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Tue, 05 Jul 2022 02:11:00 +0200Lukeš: Czechoslovakia’s founders should have done more to shore up state
The leaders of the newly established Czechoslovakia could and should have done far more to ensure its stability. So says historian Professor Igor Lukeš from Boston University, author of the recently published collection Dějiny a doba postfaktická...
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0200Czechs celebrate legacy of Saints Cyril and Methodius
July 5th is a public holiday in the Czech Republic honouring the legacy of Saints Cyril and Methodius who came to Great Moravia in 863 to spread the Christian faith and lay the foundations of literacy with the Glagolitic alphabet.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:28:00 +0200Weather forecast
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Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:27:00 +0200Cause of Alzheimer's Home fire either technical fault or negligence
Cause of Alzheimer's Home fire either technical fault or negligence
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:04:00 +0200Police looking for man who stabbed company employee in Slaný
Police looking for man who stabbed company employee in Slaný
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:42:00 +0200Four Czechs missing after ice avalanche in Italy
Four Czechs missing after ice avalanche in Italy
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:31:00 +0200Fiala: Czech businesses have to help with reconstruction of Ukraine
Fiala: Czech businesses have to help with reconstruction of Ukraine
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:30:00 +0200Study shows wide discrepancies in how Czech schools mark their students
The way children in the Czech Republic are marked is not always fair according to a newly published study conducted by the think-tank IDEA at the Economics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences. There is a difference by one whole grade in how i...
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:19:00 +0200“Flood of the Century” ravaged Czech Republic exactly 25 years ago
This July marks exactly 25 years since the Czech Republic was hit by the deadliest outbreak of floods in its history. The natural disaster in 1997 impacted almost a third of the country’s territory, and would acquire the nickname – “Flood of t...
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:59:00 +0200Czech PM: EU must work together against Russia
Czech PM: EU must work together against Russia
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:09:00 +0200Weather warnings issued for storms and flooding
Weather warnings issued for storms and flooding
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:42:00 +0200Prague gets new archbishop
Jan Graubner was officially inaugurated as the Archbishop of Prague on Saturday, during a mass in the Cathedral of Saint Vitus in the Czech capital. Monseigneur Graubner replaces Cardinal Dominik Duka (left) in the office.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:10:00 +0200Karlovy Vary star Schreiber puts focus on Ukraine
The biggest name on the opening weekend of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Liev Schreiber, used his appearance to draw attention to the plight of Ukraine. The Hollywood actor said the conflict had made him reflect on his Ukrainian root...
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:36:00 +0200Days of the People of Goodwill start in Velehrad, marking anniversary of Cyril and Methodius
Days of the People of Goodwill start in Velehrad, marking anniversary of Cyril and Methodius
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:19:00 +0200At least one Czech among victims of ice avalanche in Italy
At least one Czech among victims of ice avalanche in Italy
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 14:11:00 +0200Marie Bouzková reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals
Marie Bouzková reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:45:00 +0200PM expects Parliament to ratify Sweden and Finland’s NATO entry in autumn
PM expects Parliament to ratify Sweden and Finland’s NATO entry in autumn
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:15:00 +0200PM: Czechia to help Slovakia in securing its airspace
PM: Czechia to help Slovakia in securing its airspace
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 12:36:00 +0200PM and President in favour of tax on energy companies
PM and President in favour of tax on energy companies
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 12:20:00 +0200Weather
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Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:59:00 +0200Czech Defence Minister visits Ukraine on 105th anniversary of Battle of Zborov
Czech Defence Minister visits Ukraine on 105th anniversary of Battle of Zborov
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 11:43:00 +0200Krejčíková and Kvitová out of Wimbledon
Krejčíková and Kvitová out of Wimbledon
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 04:33:00 +0200Museum of Puppets in Chrudim celebrates its 50th birthday anniversary
The centre of Chrudim came alive with art at the weekend. Visitors could see the most famous Czech puppets, live music and theatre performances. The celebrations marked 50 years since the birth of the local Museum of Puppets.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0200Waldemar Matuška, one of the country’s most beloved singers
Waldemar Matuška, one of the country’s most popular singers, would have turned 90 this June. He enjoyed his hey-day in the 1960s and 1970s. With his masculine appearance and rich baritone, he appealed especially to female audience.
