Slavonic Studies Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8893985 Czechia is Europe's fastest-growing tourism destination, Villa Tugendhat marks 25 years on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Summer School of Slavonic Studies 00:27:46https://english.radio.cz/why-drought-unlikely-shut-down-czech-nuclear-power-plants-czech-goalie-hornicek-8893887 Why drought is unlikely to shut down Czech nuclear power plants , Czech goalie Horníček joins Newcastle in €30 million transfer, Inside Phonopolis, the striking new game from Czech studio Amanita Design Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8893887 Why drought is unlikely to shut down Czech nuclear power plants , Czech goalie Horníček joins Newcastle in €30 million transfer, Inside Phonopolis, the striking new game from Czech studio Amanita Design 00:29:27https://english.radio.cz/prague-pride-kicks-czech-centres-overhaul-700-year-old-statue-undergoes-8893780 News, Prague Pride kicks off, Czech Centres overhaul, 700-year-old statue undergoes tomography at a Brno hospital, trip to Divoká Šárka on the suburbs of Prague  Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:32:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8893780 News, Prague Pride kicks off, Czech Centres overhaul, 700-year-old statue undergoes tomography at a Brno hospital, trip to Divoká Šárka on the suburbs of Prague  00:28:12https://english.radio.cz/series-90-year-long-history-rpi-part-4-8892897 Series on the 90-year-long history of RPI.  Part 4 - Radio Prague as a tool of communist propaganda. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:36:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892897 Series on the 90-year-long history of RPI.  Part 4 - Radio Prague as a tool of communist propaganda. 00:28:33https://english.radio.cz/voice-was-meant-conquer-airwaves-how-radio-prague-spread-communist-propaganda-4-8889752 During the communist era Radio Prague functioned as a highly effective Cold War propaganda tool, tailoring communist messaging to audiences around the world, while operating under strict censorship and centralized control. Yet amid the ideological campaigns and bureaucratic machinery, occasional human moments and the haunting sound of a Slovak fujara closing the day's broadcast offered rare glimpses of authenticity behind the propaganda. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:26:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8889752 During the communist era Radio Prague functioned as a highly effective Cold War propaganda tool, tailoring communist messaging to audiences around the world, while operating under strict censorship and centralized control. Yet amid the ideological campaigns and bureaucratic machinery, occasional human moments and the haunting sound of a Slovak fujara closing the day's broadcast offered rare glimpses of authenticity behind the propaganda. 00:27:33https://english.radio.cz/government-plan-loosen-fiscal-rules-threatens-public-finances-ceske-budejovice-8893631 Government plan to loosen fiscal rules threatens public finances, České Budějovice hospital becomes first in Czechia to use AI in brain surgery, Prague launches cooling map to help residents beat the heat Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8893631 Government plan to loosen fiscal rules threatens public finances, České Budějovice hospital becomes first in Czechia to use AI in brain surgery, Prague launches cooling map to help residents beat the heat 00:29:04https://english.radio.cz/glen-hansard-mourned-many-czechia-why-do-czechs-stay-put-surprising-truth-about-8893516 “He was kind to everyone”: Glen Hansard mourned by many in Czech Republic, Why do Czechs stay put? The surprising truth about labour Mobility, A hidden feminist gem in Prague: Jiřina Šiklová Library offers over 9,000 books on feminism, gender and queerness Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:40:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8893516 “He was kind to everyone”: Glen Hansard mourned by many in Czech Republic, Why do Czechs stay put? The surprising truth about labour Mobility, A hidden feminist gem in Prague: Jiřina Šiklová Library offers over 9,000 books on feminism, gender and queerness 00:28:56https://english.radio.cz/charles-bridge-repairs-czechbusiness-announced-odyssey-keeps-imax-busy-8893422 Both traditional and modern methods used to clean Charles Bridge; government creates CzechBusiness from two agencies; Prague's IMAX opening late to meet Odyssey demand Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8893422 Both traditional and modern methods used to clean Charles Bridge; government creates CzechBusiness from two agencies; Prague's IMAX opening late to meet Odyssey demand 00:24:51https://english.radio.cz/radicalisation-warning-historic-store-restored-artistic-value-writing-8893304 Government extremism report raises questions; historic store in regions gets renovation; Prague exhibition highlights artistic value of writing instruments. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:13:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8893304 Government extremism report raises questions; historic store in regions gets renovation; Prague exhibition highlights artistic value of writing instruments. 00:29:12https://english.radio.cz/czech-fluxus-artist-musician-and-ex-national-gallery-chief-milan-knizak-dies-86-8893207 Czech Fluxus artist, musician and ex-National Gallery chief Milan Knížák dies at 86, Remembering Pavel Jungwirth, the world-class chemist whose excitement was infectious, Who reads what? The surprising patterns hidden in 17 million library loans Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8893207 Czech Fluxus artist, musician and ex-National Gallery chief Milan Knížák dies at 86, Remembering Pavel Jungwirth, the world-class chemist whose excitement was infectious, Who reads what? The surprising patterns hidden in 17 million library loans 00:28:11https://english.radio.cz/series-90-year-long-history-rpi-part-3-8892896 The voice that was meant to conquer the airwaves: How Radio Prague spread communism around the world Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:33:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892896 The voice that was meant to conquer the airwaves: How Radio Prague spread communism around the world 00:29:34https://english.radio.cz/progress-artificial-joint-replacement-20262027-season-czech-football-kicks-8893006 Progress in artificial joint replacement, 2026/2027 season in Czech football kicks off, interview with František D'Agostino who this year joined the elite group of climbers who can boast a one-day ascent of El Capitan's El Niño route Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8893006 Progress in artificial joint replacement, 2026/2027 season in Czech football kicks off, interview with František D'Agostino who this year joined the elite group of climbers who can boast a one-day ascent of El Capitan's El Niño route 00:28:53https://english.radio.cz/president-vetoes-budget-reform-rules-designer-pavel-fuksa-miss-czech-republic-8892924 President vetoes government’s budget rules reform, successful designer Pavel Fuksa on creating strip for club Slavia