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Czech experts develop robots to help search for missing persons

Czech researchers are using artificial intelligence to train robots, teaching them to search unfamiliar or hard-to-reach areas.
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Art that transcends borders — “École de Paris: Artists from Bohemia and Interwar Paris”

The National Gallery Prague is hosting "École de Paris" until 2 March 2025. I spoke with National Gallery Prague Director Alicja Knast to learn more about the exhibition.
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Fireflies named insect of the year 2025 as their glow disappears from Czech summer nights

To raise awareness about fireflies and the challenges they face, the Czech Entomological Society named them Insect of the Year 2025.
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Largest disaster in Czechia in decades: What could have been done differently in oil tanker disaster

Czech authorities declared a state of emergency near Hustopeče nad Bečvou on February 28 following a train crash that led to the spread of 1,000 tons of toxic benzene.
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Brno scientists are testing use of algae in water purification

Scientists from Mendel University in Brno have cultivated highly efficient algae capable of removing residues of fertilizers and pharmaceuticals from water.
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Hepatitis A outbreak in Czechia: the risks, the precautions and the outlooks

The hepatitis A outbreak in Czechia is far from abating. Doctors have registered close to 3,000 cases this year, the worst incidence of the disease in 30 years.
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“It’s exciting and frightening”: Architect Jiřičná’s biggest project set for Prague

Architect Eva Jiřičná has been living in the UK for decades. But the biggest project in the 85-year-old’s career, a 1,000-apartment complex, is set to go up in Prague.
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Franz Kafka Museum: a journey through the dark labyrinths of Kafka’s mind and novels

The Franz Kafka Museum in Prague gives visitors an insight into the inner world of Franz Kafka, one of the most important writers of the 20th century.
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Czechia mourns and remembers Pope Francis

On April 21st, Pope Francis passed away the age of 88. Political and religious leaders in Czechia have expressed condolences and shared memories of the late pontiff.
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Prague Zoo to bring four horses to Kazakhstan in early June

Prague Zoo has selected eight Przewalski's horses, four of which will be transported to Kazakhstan in June in an effort to restore a population of the species in the wild…
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Minister calls for expulsion of former party leader over interview for sanctioned news site

The deputy head of the Christian Democrats and current Environment Minister Petr Hladík said on Czech Television on Sunday that he wants to propose the expulsion of his…
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Bianca Bellová’s The Lake: childhood memories harnessed in archetypal story

Bianca Bellová’s The Lake is a powerful archetypal story of a young boy who searches for his roots in a fictitious land, with references to a past Soviet occupation.
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Holešovická tržnice: Prague’s former abattoir turned vibrant market and cultural hub

Holešovická tržnice, once Prague’s main slaughterhouse, is now a lively mix of food, markets and culture. One of the city’s most interesting spots, off the beaten track.
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Czech scientists develop atomic antibiotics to tackle bacterial resistance

Czech scientists have developed a new generation of antibiotics that are highly effective against a broad range of bacteria.
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Discovering Můstek, named after the medieval bridge unearthed by builders

In this episode of our Prague metro series, we take you on a tour of Můstek - one of the busiest and most iconic stations of the Prague metro.
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Life lessons without electricity and running water: children in Litoměřice enjoying new ‘forest kindergarten’

‘Forest kindergartens’ are a growing phenomenon in Czechia, offering children aged 3-6 fun activities and fresh air. One has recently opened near the town of Litoměřice.
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New exhibit for Przewalski horses opens at Prague Zoo

The Prague Zoo opened a new habitat for Przewalski horses on Saturday. The Gobi exhibit is located in the upper part of the premises and besides the four Przewalski horses…
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Has Czech society blocked out the Covid pandemic?

The fifth anniversary of the start of the Covid epidemic in Czechia came and went without much attention. Why are Czechs reluctant to look back at the pandemic?
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Toll free help line for children kept busy all year round

Some time ago the UN Committee for Children's Rights published its annual report on the Czech Republic. The report was generally positive although the committee's…
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New head of Slovak National Theatre refuses LGBT+ performance from Prague

New director of the Slovak National Theatre, Zuzana Ťapáková, has canceled the a performance by Prague's Studio of Heroes, scheduled as part of the Drama Queer festival.
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Christian Democrats say ex-chair interviewed by Russian site should consider future

The leadership of the Christian Democrats have distanced themselves from the statements of one-time chairman Cyril Svoboda. The party’s top brass said he had harmed its…
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Europe cannot reduce emissions alone, says head of Czech COP29 delegation

Organizers of COP29 have not shown great optimism. The atmosphere has not been helped by the re-election of Donald Trump, leaving climate agreements hanging in the balance.
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Czechia to introduce mandatory separate textile waste collection from 2025

The Environment Ministry is planning to introduce mandatory separate textile waste collection from 2025, with the associated costs to be paid in part by the manufacturers…
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Volunteers from around Europe restoring wetland in Šumava National Park

From 17 to 24 August 2024, more than 30 young volunteers from five European countries will participate in a camp focused on wetland restoration in Šumava National Park.
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“Invisible stamp” developed by Czech scientists could help identify stolen documents

Czech scientists have developed a unique “invisible stamp” that could help identify the owners of rare documents or works of art that got lost or stolen.
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