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Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:04:00 +0100Czech fencer Choupenitch wins World Cup in Mallorca
Czech fencer Choupenitch wins World Cup in Mallorca
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:03:00 +0100Ukrainian refugees in Czechia contribute twice as much as they receive
Ukrainian refugees in Czechia contribute twice as much as they receive
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:03:00 +0100Jan Štefela becomes first high jumper to win Czech Athlete of the Year
Jan Štefela becomes first high jumper to win Czech Athlete of the Year
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0100When jazz-rock meets tennis – Jazz Q’s new release
Match point, Deuce, Tiebreak or Grand Slam are all track titles on a newly released album – appropriately named Tennis. Despite the names, the record does not feature the sounds of tennis balls hitting the court or grunting players. Instead, it pr...
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 03:18:00 +0100Liberec marks twenty-five years since the construction of the only post-war synagogue in Czechia
Exactly twenty-five years ago, on November 9, 2000, a new chapter of Jewish history began in Liberec. In the heart of the city, the only synagogue built in Czechia since the end of the Second World War was ceremonially opened. The modern prayer spac...
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:33:00 +0100Weather
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Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:37:00 +0100Siniaková to continue doubles partnership with Townsend next season
Siniaková to continue doubles partnership with Townsend next season
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:10:00 +0100Okamura says he wants to be a consensus speaker of the Lower House
Okamura says he wants to be a consensus speaker of the Lower House
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:59:00 +0100Prague’s Bio Oko cinema reopens after four-month renovation
Prague’s Bio Oko cinema reopens after four-month renovation
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:59:00 +0100Increasing number of Czechs spend the winter abroad in caravans
Increasing number of Czechs spend the winter abroad in caravans
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:58:00 +0100Around 2,800 retailers take part in national food collection
Around 2,800 retailers take part in national food collection
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:57:00 +0100Matěj Ondřej Havel elected new TOP 09 leader
Matěj Ondřej Havel elected new TOP 09 leader
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:14:00 +0100Prague picks new law firms to handle public tenders
Prague picks new law firms to handle public tenders
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:57:00 +0100Fine imposed on four parties for election campaign violations
Fine imposed on four parties for election campaign violations
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:02:00 +0100Pope Leo XIV honours the late Czech Cardinal Duka
Pope Leo XIV honours the late Czech Cardinal Duka
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:24:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:06:00 +0100Archaeologists uncover prehistoric sites ahead of motorway construction
Archaeologists uncover prehistoric sites ahead of motorway construction
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:59:00 +0100Czech scientists develop nano-patch that helps heal without scarring
Nanofiber patches are being developed by researchers at the Technical University of Liberec, in collaboration with a team at the Biomedical Center in Pilsen. The patches can cover and protect the intestine after surgery, promote healing, and reduce ...
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:35:00 +0100Real Madrid stadium's designers to build 20,000-seat arena in Ostrava
Baník Ostrava will return to the historic Bazaly site in 2030 at a new large football stadium, which city officials excitedly project will also become a cultural landmark for Ostrava. L35 Arquitectos — the Spanish studio that renovated Real Madri...
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:07:00 +0100Ukrainian and Russian reactions to removal of Ukrainian flag from Czech Parliament
Ukrainian and Russian reactions to removal of Ukrainian flag from Czech Parliament
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:13:00 +0100President Pavel grants pardons to two women
President Pavel grants pardons to two women
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:08:00 +0100Plzeň draws with Fenerbahçe and remains unbeaten in the Europa League
Plzeň draws with Fenerbahçe and remains unbeaten in the Europa League
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100Rare Czech cubism collection exhibited at Prague’s Kampa Museum
Almost 80 works by leading figures of Czech Cubism are now on display at the Kampa Museum in Prague. The remarkable collection has been built by the Gallery of West Bohemia in Plzeň over more than sixty years — and it’s the first time the publi...
