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Vlasta Průchová: The woman who sang with Gott, hosted Armstrong, and raised a world-renowned musical genius

Vlasta Průchová was one of the defining figures of Czech jazz who brought the spirit of American swing into Czechoslovak homes separated from the West by the Iron Curtain.
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Broadcast in English - 07/12/2026

Broadcast in English - 07/12/2026
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90 years on air - the history of Radio Prague International

In our 8-part series we look at the history of RPI and the events that shaped the station over the past 90 years. Part 1 focuses on the station's early years.
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The church built from donations in defiance of the communist regime

The Church of St. Joseph in Senetářov was built with donations from ordinary people who fulfilled a wartime vow despite the obstacles of the communist regime.
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The voice of freedom from Prague: How radio waves confronted Nazi lies (Part1)

The story of the birth of Czech Radio’s international service. How Radio Prague confronted Nazi propaganda in 1936 and connected expatriate communities around the world.
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Where to touch nuclear physics in Prague

What does it take to train the next generation of nuclear engineers? Czechast visits the Czech Technical University's unique teaching reactors with Professor Jan Rataj.
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What do you call an all-Czech Grandslam final? A Czech-mate!, Should Czechia lower the age of criminal responsibility? New report highlights rise in violent crime, 1940s coal plant comes alive as Street Art Festival transforms unusual Olomouc landmark

An all-Czech Grandslam final, New report highlights rise in violent crime among young, Old coal plant comes alive as Street Art Festival transforms unusual Olomouc landmark
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What do you call an all-Czech Grandslam final? A Czech-mate!

The 139th edition of Wimbledon is making Czech tennis history. For the first time ever, it is already certain that the Wimbledon title will go to a Czech player.
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1940s coal plant comes alive as Street Art Festival transforms unusual Olomouc landmark

An old coal plant might seem an unlikely place for contemporary art. But this summer, the Czech Street Art Festival has transformed in into an art exhibition space.
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Should Czechia lower the age of criminal responsibility? New report highlights rise in violent crime

Violent crime committed by children is on the rise in Czechia, prompting renewed debate over whether the age of criminal responsibility should be lowered.
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Colours of Ostrava, 492-year-old oak, fission reactors

Colours of Ostrava festival has new stage, oldest oak in Czehcia is 492, Czech Technical University has 2 fission reactors for training students
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New steel stage and fan zone to open at Colours of Ostrava festival

Visitors to this year's Colours of Ostrava festival, due to open next week, will be able to explore a brand-new venue -the Steel Stage and a new fan zone called Steel Town.
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Oldest known beech tree in Czechia found by chance in the Beskydy Mountains

The oldest known beech tree in Czechia has been identified in the Beskydy Mountains near the Slovak border. Researchers say it is 492 years old.
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Yalin from Turkey: Czechs are reserved at first, but you can find common ground with them

"When you meet someone new in Czechia, you first have to overcome a certain reserve, but after that everything comes easily," says Yalin from Turkey.
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60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

Karlovy Vary celebrates landmark(s) in style.
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Czechs to join PURL initiative, historic Prague tower taken off the market, Šumperák houses

Czechs to join PURL initiative in aid of Ukraine, historic Prague tower taken off the market, Šumperák houses
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Historic Prague tower taken off the market, as Prague Archbishopric weighs new options

The Prague Archbishopric has abandoned plans to sell the historic Jindřišská Tower in the heart of Prague after spending several years searching for a buyer.
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Czech shift on Ukraine arms aid sends an important signal, says security expert

Czech participation in NATO's PURL initiative to buy arms for Ukraine is more about political commitment than new spending, security analyst František Mičánek explains.
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Anna Schinz on A Happy Family: “We wanted to tell this story without judging anyone”

Swiss actress and screenwriter Anna Schinz, who has Czech roots, spoke to us in Karlovy Vary after the competition premiere of A Happy Family.
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Heavenly encounters: Festival of Planets underway in Brno

Visitors to the Festival of Planets can admire models of celestial bodies, enjoy projections in the digital planetarium, and watch sci-fi films at the open-air cinema.
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NATO summit to test Czech defence spending pledge, Brno-made drug detector could transform police work, Anna Schinz on A Happy Family

NATO summit to test Czech defence spending pledge, Brno-made drug detector could transform police work, Anna Schinz on A Happy Family
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Czech delegation to come under scrutiny over defense spending at NATO summit

The Czech delegation has arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit, where it is expected to come under scrutiny over Czechia's failure to meet NATO's defense spending target.
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Brno-made drug detector could transform police investigations worldwide

A new device developed in Brno can identify drugs, trace their origin and link them to previous cases. Czech and U.S. police have already expressed interest.
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Jan Hus in European culture: A story that transcended borders

On Monday we mark a national holiday dedicated to the death of Jan Hus. His story, however, has long since crossed Czech borders and influenced European culture.
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Broadcast in English - 07/06/2026

Broadcast in English - 07/06/2026
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