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    </skipHours><itunes:category text='News'/><itunes:category text='Business'/><itunes:category text='Society &amp; Culture'/><item><title>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</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/rediscovering-jan-hus-beyond-myths-and-legends-turning-tide-how-man-made-forest-8891267</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8891267</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/c341063754d88afb31f65f4fe363e497.mp3?timestamp=1783083601' length='27415552' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:33</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Karlovy Vary to celebrate landmark(s) in style, What's killing Czechia's fish?, Exhibition spotlights second-generation Vietnamese Czechs</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/karlovy-vary-celebrate-landmarks-style-whats-killing-czechias-fish-exhibition-8891137</link><description> “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 </description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8891137</guid><itunes:summary> “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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/fe605ab587e32460fd3b3d5ccac404e3.mp3?timestamp=1782997801' length='27245440' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:23</itunes:duration></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/419-degrees-celsius-new-normal-czech-summers-record-temperatures-czechia-prompt-8891026</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8891026</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/13a305098752a6ad2c6643781bd6ce7f.mp3?timestamp=1782910801' length='28188544' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:21</itunes:duration></item><item><title>General Hlaváč takes over Czech military, 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”</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/general-hlavac-takes-over-czech-military-scholars-around-world-gather-prague-8890904</link><description> 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” </description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8890904</guid><itunes:summary> 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” </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/bc58f8fbc08f77c2134f6b1a5037789d.mp3?timestamp=1782825001' length='28278400' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:27</itunes:duration></item><item><title>NATO summit row, Prague's CAMP closes for renovation, CorresponDance festival</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/nato-summit-row-pragues-camp-closes-renovation-correspondance-festival-8890768</link><description> Why Czech leaders quarrel about NATO summit, Prague's CAMP leaves the iconic Prager's Cubes ahead of major renovation, CorresponDance: The festival bringing international artists to the Bohemian Moravian Highlands </description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8890768</guid><itunes:summary> Why Czech leaders quarrel about NATO summit, Prague's CAMP leaves the iconic Prager's Cubes ahead of major renovation, CorresponDance: The festival bringing international artists to the Bohemian Moravian Highlands </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/80e2165775c13229d3b482539fb519e1.mp3?timestamp=1782737101' length='27664384' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:49</itunes:duration></item><item><title>When Prague opened a window onto the Thirty Years’ War</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/when-prague-opened-a-window-thirty-years-war-8890586</link><description> 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. </description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8890586</guid><itunes:summary> 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. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/dcf85482240cf3dff8e8ed48d25d2dd4.mp3?timestamp=1782511201' length='27947008' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:06</itunes:duration></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/nato-summit-dispute-linked-next-presidential-election-prague-boast-one-europes-8890624</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8890624</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/b24058ddd756a1e072e525024c4cb049.mp3?timestamp=1782479101' length='27301120' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:26</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Why Czechia failed at the World Cup, elephant Hansken returns to Czechia after 400 years, Evie Harbury on the magic of Czech cuisine</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/why-czechia-failed-world-cup-elephant-hansken-returns-czechia-after-400-years-8890496</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8890496</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/b29b20fd0aae393216dbceeeac853f34.mp3?timestamp=1782392101' length='28045312' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:13</itunes:duration></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/pavel-babis-clash-over-nato-summit-heads-constitutional-court-silent-films-8890371</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8890371</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/d1f809929b7e73679fcbb7b4c6c1911d.mp3?timestamp=1782305701' length='27184000' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:19</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czech public broadcasters hold warning strike over funding reform, Dustin Hoffman set for Karlovy Vary festival, Vondroušová handed four-year ban</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czech-public-broadcasters-hold-warning-strike-over-funding-reform-dustin-hoffman-8890264</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8890264</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/0099edce6a392345629cfcc4b8264e52.mp3?timestamp=1782223202' length='27799936' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:57</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Prague Defenestration: the day councillors flew from windows</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/prague-defenestration-day-councillors-flew-windows-8889926</link><description> 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. </description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8889926</guid><itunes:summary> 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. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/f47eb68cf8eebc076ed66924e037fdf1.mp3?timestamp=1781906401' length='26526592' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:38</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Julian Lennon Prague exhibition, Rare Roman jug buried in 5th-century grave found in Moravia, Ukrainian veterans are helping build the future of drones in Czechia</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/julian-lennon-prague-exhibition-rare-roman-jug-buried-5th-century-grave-found-8890003</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8890003</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/aa8749eac8d6e27e5bb6f27bbdde2c3f.mp3?timestamp=1781873401' length='26579200' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:41</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Metronome festival celebrates 10th year at new venue , Inside Prague’s Clementinum Observatory, Auschwitz Museum unveils Alfred Kantor’s extraordinary Holocaust sketchbook</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/metronome-festival-celebrates-10th-year-new-venue-inside-pragues-clementinum-8889889</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8889889</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/fd2e8f2b85379ec2396d12aad4d10846.mp3?timestamp=1781786701' length='26726656' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:50</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Prague’s Jiřího z Poděbrad Square reopens, Troja Festival, Czech climber František D'Agostino</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/pragues-jiriho-z-podebrad-square-reopens-troja-festival-czech-climber-frantisek-8889774</link><description> News,  Prague’s Jiřího z Poděbrad Square officially reopens, Troja Festival,  interview with Czech climber František D'Agostino </description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8889774</guid><itunes:summary> News,  Prague’s Jiřího z Poděbrad Square officially reopens, Troja Festival,  interview with Czech climber František D'Agostino </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/d1964400c7b388548e7ed6c8d0abd92f.mp3?timestamp=1781699401' length='27908992' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:04</itunes:duration></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/funding-shake-sparks-political-storm-over-czech-public-media-after-decades-exile-8889669</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8889669</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/7149c1ff8e6f352530304d4606e060c3.mp3?timestamp=1781613601' length='27914368' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:04</itunes:duration></item><item><title>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 churches</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/st-vitus-cathedral-gets-powerful-new-voice-unique-archive-documents-thousands-8889546</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8889546</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/486137c98af97c49f11b29d35349a67e.mp3?timestamp=1781528101' length='27962368' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:07</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Jaromír of the Přemyslids: castrated, blinded, and murdered in a latrine!</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/jaromir-premyslids-castrated-blinded-and-murdered-a-latrine-8889291</link><description> 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. </description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8889291</guid><itunes:summary> 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. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/4de3b1582d719637bdb26c492f91571a.mp3?timestamp=1781301601' length='28057984' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:13</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Rocket shaped simulator touring Czechia, praying mantis named Czechia’s Insect of the Year, new exhibition explores the hidden architecture behind Czechia's cottages</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/rocket-shaped-simulator-touring-czechia-praying-mantis-named-czechias-insect-8889355</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8889355</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/a7490113cfb314f075a70486edad6682.mp3?timestamp=1781269201' length='27785728' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:56</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Government tightenes drug policy, Zdena Mašínová obituary, Victoriia Kralko, author of audio series Hovory</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/government-tightenes-drug-policy-zdena-masinova-obituary-victoriia-kralko-author-8889233</link><description> News, Czech government tightenes drug policy, Zdena Mašínová obituary, Victoriia Kralko, author of award-winning audio series Hovory </description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8889233</guid><itunes:summary> News, Czech government tightenes drug policy, Zdena Mašínová obituary, Victoriia Kralko, author of award-winning audio series Hovory </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/1494ad6a2e3a9c20fb182213e0a0ba21.mp3?timestamp=1781183101' length='28009600' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:10</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Lidice lives on in memory, the surprising patterns hidden in 17 million library loans, Prague approves plan paving way for massive number of new flats</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/lidice-lives-memory-surprising-patterns-hidden-17-million-library-loans-prague-8889152</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8889152</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/39fb09c91730e2ee11ce964a327dc01f.mp3?timestamp=1781095801' length='24365056' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:25:23</itunes:duration></item><item><title>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  </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/news-czech-astronaut-fly-iss-czechs-and-fifa-czech-linguists-recording-stories-8889052</link><description> 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    </description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8889052</guid><itunes:summary> 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    </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/d1717de390d1b1a745feded8aa2e8d5e.mp3?timestamp=1781010002' length='26175232' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:16</itunes:duration></item><item><title>News, Czech priests executed by communists beatified, Vamberk bobbin lace first Czech craft to receive European protected status.Vojtech Naprstek exhibition </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/news-czech-priests-executed-communists-beatified-vamberk-bobbin-lace-first-czech-8888954</link><description> 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.   </description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8888954</guid><itunes:summary> 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.   </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/f94d16b0c36fd2a2ae6694ef006bce04.mp3?timestamp=1780923601' length='27896704' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:03</itunes:duration></item><item><title>The bloody end of the Vršovci: a medieval purge that shaped Bohemia</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/bloody-end-vrsovci-a-medieval-purge-shaped-bohemia-8888700</link><description> 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. </description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8888700</guid><itunes:summary> 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. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/3e17bb56edabaa28cba9be3795b81cad.mp3?timestamp=1780696801' length='27990016' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:09</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Václav Havel Library loses co-founder Dagmar Havlová, ČEZ moves towards state ownership, rare hawk eagle hatches at Czech zoo, Holešovická tržnice</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/vaclav-havel-library-loses-co-founder-dagmar-havlova-cez-moves-towards-state-8888753</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8888753</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/da1d9976fd858920638a35659c95caeb.mp3?timestamp=1780663501' length='28022272' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:11</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Black-clad broadcasters warn funding reform could threaten media independence, Closely Watched Trains turns 60, Amanita Design's Phonopolis </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/black-clad-broadcasters-warn-funding-reform-could-threaten-media-independence-8888658</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8888658</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/6344880ff7b0608c2de7f3c6bdd222c8.mp3?timestamp=1780577102' length='28402816' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:35</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Prague approves new zoning plan, Jakub Menšík storms into Roland Garros semifinals, Mucha poster collection on display, Czech Academy of Sciences' song archive</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/prague-approves-new-zoning-plan-jakub-mensik-storms-roland-garros-semifinals-8888556</link><description> “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 </description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8888556</guid><itunes:summary> “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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/87582636a4d242cb96af4cb787b39043.mp3?timestamp=1780492201' length='27180928' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:19</itunes:duration></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czechia-myanmar-karlovy-vary-unveils-2026-crystal-globe-competition-line-survey-8888454</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8888454</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/7e4640758660dd0c9a77b4e3f4c72be7.mp3?timestamp=1780405501' length='27803008' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:57</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czech hero honoured in Spain, system to help prisoners, New Czech dementia test </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czech-hero-honoured-spain-system-help-prisoners-new-czech-dementia-test-8888345</link><description> 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. </description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8888345</guid><itunes:summary> 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. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/ca29e9ba22be19a04dfb99a091ef0a38.mp3?timestamp=1780320301' length='22286080' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:23:13</itunes:duration></item><item><title>The massacre that helped create the Czech state? The bloody fate of the Slavníkovci</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/massacre-helped-create-czech-state-bloody-fate-slavnikovci-8888084</link><description> 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. </description><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8888084</guid><itunes:summary> 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. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/0fa0c95c196bcccedb4b54e058a10857.mp3?timestamp=1780092001' length='28245376' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:25</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Night of Churches invites to explore and reflect all across Czechia, New gold coin celebrating Plzeň, Jan Zikmund on bringing today’s Czech writers to the world</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/night-churches-invites-explore-and-reflect-all-across-czechia-new-gold-coin-8888098</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8888098</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/c39c020040c6681af95129f7eb9996df.mp3?timestamp=1780060501' length='26572288' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:40</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Petřín funicular cars unveiled, Prague garden opens to public, eels saved </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/petrin-funicular-cars-unveiled-prague-garden-opens-public-eels-saved-8887975</link><description> New funicular cars for Prague's Petřín unveiled; garden of notable Prague villa opens to public; Czech project saves eels. </description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8887975</guid><itunes:summary> New funicular cars for Prague's Petřín unveiled; garden of notable Prague villa opens to public; Czech project saves eels. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/8d2dbfd95f15f3e2b03d39c5fa47a7cc.mp3?timestamp=1779975301' length='27768832' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:55</itunes:duration></item><item><title>FM addresses UN Security Council, Czech Senate turns 30, Folimanka Park</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/fm-addresses-un-security-council-czech-senate-turns-30-folimanka-park-8887862</link><description>  FM Macinka addresses UN Security Council, Czech Senate marks 30 years since founding, trip to Folimanka Park </description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8887862</guid><itunes:summary>  FM Macinka addresses UN Security Council, Czech Senate marks 30 years since founding, trip to Folimanka Park </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/44aa62b7b976d6b4fba0204853edea2f.mp3?timestamp=1779886801' length='28114048' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:17</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Richard Falbr, former union leader and politician, dies at 85, Child dies of diphtheria in Czechia, prompting renewed calls for timely vaccination, Klánovice Forest</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/richard-falbr-former-union-leader-and-politician-dies-85-child-dies-diphtheria-8887730</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8887730</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/faf27965d554b99f585c70ee34dee74a.mp3?timestamp=1779801301' length='28157440' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:20</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Prague Sounds line-up, Belvedere reconstruction, Sudeten German gathering in Brno</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/prague-sounds-line-belvedere-reconstruction-sudeten-german-gathering-brno-8887621</link><description> Prague Sounds line-up, Belvedere reconstruction, Sudeten German gathering in Brno </description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8887621</guid><itunes:summary> Prague Sounds line-up, Belvedere reconstruction, Sudeten German gathering in Brno </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/411217f6cd7f64ea99f24be1dd8c5ba2.mp3?timestamp=1779714301' length='26252800' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:20</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Blood in Bohemia: the dark story behind the murder of Saint Wenceslas</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/blood-bohemia-dark-story-behind-murder-saint-wenceslas-8885234</link><description> 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. </description><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8885234</guid><itunes:summary> 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. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/8d2e62b3c2556a35c4d78c4a984a41c9.mp3?timestamp=1779487202' length='28305664' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:29</itunes:duration></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/nanoplastics-penetrate-lungs-protective-barrier-we-have-no-way-eliminate-them-8887387</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8887387</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/666b3e4e68ffa1e221e22047f702cdf3.mp3?timestamp=1779455101' length='26471680' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:34</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Fragile Security conference: Ukraine war defining security challenge of our time, About half of the domestic harvest destroyed by spring frost, This year’s Open House Prague to highlight urban transformation through sites such as Bubny Station</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/fragile-security-conference-ukraine-war-defining-security-challenge-our-time-8887260</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8887260</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/e07700c33edfbfcf0efc3e040b334ec7.mp3?timestamp=1779369601' length='28095616' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:16</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czechia to receive American doctor exposed to ebola, new plaques at Old Jewish Cemetery, Czechia popular conference destination  </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czechia-receive-american-doctor-exposed-ebola-new-plaques-old-jewish-cemetery-8887128</link><description> Czechia to receive American doctor exposed to ebola, new plaques at Old Jewish Cemetery, Czechia among top 10 conference destinations    </description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8887128</guid><itunes:summary> Czechia to receive American doctor exposed to ebola, new plaques at Old Jewish Cemetery, Czechia among top 10 conference destinations    </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/f6d56c1bd6bb124ef6c3775c0167b78f.mp3?timestamp=1779282001' length='26831872' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:57</itunes:duration></item><item><title>“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</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/father-detox-jaroslav-skala-began-helping-people-sober-prague-75-years-ago-lynx-8886994</link><description> “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 </description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8886994</guid><itunes:summary> “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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/456a6d965fc77edfdac20bb1a5b39b37.mp3?timestamp=1779196502' length='26844544' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:57</itunes:duration></item><item><title>News, Globsec conference in Prague, Saint Zdislava's skull saved, new gallery space in Prague</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/news-globsec-conference-prague-saint-zdislavas-skull-saved-new-gallery-space-8886901</link><description> News, Globsec conference in Prague, Saint Zdislava's skull saved, new gallery space in Prague, the problems young mums face when returning to work  </description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8886901</guid><itunes:summary> News, Globsec conference in Prague, Saint Zdislava's skull saved, new gallery space in Prague, the problems young mums face when returning to work  </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/be0a591db7e6be9ec9a08951c0272559.mp3?timestamp=1779109501' length='28142080' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:19</itunes:duration></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czech-radio-plus-conference-spotlight-ukraines-future-and-europes-defence-8886645</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8886645</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/add43a476b5a8bd93aec1de96b098652.mp3?timestamp=1778850001' length='27980416' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:08</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Daniel Žižka takes Eurovision stage with Crossroads, Popular Czech bedtime story character Maxipes Fík turns 50, Baba, Prague’s modernist plateau</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/daniel-zizka-takes-eurovision-stage-crossroads-popular-czech-bedtime-story-8886540</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8886540</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/29aa9756a3233de9fa373ce0e9580527.mp3?timestamp=1778763601' length='28230784' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:24</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Pundit on Sudetens "controversy", skull theft curse warning, Book World Prague head</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/pundit-sudetens-controversy-skull-theft-curse-warning-book-world-prague-head-8886421</link><description> 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. </description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8886421</guid><itunes:summary> 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. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/a2deb41b2a4f80cb9049a93a3f4abcdb.mp3?timestamp=1778677201' length='27147904' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:16</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Wolfgang Beltracchi exhibition, new app helping adapt to climate change, Šumperaky houses </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/wolfgang-beltracchi-exhibition-new-app-helping-adapt-climate-change-sumperaky-8886302</link><description> 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  </description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8886302</guid><itunes:summary> 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  </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/5e6437d2f883581c2ad09aa47bb273cf.mp3?timestamp=1778591101' length='28268416' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:26</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Slavia fan on shocking derby scenes, Czech-Italian Nico Moro sets off on another epic walk for a cause, Interview with Prague Spring artistic director Josef Třeštík</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/slavia-fan-shocking-derby-scenes-czech-italian-nico-moro-sets-another-epic-walk-8886180</link><description> “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 </description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8886180</guid><itunes:summary> “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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/803a32cfb0aea79103c7c1cb30f0f021.mp3?timestamp=1778504101' length='27904000' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:04</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Looking at Czechia's communist legacy</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/looking-czechias-communist-legacy-8885920</link><description> How should Czechia deal with its Communist past? Interview with Kamil Nedvědický </description><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8885920</guid><itunes:summary> How should Czechia deal with its Communist past? Interview with Kamil Nedvědický </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/4730e45bca5f2ca5f53af01edea58042.mp3?timestamp=1778277601' length='27932800' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:05</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Fighting the Nazis with humour: wartime broadcasts by the legendary Voskovec and Werich</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/fighting-nazis-humour-wartime-broadcasts-legendary-voskovec-and-werich-8885904</link><description> Fighting the Nazis with humour: wartime broadcasts by the legendary Voskovec and Werich </description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8885904</guid><itunes:summary> Fighting the Nazis with humour: wartime broadcasts by the legendary Voskovec and Werich </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/aba95e8eea6e103f82d373f7d5882d6d.mp3?timestamp=1778191201' length='28804864' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:30:00</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Sudeten German Congress in Brno stirs controversy, WWII paratroopers get linden tree memorial, Vojta Náprstek Reloaded exhibition</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/sudeten-german-congress-brno-stirs-controversy-wwii-paratroopers-get-linden-tree-8885893</link><description> Sudeten German Congress in Brno stirs controversy, WWII paratroopers get lindent tree memorial, Vojta Náprstek Reloaded exhibition </description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8885893</guid><itunes:summary> Sudeten German Congress in Brno stirs controversy, WWII paratroopers get lindent tree memorial, Vojta Náprstek Reloaded exhibition </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/0ab88a2bd869cc6c85354d51a3ee1bbb.mp3?timestamp=1778159701' length='25520512' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:26:35</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Tens of thousands rally in Prague in support of public media, Prague fossil discovery, British Ambassador Matt Field on Czechia, Ukraine and role of public media</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/tens-thousands-rally-prague-support-public-media-prague-fossil-discovery-british-8885737</link><description> “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” </description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8885737</guid><itunes:summary> “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” </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/af9da7596f2e99a4bb6905dc43580051.mp3?timestamp=1778072101' length='27763840' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:55</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Prague Uprising remembered at Czech Radio, Anifilm at 25: myths, Japanese animation highlights, and Prince of Persia creator, Interview with linguist Julie Sedivy </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/prague-uprising-remembered-czech-radio-anifilm-25-myths-japanese-animation-8885666</link><description> “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 </description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8885666</guid><itunes:summary> “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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/151aeeb3ae35218e648a69b9c8067a57.mp3?timestamp=1777986302' length='27957376' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:07</itunes:duration></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/firefighters-hold-line-bohemian-switzerland-drought-fuels-fire-risk-across-8885561</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8885561</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/c65cd3281cc690d9525e1ae1f3d392cf.mp3?timestamp=1777899901' length='26981632' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:06</itunes:duration></item><item><title>News, Peter Sís stamp, drought threatening harvest, trip toTelč</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/news-peter-sis-stamp-drought-threatening-harvest-trip-totelc-8885198</link><description> News, Peter Sís stamp marking Vojtěch Náprstek anniversary, drought threatening harvest, trip toTelč, a Renaissance gem in south-east Bohemia. </description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8885198</guid><itunes:summary> News, Peter Sís stamp marking Vojtěch Náprstek anniversary, drought threatening harvest, trip toTelč, a Renaissance gem in south-east Bohemia. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/1e4e888ac4e80a51bbbb09138da239b3.mp3?timestamp=1777554901' length='27242368' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:22</itunes:duration></item><item><title>News, kratom intoxications on the rise, Baroque Štiřín Chateau still unsold</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/news-kratom-intoxications-rise-baroque-stirin-chateau-still-unsold-8885113</link><description> News, kratom intoxications on the rise, fate of Baroque Štiřín Chateau uncertain, interview with expert on extinct languages </description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8885113</guid><itunes:summary> News, kratom intoxications on the rise, fate of Baroque Štiřín Chateau uncertain, interview with expert on extinct languages </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/865a68fa64471e38ae844c4a179bf3c5.mp3?timestamp=1777469401' length='27424384' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:34</itunes:duration></item><item><title>United Islands festival in Prague, Ledecka reshuffles team, Štvanice Island in Prague </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/united-islands-festival-prague-ledecka-reshuffles-team-stvanice-island-prague-8884976</link><description> United Islands festival to take place in Prague this weekend, Ledecka reshuffles team in pursuit of Crystal Globe dream, Štvanice Island in Prague  </description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8884976</guid><itunes:summary> United Islands festival to take place in Prague this weekend, Ledecka reshuffles team in pursuit of Crystal Globe dream, Štvanice Island in Prague  </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/0875c949eeff4a1dddac55fadc3e5e59.mp3?timestamp=1777381201' length='28221184' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:24</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Politicians clash over Czechia's defense spending shortfall, Czechia ranks high in Prosperity Index, but sociologist Daniel Prokop warns results can mislead, Klánovice Forest</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/politicians-clash-over-czechias-defense-spending-shortfall-czechia-ranks-high-8884896</link><description> Politicians clash over Czechia's defense spending shortfall, Czechia ranks high in Prosperity Index, but sociologist Daniel Prokop warns results can mislead, Klánovice Forest </description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8884896</guid><itunes:summary> Politicians clash over Czechia's defense spending shortfall, Czechia ranks high in Prosperity Index, but sociologist Daniel Prokop warns results can mislead, Klánovice Forest </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/5a4bf4987120bfd1a1aef87525c9109b.mp3?timestamp=1777296901' length='30671104' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:31:57</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Alejandro Cruz: a Mexican expat’s journey in Prague</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/alejandro-cruz-a-mexican-expats-journey-prague-8884583</link><description> 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. </description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8884583</guid><itunes:summary> 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. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/f4d42460e1a8d41cb063f855d38f38cb.mp3?timestamp=1777068001' length='26384896' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:29</itunes:duration></item><item><title>“She remembered every word”: ex-ambassador recalls Queen Elizabeth II; The Přemyslids revisited at National Museum; Benjamin Souček on restoring homes and roots</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/she-remembered-every-word-ex-ambassador-recalls-queen-elizabeth-ii-premyslids-8884644</link><description> “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 </description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8884644</guid><itunes:summary> “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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/e71e7487bd398a5e36f968aa6ea4fd25.mp3?timestamp=1777035001' length='27989248' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:09</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Public service media debate escalates, 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 aut</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/public-service-media-debate-escalates-young-czech-pianist-jan-schulmeister-wins-8884540</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8884540</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/5fd6e50c569f30c8e6e9e1d9636ac2a8.mp3?timestamp=1776949501' length='27415552' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:33</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Plzeň 1945 celebrations, Composers Summit Prague, Mexican musician Omar Rojas</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/plzen-1945-celebrations-composers-summit-prague-mexican-musician-omar-rojas-8884435</link><description> 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. </description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8884435</guid><itunes:summary> 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. