In Czechia, Christmas wishes aren’t sent to Santa, but to little Baby Jesus (or Ježíšek) at the post office in Boží Dar, the country’s highest town.
Exactly 220 years ago, on December 2, 1805, one of the most significant battles in European history unfolded near Slavkov.
On December 2, 1805, Emperor Napoleon I of France defeated the joint Russian-Austrian army in a famous battle near Slavkov that reshaped the map of Europe.
Bhutan and Czechia may seem unlikely partners, yet they share a 20-year history of collaboration, with Bhutan being UNICEF Czechia’s most consistently supported partner.
Alfons Mucha’s sculpture “Nature” sold at a major Prague auction for CZK 18.35 million including fees, setting a new domestic record for the artist.
Czechia mourns Tom Stoppard, Czech and US-american scientists launch a real-time drought tool, Casanova’s connection to Bohemia
News of the death of award-winning British playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has touched many people in the Czech Republic deeply.
Czech and US scientists have launched TerraDrought, a global drought-monitoring system. I spoke with Miroslav Trnka about how it works and who it helps.
Enthusiasts in authentic Napoleonic-era uniforms brought the famed Battle of the Three Emperors at Austerlitz to life at the weekend.
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Nearly five years after the death of singer-songwriter David Stypka, Bandjeez, his band, released a second posthumous album from his own unfinished work and recordings.
Olomouc’s dominant landmark is currently in the hands of restorers. Under the scaffolding, they managed to solve two mysteries hidden within the monument.
Broadcast in English - 11/30/2025
Czechia in 30 Minutes explores how Czechs live, work, and integrate in Belgium through a conversation recorded in the streets of Leuven with Linda Tejchman.
In this Czechast episode, Czech lawyer Linda Tejchmanová shares her journey from Prague to Leuven, juggling two law degrees, career choices, and life in Belgium.
A major retrospective of Eva Švankmajerová — a leading figure of Czech surrealism — is now on display at Prague’s DOX Centre for Contemporary Art.
News, Czechs and burnout, Prague City Transport seeking more female drivers, Švankmajerová retrospective at DOX , Martin Reiner
Expert studies suggest that one in five Czechs now suffer from work burnout. A third of Czech employees work after their day's shift as well as when they are on holiday.
The number of women driving buses, trolleybuses, and trams in Czechia is rising. There are now 1,293 women drivers, about 12% of all public transport operators.
Beekeeping has become a surprising new tool in the fight against poverty in Zambia. How is the Czech NGO Friends of New Renato helping?
A relatively little known but highly distinctive Brno district is the subject of Kamenka Republic, a new book edited by writer and (soon to be ex) publisher Martin Reiner.
Who will govern Czechia? New cabinet unveiled; Qubus marks 25 years of Czech design, Prokop Valley: a natural and historical treasure in Prague
A new exhibition in Prague highlights the work of the Qubus design studio, co-founded by leading Czech designer Maxim Velčovský.
ANO leader Andrej Babiš (ANO), on Wednesday delivered the proposed line-up of his new three-party cabinet to President Pavel. Only one nominee failed to pass muster.
New screening programme targets addiction risks, Funding announced to preserve German heritage of the Czech borderlands, A stroll through Vyšehrad Cemetery.