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 13:35:00 +0200Zátopek themed run marking start of Czech EU presidency in Brussels
Zátopek themed run marking start of Czech EU presidency in Brussels
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 13:23:00 +0200Prague to reopen centre for refugees from Ukraine
Prague to reopen centre for refugees from Ukraine
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 12:23:00 +0200Weather
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Sat, 02 Jul 2022 12:20:00 +0200Marie Bouzková advances into Wimbledon last 16
Marie Bouzková advances into Wimbledon last 16
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 12:10:00 +0200All 2.4 TWh of gas purchased by government now stored in Czech gas tanks
All 2.4 TWh of gas purchased by government now stored in Czech gas tanks
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:49:00 +0200Jan Graubner becomes Archbishop of Prague
Jan Graubner becomes Archbishop of Prague
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:49:00 +0200Concert for Europe in Litomyšl interrupted by climate protestors
Concert for Europe in Litomyšl interrupted by climate protestors
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:26:00 +0200Czech deputy foreign minister: This is not just a war against Ukraine, it is a war against the West
The Czech Republic has taken up the rotating presidency of the EU Council at an exceptionally difficult time, when the war in Ukraine is re-writing the world order and states in close proximity of Russia are scrambling to join Western structures. In...
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:07:00 +0200Czech and EU leaders meet in Litomyšl for Czech EU presidency kickoff
Czech and EU leaders meet in Litomyšl for Czech EU presidency kickoff
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:24:00 +0200European Commission gathers in Litomyšl as Czech EU presidency kicks off
The small Bohemian town of Litomyšl became a metaphorical “centre of Europe” this Friday as the Czech government met with European Commission leaders to discuss the country’s plans for its six-month-long EU presidency. Following the meeting, ...
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:12:00 +0200Number of coronavirus cases almost doubles within a week
Number of coronavirus cases almost doubles within a week
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:11:00 +0200New governor of Czech National Bank takes the reins
New governor of Czech National Bank takes the reins
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:54:00 +0200Vladimír Balaš inaugurated as new Education Minister
Vladimír Balaš inaugurated as new Education Minister
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:20:00 +0200Weather forecast
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Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:13:00 +0200Prague zoo to get two new gorillas
Prague zoo to get two new gorillas
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0200New Brno exhibition maps century of Czech comics
A new exhibition, currently underway at the Moravian Museum in Brno, is mapping the development of Czech comics over the past one hundred years. The show presents original drawings by some of the country’s best-known comics authors, such as Káj...
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:38:00 +0200Czech Republic takes over EU Presidency from France
Czech Republic takes over EU Presidency from France
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:18:00 +0200First screening of restored Joke among early Karlovy Vary highlights
One of the big events on the opening weekend of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival will be the world premiere of a restored version of Jaromil Jireš’s 1968 movie The Joke, based on the novel of the same name by Milan Kundera. On the eve...
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:02:00 +0200Four Czechs reach third round at Wimbledon
Four Czechs reach third round at Wimbledon
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:39:00 +0200Radio Prague's Monthly Quiz
Test your knowledge of things Czech!
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:39:00 +0200Karlovy Vary film festival kicks off on Friday evening
Karlovy Vary film festival kicks off on Friday evening
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:20:00 +0200EC investigating state support for new Czech nuclear unit in Dukovany
EC investigating state support for new Czech nuclear unit in Dukovany
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Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:07:00 +0200Prague’s underground tunnels being mapped by robot dogs
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering at Prague’s Czech Technical University recently acquired two new assistants – agile dog-like machines with robotic arms that can navigate terrain and capture data – and is using them to create a digital 3D...