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100Incoming government plans pension savings reform
Incoming government plans pension savings reform
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:49:00 +0100Okamura orders removal of Ukrainian flag, opposition responds with new banners
Okamura orders removal of Ukrainian flag, opposition responds with new banners
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:37:00 +0100Historic train ride recalls return of Czechoslovak legionnaires
Historic train ride recalls return of Czechoslovak legionnaires
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:37:00 +0100Okamura orders removal of Ukrainian flag from Parliament building
Okamura orders removal of Ukrainian flag from Parliament building
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:36:00 +0100President Pavel accepts resignation of Fiala’s government
President Pavel accepts resignation of Fiala’s government
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:55:00 +0100Czech National Bank keeps base rate unchanged at 3.5 percent
Czech National Bank keeps base rate unchanged at 3.5 percent
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:03:00 +0100Weather
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Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:36:00 +0100Survey finds nearly 11 tonnes of gold in northern Moravia
Survey finds nearly 11 tonnes of gold in northern Moravia
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:29:00 +0100Controversial Tomio Okamura elected Lower House Speaker - but can he reinvent himself?
Tomio Okamura, leader of the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party, has been elected Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, making him the third-highest constitutional official in Czechia. A controversial figure, he was charged earlier this year wit...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:22:00 +0100Fiala’s cabinet resigns after new parliament convenes
Fiala’s cabinet resigns after new parliament convenes
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:50:00 +0100The experience of three Zambian students in Czechia
Who are the Zambian students studying in Czechia? Three recipients of a Czech government scholarship share their experiences of adapting to cold winters, overcoming language barriers, and adjusting to a more reserved culture. How do they plan to use...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:36:00 +0100What is the future of Czech–Slovak relations under Babiš and Fico?
The two successor states of Czechoslovakia find themselves in a period of recalibration. With Andrej Babiš on the verge of being appointed as prime minister in Prague and Robert Fico reasserting his influence in Bratislava, questions abound over ho...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0100Czechia hosting Canicross World Championships in Pardubice
As the horse racing season winds down, dogs are set to take over the spotlight. This week the Pardubice racecourse will host the Canicross World Championships for the first time ever.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:19:00 +0100Finance minister seeks guarantees on defence and Dukovany spending
Finance minister seeks guarantees on defence and Dukovany spending
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0100Ministers say it is time to discuss resubmitting the 2026 budget
Ministers say it is time to discuss resubmitting the 2026 budget
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0100“Putin is scared of political solidarity”: Former president of Ukraine Yushchenko on the EU's help to Ukraine and our future
Viktor Yushchenko, who served as president of Ukraine from 2005 to 2010, was a central figure in Ukraine’s democratic trajectory. He played a key role in the Orange Revolution of late 2004, a precursor to the Maidan Revolution ten years later that...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:50:00 +0100Czech industrial output returns to growth in September
Czech industrial output returns to growth in September
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:54:00 +0100Roxette to return to Prague with new lead singer
Roxette to return to Prague with new lead singer
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:50:00 +0100Czech army surpasses annual recruitment goal
Czech army surpasses annual recruitment goal
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:45:00 +0100Czech bituminous coal mining to end in January 2026
Czech bituminous coal mining to end in January 2026
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:20:00 +0100Fiala's government to submit resignation on Thursday
Fiala's government to submit resignation on Thursday
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:57:00 +0100Zeman undergoes procedure related to digestive tract at Hospital
Zeman undergoes procedure related to digestive tract at Hospital
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:55:00 +0100Okamura becomes Speaker of Chamber of Deputies
Okamura becomes Speaker of Chamber of Deputies
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:35:00 +0100Celebrating the World Day of Romani Language at Charles University
November 5th marks the World Day of Romani Language, celebrated across Czechia with events that highlight and support the importance of Romani as a living language and as an integral part of Czech Roma identity. This year, for the first time, the da...
