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Broadcast in English - 01/18/2026

Broadcast in English - 01/18/2026
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Tomáš Klvaňa of Aspen Central Europe on power, populism and why democracy is under pressure

Political scientist Tomáš Klvaňa, head of Aspen Institute Central Europe, reflects on power, media and populism, drawing on experience from Czech politics.
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Tomáš Klvaňa on Czechast: power, populism and why democracy cannot be taken for granted

In Czechast, political scientist and journalist Tomáš Klvaňa reflects on power, media, populism and democracy.
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January 17, 1931: Prague hosts its first hockey game on artificial ice on Štvanice Island

Štvanice Winter Stadium, designed in 1932 by functionalist architect Josef Fuchs, was the first arena in Czechoslovakia with an artificial ice surface.
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Venezuela frees Czech political prisoner, Prague hints at diplomatic reset, Pavel visits Ukraine, Number plates in Czech lands, Bet Orten on art and motherhood

Venezuela frees Czech political prisoner, Prague hints at diplomatic reset, Pavel visits Ukraine, Bet Orten on art and motherhood
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Petr Pavel’s Ukraine visit highlights care for wounded soldiers and war-affected children

Czech President Petr Pavel is on his third visit to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion, during which he received Ukraine’s highest state honour for his support.
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Venezuela releases Czech political prisoner: Prague signals readiness for diplomatic reset

A Czech political prisoner detained in Venezuela since 2024 has been released with other foreign nationals, Czech Foreign Ministery announced on Friday.
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How old are number plates? Tracing their origins in the Czech lands

120 years ago, the Austro-Hungarian Empire began systematically registering motor vehicles, requiring the few Czech car owners to display a registration plate.
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“I’m interested in the female experience”: Photographer Bet Orten on art, motherhood and moving on from fashion

Bet Orten studied in the UK and was an assistant to a photographer in NYC. Her Instagram profile describes her as a “female photographer taking pictures of other females”.
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Injured speleologist saved in dramatic rescue operation, Palach anniversary, trip through Prague

Injured speleologist saved in dramatic rescue operation in Moravian Karst , Palach anniversary, Prague as seen from tram 22
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Remembering Jan Palach: 57 years since his self-immolation

On January 16, Czechs mark 57 years since Jan Palach set himself on fire in central Prague – a wake-up call to Czechoslovak society after the 1968 Soviet occupation.
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Injured speleologist describes dramatic 21-hour cave rescue in the Moravian Karst

A dramatic rescue in the Moravian Karst freed an injured speleologist trapped underground near Rudice, in one of the most complex cave rescues ever carried out in Czechia.
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Netflix shooting The Age of Innocence in Prague

Prague’s Námestí míru was the selected site for a wedding scene in Netflix’s upcoming series The Age of Innocence. Its shooting this week attracted crowds of film fans.
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Jakub Hrůša wins classical music "Oscar" , health risks of tatooing, Spilberk fortress

Jakub Hrůša wins classical music "Oscar" , the health risks of tatooing, trip to Brno's Spilberk fortress
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Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša wins classical music “Oscar”

Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša is Artist of the Year 2026 at the International Classical Music Awards, honouring his outstanding international career with top orchestras.
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How to learn folk dancing like a pro

Celebrations of folk music and dance take place around Bohemia, Silesia and Moravia each year, drawing hundreds of admirers. And anyone can learn to dance them like a pro!
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New study by Czech researchers: Tattoos may affect immune system

Getting a tattoo may leave a lasting mark not only on your skin, but also on your immune system.
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Tram 22: experiencing Prague off the Beaten Track at street level

Prague off the Beaten Track: tram line 22 offers a revealing ride across the city, linking historic landmarks with everyday neighbourhoods — all seen from a tram window.
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Confidence vote debate opens in Chamber of Deputies, Moravian folk shawls go digital, interview with Radio Farda’s Hannah Kaviani on Iran

Confidence vote debate opens in Chamber of Deputies, Moravian folk shawls go digital, interview with Radio Farda’s Hannah Kaviani on Iran
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Iran protests: How Radio Farda manages to keep on reporting from Prague

Iran is facing fresh mass protests amid killings, blackouts and heavy censorship. Radio Farda journalist Hannah Kaviani explains how reporting continues from Prague.
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More than 100 traditional Moravian folk shawls preserved in new digital collection

Women in Lednice have launched an online collection of over 100 traditional vlňáky, woollen shawls once worn as winter folk costume in South Moravia.
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Turek’s appointment as government commissioner for climate policy sparks criticism

Shortly after President Pavel refused to appont Filip Turek to the post of environment minister, the cabinet made him government commissioner for climate policy.
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Lower house to open debate ahead of confidence vote on Babiš cabinet

The Chamber of Deputies begins debating a vote of confidence in the three-party coalition cabinet on Tuesday. The vote is expected sometime on Wednesday evening.
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Suing the president: how unusual?, Petition urges end of white light in Prague, Mladá Boleslav museum builds interwar aircraft replica, Czechia's consul on Trump and Greenland

Suing the president: how unusual?, Petition urges end of white light in Prague, Mladá Boleslav museum builds interwar aircraft replica, Czechia’s consul on Greenland
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Museum in Mladá Boleslav creates replica of interwar years aircraft

The Metoděj Vlach Aviation Museum in Mladá Boleslav has a new exhibit: a replica of the Kuňkadlo aircraft. It was built by designer Juraj Tinka and donated to the museum.
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