Prague, Miss Czech Republic on her Japanese and Moravian identity, beauty and Miss Universe Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:13:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892924 President vetoes government’s budget rules reform, successful designer Pavel Fuksa on creating strip for club Slavia Prague, Miss Czech Republic on her Japanese and Moravian identity, beauty and Miss Universe 00:26:49https://english.radio.cz/okamura-china-radetzky-monument-returning-pragues-mala-strana-phonopolis-8892814 Okamura in China, Radetzky monument returning to Prague's Malá Strana, Phonopolis computer game  Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892814 Okamura in China, Radetzky monument returning to Prague's Malá Strana, Phonopolis computer game  00:29:09https://english.radio.cz/gov-backs-mobile-phone-ban-schools-future-vaclav-havel-library-stake-interview-8892692 Gov backs mobile phone ban in schools, Milan Babík on the future of Vaclav Havel Library , interview with Neil Bermel. Professor of Czech Language and Linguistics  Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892692 Gov backs mobile phone ban in schools, Milan Babík on the future of Vaclav Havel Library , interview with Neil Bermel. Professor of Czech Language and Linguistics  00:28:41https://english.radio.cz/iconic-barrandov-bridge-sculpture-collapses-czechias-first-train-tram-president-8892613 Iconic Barrandov Bridge sculpture collapses, Czechia's first train-tram hits test track, President Pavel interview  Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892613 Iconic Barrandov Bridge sculpture collapses, Czechia's first train-tram hits test track, President Pavel interview  00:25:35https://english.radio.cz/series-history-rpi-part-2-8892261 Series on the history of RPI -part 2. The turbulent years of the Prague Spring and the Soviet-led invasion. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:34:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892261 Series on the history of RPI -part 2. The turbulent years of the Prague Spring and the Soviet-led invasion. 00:29:33https://english.radio.cz/captured-airwaves-how-postwar-broadcasting-became-propaganda-weapon-2-8889747 Shortly after the end of World War II, free voices returned to Prague’s radio studios. However, hopes for independent broadcasting were soon wiped out by the arrival of the Cold War and the Iron Curtain. Within a few years, Czechoslovak Radio’s international broadcasts had been transformed into a strategic weapon, tasked with spreading a particular message to every corner of the globe.   Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:47:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8889747 Shortly after the end of World War II, free voices returned to Prague’s radio studios. However, hopes for independent broadcasting were soon wiped out by the arrival of the Cold War and the Iron Curtain. Within a few years, Czechoslovak Radio’s international broadcasts had been transformed into a strategic weapon, tasked with spreading a particular message to every corner of the globe.   00:28:48https://english.radio.cz/stone-heart-europe-monument-argentinas-biggest-football-fan-lives-czechia-rudy-8892306 Stone heart of Europe monument, Vamos Argentina! The team's biggest football fan lives in Czechia, Rudy Linka and Bohemia Jazz fest   Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892306 Stone heart of Europe monument, Vamos Argentina! The team's biggest football fan lives in Czechia, Rudy Linka and Bohemia Jazz fest   00:26:51https://english.radio.cz/prague-castle-opens-new-czech-design-shop-amid-changes-under-president-pavel-8892221 Prague Castle opens new Czech design shop amid changes under President Pavel, Recreational boating booming in Czechia, Wimbledon champion Linda Nosková for RPI: I want to enjoy my time on court Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:54:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892221 Prague Castle opens new Czech design shop amid changes under President Pavel, Recreational boating booming in Czechia, Wimbledon champion Linda Nosková for RPI: I want to enjoy my time on court 00:27:26https://english.radio.cz/government-planning-migration-law-change-soldiers-painting-returns-uk-8892131 The government is planning legal changes that would impact Ukrainian citizens; an artwork by a Czechoslovak soldier based in England during WWII has gone back there. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892131 The government is planning legal changes that would impact Ukrainian citizens; an artwork by a Czechoslovak soldier based in England during WWII has gone back there. 00:28:18https://english.radio.cz/fruit-gathering-wins-top-prize-while-juliette-binoche-honoured-karlovy-vary-8892017 Fruit Gathering wins top prize while Juliette Binoche honoured at Karlovy Vary, Linda Nosková and Karolína Muchová reflect on historic Czech Wimbledon final, Turning the tide: How man-made forest ponds are bringing water back to the landscape Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8892017 Fruit Gathering wins top prize while Juliette Binoche honoured at Karlovy Vary, Linda Nosková and Karolína Muchová reflect on historic Czech Wimbledon final, Turning the tide: How man-made forest ponds are bringing water back to the landscape 00:29:26https://english.radio.cz/90-years-air-history-radio-prague-international-8891695 RPI will celebrate its 90th birthday on August 31. In our 8-part series we look back at the history of Czech Radio’s international service and the events that shaped the station over the years. Part 1 focuses on the station's early years. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891695 RPI will celebrate its 90th birthday on August 31. In our 8-part series we look back at the history of Czech Radio’s international service and the events that shaped the station over the years. Part 1 focuses on the station's early years. 00:29:25https://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/what-do-you-call-all-czech-grandslam-final-a-czech-mate-should-czechia-lower-age-8891815 What do you call an all-Czech Grandslam final? A Czech-mate!, Should Czechia lower the age of criminal responsibility? New report highlights rise in violent crime, 1940s coal plant comes alive as Street Art Festival transforms unusual Olomouc landmark Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891815 What do you call an all-Czech Grandslam final? A Czech-mate!, Should Czechia lower the age of criminal responsibility? New report highlights rise in violent crime, 1940s coal plant comes alive as Street Art Festival transforms unusual Olomouc landmark 00:28:35https://english.radio.cz/colours-ostrava-492-year-old-oak-fission-reactors-8891688 Colours of Ostrava festival has new stage, oldest oak in Czehcia is 492, Czech Technical University has 2 fission reactors for training students  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891688 Colours of Ostrava festival has new stage, oldest oak in Czehcia is 492, Czech Technical University has 2 fission reactors for training students  00:28:14https://english.radio.cz/czechs-join-purl-initiative-historic-prague-tower-taken-market-sumperak-houses-8891567 