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Czechia in 30 minutes
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- Czechia in 30 minutes
Editors vs. PM Babiš: Czech media push back over attacks on journalism, Czech experiment with cash and social help for homeless people challenges stereotypes, How Liberec Zoo became a global leader in bird of prey conservation
News. Editors vs. PM Babiš: Czech media push back over attacks on journalism, Czech experiment with cash and social help for homeless people challenges…
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Knitting, films and trains: inside Olomouc’s most unusual cinema
Czechia in 30 minutes (weekend edition) explores a cinema hidden inside a railway station in Olomouc. The Waiting Room offers films alongside creative…
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Efforts to curb kratom use, Czechs beat Ireland in WC qualifier, Czech typography
Efforts to curb kratom use among teenagers, Czechs beat Ireland in World Cup qualifier, history of Czech typography
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Svěrák turns 90, Figure-skating WC in Prague, end of coal mining in Ostrava basin
Oscar-winning film director Svěrák turns 90, Figure- skating WC in Prague, end of coal mining in Ostrava-Karviná basin
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Czech, US nationals among suspects charged in Pardubice arson case, Prague’s National Museum sends mobile 3D digitization lab to Ukraine, Dozens detained in major match-fixing probe in Czech football, Lokšany Library
Czech, US nationals among suspects charged in Pardubice terror arson case, Prague’s National Museum sends mobile 3D digitization lab to Ukraine to protect…
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Czech coalition moves to scrap licence fees for some groups, sparking backlash, new guide encourages visitors to explore the country with respect, who owns Czech football?
Czech coalition moves to scrap licence fees for some groups, sparking backlash, how to travel responsibly in Czechia: new guide encourages visitors to explore…
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Pardubice arms firm fire sparks debate over security, Českomoravská metro station reopens with bubble glass panels by Maxim Velčovský, Klánovice Forest: Prague’s largest woodland with a dark past and peaceful present
Pardubice arms firm fire sparks debate over security, Českomoravská metro station reopens with bubble glass panels by Maxim Velčovský, Klánovice Forest…
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From wartime love to life in Czechoslovakia: Joy Kadečková’s story of tragedy and hope
Joy Kadečková’s life was shaped by a promise she made during the Second World War to her Czech husband, an RAF pilot. After his death, she moved with their son…
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National Gallery Prague head unexpectedly dismissed, Giant E. coli lands in Brno for the Days of Electron Microscopy, Prague Castle research reveals hidden wilderness
Dismissal without explanation: National Gallery Prague enters uncertain chapter, Giant E. coli lands in Brno for the Days of Electron Microscopy, Prague Castle…
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Resilience: Czech documentary highlights efforts to save white-tailed eagles from illegal poisons, More than just music: 15 years of the Žižkovská noc festival bringing values to the stage, Czechia boasts the biggest organic lavender field in Europe
Resilience: Czech documentary highlights efforts to save white-tailed eagles from illegal poisons, More than just music: 15 years of the Žižkovská noc festival…
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Can defence spending boost the economy?, Kutná Hora chocolatiers win ‘chocolate Oscars’ medals, Strahov Library, Prague museum acquires Milena Jesenská suitcase
Helena Horská: “If you don’t feel safe, you won’t do business”, Kutná Hora chocolatiers travel to London to collect ‘chocolate Oscars’ medals, Strahov Library…
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Prague’s Jewish Museum opens concerts for people with dementia; Czech swimmer Jakub Kačerovský first Czech to swim Cook Strait solo; Voices of Dead Languages project
News, Making culture accessible to all: Prague’s Jewish Museum opens concerts to people with dementia, Czech swimmer Jakub Kačerovský first Czech to swim…
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Czech-Danish Mr. Nobody Against Putin wins Oscar, Caravan takes top prize at Czech Lions, New fuel price reporting rules take effect in Czechia, New archive of folk songs
Czech Oscar joy: Co-produced documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin among winners, Makers “over the moon” as Caravan takes top prize at Czech Lions, New fuel…
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Why the communist past still matters in Czechia?