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:06:00 +0200Czech audiovisual industry posts record turnover for 2021
Czech audiovisual industry posts record turnover for 2021
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:43:00 +0200Brussels to host Zátopek themed charity run marking start of Czech EU presidency
On the occasion of assuming the presidency of the EU Council, the Czech Republic is organising a special charity run in Brussels this Saturday. The race is inspired by the friendship of the two great track rivals of 1950s long-distance running – C...
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:17:00 +0200Revised estimate puts first quarter growth at 4.9 percent
Revised estimate puts first quarter growth at 4.9 percent
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:17:00 +0200Czech coal miner OKD to extend mining at least until end of 2023
Czech coal miner OKD to extend mining at least until end of 2023
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:16:00 +0200Unemployment in Czechia lowest in EU in May
Unemployment in Czechia lowest in EU in May
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:16:00 +0200Czech’s willingness to help Ukraine declining
Czech’s willingness to help Ukraine declining
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:16:00 +0200New project aims to get Czechs with differing views talking – offline
“The Czech Republic Talks” is the name of a new project seeking to match up people with very different political views – and get them to speak face to face. But how successful has the project, run by the government’s Hate Free Culture agency...
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:19:00 +0200Sweden ready to offer loaned aircraft for free if Czechia favours Gripens after 2027
Sweden ready to offer loaned aircraft for free if Czechia favours Gripens after 2027
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:17:00 +0200Government increases subsistence minimum
Government increases subsistence minimum
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:13:00 +0200Vladimír Baláš appointed education minister
Vladimír Baláš appointed education minister
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:33:00 +0200Weather forecast
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Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:49:00 +0200Bohemian Mountain Dog
Český horský pes or the Bohemian Mountain Dog is the youngest and probably the least common of the Czech original dog breeds. It was bred in the late 1970s as a mountain dog and is an excellent companion for the outdoors. Despite its imposing loo...
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:26:00 +0200Digitized works of Alfons Mucha on view at unique Prague Castle Exhibition
A new multimedia exhibition has opened up this week at the Riding School of Prague Castle. Covering over 2,000 square metres of space, Alphonse Mucha eMotion combines digitised and 3D animated versions of Czech Art Nuveau master Alfons Mucha’s mos...
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:46:00 +0200Army called into action to boost security during Czech EU Presidency
Army called into action to boost security during Czech EU Presidency
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:44:00 +0200Three Czechs charged with EU subsidy fraud
Three Czechs charged with EU subsidy fraud
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:40:00 +0200Ombudsman under fire for stripping deputy of competences
Ombudsman under fire for stripping deputy of competences
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:56:00 +0200General Petr Pavel will run for president
General Petr Pavel will run for president
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:42:00 +0200CR faces “summer wave” of Covid as 1,000 daily cases seen again
After a period of relative calm, Covid-19 seems to be making another comeback in the Czech Republic. This week has seen over 1,000 registered new cases a day for the first time since in two months and experts say a fresh wave of the disease is on it...
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:44:00 +0200Tuesday Covid infections figure double that of previous week
Tuesday Covid infections figure double that of previous week
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:43:00 +0200State of emergency in Czech Republic drawing to end
State of emergency in Czech Republic drawing to end
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:17:00 +0200Study: Average price of lunch in Czech restaurant CZK 163
Study: Average price of lunch in Czech restaurant CZK 163
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:40:00 +0200New museum dedicated to Alice Masaryk opens in Lány
A new museum dedicated to Alice Masaryk, the daughter of the first Czechoslovak president Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk and the co-founder of the Czechoslovak branch of the Red Cross, has opened in Lány in Central Bohemia. The institution is located nea...
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:19:00 +0200Julia Sherwood on discovering Czech comics and on translating in tandem
Julia Sherwood, an award-winning translator and literary organiser, was born in Bratislava, but spent most of her life in the UK, where she settled after emigrating from Czechoslovakia in 1978. Today, she lives in London with her husband, linguist a...