Czechs to join PURL initiative in aid of Ukraine, historic Prague tower taken off the market, Šumperák houses  Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891567 Czechs to join PURL initiative in aid of Ukraine, historic Prague tower taken off the market, Šumperák houses  00:31:28https://english.radio.cz/nato-summit-test-czech-defence-spending-pledge-brno-made-drug-detector-could-8891445 Czech delegation to come under scrutiny over defense spending at NATO summit, Brno-made drug detector could transform police investigations worldwide, Anna Schinz on A Happy Family: “We wanted to tell this story without judging anyone” Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891445 Czech delegation to come under scrutiny over defense spending at NATO summit, Brno-made drug detector could transform police investigations worldwide, Anna Schinz on A Happy Family: “We wanted to tell this story without judging anyone” 00:29:14https://english.radio.cz/executions-1621-how-one-morning-changed-bohemia-forever-8891195 One June morning in 1621, Prague's Old Town Square became the stage for one of Europe's most dramatic political executions. This weekend edition of Czecvhia in 30 minutes brings abriged edition of Blood in Bohemia, a special series of Czechast. It follows the fate of the twenty-seven leaders of the Bohemian Revolt after the Battle of White Mountain. It explores how their deaths transformed the Czech lands for centuries to come. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:37:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891195 One June morning in 1621, Prague's Old Town Square became the stage for one of Europe's most dramatic political executions. This weekend edition of Czecvhia in 30 minutes brings abriged edition of Blood in Bohemia, a special series of Czechast. It follows the fate of the twenty-seven leaders of the Bohemian Revolt after the Battle of White Mountain. It explores how their deaths transformed the Czech lands for centuries to come. 00:28:55https://english.radio.cz/rediscovering-jan-hus-beyond-myths-and-legends-turning-tide-how-man-made-forest-8891267 Rediscovering Jan Hus: Beyond the myths and legends, Turning the tide: How man-made forest ponds are bringing water back to the landscape, Why study Czech today? Neil Bermel on language, translation and the future of Czech studies Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891267 Rediscovering Jan Hus: Beyond the myths and legends, Turning the tide: How man-made forest ponds are bringing water back to the landscape, Why study Czech today? Neil Bermel on language, translation and the future of Czech studies 00:28:33https://english.radio.cz/karlovy-vary-celebrate-landmarks-style-whats-killing-czechias-fish-exhibition-8891137 “We’re 80 years old” – Karlovy Vary to celebrate landmark(s) in style, What's killing the fish? Czech researchers are looking for answers, Little Hanoi: Next Generation explores what it means to grow up Vietnamese in Czechia Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:22:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891137 “We’re 80 years old” – Karlovy Vary to celebrate landmark(s) in style, What's killing the fish? Czech researchers are looking for answers, Little Hanoi: Next Generation explores what it means to grow up Vietnamese in Czechia 00:28:23https://english.radio.cz/419-degrees-celsius-new-normal-czech-summers-record-temperatures-czechia-prompt-8891026 Is 41.9 degrees Celsius the new normal for Czech summers? Record temperatures in Czechia prompt calls for summer protection of homeless, Prague Zoo welcomes great-grandson of sea lion Gaston, Prague exhibition revisits the legacy of Vojta Náprstek Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8891026 Is 41.9 degrees Celsius the new normal for Czech summers? Record temperatures in Czechia prompt calls for summer protection of homeless, Prague Zoo welcomes great-grandson of sea lion Gaston, Prague exhibition revisits the legacy of Vojta Náprstek 00:29:21https://english.radio.cz/general-hlavac-takes-over-czech-military-scholars-around-world-gather-prague-8890904 General Hlaváč takes over Czech military, pledges stronger army and closer NATO readiness, Scholars from around the world gather in Prague for World Czech Studies Congress, Irish Ambassador Alan Gibbons: “Each member has different history, but EU project has been transformative” Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:02:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8890904 General Hlaváč takes over Czech military, pledges stronger army and closer NATO readiness, Scholars from around the world gather in Prague for World Czech Studies Congress, Irish Ambassador Alan Gibbons: “Each member has different history, but EU project has been transformative” 00:29:27https://english.radio.cz/nato-summit-row-pragues-camp-closes-renovation-korespondance-festival-8890768 Why Czech leaders quarrel about NATO summit, Prague's CAMP leaves the iconic Prager's Cubes ahead of major renovation, KoresponDance: The festival bringing international artists to the Bohemian Moravian Highlands Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:07:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8890768 Why Czech leaders quarrel about NATO summit, Prague's CAMP leaves the iconic Prager's Cubes ahead of major renovation, KoresponDance: The festival bringing international artists to the Bohemian Moravian Highlands 00:28:49https://english.radio.cz/when-prague-opened-a-window-thirty-years-war-8890586 Three royal officials were thrown from a window at Prague Castle in 1618—and survived. But the Second Defenestration of Prague helped ignite the Thirty Years’ War, one of the deadliest conflicts in European history . The weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes presents an abridged episode of Blood in Bohemia. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8890586 Three royal officials were thrown from a window at Prague Castle in 1618—and survived. But the Second Defenestration of Prague helped ignite the Thirty Years’ War, one of the deadliest conflicts in European history . The weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes presents an abridged episode of Blood in Bohemia. 