In this series, Radio Prague Int. presents the stories of people of different ages and professions, opinions and interests, whose life journey has brought them to Czechia.
Czech zoos are more than just a place to observe wildlife, they play a crucial role in protecting endangered species.
Jiří Klůc has travelled around the world to find the last survivors of WWII and record the stories of soldiers and ordinary people caught up in the conflict.
Danny Bate, our resident linguist, offers a selection of everyday Czech words, to discuss their history and show how interconnected and familiar the Czech language can be.
Discover the inspiring stories of women who have made it in 'traditionally male' professions, and learn about the female pioneers who first paved the way.
They are young, ambitious and above all curious. They left their home country to study science abroad. The spotlight is on Czech scientists working in Austria.
A region of mountains and skiers. The highest mountain in Czechia, Sněžka (1603 m), is located here. Karel Čapek was born here.
A region of castles (Český Krumlov, Hluboká), ponds and the brewery Budějovický Budvar. Birthplace of Jan Hus.
A region of enterprising people. This is where the Bata company was founded and today its shoes are famous the world over.
A region that got rich on coal and steel. Today it attracts visitors to its industrial monuments and mountains. Birthplace of Sigmund Freud and Leoš Janáček.
This region’s assets include the university town of Olomouc, the fairytale landscape of Bouzov, the spa Karlova Studánka with the cleanest air in Central Europe.
A region of wine, beautiful UNESCO-listed castles and the Moravian metropolis Brno.
This region lies on the border between Bohemia and Moravia. Those who haven't visited Telč and Zelená hora have missed out. The birthplace of Gustav Mahler.
The region of sweet gingerbread. Birthplace of Bedřich Smetana and Bohuslav Martinů.
The heart of the Bohemian Paradise - what more is there to say? The heart of the country’s traditional glass industry.
This region boasts the natural beauty of the Ore Mountains, the Elbe waterway. The sandstone rocks of Bohemian Switzerland.
A region of world-famous spas, home to the Moser glassworks and the popular Becherovka liqueur.
The famous Pilsner lager was born here!
The capital city of Czechia. All roads converge here, millions of visitors from all over the world head here.
A region without a regional city, surrounding Prague on all sides. A trip to Kutná Hora and Karlštejn are a must-see. Birthplace of Antonín Dvořák.
With its rich history, stunning architecture and beautiful skyline Prague attracts visitors from all over the world. But there is much more to see in Czechia.
Czechia is involved in development cooperation worldwide
The former state of Czechoslovakia peacefully split into two countries, the Czech and Slovak Republics, on December 31, 1992.
Retired army general, Petr Pavel, has been elected the next president of Czechia. He will be sworn in on March 9.
Join Radio Prague International on a tour of the most beautiful Vltava viewpoints, which are freely accessible and ideal for day trips.