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:07:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:55:00 +0100Pavel wants to discuss program and conflict of interest with Babiš in a week
Pavel wants to discuss program and conflict of interest with Babiš in a week
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:10:00 +0100PM Fiala: Okamura should not be speaker of Chamber of Deputies
PM Fiala: Okamura should not be speaker of Chamber of Deputies
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0100Prague rolls out first new tram model in 20 years
Seven new Škoda ForCity Plus 52T trams were put into regular service in the Czech capital this week - Prague’s first new tram model in two decades.The Prague Transit Company plans to add 20 new trams on various routes for the city’s passengers ...
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:47:00 +0100Number of murders in Czechia rose year-on-year, while overall crime fell slightly
Number of murders in Czechia rose year-on-year, while overall crime fell slightly
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:09:00 +0100HolKa: The Footbridge Between Holešovice and Karlín
The Štvanice footbridge, known to Prague residents simply as HolKa (Girl), connects Holešovice, Karlín, and the island Štvanice.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:56:00 +0100Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ): Presidential office under Zeman acted inefficiently
Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ): Presidential office under Zeman acted inefficiently
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:26:00 +0100Year-on-year inflation accelerates to 2.5%
Year-on-year inflation accelerates to 2.5%
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:59:00 +0100Albrecht Dürer’s first edition of Rhinoceros discovered in Czech Academy library
The Czech Academy of Sciences has announced an extraordinary discovery. One of the first prints of Rhinoceros, the famous woodcut by German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer, dating back to 1515, has been found in the Academy’s library, where it ...
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +0100Newly convened Chamber of Deputies filling key posts
Newly convened Chamber of Deputies filling key posts
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:34:00 +0100Czechia wins concessions in EU climate talks but votes against final deal
Czechia wins concessions in EU climate talks but votes against final deal
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:50:00 +0100Thirteen charged after police raid at Czech health insurance giant VZP
Thirteen charged after police raid at Czech health insurance giant VZP
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:48:00 +0100Slavia Prague fall 0–3 to Arsenal in Champions League
Slavia Prague fall 0–3 to Arsenal in Champions League
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:22:00 +0100President Pellegrini and likely Czech PM agree to coordinate positions on key European issues
President Pellegrini and likely Czech PM agree to coordinate positions on key European issues
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:21:00 +0100Czech and Slovak presidents pledge to keep Czech–Slovak relations strong
Czech and Slovak presidents pledge to keep Czech–Slovak relations strong
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:22:00 +0100People around Czechia paying their last respects to the late Cardinal Dominik Duka
People around Czechia paying their last respects to the late Cardinal Dominik Duka
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:20:00 +0100Czech Republic to receive 5.5 billion CZK from EEA and Norway Grants
Czech Republic to receive 5.5 billion CZK from EEA and Norway Grants
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:26:00 +0100Czech Petr Klement appointed new head of EU Anti-Fraud Office
Czech Petr Klement appointed new head of EU Anti-Fraud Office
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:25:00 +0100Archaeologists search for bodies of Communist political prisoners
After almost 80 years, the families of three former Czechoslovak soldiers who fought against Nazism and Communism may finally be able to bury their relatives. Archaeologists are searching for Vilém Sok, Miloslav Jebavý, and Karel Sabela, political...
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:45:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:35:00 +0100Environment minister: Czech Republic will not support the EU’s 2040 climate target
Environment minister: Czech Republic will not support the EU’s 2040 climate target
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:25:00 +0100“Impossible and somewhat absurd” – Austrian architect’s design for Kundera’s tombstone in Brno
Earlier this year, the city of Brno launched an art competition for the design of the tombstone of world-renowned author Milan Kundera. The commission went to Austrian architect Johannes Paar, who spoke with Radio Prague International about the idea...
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:19:00 +0100Cardinal Dominik Duka dies at 82: former archbishop of Prague led Czech Church through restitution era
Cardinal Dominik Duka, one of the most prominent figures in the Czech Catholic Church, has died in Prague at the age of 82. A former dissident priest imprisoned under communism, Duka later became Archbishop of Prague and Cardinal under Pope Benedict...