00:29:06https://english.radio.cz/nato-summit-dispute-linked-next-presidential-election-prague-boast-one-europes-8890624 NATO summit dispute linked to next presidential election, Prague to boast one of Europe's longest street art murals, Ostrava Zoo: home to 451 species, including some extinct in the wild Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8890624 NATO summit dispute linked to next presidential election, Prague to boast one of Europe's longest street art murals, Ostrava Zoo: home to 451 species, including some extinct in the wild 00:28:26https://english.radio.cz/why-czechia-failed-world-cup-elephant-hansken-returns-czechia-after-400-years-8890496 Poor tactics, tired players and deeper flaws: why Czechia failed at the World Cup, elephant Hansken returns to Czechia after 400 years – this time in metal, "Strawberry dumplings feel like a warm hug in a bowl": Evie Harbury on the magic of Czech cuisine Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:36:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8890496 Poor tactics, tired players and deeper flaws: why Czechia failed at the World Cup, elephant Hansken returns to Czechia after 400 years – this time in metal, "Strawberry dumplings feel like a warm hug in a bowl": Evie Harbury on the magic of Czech cuisine 00:29:13https://english.radio.cz/pavel-babis-clash-over-nato-summit-heads-constitutional-court-silent-films-8890371 Pavel-Babiš clash over NATO summit heads to Constitutional Court, From silent films to Hollywood: St. Vitus Cathedral shines on the silver screen for almost a century, Prague’s Jewish Quarter: small district with big history Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:27:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8890371 Pavel-Babiš clash over NATO summit heads to Constitutional Court, From silent films to Hollywood: St. Vitus Cathedral shines on the silver screen for almost a century, Prague’s Jewish Quarter: small district with big history 00:28:19https://english.radio.cz/czech-public-broadcasters-hold-warning-strike-over-funding-reform-dustin-hoffman-8890264 Czech public broadcasters hold warning strike over funding reform, “Incredible excitement”: Hollywood icon Dustin Hoffman set for 60th Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Four-year ban leaves Vondroušová's tennis future in doubt Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8890264 Czech public broadcasters hold warning strike over funding reform, “Incredible excitement”: Hollywood icon Dustin Hoffman set for 60th Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Four-year ban leaves Vondroušová's tennis future in doubt 00:28:57https://english.radio.cz/prague-defenestration-day-councillors-flew-windows-8889926 This weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes brings you a shortened version of another episode from Blood in Bohemia, our special series within the Czechast podcast. Together with British journalist Rob Cameron, Vít Pohanka explores the dramatic events of July 1419, when an angry crowd stormed Prague's New Town Hall and hurled councillors from its windows. The first Prague defenestration marked a turning point in Czech history and helped set the stage for the Hussite Revolution. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:13:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8889926 This weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes brings you a shortened version of another episode from Blood in Bohemia, our special series within the Czechast podcast. Together with British journalist Rob Cameron, Vít Pohanka explores the dramatic events of July 1419, when an angry crowd stormed Prague's New Town Hall and hurled councillors from its windows. The first Prague defenestration marked a turning point in Czech history and helped set the stage for the Hussite Revolution. 00:27:38https://english.radio.cz/julian-lennon-prague-exhibition-rare-roman-jug-buried-5th-century-grave-found-8890003 Julian Lennon: “Behind the camera I could be anybody, which is what makes me happy”, Rare Roman jug buried in 5th-century grave found almost intact in Moravia, Ukrainian veterans are helping build the future of drones in Czechia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8890003 Julian Lennon: “Behind the camera I could be anybody, which is what makes me happy”, Rare Roman jug buried in 5th-century grave found almost intact in Moravia, Ukrainian veterans are helping build the future of drones in Czechia 00:27:41https://english.radio.cz/metronome-festival-celebrates-10th-year-new-venue-inside-pragues-clementinum-8889889 Metronome festival celebrates 10th year at new venue , Can 250 years of weather data be trusted? Inside Prague’s Clementinum Observatory, “Like discovering the Holy Grail”: Auschwitz Museum unveils Alfred Kantor’s extraordinary Holocaust sketchbook Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8889889 Metronome festival celebrates 10th year at new venue , Can 250 years of weather data be trusted? Inside Prague’s Clementinum Observatory, “Like discovering the Holy Grail”: Auschwitz Museum unveils Alfred Kantor’s extraordinary Holocaust sketchbook 00:27:50https://english.radio.cz/pragues-jiriho-z-podebrad-square-reopens-troja-festival-czech-climber-frantisek-8889774 News,  Prague’s Jiřího z Poděbrad Square officially reopens, Troja Festival,  interview with Czech climber František D'Agostino Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8889774 News,  Prague’s Jiřího z Poděbrad Square officially reopens, Troja Festival,  interview with Czech climber František D'Agostino 00:29:04https://english.radio.cz/funding-shake-sparks-political-storm-over-czech-public-media-after-decades-exile-8889669 Funding shake-up sparks political storm over Czech public media, After decades in exile, a Hollar masterpiece returns to Edvard Beneš's home, Friendship, culture and giving back: Diplomats raise CZK 1.3 million for Czech causes Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8889669 Funding shake-up sparks political storm over Czech public media, After decades in exile, a Hollar masterpiece returns to Edvard Beneš's home, Friendship, culture and giving back: Diplomats raise CZK 1.3 million for Czech causes 00:29:04https://english.radio.cz/st-vitus-cathedral-gets-powerful-new-voice-unique-archive-documents-thousands-8889546 A giant of glass and sound: St. Vitus Cathedral gets powerful new voice, unique archive documents thousands of Jews connected to Ostrava, St. Martin in the Wall: one of Prague's oldest—and most welcoming—churches Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8889546 A giant of glass and sound: St. Vitus Cathedral gets powerful new voice, unique archive documents thousands of Jews connected to Ostrava, St. Martin in the Wall: one of Prague's oldest—and most welcoming—churches 00:29:07https://english.radio.cz/jaromir-premyslids-castrated-blinded-and-murdered-a-latrine-8889291 The latest episode of Blood in Bohemia, presented in the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, explores one of the darkest episodes of early Czech history. British journalist Rob Cameron and Vít Pohanka discuss the remarkable life of Duke Jaromír—a Přemyslid prince who survived castration, decades of imprisonment and blinding, only to meet a violent end. Together with medieval historian Jan Zelenka, they examine what this extraordinary story reveals about power, violence and the making of the early Czech state. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:56:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8889291 The latest episode of Blood in Bohemia, presented in the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, explores one of the darkest episodes of early Czech history. British journalist Rob Cameron and Vít Pohanka discuss the remarkable life of Duke Jaromír—a Přemyslid prince who survived castration, decades of imprisonment and blinding, only to meet a violent end. Together with medieval historian Jan Zelenka, they examine what this extraordinary story reveals about power, violence and the making of the early Czech state. 