Vít Pohanka
I like to think of myself as a journalistic omnivore. Having worked for Czech National Public Television, UNESCO in Paris, and the BBC World Service in London, I found my calling at Czech Radio in 2022. After spending years as a correspondent in Belgium, the United States, and Poland, I returned to my beloved Vysočina Region in 2017 and began producing various programs, primarily for radio but also for other media. Among other projects, I started hosting Czechast, a podcast in English about all things Czech, for the English Service of Radio Prague International and joined its staff in 2024. Although I am now officially based in Prague, I still love to travel and record programs in various regions and consider the whole of beautiful Czechia my office.
articles by the author
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Czech women still delaying parenthood for careers but trend is slowing down
Although many Czech women are still delaying parenthood to focus on careers, new research from the SYRI Institute suggests that this trend may be slowing down.
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Czech-Americans as divided by Presidential election as the rest of the US
Around 1.5 million Americans claim Czech identity. Czech Radio spoke to some of them and here is a snapshot of their opinions before the historic presidential election.
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Prague bans use of animals in street performances
Buskers and other street performers will not be able to use animals. Prague’s city council approved a ban in order to stop their exploitation.
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Czechia and the Vatican sign historic agreement after 22 years
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin signed a treaty formalizing relations between Czechia and the Holy See.
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The debate over Andrej Babiš’s collaboration with the communist secret police
Main Czech opposition leader Andrej Babiš says he has been cleared and has never worked for communist secret police. Not true! Says PM Petr Fiala.
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A new addition to the security team at Prague Castle: Harris's hawk Eda!
Visitors to Prague Castle are wowed by more than its majestic architecture. A lot of attention also goes to the hawks that protect the site from pigeons!
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The Czech pavilion at Expo 2025 will present both traditional and young Czech art
Czechia selected 30 finalists out of 186 candidates for the cultural program at Expo 2025 in Japan. The Czech presentation is themed "Talent and Creativity for Life."
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Czech government plans to invest in Rolls-Royce's small modular reactor program
Czechia plans to get involved in Rolls-Royce's small modular reactor program. The investment should be significant and the decision about it will be made in several weeks.
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Sonata No. 5 in A major: one of Josef Mysliveček's masterpieces
This edition of Sunday Music Show is dedicated to Josef Václav Mysliveček, a famous 18th century Czech composer who spent most of his life in Italy.
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Horrific footage reveals animal abuse on Czech farms
The animal rights group 'We do not eat animals' has released shocking footage of abuse on twelve Czech cattle farms, showing employees beating and kicking animals.
