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Prague’s vision for managing its growth

Prague’s growth is outpacing development. The Metropolitan Plan aims to address this. We spoke with Jaromír Hainc, Director of the City Development Section, to learn more.
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A decade since the Paris Agreement: the perspective of the French ambassador to Czechia

Ten years ago, the Paris Agreement was adopted – a moment of relief and euphoria for Stéphane Crouzat, one the architects of the deal and today's ambassador to Czechia.
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Charles University rector on terror shooting: our priority is to boost the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff

The primary task of Charles University in the year following the terror attack on the Faculty of Arts was to provide assistance to survivors, their families and the…
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RegioJet Ranked third best rail carrier in Europe

Czech company RegioJet has been named the third-best passenger rail carrier in Europe in a ranking of the continent's largest railway companies by the group Transport and…
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Misha Glenny: Babiš will take notice of Orban defeat

UK journalist, author and broadcaster Misha Glenny on the impact of populism on the Central Europe region – and pressure on Czech and other public broadcasters.
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Museum in Mladá Boleslav creates replica of interwar years aircraft

The Metoděj Vlach Aviation Museum in Mladá Boleslav has a new exhibit: a replica of the Kuňkadlo aircraft. It was built by designer Juraj Tinka and donated to the museum.
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Czechast with Matouš Glanc

We’re diving into the world of Czech scientists working abroad and the fascinating journey of one man who’s helping them connect and thrive on the global stage.
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550 years since the death of the White Lady: How Perchta of Rožmberk became a legend of Czech castles

550 years ago, a woman died who would become more famous after her death than she ever was in life. Perchta of Rožmberk known as the White Lady.
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Pěšky do školy: Campaign encouraging kids to walk to school

September 1 marks the start of school in Czechia. The Walk to School campaign encourages children to walk, cycle, scoot or take public transport.
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April 6, 2015: Prague Metro expands with new A line stations

On April 6, 2015, Prague’s metro system took a significant step forward with the opening of four new stations on the A line.
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Greenpeace protest against Musk and Trump at Tesla store in Czechia

To understand the motivations and goals of Greenpeace's protest in Čestlice on June 11th, we spoke to the head of the ‘Time to Resist’ campaign in Czechia, Miriam Macurová.
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Green Savings program to continue with loans and grants, says minister Hladík

The New Green Savings (Nová zelená úsporám) program, aimed at improving building energy efficiency, will continue with a combination of advantageous loans and grants…
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Czechs catching up with EU neighbours in recycling drive

As European society has become wealthier, the amount of waste it produces has risen accordingly. Much of this rubbish is harmful to the environment and with over 2 billion…
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IAEA head says: Temelin nuclear power plant is safe

The drawn-out Czech-Austrian dispute over the Temelin nuclear power plant in south Bohemia, located just sixty kilometers from the Austrian border, took a new turn over…
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Kuchtová to challenge Bursík for Green Party leadership

Leader of the Greens, Martin Bursík, has a challenger for the post. On Wednesday, one of the environment minister’s most outspoken critics, Dana Kuchtová, said that she…
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Czech nurse finds second home in Saudi Arabia

Six years ago Zuzana Tomášková made a bold decision to change her life. As a nurse and single mum she decided to move to Saudi Arabia in search of a better job and new…
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Pavel Telicka - Czech Republic's first European Commissioner

My guest in this week's One on One is Pavel Telicka, recently nominated as the Czech Republic's first ever European Commissioner. Mr Telicka, currently Czech Ambassador to…
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Urban preservationists meet in Prague for international conference

The theme of urban environmental preservation has been the focus of an international conference held in Prague this week. One hundred and fifty international experts and…
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Business News

The sale of the national telecommunications operator Czech Telecom has been postponed until 2005. Dispute over power sector consolidation continues. The cabinet has…
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Christmas program

This is a special Christmas program of Insight Central Europe with stories from across the region. We hear how a family business in Poland helps brighten up festive…
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Celebrating the World Day of Romani Language at Charles University

November 5th marks the World Day of Romani Language. For the first time, the day is celebrated at the Charles University, home to a Department of Romani Studies.
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Celtic roots and gingerbread walls: discovering Holašovice with Julia Kňažková

This episode of Czechast takes you to Holašovice, a UNESCO-listed Czech village where history, humor, and real life blend behind its picture-perfect façades.
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Top 5 cafes in Prague (you might not know about)

Spring is right around the corner, which means a lot more of us will be visiting cafes for a quick coffee. So, here are my five favorite cafes in the city.
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Czechast: “It’s Not Trump’s Country – It’s the People’s Country”

Young Czech graduate Adam Holomoucký shares with Czechast why he chose the U.S. over Europe — and why, despite its divisions, he still wants to call America home.
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Czech Space Week festival launches, showcasing space activities and innovation

The seventh annual Czech Space Week festival begins on Monday at Prague’s main train station, inaugurated by President Petr Pavel and Transport and Environment Ministers…
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