00:29:13https://english.radio.cz/rocket-shaped-simulator-touring-czechia-praying-mantis-named-czechias-insect-8889355 SpaceBuzz in action: Rocket shaped simulator enabling virtual journey to space touring Czechia, praying mantis named Czechia’s Insect of the Year as the species spreads across the country, new Prague exhibition explores the hidden architecture behind Czechia's cottage culture Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:32:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8889355 SpaceBuzz in action: Rocket shaped simulator enabling virtual journey to space touring Czechia, praying mantis named Czechia’s Insect of the Year as the species spreads across the country, new Prague exhibition explores the hidden architecture behind Czechia's cottage culture 00:28:56https://english.radio.cz/government-tightenes-drug-policy-zdena-masinova-obituary-victoriia-kralko-author-8889233 News, Czech government tightenes drug policy, Zdena Mašínová obituary, Victoriia Kralko, author of award-winning audio series Hovory Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8889233 News, Czech government tightenes drug policy, Zdena Mašínová obituary, Victoriia Kralko, author of award-winning audio series Hovory 00:29:10https://english.radio.cz/lidice-lives-memory-surprising-patterns-hidden-17-million-library-loans-prague-8889152 A village wiped from the map: Lidice lives on in memory, Who reads what? The surprising patterns hidden in 17 million library loans, “It’s a big moment”: Prague approves plan paving way for massive number of new flats Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:47:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8889152 A village wiped from the map: Lidice lives on in memory, Who reads what? The surprising patterns hidden in 17 million library loans, “It’s a big moment”: Prague approves plan paving way for massive number of new flats 00:25:23https://english.radio.cz/news-czech-astronaut-fly-iss-czechs-and-fifa-czech-linguists-recording-stories-8889052 News, Czech astronaut to fly to ISS, Czechs and FIFA, Czech linguists recording stories of El Salvador's Nahuat Pipil, Prague's new development plan    Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:09:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8889052 News, Czech astronaut to fly to ISS, Czechs and FIFA, Czech linguists recording stories of El Salvador's Nahuat Pipil, Prague's new development plan    00:27:16https://english.radio.cz/news-czech-priests-executed-communists-beatified-vamberk-bobbin-lace-first-czech-8888954 News, Czech priests executed by communist regime beatified, Vamberk bobbin lace first Czech craft to receive European protected geographical indication status.Vojtech Naprstek exhibition in Prague.   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:53:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8888954 News, Czech priests executed by communist regime beatified, Vamberk bobbin lace first Czech craft to receive European protected geographical indication status.Vojtech Naprstek exhibition in Prague.   00:29:03https://english.radio.cz/bloody-end-vrsovci-a-medieval-purge-shaped-bohemia-8888700 The powerful Vršovci family rose to prominence in medieval Bohemia, only to face a brutal and bloody downfall. In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, Blood in Bohemia explores the massacre that nearly erased the clan from history and helped strengthen the rule of the Přemyslid dynasty. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:09:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8888700 The powerful Vršovci family rose to prominence in medieval Bohemia, only to face a brutal and bloody downfall. In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, Blood in Bohemia explores the massacre that nearly erased the clan from history and helped strengthen the rule of the Přemyslid dynasty. 00:29:09https://english.radio.cz/vaclav-havel-library-loses-co-founder-dagmar-havlova-cez-moves-towards-state-8888753 Václav Havel Library loses co-founder Dagmar Havlová amid deepening crisis, Czech energy giant ČEZ takes first step towards full state ownership, Rare African hawk eagle chick hatched at Czech zoo in what is likely a European first, Holešovická tržnice: Prague’s former abattoir turned vibrant market and cultural hub Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8888753 Václav Havel Library loses co-founder Dagmar Havlová amid deepening crisis, Czech energy giant ČEZ takes first step towards full state ownership, Rare African hawk eagle chick hatched at Czech zoo in what is likely a European first, Holešovická tržnice: Prague’s former abattoir turned vibrant market and cultural hub 00:29:11https://english.radio.cz/black-clad-broadcasters-warn-funding-reform-could-threaten-media-independence-8888658 Black-clad broadcasters warn funding reform could threaten media independence, Closely Watched Trains turns 60: Revisit the station where the Oscar-winning film was shot, Inside Phonopolis, the striking new game from Czech studio Amanita Design Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:51:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8888658 Black-clad broadcasters warn funding reform could threaten media independence, Closely Watched Trains turns 60: Revisit the station where the Oscar-winning film was shot, Inside Phonopolis, the striking new game from Czech studio Amanita Design 00:29:35https://english.radio.cz/prague-approves-new-zoning-plan-jakub-mensik-storms-roland-garros-semifinals-8888556 “It’s a big moment”: Prague approves plan paving way for massive number of new flats,  Czech tennis sensation Jakub Menšík storms into Roland Garros semifinals, The art that captivated Paris: Historic Mucha poster collection on display, Czech Academy of Sciences' digital archive of folk songs Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8888556 “It’s a big moment”: Prague approves plan paving way for massive number of new flats,  Czech tennis sensation Jakub Menšík storms into Roland Garros semifinals, The art that captivated Paris: Historic Mucha poster collection on display, Czech Academy of Sciences' digital archive of folk songs 00:28:19https://english.radio.cz/czechia-myanmar-karlovy-vary-unveils-2026-crystal-globe-competition-line-survey-8888454 From Czechia to Myanmar: Karlovy Vary unveils 2026 Crystal Globe competition line-up, Survey finds widespread experience of teacher-student relationships in Czechia, Stalin in Prague: A symbol of electronic music and free spirit Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8888454 From Czechia to Myanmar: Karlovy Vary unveils 2026 Crystal Globe competition line-up, Survey finds widespread experience of teacher-student relationships in Czechia, Stalin in Prague: A symbol of electronic music and free spirit 00:28:57https://english.radio.cz/czech-hero-honoured-spain-system-help-prisoners-new-czech-dementia-test-8888345 A quiet Czech hero of WWII is honoured in Spain; a new system aims to help prisoners stay out after release; new Czech test may help identify dementia. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:18:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8888345 A quiet Czech hero of WWII is honoured in Spain; a new system aims to help prisoners stay out after release; new Czech test may help identify dementia. 