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/f948163714573e2e8a3e2f2a2011fb34.mp3?timestamp=1776864901' length='27229312' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:22</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Amnesty on Czechia’s human rights record, Karlovy Vary festival to pay tribute to Havel, Vášáryová, Mariánské Lázně, Rare aardwolves born in Czechia, Women in high places</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/amnesty-czechias-human-rights-record-karlovy-vary-festival-pay-tribute-havel-8884302</link><description> 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 </description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8884302</guid><itunes:summary> 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 </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/f4eedf5ca182f2d575c8022c869f18ee.mp3?timestamp=1776776701' length='27748480' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:54</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Govt. plane clash, Czech-made game takes UK prize, stinky cheese, real bagels in Prague</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/govt-plane-clash-czech-made-game-takes-uk-prize-stinky-cheese-real-bagels-prague-8884187</link><description> 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. </description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8884187</guid><itunes:summary> 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. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/21f858822d9b4bcad082f864cea463b6.mp3?timestamp=1776690901' length='28135168' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:18</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czechia’s defence readiness: strong foundations, slower decisions</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czechias-defence-readiness-strong-foundations-slower-decisions-8883891</link><description> 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? </description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8883891</guid><itunes:summary> 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? </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/15c67124317571608a92778d5128924d.mp3?timestamp=1776463201' length='23068672' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:24:01</itunes:duration></item><item><title>NATO chief Mark Rutte in Prague, Jan Potměšil death, Dvorecký Bridge opens in Prague</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/nato-chief-mark-rutte-prague-jan-potmesil-death-dvorecky-bridge-opens-prague-8883931</link><description> NATO chief Mark Rutte in Prague for talks on defense spending, actor Jan Potměšil death, Dvorecký Bridge opens in Prague </description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8883931</guid><itunes:summary> NATO chief Mark Rutte in Prague for talks on defense spending, actor Jan Potměšil death, Dvorecký Bridge opens in Prague </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/f8aa6356dd3aeb5259e22b54a1f13224.mp3?timestamp=1776432601' length='26601856' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:42</itunes:duration></item><item><title>William Kentridge exhibition at Kunsthalle, Elias Grandy on leading the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, interview with linguist Jan Bičovský </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/william-kentridge-exhibition-kunsthalle-elias-grandy-leading-prague-radio-8883799</link><description> 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  </description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8883799</guid><itunes:summary> 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  </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/88d73c9397838e9474751d69a9716d4a.mp3?timestamp=1776345902' length='28159360' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:20</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Concerns over media independence as funding changes loom; Globsec: Czechia strong in defence, slow in crises; National Library in the Clementinum</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/concerns-over-media-independence-funding-changes-loom-globsec-czechia-strong-8883686</link><description> Concerns over public media independence in Czechia, as government unveils funding shake-up, Globsec report: Czechia strong in defence industry but lags in crisis decision-making, The National Library in the Clementinum </description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8883686</guid><itunes:summary> Concerns over public media independence in Czechia, as government unveils funding shake-up, Globsec report: Czechia strong in defence industry but lags in crisis decision-making, The National Library in the Clementinum </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/81c3fac8e19c4b274da7f992ab96ec62.mp3?timestamp=1776259801' length='26289280' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:23</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Prague City Tourism, new implants, Czech "Route 66", financing of public media</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/prague-city-tourism-new-implants-czech-route-66-financing-public-media-8883565</link><description> Prague City Tourism, Czech scientists develop new implants, Czech "Route 66" event, financing of public media </description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8883565</guid><itunes:summary> Prague City Tourism, Czech scientists develop new implants, Czech "Route 66" event, financing of public media </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/7548efdf0380e4e90f09e33e09539e9b.mp3?timestamp=1776173401' length='26656384' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:46</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Hungary after Orbán: What to expect from Péter Magyar, Czech women seal dramatic comeback to reach Billie Jean King Cup finals, Moravian Karst caves may become next Czech UNESCO natural heritage site</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/hungary-after-orban-what-expect-peter-magyar-czech-women-seal-dramatic-comeback-8883436</link><description> Hungary after Orbán: What to expect from Péter Magyar, Czech women seal dramatic comeback to reach Billie Jean King Cup finals, Moravian Karst caves may become next Czech UNESCO natural heritage site </description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8883436</guid><itunes:summary> Hungary after Orbán: What to expect from Péter Magyar, Czech women seal dramatic comeback to reach Billie Jean King Cup finals, Moravian Karst caves may become next Czech UNESCO natural heritage site </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/c880a9ac1b74ac72118d19ed906cc4e1.mp3?timestamp=1776086102' length='26416000' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:31</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Petr Dudek: why Czech mood today may be worse than Havel's "blbá nálada" in the 1990s</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/petr-dudek-why-czech-mood-today-may-be-worse-havels-blba-nalada-1990s-8883151</link><description> In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, Petr Dudek, a current affairs editor at Czech Radio, looks back at the 1990s and their lasting impact on Czech society. He reflects on how Czech media and political communication have evolved over the past three decades. The interview also explores how today’s atmosphere compares to that earlier period. </description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8883151</guid><itunes:summary> In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, Petr Dudek, a current affairs editor at Czech Radio, looks back at the 1990s and their lasting impact on Czech society. He reflects on how Czech media and political communication have evolved over the past three decades. The interview also explores how today’s atmosphere compares to that earlier period. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/016e9cd2150c61b6b05593cbaa6696b3.mp3?timestamp=1775858401' length='28240000' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:25</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czech Pussy Riot radio play takes award; AI mayor; end of mining in North Moravia</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czech-pussy-riot-radio-play-takes-award-ai-mayor-end-mining-north-moravia-8883180</link><description> Czech Radio radio play centered on Pussy Riot takes award in the UK; first Czech village gets AI mayor; end of mining in North Moravia after over two centuries. </description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8883180</guid><itunes:summary> Czech Radio radio play centered on Pussy Riot takes award in the UK; first Czech village gets AI mayor; end of mining in North Moravia after over two centuries. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/139945631f81230da0fd6dc68fa52118.mp3?timestamp=1775826901' length='27231232' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:22</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czech-Vatican treaty hits the rocks, National Collection of Bad Habits, Imrich Bugar dies, Holešovická tržnice  </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czech-vatican-treaty-hits-rocks-national-collection-bad-habits-imrich-bugar-dies-8883092</link><description> Czech-Vatican treaty hits the rocks, Kateřina Šedá's book National Collection of Bad Habits, Imrich Bugar dies at 70, trip to Holešovická tržnice </description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8883092</guid><itunes:summary> Czech-Vatican treaty hits the rocks, Kateřina Šedá's book National Collection of Bad Habits, Imrich Bugar dies at 70, trip to Holešovická tržnice </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/c8a5908fa75f351b725807e9ed57bf6f.mp3?timestamp=1775742001' length='26823808' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:56</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Pavel and NATO summit, WWII hero recalled, Prague 1990s expat press</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/pavel-and-nato-summit-wwii-hero-recalled-prague-1990s-expat-press-8882968</link><description> Pavel and government at odds over NATO summit; WWII hero Peřina remembered; Mark Baker on 1990s Prague English-language media; Kačina Chateau's grand library. </description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8882968</guid><itunes:summary> Pavel and government at odds over NATO summit; WWII hero Peřina remembered; Mark Baker on 1990s Prague English-language media; Kačina Chateau's grand library. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/abedd9b01f6a30cfe7e9869055e14e1f.mp3?timestamp=1775654701' length='25844608' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:26:55</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czech government introduces daily fuel price ceilings, economists remain sceptical, The most leaning tower in the world? Michalovice aspiring for place in Guinness World Records, How Pavlína Louženská reads the future</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czech-government-introduces-daily-fuel-price-ceilings-economists-remain-8882846</link><description> Czech government introduces daily fuel price ceilings, economists remain sceptical, The most leaning tower in the world? Michalovice aspiring for place in Guinness World Records, From “dark mode” to real-life connection: How Pavlína Louženská reads the future </description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8882846</guid><itunes:summary> Czech government introduces daily fuel price ceilings, economists remain sceptical, The most leaning tower in the world? Michalovice aspiring for place in Guinness World Records, From “dark mode” to real-life connection: How Pavlína Louženská reads the future </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/8f675354e07c73f125f46cffcb8b8a56.mp3?timestamp=1775567701' length='28178944' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:21</itunes:duration></item><item><title>The Maidens' War -Czech legend, efforts to save St. Linhard's Church</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/maidens-war-czech-legend-efforts-save-st-linhards-church-8882415</link><description> The Maidens' War -story of famous Czech legend, and village church cut off by water - Pasohlávky seeking to save St. Linhart’s </description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8882415</guid><itunes:summary> The Maidens' War -story of famous Czech legend, and village church cut off by water - Pasohlávky seeking to save St. Linhart’s </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/3ca4d96e632977f846409cb98c4d1384.mp3?timestamp=1775426401' length='28259200' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:26</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Telling a country’s story to the world: Petr Brod about international media and RPI</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/telling-a-countrys-story-world-petr-brod-about-international-media-and-rpi-8882563</link><description> In Czechia in 30 minutes, journalist and veteran broadcaster Petr Brod looks back at the history of international broadcasting and its role during the Cold War. He also reflects on how global media have changed in the digital age. And he considers what future there may be for services like Radio Prague International.   </description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8882563</guid><itunes:summary> In Czechia in 30 minutes, journalist and veteran broadcaster Petr Brod looks back at the history of international broadcasting and its role during the Cold War. He also reflects on how global media have changed in the digital age. And he considers what future there may be for services like Radio Prague International.   </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/92078ce2f724cfeb0c07166a40322c14.mp3?timestamp=1775253601' length='23976832' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:24:58</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Alice Masaryk's "Easter truce" and Josef Šíma painting rediscovered </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/alice-masaryks-easter-truce-and-josef-sima-painting-rediscovered-8882417</link><description> Alice Masaryk's "Easter truce" - a legacy of peace and compassion,  Josef Šíma painting rediscovered after nearly a century to go to auction in New York </description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8882417</guid><itunes:summary> Alice Masaryk's "Easter truce" - a legacy of peace and compassion,  Josef Šíma painting rediscovered after nearly a century to go to auction in New York </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/0061fe8764efa3b9621bacfc2138ae6b.mp3?timestamp=1775167201' length='27967360' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:08</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Mental health, digital risks and family conflicts among top priorities for new Children’s Ombudsman, Visual Computing and Game Design studies launched by CTU, “We could not rely on international law”: Matviichuk speaks to Czechs about justice in Ukraine</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/mental-health-digital-risks-and-family-conflicts-among-top-priorities-new-8882616</link><description> Mental health, digital risks and family conflicts among top priorities for new Children’s Ombudsman, Czech Technical University launches Visual Computing and Game Design studies, “We could not rely on international law”: Matviichuk speaks to Czechs about justice in Ukraine </description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8882616</guid><itunes:summary> Mental health, digital risks and family conflicts among top priorities for new Children’s Ombudsman, Czech Technical University launches Visual Computing and Game Design studies, “We could not rely on international law”: Matviichuk speaks to Czechs about justice in Ukraine </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/9a3f90585a2b20c3dfdc3c68796f155e.mp3?timestamp=1775135101' length='28272256' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:27</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czechs end 20-year World Cup wait with dramatic win, Czech birth rate falls to lowest level since 1785, Prague’s National Museum to display Olympic gold medal of Olga Fikotová-Connolly, Library of the Archbishop’s Castle in Kroměříž</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czechs-end-20-year-world-cup-wait-dramatic-win-czech-birth-rate-falls-lowest-8882505</link><description> Euphoria in Prague: Czechs end 20-year World Cup wait with dramatic win, Demographers ringing alarm bells: Czech birth rate falls to lowest level since 1785, Prague’s National Museum to display Olympic gold medal of Olga Fikotová-Connolly, Library of the Archbishop’s Castle in Kroměříž, Following in Henry’s footsteps: KCD fans flock to real-life Bohemian locations </description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8882505</guid><itunes:summary> Euphoria in Prague: Czechs end 20-year World Cup wait with dramatic win, Demographers ringing alarm bells: Czech birth rate falls to lowest level since 1785, Prague’s National Museum to display Olympic gold medal of Olga Fikotová-Connolly, Library of the Archbishop’s Castle in Kroměříž, Following in Henry’s footsteps: KCD fans flock to real-life Bohemian locations </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/0b6738e3afa6c67902ccfe3691713451.mp3?timestamp=1775049601' length='27335680' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:28</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czech-Slovak cabinet session, drink spiking, probiotic dental nanofloss</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czech-slovak-cabinet-session-drink-spiking-probiotic-dental-nanofloss-8882370</link><description> Czech-Slovak joint cabinet session, push to criminalize drink spiking, Czech scientists develop probiotic dental nanofloss, Pisek bridge </description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8882370</guid><itunes:summary> Czech-Slovak joint cabinet session, push to criminalize drink spiking, Czech scientists develop probiotic dental nanofloss, Pisek bridge </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/4990e9577dd38bd713fe2074c14f7786.mp3?timestamp=1774964401' length='27032320' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:09</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Editors vs. PM Babiš: Czech media push back over attacks on journalism, Czech experiment with cash and social help for homeless people challenges stereotypes, How Liberec Zoo became a global leader in bird of prey conservation</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/editors-vs-pm-babis-czech-media-push-back-over-attacks-journalism-czech-8882222</link><description> News. Editors vs. PM Babiš: Czech media push back over attacks on journalism, Czech experiment with cash and social help for homeless people challenges stereotypes, How Liberec Zoo became a global leader in bird of prey conservation </description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8882222</guid><itunes:summary> News. Editors vs. PM Babiš: Czech media push back over attacks on journalism, Czech experiment with cash and social help for homeless people challenges stereotypes, How Liberec Zoo became a global leader in bird of prey conservation </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/a09887e301b101419cc02b077455af25.mp3?timestamp=1774876201' length='28440448' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:37</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Knitting, films and trains: inside Olomouc’s most unusual cinema</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/knitting-films-and-trains-inside-olomoucs-most-unusual-cinema-8881927</link><description> Czechia in 30 minutes (weekend edition) explores a cinema hidden inside a railway station in Olomouc. The Waiting Room offers films alongside creative ideas—from community screenings to unusual clubs. It’s a reminder that cinema can still surprise, even in the streaming era. </description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8881927</guid><itunes:summary> Czechia in 30 minutes (weekend edition) explores a cinema hidden inside a railway station in Olomouc. The Waiting Room offers films alongside creative ideas—from community screenings to unusual clubs. It’s a reminder that cinema can still surprise, even in the streaming era. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/7bc491a03c36375853b82396d4d83f7f.mp3?timestamp=1774652401' length='28362112' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:32</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Efforts to curb kratom use, Czechs beat Ireland in WC qualifier, Czech typography </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/efforts-curb-kratom-use-czechs-beat-ireland-wc-qualifier-czech-typography-8881964</link><description> Efforts to curb kratom use among teenagers, Czechs beat Ireland in World Cup qualifier, history of Czech typography </description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8881964</guid><itunes:summary> Efforts to curb kratom use among teenagers, Czechs beat Ireland in World Cup qualifier, history of Czech typography </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/63d2e3da9a338d937a5313d878d5fec5.mp3?timestamp=1774620301' length='27906688' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:04</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Svěrák turns 90, Figure-skating WC in Prague, end of coal mining in Ostrava basin</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/sverak-turns-90-figure-skating-wc-prague-end-coal-mining-ostrava-basin-8881848</link><description> Oscar-winning film director Svěrák turns 90, Figure- skating WC in Prague, end of coal mining in Ostrava-Karviná basin </description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8881848</guid><itunes:summary> Oscar-winning film director Svěrák turns 90, Figure- skating WC in Prague, end of coal mining in Ostrava-Karviná basin </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/033f305b45d9fc140f0f230d80d2f0f0.mp3?timestamp=1774533601' length='27120256' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:15</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czech, US nationals among suspects charged in Pardubice arson case, Prague’s National Museum sends mobile 3D digitization lab to Ukraine, Dozens detained in major match-fixing probe in Czech football, Lokšany Library</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czech-us-nationals-among-suspects-charged-pardubice-arson-case-pragues-national-8881735</link><description> Czech, US nationals among suspects charged in Pardubice terror arson case, Prague’s National Museum sends mobile 3D digitization lab to Ukraine to protect cultural heritage, Dozens detained in major match-fixing and corruption probe in Czech football, Lokšany Library: The oldest castle library in Bohemia </description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8881735</guid><itunes:summary> Czech, US nationals among suspects charged in Pardubice terror arson case, Prague’s National Museum sends mobile 3D digitization lab to Ukraine to protect cultural heritage, Dozens detained in major match-fixing and corruption probe in Czech football, Lokšany Library: The oldest castle library in Bohemia </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/92adbb33c90e4470bb9144de9aef1464.mp3?timestamp=1774447801' length='26639104' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:45</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czech coalition moves to scrap licence fees for some groups, sparking backlash, new guide encourages visitors to explore the country with respect, who owns Czech football?