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:17:00 +0100Royal Opera House to stage Janáček’s The Makropulos Case
Royal Opera House to stage Janáček’s The Makropulos Case
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:44:00 +0100Brno bans e-unicycles in city centre
Brno bans e-unicycles in city centre
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:43:00 +0100Over 2,800 stores to join autumn food collection drive
Over 2,800 stores to join autumn food collection drive
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:42:00 +0100Hyundai Nošovice plant halting production on selected days due to drop in demand
Hyundai Nošovice plant halting production on selected days due to drop in demand
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:41:00 +0100Slovak President Pellegrini to meet with Czech leaders in Prague
Slovak President Pellegrini to meet with Czech leaders in Prague
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:03:00 +0100Czech Cardinal Dominik Duka dies at 82
Czech Cardinal Dominik Duka dies at 82
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:32:00 +0100Archaeologists uncover Baron Liebieg’s treasure at Nový Falkenburk chateau
Archaeologists uncover Baron Liebieg’s treasure at Nový Falkenburk chateau
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:29:00 +0100Czech winemakers to release nearly 2 million bottles of St. Martin’s wine
Czech winemakers to release nearly 2 million bottles of St. Martin’s wine
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:46:00 +0100Weather
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Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:45:00 +0100Lidice Art Collection receives record donation from Turkish-British curator Hüma Kabakcı
The Lidice Art Collection is set to receive its largest donation to date, valued at over ten and a half million crowns. Last week, the Lidice Memorial signed an agreement with Turkish-British curator Hüma Kabakcı for 65 new works of art from aroun...
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:40:00 +0100ANO, SPD and Motorists’ party sign coalition agreement
ANO, SPD and Motorists’ party sign coalition agreement
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:05:00 +0100How Movember is changing men's approach to health in Czechia
Movember is a global yearly charity campaign that encourages men to grow moustaches throughout November to highlight important men’s health issues, namely prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and suicide prevention. The slogan of this year’s Move...
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:45:00 +0100President Pavel and hockey legend Patrik Eliáš attend exhibition game for veterans
President Petr Pavel and hockey legend Patrik Eliáš attended the first exhibition hockey game for veterans at the weekend. The match between the Old Boys Dukla Jihlava team and the 43rd Paratrooper Regiment from Chrudim will benefit among others, ...
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:13:00 +0100Czechia reports highest number of hepatitis A cases since 1989
Czechia reports highest number of hepatitis A cases since 1989
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:09:00 +0100Historic cogwheel locomotives return to Jizera Mountains reviving part of an old Austro-Prussian route from 1902
After an extensive reconstruction, historic cogwheel locomotives returned to the Tanvald–Kořenov–Harrachov line this Saturday. The renewal of the only remaining cog railway line in the Czech Republic attracted hundreds of railway enthusiasts. ...
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:08:00 +0100Klang Systematiek: reimagining Prague's contemporary music scene
A new Prague music ensemble, Klang Systematiek, presents its inaugural concert series this autumn, featuring performances of contemporary classical music. Radio Prague International spoke with Gareth Davis – the British-born, Amsterdam-based music...