00:23:13https://english.radio.cz/massacre-helped-create-czech-state-bloody-fate-slavnikovci-8888084 Was the destruction of the Slavníkovci clan a ruthless act of political consolidation, or something more complex? In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, we bring you a shortened version of Blood in Bohemia episode, exploring the massacre that helped shape the future of Bohemia and continues to raise questions more than a thousand years later. Sat, 30 May 2026 13:19:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8888084 Was the destruction of the Slavníkovci clan a ruthless act of political consolidation, or something more complex? In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, we bring you a shortened version of Blood in Bohemia episode, exploring the massacre that helped shape the future of Bohemia and continues to raise questions more than a thousand years later. 00:29:25https://english.radio.cz/night-churches-invites-explore-and-reflect-all-across-czechia-new-gold-coin-8888098 Leaning church or the deepest-sounding bell? Night of Churches invites to explore and reflect all across Czechia, New gold coin celebrating Plzeň sells for nearly CZK 60,000,  “When I go to the US people only know Kundera” – Jan Zikmund on bringing today’s Czech writers to the world Fri, 29 May 2026 13:53:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8888098 Leaning church or the deepest-sounding bell? Night of Churches invites to explore and reflect all across Czechia, New gold coin celebrating Plzeň sells for nearly CZK 60,000,  “When I go to the US people only know Kundera” – Jan Zikmund on bringing today’s Czech writers to the world 00:27:40https://english.radio.cz/petrin-funicular-cars-unveiled-prague-garden-opens-public-eels-saved-8887975 New funicular cars for Prague's Petřín unveiled; garden of notable Prague villa opens to public; Czech project saves eels. Thu, 28 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8887975 New funicular cars for Prague's Petřín unveiled; garden of notable Prague villa opens to public; Czech project saves eels. 00:28:55https://english.radio.cz/fm-addresses-un-security-council-czech-senate-turns-30-folimanka-park-8887862  FM Macinka addresses UN Security Council, Czech Senate marks 30 years since founding, trip to Folimanka Park Wed, 27 May 2026 14:27:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8887862  FM Macinka addresses UN Security Council, Czech Senate marks 30 years since founding, trip to Folimanka Park 00:29:17https://english.radio.cz/richard-falbr-former-union-leader-and-politician-dies-85-child-dies-diphtheria-8887730 Richard Falbr, 1990s union leader and politician, dies at 85, Child dies of diphtheria in Czechia, prompting renewed warning against delaying vaccines, Klánovice Forest: Prague’s largest woodland with a dark past and peaceful present Tue, 26 May 2026 13:57:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8887730 Richard Falbr, 1990s union leader and politician, dies at 85, Child dies of diphtheria in Czechia, prompting renewed warning against delaying vaccines, Klánovice Forest: Prague’s largest woodland with a dark past and peaceful present 00:29:20https://english.radio.cz/prague-sounds-line-belvedere-reconstruction-sudeten-german-gathering-brno-8887621 Prague Sounds line-up, Belvedere reconstruction, Sudeten German gathering in Brno Mon, 25 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8887621 Prague Sounds line-up, Belvedere reconstruction, Sudeten German gathering in Brno 00:27:20https://english.radio.cz/blood-bohemia-dark-story-behind-murder-saint-wenceslas-8885234 In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, we introduce Blood in Bohemia, a new Czechast series by Vít Pohanka and Rob Cameron. The first episode explores the violent death of Saint Wenceslas and what it reveals about early Czech history. Sat, 23 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8885234 In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, we introduce Blood in Bohemia, a new Czechast series by Vít Pohanka and Rob Cameron. The first episode explores the violent death of Saint Wenceslas and what it reveals about early Czech history. 00:29:29https://english.radio.cz/nanoplastics-penetrate-lungs-protective-barrier-we-have-no-way-eliminate-them-8887387 Nanoplastics penetrate the lungs’ protective barrier: "We have no way to eliminate them," scientists warn, “Brits and Czechs have a lot of shared DNA,” says Ambassador Matt Field at launch of new book, Štvanice: Prague crossroads of history and sports Fri, 22 May 2026 14:28:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8887387 Nanoplastics penetrate the lungs’ protective barrier: "We have no way to eliminate them," scientists warn, “Brits and Czechs have a lot of shared DNA,” says Ambassador Matt Field at launch of new book, Štvanice: Prague crossroads of history and sports 00:27:34https://english.radio.cz/fragile-security-conference-ukraine-war-defining-security-challenge-our-time-8887260 Fragile Security conference: Ukraine war defining security challenge of our time, About half of the domestic harvest destroyed by spring frost, the cost will be significant, This year’s Open House Prague to highlight urban transformation through sites such as Bubny Station and the Severin riding hall Thu, 21 May 2026 14:13:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8887260 Fragile Security conference: Ukraine war defining security challenge of our time, About half of the domestic harvest destroyed by spring frost, the cost will be significant, This year’s Open House Prague to highlight urban transformation through sites such as Bubny Station and the Severin riding hall 00:29:16https://english.radio.cz/czechia-receive-american-doctor-exposed-ebola-new-plaques-old-jewish-cemetery-8887128 Czechia to receive American doctor exposed to ebola, new plaques at Old Jewish Cemetery, Czechia among top 10 conference destinations    Wed, 20 May 2026 14:19:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8887128 Czechia to receive American doctor exposed to ebola, new plaques at Old Jewish Cemetery, Czechia among top 10 conference destinations    00:27:57https://english.radio.cz/father-detox-jaroslav-skala-began-helping-people-sober-prague-75-years-ago-lynx-8886994 “Father of detox” Jaroslav Skála began helping people sober up in Prague 75 years ago, Lynx Bardi crosses Czechia from south to north in record-breaking journey, Jules Verne’s dream machine takes flight in Czech record-breaking replica Tue, 19 May 2026 13:21:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8886994 “Father of detox” Jaroslav Skála began helping people sober up in Prague 75 years ago, Lynx Bardi crosses Czechia from south to north in record-breaking journey, Jules Verne’s dream machine takes flight in Czech record-breaking replica 00:27:57https://english.radio.cz/news-globsec-conference-prague-saint-zdislavas-skull-saved-new-gallery-space-8886901 News, Globsec conference in Prague, Saint Zdislava's skull saved, new gallery space in Prague, the problems young mums face when returning to work  Mon, 18 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8886901 News, Globsec conference