In this Czechast, historian Anna Hájková and Jewish studies expert Irena Kalhousová discuss what it means to be Jewish and Czech during the war in Gaza.
Security incidents in Germany reverberate in Czechia, Masaryk death investigation, Dvorak Music Festival
The death of former Czechoslovak foreign minister Jan Masaryk, remains unexplained nearly 80 years after his death. An examination of his remains could provide new clues.
Recent security incidents in Germany are prompting a response in Czechia, with the foreign minister rejecteing Russia's characterisation of a drone attack in Leipzig.
A previously lost play by Václav Havel, Warning, will soon get its first performance, after being completed by director and actor Jiří Havelka.
Previously lost play by Václav Havel to premiere, Czech lace inspires new Žižkov mural by Polish artist, Václav Bartuška, Czechia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Václav Bartuška is Czechia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom. In the past he has been a 1989 student leader, a journalist and the government's envoy for energy securituy.
Among the events marking the 90th anniversary of Václav Havel’s birth in October will be the festival Havel ALIVE at Prague Castle. We speak to its organisers.
A new mural has been unveiled on Kostnické Square in Prague’s Žižkov district. Created by Polish artist NeSpoon, it is inspired by traditional Czech lace.
Havel ALIVE festival, copy of Infant Jesus of Prague heading for Ireland, extensive atlas of country's wild plants nearing completion
After eight years of field work, Czech botanists are completing a unique photographic atlas covering some 3,300 plants found in Czechia.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had a particularly close relationship with Prague. He first visited the city in 1787, where his music was already hugely popular.
Czechia’s Infant Jesus of Prague is heading to Ireland. A specially dressed copy is being given to the Diocese of Kerry to mark Ireland’s EU Council presidency.
September 1 marks the start of school in Czechia. The Walk to School campaign encourages children to walk, cycle, scoot or take public transport.
Czech demographic paradox and schools. Campaign encouraging kids to walk to school Neil Bermel on language, translation and Czech studies.
The draft budget for 2027 is expected to run a deficit of CZ 389 billion – the second-highest deficit in Czech history. The proposal has sparked a wave of criticism.
Czechia’s birth rate is falling sharply, yet some schools remain overcrowded. Demographic change could soon pose a very different challenge.
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What better way for a radio station to celebrate its 90th birthday than together with its listeners? Enjoy today’s special birthday program!
Brno's Štetl Fest celebrates Jewish culture; Radio Prague International marks 90 years since its first broadcast - listeners share their memories with us.
On August 31, 1936, at 10:00 a.m., a Czech signal travelled from Prague to the world for the very first time.
The European Truck Racing Championship and NASCAR Euro Series drew 46,600 fans to Most over the weekend.
Štetl Fest 2026 celebrated Jewish life in Brno as antisemitism rises elsewhere in Europe. Irena Kalhousová explains why Czechia remains different.
Petr Novák's delicate tenor voice is synonymous with Czechoslovak society of the late 1960s and most notably with the period of the Prague Spring.
In Czechast, former president Václav Klaus reflects on Czechia 35 years after communism, the EU, Ukraine and Europe’s political future.