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:28:00 +0100Police raid VZP headquarters, arrest 19 over suspected contract irregularities
Police raid VZP headquarters, arrest 19 over suspected contract irregularities
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:23:00 +0100Czech Parliament' Lower House resumes work as ANO, SPD and Motorists’ party seal coalition deal
Czech Parliament' Lower House resumes work as ANO, SPD and Motorists’ party seal coalition deal
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:22:00 +0100Prague councillors to discuss new Zoo director and public space fees
Prague councillors to discuss new Zoo director and public space fees
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:19:00 +0100Week of the Czech Academy of Sciences offers tours and lectures across the country
Week of the Czech Academy of Sciences offers tours and lectures across the country
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 18:12:00 +0100Weather
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Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:34:00 +0100Souček nears Czech Premier League record with goal in West Ham’s 3–1 win
Souček nears Czech Premier League record with goal in West Ham’s 3–1 win
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:59:00 +0100Budget council head calls ČEZ nationalisation an expensive and pointless idea
Budget council head calls ČEZ nationalisation an expensive and pointless idea
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:48:00 +0100Environment minister warns rejecting ETS 2 would cost Czechia EU funds and bring fines
Environment minister warns rejecting ETS 2 would cost Czechia EU funds and bring fines
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:19:00 +0100Budget council head calls ČEZ nationalisation an expensive and pointless idea
Budget council head calls ČEZ nationalisation an expensive and pointless idea
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:27:00 +0100Pharmacists oppose unregulated online sales of prescription drugs
Pharmacists oppose unregulated online sales of prescription drugs
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:57:00 +0100Czech National Bank expected to keep key rate at 3.5 percent
Czech National Bank expected to keep key rate at 3.5 percent
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:24:00 +0100Czech divers explore the wreck of the Britannic in the Aegean Sea
Czech divers explore the wreck of the Britannic in the Aegean Sea
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 08:27:00 +0100Czech army sets record recruitment goal for 2026
Czech army sets record recruitment goal for 2026
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100Jakub König returns with second solo album Astronauti
Czech singer-songwriter Jakub König returns with his second solo album, Astronauti. Known for his distinctive projects—from the masked DIY act Kittchen to leading the large ensemble Zvíře jménem Podzim—König builds on his solo debut, Hvězd...
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0100Two thirds of Czech firms plan to raise wages next year, survey shows
Two thirds of Czech firms plan to raise wages next year, survey shows
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0100Lost, buried, rescued: Reliquary of St. Maurus and its fascinating history
It is now 40 years since the discovery of the Reliquary of St. Maurus beneath the floor of the castle chapel in Bečov nad Teplou. The most valuable Romanesque work of art in the Czech Republic has a fascinating history.
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 05:48:00 +0100People in Czechia remember the dead on All Souls’ Day
People in Czechia remember the dead on All Souls’ Day
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 20:48:00 +0100Dočkalová and Panzenberger win Thalia Awards for best Czech dramatic performances
Dočkalová and Panzenberger win Thalia Awards for best Czech dramatic performances
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 18:21:00 +0100Eleven weather stations in Czechia record new November temperature highs
Eleven weather stations in Czechia record new November temperature highs
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:23:00 +0100Czech police officers receive new cars built to their needs
Czech police officers receive new cars built to their needs
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:19:00 +0100New cyber law takes effect, tightening security for thousands of Czech institutions and firms
New cyber law takes effect, tightening security for thousands of Czech institutions and firms
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:14:00 +0100Šťastný denies coalition will be bound to elect Okamura lower house speaker
Šťastný denies coalition will be bound to elect Okamura lower house speaker
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:01:00 +0100Weather
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Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:05:00 +0100Renovated Czech building in New York to include staff apartments, saving millions in rents
Renovated Czech building in New York to include staff apartments, saving millions in rents
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:01:00 +0100New government to halt high-speed rail to Wrocław, may delay some highways
New government to halt high-speed rail to Wrocław, may delay some highways
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:58:00 +0100Government to submit budget once new lower house speaker is elected
Government to submit budget once new lower house speaker is elected
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:23:00 +0100Thalia Awards to be presented tonight at the National Theatre
Thalia Awards to be presented tonight at the National Theatre
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0100Radio Prague's Monthly Quiz
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Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:53:00 +0100Poppies for veterans: symbolic flower helps support those who served
Poppies for veterans: symbolic flower helps support those who served
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:51:00 +0100Festival Days of Contemporary Music begins in Prague, runs through November
Festival Days of Contemporary Music begins in Prague, runs through November
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:42:00 +0100Emerging Czech government plans to scrap fees for public media
Emerging Czech government plans to scrap fees for public media
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0100Weather
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Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:50:00 +0100Czech culture takes over London with Made in Prague festival
Czech culture takes over London with Made in Prague festival
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:15:00 +0100Charles Games’ Playing Prague wins top mobile game award
The digital game Playing Prague, part of the city’s tourism campaign, has just won the 2025 Central & Eastern European Game Award for Best Mobile Game. Developed by Charles Games in collaboration with Prague City Tourism, the free app has attracte...