in Prague, Saint Zdislava's skull saved, new gallery space in Prague, the problems young mums face when returning to work  00:29:19https://english.radio.cz/czech-radio-plus-conference-spotlight-ukraines-future-and-europes-defence-8886645 Czech Radio Plus conference to spotlight Ukraine’s future and Europe’s defence strategy, Who is turning 100 and still making children laugh? Meet Hurvínek, Prague Fringe at 25: Steve Gove and Angus Coull on turning an idea into a leading fringe festival Fri, 15 May 2026 14:18:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8886645 Czech Radio Plus conference to spotlight Ukraine’s future and Europe’s defence strategy, Who is turning 100 and still making children laugh? Meet Hurvínek, Prague Fringe at 25: Steve Gove and Angus Coull on turning an idea into a leading fringe festival 00:29:08https://english.radio.cz/daniel-zizka-takes-eurovision-stage-crossroads-popular-czech-bedtime-story-8886540 Daniel Žižka takes Eurovision stage with Crossroads, Czech animation at its best: Popular Czech bedtime story character Maxipes Fík turns 50, Baba, Prague’s modernist plateau: architecture, views and European heritage Thu, 14 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8886540 Daniel Žižka takes Eurovision stage with Crossroads, Czech animation at its best: Popular Czech bedtime story character Maxipes Fík turns 50, Baba, Prague’s modernist plateau: architecture, views and European heritage 00:29:24https://english.radio.cz/pundit-sudetens-controversy-skull-theft-curse-warning-book-world-prague-head-8886421 Pundit discusses the debate over a Sudeten German meeting planned for Brno; Catholic prelate warns of curse after theft of relic; Book World Prague chief on 2026 edition. Wed, 13 May 2026 14:32:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8886421 Pundit discusses the debate over a Sudeten German meeting planned for Brno; Catholic prelate warns of curse after theft of relic; Book World Prague chief on 2026 edition. 00:28:16https://english.radio.cz/wolfgang-beltracchi-exhibition-new-app-helping-adapt-climate-change-sumperaky-8886302 Europe’s most notorious art forger now exhibiting in Prague, new app to help cities adapt to climate change, history of Czechia's Šumperaky houses  Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8886302 Europe’s most notorious art forger now exhibiting in Prague, new app to help cities adapt to climate change, history of Czechia's Šumperaky houses  00:29:26https://english.radio.cz/slavia-fan-shocking-derby-scenes-czech-italian-nico-moro-sets-another-epic-walk-8886180 “I’m very ashamed for my club”: Slavia fan on shocking derby scenes, Czech-Italian Nico Moro sets off on another epic walk for a cause, Barbara Hannigan, Sir Simon Rattle and composer Unsuk Chin among highlights of Prague Spring 2026 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:24:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8886180 “I’m very ashamed for my club”: Slavia fan on shocking derby scenes, Czech-Italian Nico Moro sets off on another epic walk for a cause, Barbara Hannigan, Sir Simon Rattle and composer Unsuk Chin among highlights of Prague Spring 2026 00:29:04https://english.radio.cz/looking-czechias-communist-legacy-8885920 How should Czechia deal with its Communist past? Interview with Kamil Nedvědický Sat, 09 May 2026 15:20:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8885920 How should Czechia deal with its Communist past? Interview with Kamil Nedvědický 00:29:05https://english.radio.cz/fighting-nazis-humour-wartime-broadcasts-legendary-voskovec-and-werich-8885904 Fighting the Nazis with humour: wartime broadcasts by the legendary Voskovec and Werich Fri, 08 May 2026 14:35:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8885904 Fighting the Nazis with humour: wartime broadcasts by the legendary Voskovec and Werich 00:30:00https://english.radio.cz/sudeten-german-congress-brno-stirs-controversy-wwii-paratroopers-get-linden-tree-8885893 Sudeten German Congress in Brno stirs controversy, WWII paratroopers get lindent tree memorial, Vojta Náprstek Reloaded exhibition Thu, 07 May 2026 13:45:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8885893 Sudeten German Congress in Brno stirs controversy, WWII paratroopers get lindent tree memorial, Vojta Náprstek Reloaded exhibition 00:26:35https://english.radio.cz/tens-thousands-rally-prague-support-public-media-prague-fossil-discovery-british-8885737 “No Orbanization of Czechia!”: Tens of thousands rally in Prague in support of public media, ‘Badass survivors of Earth’s first mass extinction’: Prague fossil discovery sheds new light on early life, British Ambassador Matt Field on Czechia, Ukraine and why public media “matter more than ever” Wed, 06 May 2026 11:12:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8885737 “No Orbanization of Czechia!”: Tens of thousands rally in Prague in support of public media, ‘Badass survivors of Earth’s first mass extinction’: Prague fossil discovery sheds new light on early life, British Ambassador Matt Field on Czechia, Ukraine and why public media “matter more than ever” 00:28:55https://english.radio.cz/prague-uprising-remembered-czech-radio-anifilm-25-myths-japanese-animation-8885666 “Freedom is not a given”: Prague Uprising remembered at Czech Radio, Anifilm at 25: myths, Japanese animation highlights, and Prince of Persia creator, Linguist Julie Sedivy on losing first language Czech – and getting it back again Tue, 05 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8885666 “Freedom is not a given”: Prague Uprising remembered at Czech Radio, Anifilm at 25: myths, Japanese animation highlights, and Prince of Persia creator, Linguist Julie Sedivy on losing first language Czech – and getting it back again 00:29:07https://english.radio.cz/firefighters-hold-line-bohemian-switzerland-drought-fuels-fire-risk-across-8885561 Firefighters hold line in Bohemian Switzerland as drought fuels fire risk across Czechia, Priceless Great Moravia finds displayed in Modrá Treasury, From Prague to Australia: the lost photographs of Jiří Viktor Daneš Mon, 04 May 2026 14:59:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8885561 Firefighters hold line in Bohemian Switzerland as drought fuels fire risk across Czechia, Priceless Great Moravia finds displayed in Modrá Treasury, From Prague to Australia: the lost photographs of Jiří Viktor Daneš 00:28:06https://english.radio.cz/news-peter-sis-stamp-drought-threatening-harvest-trip-totelc-8885198 News, Peter Sís stamp marking Vojtěch Náprstek anniversary, drought threatening harvest, trip toTelč, a Renaissance gem in south-east Bohemia. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:31:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8885198 News, Peter Sís stamp marking Vojtěch Náprstek anniversary, drought threatening harvest, trip toTelč, a Renaissance gem in south-east Bohemia. 