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:51:00 +0200Czechs mulling choice of next president as date for election set
President Zeman’s second term in office will expire in March of next year and Czechs are already mulling who they will support as their next head of state in elections scheduled for January 13. I spoke to political analyst Jiří Pehe about the ou...
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:48:00 +0200Ukraine’s ambassador against Russian film at Karlovy Vary
Ukraine’s ambassador against Russian film at Karlovy Vary
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:32:00 +0200Czech arts minister to visit Lviv on Wednesday
Czech arts minister to visit Lviv on Wednesday
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:28:00 +0200Weather forecast
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Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:27:00 +0200Prague outdoor Shakespeare festival begins with Macbeth
Prague outdoor Shakespeare festival begins with Macbeth
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:26:00 +0200Deals for US and French fuel for Temelín signed
Deals for US and French fuel for Temelín signed
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:17:00 +0200Prague 10 mayor and deputy dismissed over connections with corruption case
Prague 10 mayor and deputy dismissed over connections with corruption case
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:13:00 +0200President Zeman to appoint Vladimír Balaš as education minister on Wednesday
President Zeman to appoint Vladimír Balaš as education minister on Wednesday
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:37:00 +0200Weather forecast
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Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:30:00 +0200Weather warnings issued for storms, high temperatures, and forest fires
Weather warnings issued for storms, high temperatures, and forest fires
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:29:00 +0200Fiala discusses energy and transport links with Saxony leader
Fiala discusses energy and transport links with Saxony leader
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:28:00 +0200Foreign Minister discusses Czech support of Ukrainian refugees with UN Commissioner
Foreign Minister discusses Czech support of Ukrainian refugees with UN Commissioner
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:51:00 +0200Supreme Court rules that Covid measures restricting attendance at events were against the law
Supreme Court rules that Covid measures restricting attendance at events were against the law
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:16:00 +0200Landscape photographer builds refugee shelter in ex-corner shop
The start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine back in late February prompted an outpouring of support from the Czech population, with many donating money, goods, or even opening up their homes to refugees. But few went to the lengths of Pavel Oskin, a...
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:28:00 +0200Date of first round of presidential elections announced
Date of first round of presidential elections announced
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:22:00 +0200Children and Youth Olympic Games underway in Olomouc
The jubilee 10th year of the Children and Youth Olympics started on Sunday, June 26, in the city of Olomouc. Over 3,500 children qualified for the games and will compete in 73 disciplines. The Olympic flame was ignited by javelin thrower and Tokyo...
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:07:00 +0200Kvitová says Eastbourne win “best preparation for Wimbledon”
Tennis star Petra Kvitová had the perfect preparation for this year’s Wimbledon, winning the traditional warmup in Eastbourne. It was the 29th trophy of the Czech’s career, but her first in over a year.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:06:00 +0200Czech glass artists produce designer wine glasses to celebrate 27 EU member states
Numerous events have been taking place in the Czech Republic and Brussels to mark the start of the Czech EU presidency. One of them is an exhibition of designer wine glasses celebrating the 27-member states, which is now on display at the Jablonec M...
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:43:00 +0200What now for Mayors party after major scandal?
After rising to become the third biggest party in the Czech lower house, the Mayors and Independents are now on the ropes. A prominent member in Prague is in custody on corruption charges over a case that has also led to the resignation of the Mayor...
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:21:00 +0200Police shelve one part of Stork’s Nest affair investigation
Police shelve one part of Stork’s Nest affair investigation
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:59:00 +0200Train driver dies after Pendolino crash
Train driver dies after Pendolino crash
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 17:52:00 +0200Stranjura: Public salaries to rise – but less than inflation
Stranjura: Public salaries to rise – but less than inflation
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:18:00 +0200Finance minister says 2022 budget deficit will be higher than originally planned
Finance minister says 2022 budget deficit will be higher than originally planned
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:11:00 +0200Memorial held at Ďáblice for victims of Communists
Memorial held at Ďáblice for victims of Communists
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 13:48:00 +0200Vondráček: Mayors’ leadership could face criminal charges
Vondráček: Mayors’ leadership could face criminal charges
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:10:00 +020050 years since Labské pískovce was declared protected landscape
A popular tourist destination, Labské pískovce is known for its canyons, deep gorges and rocky towns.
