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Not just toys: Drones are reshaping modern warfare

General Hyťha: unmanned aerial systems have become central to today's battlefields and the Czech military must adapt quickly—or risk falling behind.
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Brno developers prepare soldiers for war with groundbreaking wargames

VR Group has developed the Wargaming Table, a cross between a desk and a large tablet. Officers can open digital maps and practice different operations to prepare for war.
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Call of the Forest: Prague exhibition explores people’s deep connection with trees

An exhibition The Call of the Forest at Prague’s Kunsthalle, by Kristýna and Marek Milde, explores the deep and often overlooked connection between people and trees.
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Old boiler ban now in force in Czechia –can people still get subsidies?

As of Sept 1, there is a ban on using first and second-class emission boilers, with heavy fines for non-compliance.
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Blood in Bohemia: the massacre of the Slavníkovci clan in 995

In Blood in Bohemia, a special series of Czechast, we explore the violent destruction of the Slavníkovci clan and what it reveals about power in early Bohemia.
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‘Mafia: The Old Country’ soon to hit the shelves, Czech developer promises throwback

The Mafia franchise is one of the most successful Czech-made game series ever. ‘Mafia: The Old Country’ will be its fourth instalment, to be launched on August 8.
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Roma segregation, refugees, and climate: Amnesty flags concerns in Czechia

Amnesty International highlights ongoing Roma segregation, refugee integration challenges, arms exports, and climate concerns in Czechia.
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Wind turbines near Czech-German border spark controversy

German plans to build wind turbines near the Czech border have sparked a backlash, as local communities claim they were ignored and environmental concerns were overlooked.
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Hidden star of Prague: discover Obora Hvězda

In Prague off the Beaten Track, we head to Obora Hvězda — a peaceful forest park on the edge of the city with a surprising past shaped by power, geometry, and history.
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First Czech five star hotel wins EU ecological award

The first five star hotel in the Czech Republic has been awarded the prestigious EU-Eco Label award for environmental friendliness. The Hotel Chateau Mcely near Nymburk in…
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Businessman and anti-corruption pioneer Karel Janeček: Whistle-blowing is a brave thing to do

Mathematician Karel Janeček runs the firm RSJ Algorithmic Trading, one of the world’s biggest financial derivatives traders of its kind. Located on just two floors of a…
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Resistance and Regeneration: ArtMill in the Czech Republic

Two hours from Prague, near the village of Horažďovice, a former flour mill has been turned into a farm that now focuses on art instead of agriculture.
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Let’s Protect Prague’s Nights: White light turns darkness into day

White LED streetlights are reshaping Prague’s nights – and not everyone is pleased. A new petition to “protect Prague’s nights” has emerged in response.
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Olga Hepnarová: the last woman executed in Czechoslovakia

Exactly fifty years ago, Olga Hepnarová became the last woman to be executed in Czechoslovakia. Her case still haunts the Czech public imagination.
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Kingdom Come and the real Middle Ages: Can video games teach us history?

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is drawing players to real Czech historical sites. But how much can a video game actually teach us about the past?
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CzechBusiness launches on August 1 as CzechTrade and CzechInvest join forces

CzechTrade and CzechInvest agencies will merge into the new CzechBusiness agency on August 1, bringing export, investment and startup support under one roof.
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From tanks to sabotage: How Russia never left Czechia alone

Even after the fall of the Soviet Union, Russian agents never stopped operating in Czechia, says investigative journalist Jaroslav Spurný.
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New migration laws: Czech government seeks tougher rules but embraces much of EU pact

Migration politics in Czechia: governing coalition pushes tougher rules for Ukrainians
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A new generation steps in: Record number of young MPs enter Czech parliament

A record number of young candidates won seats in the recent Czech parliamentary elections— a fourfold increase compared to the previous term.
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Ondřej Provazník on taking inspiration from choir abuse scandal for Broken Voices

Ondřej Provazník is the writer-director of Broken Voices, a new Czech drama that has been inspired by a real-life sexual abuse scandal in a well-known girls' choir.
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Šumava National Park permits controlled shooting of wolves within its territory

Šumava National Park, in the southwest of Bohemia, will now allow the restricted shooting of its wolf population by authorised individuals.
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“Truth in Motion” conference: Insights on Ukraine and the fight against disinformation

Czech Radio station Plus hosted the Truth in Motion conference, focusing on the quality of information and the role of the media.
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Czechia bracing for extreme floods at the weekend

Towns and villages around the country are bracing for floods following a high alert about extreme weather conditions in Central Europe at the weekend. Extreme rainfall is…
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David Borenstein on “Mr. Nobody Against Putin”: a film born from risk and resistance

Director David Borenstein speaks about Mr. Nobody Against Putin, a documentary made with hidden footage from Russia that shows propaganda shaping young lives.
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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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