00:28:22https://english.radio.cz/news-kratom-intoxications-rise-baroque-stirin-chateau-still-unsold-8885113 News, kratom intoxications on the rise, fate of Baroque Štiřín Chateau uncertain, interview with expert on extinct languages Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8885113 News, kratom intoxications on the rise, fate of Baroque Štiřín Chateau uncertain, interview with expert on extinct languages 00:28:34https://english.radio.cz/united-islands-festival-prague-ledecka-reshuffles-team-stvanice-island-prague-8884976 United Islands festival to take place in Prague this weekend, Ledecka reshuffles team in pursuit of Crystal Globe dream, Štvanice Island in Prague  Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:54:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8884976 United Islands festival to take place in Prague this weekend, Ledecka reshuffles team in pursuit of Crystal Globe dream, Štvanice Island in Prague  00:29:24https://english.radio.cz/politicians-clash-over-czechias-defense-spending-shortfall-czechia-ranks-high-8884896 Politicians clash over Czechia's defense spending shortfall, Czechia ranks high in Prosperity Index, but sociologist Daniel Prokop warns results can mislead, Klánovice Forest Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:28:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8884896 Politicians clash over Czechia's defense spending shortfall, Czechia ranks high in Prosperity Index, but sociologist Daniel Prokop warns results can mislead, Klánovice Forest 00:31:57https://english.radio.cz/alejandro-cruz-a-mexican-expats-journey-prague-8884583 The weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes brings a conversation with Mexican expat Alejandro Cruz, who has made Prague his home. He reflects on culture shock, identity, and adapting to a very different society. His story offers insight into what it means to live as a foreigner in Czechia. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:41:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8884583 The weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes brings a conversation with Mexican expat Alejandro Cruz, who has made Prague his home. He reflects on culture shock, identity, and adapting to a very different society. His story offers insight into what it means to live as a foreigner in Czechia. 00:27:29https://english.radio.cz/she-remembered-every-word-ex-ambassador-recalls-queen-elizabeth-ii-premyslids-8884644 “She remembered every word”: Former ambassador recalls Queen Elizabeth II at book launch, The Přemyslids: A dynasty that shaped Europe revisited at National Museum, From London to Bohemia: Benjamin Souček on restoring stately homes and family roots Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:38:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8884644 “She remembered every word”: Former ambassador recalls Queen Elizabeth II at book launch, The Přemyslids: A dynasty that shaped Europe revisited at National Museum, From London to Bohemia: Benjamin Souček on restoring stately homes and family roots 00:29:09https://english.radio.cz/public-service-media-debate-escalates-young-czech-pianist-jan-schulmeister-wins-8884540 Public service media debate escalates: Employees in strike alert as Babiš meets Chudárek, Young Czech pianist Jan Schulmeister wins prestigious BBC music award, Dancing House exhibition marks 30 years of Prague landmark, A Czech Harry Potter collector: the Weasley twins are the quickest to send their autographs Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:22:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8884540 Public service media debate escalates: Employees in strike alert as Babiš meets Chudárek, Young Czech pianist Jan Schulmeister wins prestigious BBC music award, Dancing House exhibition marks 30 years of Prague landmark, A Czech Harry Potter collector: the Weasley twins are the quickest to send their autographs 00:28:33https://english.radio.cz/plzen-1945-celebrations-composers-summit-prague-mexican-musician-omar-rojas-8884435 Plzeň to celebrate liberation by US troops, 81 years later; Composers Summit draws film music authors to Prague; Mexican musician based in Prague Omar Rojas. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:31:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8884435 Plzeň to celebrate liberation by US troops, 81 years later; Composers Summit draws film music authors to Prague; Mexican musician based in Prague Omar Rojas. 00:28:22https://english.radio.cz/amnesty-czechias-human-rights-record-karlovy-vary-festival-pay-tribute-havel-8884302 Amnesty’s Martina Nejedlá on Czechia’s human rights record, Karlovy Vary festival to pay tribute to Havel, Vášáryová, Mariánské Lázně, Rare aardwolf cubs born at Dvůr Králové Safari Park, Women in high places: meet two women who thrive in unlikely jobs Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:47:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8884302 Amnesty’s Martina Nejedlá on Czechia’s human rights record, Karlovy Vary festival to pay tribute to Havel, Vášáryová, Mariánské Lázně, Rare aardwolf cubs born at Dvůr Králové Safari Park, Women in high places: meet two women who thrive in unlikely jobs 00:28:54https://english.radio.cz/govt-plane-clash-czech-made-game-takes-uk-prize-stinky-cheese-real-bagels-prague-8884187 Clash over state plane reflects foreign policy switch; Czech-made video game takes BAFTA; smelly Czech cheese marks anniversary; US woman brings authentic bagels to Prague. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8884187 Clash over state plane reflects foreign policy switch; Czech-made video game takes BAFTA; smelly Czech cheese marks anniversary; US woman brings authentic bagels to Prague. 00:29:18https://english.radio.cz/czechias-defence-readiness-strong-foundations-slower-decisions-8883891 In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, we speak to Martin Sklenář of Globsec about how ready Czechia really is to respond to a crisis. His report ranks the country as a “mid-tier” performer—well-equipped, but slower in decision-making. What does that mean for NATO and European security? Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8883891 In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, we speak to Martin Sklenář of Globsec about how ready Czechia really is to respond to a crisis. His report ranks the country as a “mid-tier” performer—well-equipped, but slower in decision-making. What does that mean for NATO and European security? 00:24:01https://english.radio.cz/nato-chief-mark-rutte-prague-jan-potmesil-death-dvorecky-bridge-opens-prague-8883931 NATO chief Mark Rutte in Prague for talks on defense spending, actor Jan Potměšil death, Dvorecký Bridge opens in Prague Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8883931 NATO chief Mark Rutte in Prague for talks on defense spending, actor Jan Potměšil death, Dvorecký Bridge opens in Prague 00:27:42https://english.radio.cz/william-kentridge-exhibition-kunsthalle-elias-grandy-leading-prague-radio-8883799 William Kentridge exhibition at Kunsthalle, Elias Grandy on leading the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, interview with linguist Jan Bičovský on what dead languages sounded like  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200https://english.radio.cz/node/8883799 William Kentridge exhibition at Kunsthalle, Elias Grandy on leading the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, interview with linguist Jan Bičovský on what dead languages sounded like  00:29:20