</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czech-coalition-moves-scrap-licence-fees-some-groups-sparking-backlash-new-guide-8881637</link><description> Czech coalition moves to scrap licence fees for some groups, sparking backlash, how to travel responsibly in Czechia: new guide encourages visitors to explore the country with respect, who owns Czech football? </description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8881637</guid><itunes:summary> Czech coalition moves to scrap licence fees for some groups, sparking backlash, how to travel responsibly in Czechia: new guide encourages visitors to explore the country with respect, who owns Czech football? </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/70144758535794ba918b5e9bb820c135.mp3?timestamp=1774361101' length='26394880' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:29</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Pardubice arms firm fire sparks debate over security, Českomoravská metro station reopens with bubble glass panels by Maxim Velčovský, Klánovice Forest: Prague’s largest woodland with a dark past and peaceful present</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/pardubice-arms-firm-fire-sparks-debate-over-security-ceskomoravska-metro-station-8881518</link><description> Pardubice arms firm fire sparks debate over security, Českomoravská metro station reopens with bubble glass panels by Maxim Velčovský, Klánovice Forest: Prague’s largest woodland with a dark past and peaceful present </description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8881518</guid><itunes:summary> Pardubice arms firm fire sparks debate over security, Českomoravská metro station reopens with bubble glass panels by Maxim Velčovský, Klánovice Forest: Prague’s largest woodland with a dark past and peaceful present </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/08a36261daf45b2fbf25dd830ab03c42.mp3?timestamp=1774274701' length='28110592' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:17</itunes:duration></item><item><title>From wartime love to life in Czechoslovakia: Joy Kadečková’s story of tragedy and hope</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/wartime-love-life-czechoslovakia-joy-kadeckovas-story-tragedy-and-hope-8881167</link><description> Joy Kadečková’s life was shaped by a promise she made during the Second World War to her Czech husband, an RAF pilot. After his death, she moved with their son to Czechoslovakia and built a life there through decades of political upheaval. In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, we bring you her extraordinary story from the Memory of Nations archive. </description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8881167</guid><itunes:summary> Joy Kadečková’s life was shaped by a promise she made during the Second World War to her Czech husband, an RAF pilot. After his death, she moved with their son to Czechoslovakia and built a life there through decades of political upheaval. In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, we bring you her extraordinary story from the Memory of Nations archive. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/97f9a3f5bf59268558de79070ac3d428.mp3?timestamp=1774047601' length='27814912' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:58</itunes:duration></item><item><title>National Gallery Prague head unexpectedly dismissed, Giant E. coli lands in Brno for the Days of Electron Microscopy, Prague Castle research reveals hidden wilderness</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/national-gallery-prague-head-unexpectedly-dismissed-giant-e-coli-lands-brno-days-8881244</link><description> Dismissal without explanation: National Gallery Prague enters uncertain chapter, Giant E. coli lands in Brno for the Days of Electron Microscopy,  Prague Castle research reveals hidden wilderness </description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8881244</guid><itunes:summary> Dismissal without explanation: National Gallery Prague enters uncertain chapter, Giant E. coli lands in Brno for the Days of Electron Microscopy,  Prague Castle research reveals hidden wilderness </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/7990cf6bb47cdaafecbb5d46a2ec96fb.mp3?timestamp=1774015801' length='27434368' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:34</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Resilience: Czech documentary highlights efforts to save white-tailed eagles from illegal poisons, More than just music: 15 years of the Žižkovská noc festival bringing values to the stage, Czechia boasts the biggest organic lavender field in Europe</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/resilience-czech-documentary-highlights-efforts-save-white-tailed-eagles-illegal-8881124</link><description> Resilience: Czech documentary highlights efforts to save white-tailed eagles from illegal poisons, More than just music: 15 years of the Žižkovská noc festival bringing values to the stage, Czechia boasts the biggest organic lavender field in Europe </description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8881124</guid><itunes:summary> Resilience: Czech documentary highlights efforts to save white-tailed eagles from illegal poisons, More than just music: 15 years of the Žižkovská noc festival bringing values to the stage, Czechia boasts the biggest organic lavender field in Europe </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/0f4bab125e4bf6231a940e4bef6f4282.mp3?timestamp=1773931501' length='26612608' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:43</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Can defence spending boost the economy?, Kutná Hora chocolatiers win ‘chocolate Oscars’ medals, Strahov Library, Prague museum acquires Milena Jesenská suitcase</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/can-defence-spending-boost-economy-kutna-hora-chocolatiers-win-chocolate-oscars-8881006</link><description> Helena Horská: “If you don’t feel safe, you won’t do business”, Kutná Hora chocolatiers travel to London to collect ‘chocolate Oscars’ medals, Strahov Library: Baroque gem ranked among the most beautiful in the world, Suitcase of journalist Milena Jesenská discovered after decades acquired by Prague museum </description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8881006</guid><itunes:summary> Helena Horská: “If you don’t feel safe, you won’t do business”, Kutná Hora chocolatiers travel to London to collect ‘chocolate Oscars’ medals, Strahov Library: Baroque gem ranked among the most beautiful in the world, Suitcase of journalist Milena Jesenská discovered after decades acquired by Prague museum </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/56a71bcf878b98eb6b352c9d318e1596.mp3?timestamp=1773842701' length='27577984' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:43</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Prague’s Jewish Museum opens concerts for people with dementia; Czech swimmer Jakub Kačerovský first Czech to swim Cook Strait solo; Voices of Dead Languages project</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/pragues-jewish-museum-opens-concerts-people-dementia-czech-swimmer-jakub-8880877</link><description> News, Making culture accessible to all: Prague’s Jewish Museum opens concerts to people with dementia, Czech swimmer Jakub Kačerovský first Czech to swim across Cook Strait solo, Voices of Dead Languages: Jan Bičovský on bringing ancient languages back to life </description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8880877</guid><itunes:summary> News, Making culture accessible to all: Prague’s Jewish Museum opens concerts to people with dementia, Czech swimmer Jakub Kačerovský first Czech to swim across Cook Strait solo, Voices of Dead Languages: Jan Bičovský on bringing ancient languages back to life </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/3c656d9c4d5a81bdf311d99ef50073b8.mp3?timestamp=1773755701' length='28187392' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:21</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czech-Danish Mr. Nobody Against Putin wins Oscar, Caravan takes top prize at Czech Lions, New fuel price reporting rules take effect in Czechia, New archive of folk songs</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czech-danish-mr-nobody-against-putin-wins-oscar-caravan-takes-top-prize-czech-8880781</link><description> Czech Oscar joy: Co-produced documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin among winners, Makers “over the moon” as Caravan takes top prize at Czech Lions, New fuel price reporting rules take effect in Czechia amid oil market tensions, Czech Academy of Sciences launches a digital archive of 15,000 folk songs </description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8880781</guid><itunes:summary> Czech Oscar joy: Co-produced documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin among winners, Makers “over the moon” as Caravan takes top prize at Czech Lions, New fuel price reporting rules take effect in Czechia amid oil market tensions, Czech Academy of Sciences launches a digital archive of 15,000 folk songs </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/25cc163513d6dcc61f00f8009f66572b.mp3?timestamp=1773670201' length='27650560' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:48</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Why the communist past still matters in Czechia?</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/why-communist-past-still-matters-czechia-8880485</link><description> More than three decades after the Velvet Revolution, debates about how Czech society deals with its communist past continue. In Czechia in 30 Minutes, Vít Pohanka speaks with Kamil Nedvědický, First Deputy Director of the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes, about justice after 1989, the legacy of the 1948 communist coup, and why understanding life under the regime remains important for younger generations today. </description><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8880485</guid><itunes:summary> More than three decades after the Velvet Revolution, debates about how Czech society deals with its communist past continue. In Czechia in 30 Minutes, Vít Pohanka speaks with Kamil Nedvědický, First Deputy Director of the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes, about justice after 1989, the legacy of the 1948 communist coup, and why understanding life under the regime remains important for younger generations today. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/9d49d7575e803684af0519c074e2d4d3.mp3?timestamp=1773442801' length='27932800' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:05</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czech firms seek opportunities in Texas, Czech experts help breed Philippine eagle chick, New Czech Radio U.S. correspondent Jana Ciglerová on Czech-Americans</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czech-firms-seek-opportunities-texas-czech-experts-help-breed-philippine-eagle-8880519</link><description> Czech firms seek opportunities in Texas during Deputy PM Havlíček’s US trade mission, Czech experts help breed Philippine eagle chick for the first time in 13 years, New Czech Radio U.S. correspondent Jana Ciglerová on Czech-Americans and MAGA and trading Miami for Washington </description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8880519</guid><itunes:summary> Czech firms seek opportunities in Texas during Deputy PM Havlíček’s US trade mission, Czech experts help breed Philippine eagle chick for the first time in 13 years, New Czech Radio U.S. correspondent Jana Ciglerová on Czech-Americans and MAGA and trading Miami for Washington </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/de2a583d530678c7e3de53d2ea920ba4.mp3?timestamp=1773411001' length='28014976' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:11</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Misha Glenny: Babiš will take notice of Orban defeat, Bazaar Festival kicks off, Journalist Petr Brod</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/misha-glenny-babis-will-take-notice-orban-defeat-bazaar-festival-kicks-8880432</link><description> Misha Glenny: Babiš will take notice of Orban defeat, “How and why we group together”: 12th edition of Bazaar Festival focuses on community, Journalist Petr Brod on Czech-German relations and the place of radio in society </description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8880432</guid><itunes:summary> Misha Glenny: Babiš will take notice of Orban defeat, “How and why we group together”: 12th edition of Bazaar Festival focuses on community, Journalist Petr Brod on Czech-German relations and the place of radio in society </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/de96e004316693d472028f8ea8de5c4c.mp3?timestamp=1773324001' length='28004608' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:10</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Who is opposition leader; video game tourism; scientist Veronika Verdonckt Smutná</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/who-opposition-leader-video-game-tourism-scientist-veronika-verdonckt-smutna-8880326</link><description> If President Pavel isn't opposition leader, who is?; tourism inspired by video game Deliverance: Kingdom Come; scientist Veronika Verdonckt Smutná. </description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8880326</guid><itunes:summary> If President Pavel isn't opposition leader, who is?; tourism inspired by video game Deliverance: Kingdom Come; scientist Veronika Verdonckt Smutná. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/c935769b3d307a1371780c28ac5d1278.mp3?timestamp=1773237301' length='28338688' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:31</itunes:duration></item><item><title>One World Film Festival, Czech investors fear for Dubai investments, transgender activist</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/one-world-film-festival-czech-investors-fear-dubai-investments-transgender-8880215</link><description> One World Film Festival, Czech investors bracing for losses in Dubai, interview with transgender activist Lenka Kralova </description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8880215</guid><itunes:summary> One World Film Festival, Czech investors bracing for losses in Dubai, interview with transgender activist Lenka Kralova </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/6af31cdbd6f410f7e6c648d0acb644c5.mp3?timestamp=1773151201' length='27244288' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:22</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Pavel third anniversary; Winter Paralympics success; rare chameleons</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/pavel-third-anniversary-winter-paralympics-success-rare-chameleons-8880102</link><description> Petr Pavel on international affairs on third annivesary in office; Winter Paralympics success; zoo breeds rare chameleons; 1970s film How a Housing Development Is Born </description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8880102</guid><itunes:summary> Petr Pavel on international affairs on third annivesary in office; Winter Paralympics success; zoo breeds rare chameleons; 1970s film How a Housing Development Is Born </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/58a5803529f154c134387e71fba722f4.mp3?timestamp=1773065701' length='28200448' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:22</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Averil Huck’s feminist walking tours uncover Prague’s hidden women’s history, Bohemian Switzerland Ridge Trail</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/averil-hucks-feminist-walking-tours-uncover-pragues-hidden-womens-history-8879836</link><description> Averil Huck’s feminist walking tours uncover Prague’s hidden women’s history, Bohemian Switzerland Ridge Trail </description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8879836</guid><itunes:summary> Averil Huck’s feminist walking tours uncover Prague’s hidden women’s history, Bohemian Switzerland Ridge Trail </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/f4e65f32b898a3edd1ade2d58ec5a9e8.mp3?timestamp=1772838001' length='27308416' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:26</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Pundit: Coalition “will clash more often” now Babiš has immunity, Prague museum acquires Milena Jesenská's suitcase, Prague Talk with Vít Hořejš and Bonnie Stein</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/pundit-coalition-will-clash-more-often-now-babis-has-immunity-prague-museum-8879835</link><description> Pundit: Coalition “will clash more often” now Babiš has immunity, Prague museum acquires suitcase of journalist Milena Jesenská, Vít Hořejš and Bonnie Stein on their indie movie co-starring 200-year-old Czech marionettes </description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8879835</guid><itunes:summary> Pundit: Coalition “will clash more often” now Babiš has immunity, Prague museum acquires suitcase of journalist Milena Jesenská, Vít Hořejš and Bonnie Stein on their indie movie co-starring 200-year-old Czech marionettes </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/68fa6a7f5bf4d7796441eb9ac9d6df43.mp3?timestamp=1772806501' length='27986176' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:09</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czechia less vulnerable to energy turmoil despite Middle East tensions, illegal distilleries on the rise following hike in excise tax, scientist Karel Břinda </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czechia-less-vulnerable-energy-turmoil-despite-middle-east-tensions-illegal-8879679</link><description> Czechia less vulnerable to energy turmoil despite Middle East tensions, illegal distilleries on the rise following hike in excise tax, Karel Břinda on research at Harvard and working with bacteria as if they were books </description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8879679</guid><itunes:summary> Czechia less vulnerable to energy turmoil despite Middle East tensions, illegal distilleries on the rise following hike in excise tax, Karel Břinda on research at Harvard and working with bacteria as if they were books </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/734d217deecde128425e3acefb95019a.mp3?timestamp=1772720101' length='28244992' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:25</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Pavel prioritises security in speech to MPs, Historic crystal chandelier undergoes restoration in Kamenický Šenov, RPI launches 90th birthday celebrations</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/pavel-prioritises-security-speech-mps-historic-crystal-chandelier-undergoes-8879607</link><description> Pavel prioritises security in speech to MPs amid defence spending debate,  Historic crystal chandelier from Hejnice church undergoes restoration in Kamenický Šenov, Radio Prague Int. launches 90th birthday celebrations amid fears of closure </description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8879607</guid><itunes:summary> Pavel prioritises security in speech to MPs amid defence spending debate,  Historic crystal chandelier from Hejnice church undergoes restoration in Kamenický Šenov, Radio Prague Int. launches 90th birthday celebrations amid fears of closure </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/757ff4473b76e017bb0ea2bd17d66a22.mp3?timestamp=1772634901' length='27942400' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:06</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Repatriation efforts continue, Bronze Age archeological find, Czech chocolate company </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/repatriation-efforts-continue-bronze-age-archeological-find-czech-chocolate-8879456</link><description> Efforts continue to repatriate hundreds of Czech tourists stranded in the Middle East, Stone found in a South Moravian backyard identified as Bronze Age spearhead mould, Prague-based chocolate company Steiner &amp; Kovarik      </description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8879456</guid><itunes:summary> Efforts continue to repatriate hundreds of Czech tourists stranded in the Middle East, Stone found in a South Moravian backyard identified as Bronze Age spearhead mould, Prague-based chocolate company Steiner &amp; Kovarik      </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/8ca5bbf40a3c0b6ebba9cb9de7f5f3d0.mp3?timestamp=1772547301' length='27312640' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:27</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czechia in 30 Minutes </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czechia-30-minutes-8879355</link><description> Moves to repatriate Czechs stuck in Middle East amid conflict; museum celebrates glassmaking tradition; the Fulbright Scholars who have stayed in Czechia. </description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8879355</guid><itunes:summary> Moves to repatriate Czechs stuck in Middle East amid conflict; museum celebrates glassmaking tradition; the Fulbright Scholars who have stayed in Czechia. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/ebb97a582a181bb04a15aa40278affc6.mp3?timestamp=1772460001' length='26879104' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:00</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Younger voice on defense: Kateřina Gruntová on NATO and Czech security</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/younger-voice-defense-katerina-gruntova-nato-and-czech-security-8879041</link><description> After recent conversations with two former Czech foreign ministers, the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes brings a different perspective. Defense reporter Kateřina Gruntová offers a younger generation’s view on NATO, Article 5, and the changing Czech Army. She also explains why security is not just a military issue, but a responsibility shared by society as a whole. </description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8879041</guid><itunes:summary> After recent conversations with two former Czech foreign ministers, the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes brings a different perspective. Defense reporter Kateřina Gruntová offers a younger generation’s view on NATO, Article 5, and the changing Czech Army. She also explains why security is not just a military issue, but a responsibility shared by society as a whole. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/199ef63b5659050bce25431bb1bbb09c.mp3?timestamp=1772233201' length='26952064' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:04</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Newly designed Czech beer glasses, Czechs prepare for driverless cars, architect Jan Bureš on 1990s Prague architecture</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/newly-designed-czech-beer-glasses-czechs-prepare-driverless-cars-architect-jan-8879073</link><description> Newly-designed Czech beer glasses, Czechs prepare for driverless cars, architect  Jan Bureš on 1990s Prague architecture </description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8879073</guid><itunes:summary> Newly-designed Czech beer glasses, Czechs prepare for driverless cars, architect  Jan Bureš on 1990s Prague architecture </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/5830009abeb84cdb14613c8f526f61af.mp3?timestamp=1772201101' length='27928576' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:05</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czechs back defense but doubt self-defense, Stolen Pontius Pilate statue returns to Římov, New database of Prague monuments and architecture, New folk song archive </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czechs-back-defense-doubt-self-defense-stolen-pontius-pilate-statue-returns-8879013</link><description> Survey: Czechs back state defense, but doubt their country’s ability to stand alone, Stolen Baroque statue of Pontius Pilate on Římov pilgrimage route comes home, New online database maps Prague’s art monuments and architecture, Písňovna: digital archive of 15,000 folk songs </description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8879013</guid><itunes:summary> Survey: Czechs back state defense, but doubt their country’s ability to stand alone, Stolen Baroque statue of Pontius Pilate on Římov pilgrimage route comes home, New online database maps Prague’s art monuments and architecture, Písňovna: digital archive of 15,000 folk songs </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/63ee0eab37248ff1df49c402f5584147.mp3?timestamp=1772116801' length='26927104' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:03</itunes:duration></item><item><title>FM Macinka speaks at UN during high-profile US visit, Pragueshorts film fest kicks off, New era for Ještěd Mountain, Science without Borders: Kateřina Jeřábková-Roda</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/fm-macinka-speaks-un-during-high-profile-us-visit-pragueshorts-film-fest-kicks-8878862</link><description> Foreign Minister Macinka speaks at UN during high-profile US visit, Pragueshorts marks 20th edition with over 100 films from around the world, New era for Ještěd Mountain: Modernized cable car and ownership changes, Science without Borders: cancer biologist Kateřina Jeřábková-Roda </description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8878862</guid><itunes:summary> Foreign Minister Macinka speaks at UN during high-profile US visit, Pragueshorts marks 20th edition with over 100 films from around the world, New era for Ještěd Mountain: Modernized cable car and ownership changes, Science without Borders: cancer biologist Kateřina Jeřábková-Roda </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/a74197c46289e169ecda5ba1373f2791.mp3?timestamp=1772028001' length='28158592' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:20</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Ukraine war anniversary, divisions, aid, interview with Czech on the front </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/ukraine-war-anniversary-divisions-aid-interview-czech-front-8878747</link><description> Ukraine war anniversary - divide on political scene over further aid, Caritas CR helping civilians in Ukraine, interview with czech fighting in Ukraine against Russia </description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8878747</guid><itunes:summary> Ukraine war anniversary - divide on political scene over further aid, Caritas CR helping civilians in Ukraine, interview with czech fighting in Ukraine against Russia </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/544f3d7b8667ec1e3fe8a560dcd30fd4.mp3?timestamp=1771941601' length='27790720' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:57</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Environment minister appointed, two prizes for Czech films, Czechia's performance at the Winter Olympics in Italy.