The Crown of St. Wenceslas is rarely put on display and people cue up for hours to see it. Few people know that there is a replica of it that anyone can borrow.
In the shadow of Prague Castle hides a quiet and hidden valley. First used for defensive purposes, the Stag Moat now offers visitors a space to relax.
News; Antonín Dvořák and his enduring connection to Central Bohemia; Rudolf Vrba and the horrors of Auschwitz; rigidity and outdated policies stifle Czechia's labor market
Today is the centenary of the birth of Rudolf Vrba, who escaped from Auschwitz in 1942. His report is credited with waking the world up to the full horrors of Auschwitz.
Labor market conditions in Czechia have deteriorated for the third year and are now the tenth worst in the EU, primarily due to low flexibility and gender pay disparities.
Antonín Dvořák is one of the greatest musicians that Czechia has given to the world. Throughout his life, he remained firmly rooted in his native region of Central Bohemia.
News; Brno chemists uncover real heat behind mislabeled chilli peppers; Czech political scene increasingly polarized ahead of regional and Senate elections
Chilli peppers may not always be as spicy as they say. According to experts, manufacturers often do not know how to measure the spiciness correctly.
The historical Bubeneč train station has opened its doors as 'Stanice6', a new pub and cultural centre. This comes ten years after the station served its last train.
‘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.
As the election campaign heats up in Czechia, tensions are high and some parties have resorted to controversial tactics.
News; Czechs win 8 medals at the XVII Paralympics; Catastrophic year for distilleries; Exhibition presents historic cookbooks; Milan Babík: new head of Havel Library
The distilling season in Czechia will be particularly bad this year. Fruit distillate production is expected to fall to about one fifth of last year's level.
Beaver tail, bear paws or squirrel meat - these are just some of the ingredients from historic recipes currently on display at the Olomouc Research Library.
Veveří Castle celebrated Churchill Day, part of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the famous British statesman Winston Churchill, who visited the castle three times.
With 1 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze medals, Czech athletes finished in 53rd place in the national rankings. But the joy the Paralympics brought was first rate.
When Milan Babík was appointed director of the Václav Havel Library his name was unknown to many. That is mainly because he had spent the previous three decades in the US.
Meet a successful IT entrepreneur, made a surprising shift to farming. Hear how he balances technology and tradition to reshape agriculture with innovation and drones.
Have you ever wondered what motivates today's young adults? Magdalena Fendrychová, who performs under the stage name Kvietah, offers some insights.
On September 9th 1754, the Baroque column of the Holy Trinity was consecrated by the bishop of Olomouc, Cardinal Ferdinand Julius Troyer.
Broadcast in English - 09/08/2024
In celebration of Dvořák Prague Festival; Brian Kennety interview with Douglas W Shadle
News; Fort Hanička: intended as a nuclear shelter during totalitarianism, now it functions as a museum; Dvořák Prague 2024; Mykola and Mariia: Young Ukrainians in Czechia
Built to protect Czechoslovakia against Nazi Germany and later repurposed as a nuclear shelter by the Communist regime, Fort Hanička served neither purpose.
The Dvořákova Praha festival brings world-class orchestras and soloists to Prague, showcasing not only Dvořák’s works but also compositions by other classical masters.