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 07:54:00 +0200Weather forecast
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Sun, 26 Jun 2022 07:45:00 +0200Museum dedicated to Alice Masaryk opens in Lány
Museum dedicated to Alice Masaryk opens in Lány
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 07:38:00 +0200Hana Moučková re-elected leader of Sokol
Hana Moučková re-elected leader of Sokol
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:37:00 +0200Visací zámek – Czech punk veterans celebrate 40 years
The Czech punk band Visací zámek are currently celebrating 40 years together. Remarkably the group, whose name translates as “padlock”, still have the exact same line-up as when they got together 1982.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:08:00 +0200Kvitová wins Eastbourne for first title in over year
Kvitová wins Eastbourne for first title in over year
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:25:00 +0200Striker Kuchta joins Sparta after only six months in Russia
Striker Kuchta joins Sparta after only six months in Russia
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 07:55:00 +0200Weather forecast
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Sat, 25 Jun 2022 07:54:00 +0200Annual military show takes place at Brdy, Central Bohemia
Annual military show takes place at Brdy, Central Bohemia
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 07:52:00 +0200Minister: Czechs should move beyond Visegrad group
Minister: Czechs should move beyond Visegrad group
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 07:51:00 +0200Pirates join call for special session on transport authority affair
Pirates join call for special session on transport authority affair
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 07:50:00 +0200Vladimír Balaš nominated to replace Gazdík as education minister
Vladimír Balaš nominated to replace Gazdík as education minister
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:15:00 +0200“All eyes on Ukraine” – Czech EU presidency debate
As the Czech Republic’s six month EU presidency fast approaches, we discussed the country’s list of priorities for the chairmanship of the European Council with Czech Radio’s EU Affairs analyst and former Brussels correspondent Filip Nerad, an...
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:51:00 +0200Petra Kvitova defeats Beatriz Haddad Maia to reach Eastbourne final
Petra Kvitova defeats Beatriz Haddad Maia to reach Eastbourne final
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:45:00 +0200Ležáky – the lesser known Czech village annihilated by the Nazis
Exactly 80 years ago, Nazi forces annihilated the village of Ležáky. A smaller settlement than Lidice, Ležáky have always been in the shadow of the first Bohemian settlement that fell victim to Nazi wrath following the successful killing of acti...
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:37:00 +0200Weather forecast
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Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:32:00 +0200Departure of Soviet troops officially marked for first time
Departure of Occupying Forces Day is having its debut this year. June 25 is being officially recognized as a ‘significant day’ in the Czech calendar for the first time this Saturday, marking the anniversary of the signing of the protocol that ex...
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:30:00 +0200Senate slams Ombudsman for prejudiced remarks
Senate slams Ombudsman for prejudiced remarks
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:33:00 +0200Czechia suffering from widespread drought
Czechia suffering from widespread drought
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:31:00 +0200Senate approves Lex Ukraine
Senate approves Lex Ukraine
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0200Mayors and Independents Party has found replacement for Petr Gazdik
Mayors and Independents Party has found replacement for Petr Gazdik
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:28:00 +0200Czech Republic to organize summit on potential EU expansion
Czech Republic to organize summit on potential EU expansion
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:57:00 +0200Young man’s grave discovered at Germanic Langobard burial site
Archaeologists have discovered an almost intact skeleton of a sixth century warrior during a dig near the town of Pasohlávky in south Moravia. The grave of the young man, who was buried with his spear, two dogs and a horse bridle, belongs to one of...
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:19:00 +0200Covid numbers again on increase in Czech Republic
Covid numbers again on increase in Czech Republic