</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/environment-minister-appointed-two-prizes-czech-films-czechias-performance-8878628</link><description> Environment minister appointed, Berlinale and BAFTA awards for Czech cinematography, Czechia's performance at  the Winter Olympics in Italy. </description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8878628</guid><itunes:summary> Environment minister appointed, Berlinale and BAFTA awards for Czech cinematography, Czechia's performance at  the Winter Olympics in Italy. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/08bfe10a3b9ee4735196f61951c7d851.mp3?timestamp=1771855801' length='28185472' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:21</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Courts, compromise and war: presidential adviser Tomáš Petříček for Czechia in 30 minutes</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/courts-compromise-and-war-presidential-adviser-tomas-petricek-czechia-30-minutes-8878310</link><description> Tomáš Petříček joins the Weekend Edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes to examine constitutional tensions and political responsibility in Czechia. He explains why separation of powers matters and why compromise is unavoidable in a diverse society. The conversation also turns to Europe’s security and the war in Ukraine. </description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8878310</guid><itunes:summary> Tomáš Petříček joins the Weekend Edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes to examine constitutional tensions and political responsibility in Czechia. He explains why separation of powers matters and why compromise is unavoidable in a diverse society. The conversation also turns to Europe’s security and the war in Ukraine. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/fe4fd49f02eae13e55a3f667054d2918.mp3?timestamp=1771628401' length='28107136' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:16</itunes:duration></item><item><title>News, Masaryk’s favourite tree to survive in clones, Oskar Ed named Czech comic book of the year, Jitka Exler’s journey to Sesame Street and The Muppet Show</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/news-masaryks-favourite-tree-survive-clones-oskar-ed-named-czech-comic-book-year-8878361</link><description> News, 200-year-old linden at Prague Castle: Masaryk’s favourite tree to survive in clones, Oskar Ed named Czech comic book of the year at the Muriel Awards, From Charter 77 to Jim Henson’s studio: Jitka Exler’s journey to Sesame Street and The Muppet Show </description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8878361</guid><itunes:summary> News, 200-year-old linden at Prague Castle: Masaryk’s favourite tree to survive in clones, Oskar Ed named Czech comic book of the year at the Muriel Awards, From Charter 77 to Jim Henson’s studio: Jitka Exler’s journey to Sesame Street and The Muppet Show </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/a94b9db64574d2f4bd9346d3f08254f8.mp3?timestamp=1771595701' length='27502720' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:39</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czech FM in Washington, post-1989 Czech art , Timothy Cheek on conductor Kaprálová</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czech-fm-washington-post-1989-czech-art-timothy-cheek-conductor-kapralova-8878251</link><description> Prague takes a “wait and see” approach to Trump’s Peace Council, post-1989 Czech art in Prague exhibition, Timothy Cheek on 20 the century conductor Vítězslava Kaprálová </description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8878251</guid><itunes:summary> Prague takes a “wait and see” approach to Trump’s Peace Council, post-1989 Czech art in Prague exhibition, Timothy Cheek on 20 the century conductor Vítězslava Kaprálová </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/33b2519a6704037d21cd2506b398f07e.mp3?timestamp=1771510201' length='28244224' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:25</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czechs offer Slovakia emergency oil as Druzhba dispute escalates, ALL THINGS DIGESTING: Listening to your gut, Anticipating accidents: Petr Dobiáš’s vision for smarter elderly care</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czechs-offer-slovakia-emergency-oil-druzhba-dispute-escalates-all-things-8878149</link><description> News, Czechs offer Slovakia emergency oil as Druzhba dispute escalates, ALL THINGS DIGESTING: Listening to your gut, Anticipating accidents: Petr Dobiáš’s vision for smarter elderly care </description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8878149</guid><itunes:summary> News, Czechs offer Slovakia emergency oil as Druzhba dispute escalates, ALL THINGS DIGESTING: Listening to your gut, Anticipating accidents: Petr Dobiáš’s vision for smarter elderly care </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/ca7731dcf88acbc82727ffd01bbc704b.mp3?timestamp=1771424101' length='27965440' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:08</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Government approves extension of special long-term residence for Ukrainian refugees, Non-alcoholic beer gains popularity, Czech connections in Epstein files</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/government-approves-extension-special-long-term-residence-ukrainian-refugees-non-8878033</link><description> News, Government approves extension of special long-term residence for Ukrainian refugees, Non-alcoholic beer: A healthy sip of the golden brew in Dry February, Prague as a hub? What the Epstein files reveal about Czech connections </description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8878033</guid><itunes:summary> News, Government approves extension of special long-term residence for Ukrainian refugees, Non-alcoholic beer: A healthy sip of the golden brew in Dry February, Prague as a hub? What the Epstein files reveal about Czech connections </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/370e2d9cc9087c98516d1ae880486a7d.mp3?timestamp=1771340401' length='28261888' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:26</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czech voices at the Munich Security Conference, Zuzana Marešová, last of Winton’s children in Czechia, dies at 94, Lucky Friday 13th: Two more medals heading to Czechia</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czech-voices-munich-security-conference-zuzana-maresova-last-wintons-children-8877913</link><description> Czech voices at the Munich Security Conference: Pavel on populism and Macinka on divided West, Zuzana Marešová, last of Winton’s children in Czechia, dies at 94, Lucky Friday 13th: Two more medals heading to Czechia </description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8877913</guid><itunes:summary> Czech voices at the Munich Security Conference: Pavel on populism and Macinka on divided West, Zuzana Marešová, last of Winton’s children in Czechia, dies at 94, Lucky Friday 13th: Two more medals heading to Czechia </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/bdd7b001076a814f2d9431baa5aad860.mp3?timestamp=1771251901' length='27167488' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:18</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Preserving Czech memory: Martin Kroupa on stories that shape a nation</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/preserving-czech-memory-martin-kroupa-stories-shape-a-nation-8877594</link><description> In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, Martin Kroupa of Post Bellum organization discusses the Memory of Nations project, one of Europe’s largest oral history archives. He explains how eyewitness testimony, archival research and public support shape its work. The conversation explores why preserving personal memory remains vital for understanding Czechia today. </description><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8877594</guid><itunes:summary> In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, Martin Kroupa of Post Bellum organization discusses the Memory of Nations project, one of Europe’s largest oral history archives. He explains how eyewitness testimony, archival research and public support shape its work. The conversation explores why preserving personal memory remains vital for understanding Czechia today. </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/2fc7c938e50c2b5fd8e012272eba7ed7.mp3?timestamp=1771023601' length='27455872' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:28:36</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Czechia steps up presence at Munich Security Conference with three representatives, World Radio Day, Martina Sáblíková ends career, Football journalist Karel Häring</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/czechia-steps-presence-munich-security-conference-three-representatives-world-8877654</link><description> Czechia steps up presence at Munich Security Conference with three top representatives , “Everywhere – even under Russian occupation – radio waves still find their way”, “Exhausted but happy”: Czech speed skating icon Martina Sáblíková ends historic career at Milan Winter Olympics, Prague Talk with football journalist Karel Häring  </description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8877654</guid><itunes:summary> Czechia steps up presence at Munich Security Conference with three top representatives , “Everywhere – even under Russian occupation – radio waves still find their way”, “Exhausted but happy”: Czech speed skating icon Martina Sáblíková ends historic career at Milan Winter Olympics, Prague Talk with football journalist Karel Häring  </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/f01a3a436db650f4acc8b4386e16b8fb.mp3?timestamp=1770991801' length='28051840' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:13</itunes:duration></item><item><title>National Theatre reconstruction, Roma music halgató, Czech adventurer: Jan “Eskimo” Welzl</title><link>https://english.radio.cz/national-theatre-reconstruction-roma-music-halgato-czech-adventurer-jan-eskimo-8877532</link><description> National Theatre reconstruction of New Scene, Roma music genre halgató, Eccentric Czech adventurer: Jan “Eskimo” Welzl   </description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8877532</guid><itunes:summary> National Theatre reconstruction of New Scene, Roma music genre halgató, Eccentric Czech adventurer: Jan “Eskimo” Welzl   </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/5cdf516d7c1d5bc8c3c8cf7371c35b1f.mp3?timestamp=1770906301' length='28041856' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:29:12</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Chytilová's 1979 PanelStory at the Berlinale, Czechia's historically first winter olympic medal, Science without Borders: protein researcher Štěpánka Nedvědová </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/chytilovas-1979-panelstory-berlinale-czechias-historically-first-winter-olympic-8877418</link><description> Chytilová's 1979 PanelStory at the Berlinale, Czechia's historically first winter olympic medal, Science without Borders: researcher Štěpánka Nedvědová on proteins </description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8877418</guid><itunes:summary> Chytilová's 1979 PanelStory at the Berlinale, Czechia's historically first winter olympic medal, Science without Borders: researcher Štěpánka Nedvědová on proteins </itunes:summary><enclosure url='https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/audios/bf925ca2f288deecf5f737bce2c80072.mp3?timestamp=1770820201' length='26344960' type='audio/mpeg'/><itunes:duration>00:27:26</itunes:duration></item><item><title>Corruption in Czechia, Czech Olympic outfits draw attention at Milan–Cortina opening ceremony, Czechia’s ‘celebrity priest’ Martina Viktorie Kopecká </title><link>https://english.radio.cz/corruption-czechia-czech-olympic-outfits-draw-attention-milan-cortina-opening-8877305</link><description> News, Corruption in Czechia: stuck in the middle between East and West, Criticised at home, praised abroad: Czech Olympic outfits draw attention at Milan–Cortina opening ceremony, Czechia’s ‘celebrity priest’: Martina Viktorie Kopecká on modern ministry in the Czechoslovak Hussite Church </description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink='false'>https://english.radio.cz/node/8877305</guid><itunes:summary> News, Corruption in Czechia: stuck in the middle between East and West, Criticised at home, praised abroad: Czech Olympic outfits draw attention at Milan–Cortina opening ceremony, Czechia’s ‘celebrity priest’: Martina Viktorie Kopecká on modern ministry in the Czechoslovak Hussite Church </itunes:summary><enclosure 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