More than three decades after the Velvet Revolution, debates about how Czech society deals with its communist past continue. In Czechia in 30 Minutes, Vít…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czech firms seek opportunities in Texas, Czech experts help breed Philippine eagle chick, New Czech Radio U.S. correspondent Jana Ciglerová on Czech-Americans
Czech firms seek opportunities in Texas during Deputy PM Havlíček’s US trade mission, Czech experts help breed Philippine eagle chick for the first time in 13…
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Misha Glenny: Babiš will take notice of Orban defeat, Bazaar Festival kicks off, Journalist Petr Brod
Misha Glenny: Babiš will take notice of Orban defeat, “How and why we group together”: 12th edition of Bazaar Festival focuses on community, Journalist Petr…
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Who is opposition leader; video game tourism; scientist Veronika Verdonckt Smutná
If President Pavel isn't opposition leader, who is?; tourism inspired by video game Deliverance: Kingdom Come; scientist Veronika Verdonckt Smutná.
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One World Film Festival, Czech investors fear for Dubai investments, transgender activist
One World Film Festival, Czech investors bracing for losses in Dubai, interview with transgender activist Lenka Kralova
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Pavel third anniversary; Winter Paralympics success; rare chameleons
Petr Pavel on international affairs on third annivesary in office; Winter Paralympics success; zoo breeds rare chameleons; 1970s film How a Housing Development…
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Averil Huck’s feminist walking tours uncover Prague’s hidden women’s history, Bohemian Switzerland Ridge Trail
Averil Huck’s feminist walking tours uncover Prague’s hidden women’s history, Bohemian Switzerland Ridge Trail
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Pundit: Coalition “will clash more often” now Babiš has immunity, Prague museum acquires Milena Jesenská's suitcase, Prague Talk with Vít Hořejš and Bonnie Stein
Pundit: Coalition “will clash more often” now Babiš has immunity, Prague museum acquires suitcase of journalist Milena Jesenská, Vít Hořejš and Bonnie Stein on…
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Czechia less vulnerable to energy turmoil despite Middle East tensions, illegal distilleries on the rise following hike in excise tax, scientist Karel Břinda
Czechia less vulnerable to energy turmoil despite Middle East tensions, illegal distilleries on the rise following hike in excise tax, Karel Břinda on research…
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Pavel prioritises security in speech to MPs, Historic crystal chandelier undergoes restoration in Kamenický Šenov, RPI launches 90th birthday celebrations
Pavel prioritises security in speech to MPs amid defence spending debate, Historic crystal chandelier from Hejnice church undergoes restoration in Kamenický…
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Repatriation efforts continue, Bronze Age archeological find, Czech chocolate company
Efforts continue to repatriate hundreds of Czech tourists stranded in the Middle East, Stone found in a South Moravian backyard identified as Bronze Age…
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Czechia in 30 Minutes
Moves to repatriate Czechs stuck in Middle East amid conflict; museum celebrates glassmaking tradition; the Fulbright Scholars who have stayed in Czechia.
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Younger voice on defense: Kateřina Gruntová on NATO and Czech security
After recent conversations with two former Czech foreign ministers, the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes brings a different perspective. Defense…
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Newly designed Czech beer glasses, Czechs prepare for driverless cars, architect Jan Bureš on 1990s Prague architecture
Newly-designed Czech beer glasses, Czechs prepare for driverless cars, architect Jan Bureš on 1990s Prague architecture
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Czechs back defense but doubt self-defense, Stolen Pontius Pilate statue returns to Římov, New database of Prague monuments and architecture, New folk song archive
Survey: Czechs back state defense, but doubt their country’s ability to stand alone, Stolen Baroque statue of Pontius Pilate on Římov pilgrimage route comes…
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FM Macinka speaks at UN during high-profile US visit, Pragueshorts film fest kicks off, New era for Ještěd Mountain, Science without Borders: Kateřina Jeřábková-Roda
Foreign Minister Macinka speaks at UN during high-profile US visit, Pragueshorts marks 20th edition with over 100 films from around the world, New era for…
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Ukraine war anniversary, divisions, aid, interview with Czech on the front
Ukraine war anniversary - divide on political scene over further aid, Caritas CR helping civilians in Ukraine, interview with czech fighting in Ukraine against…
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Environment minister appointed, two prizes for Czech films, Czechia's performance at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Environment minister appointed, Berlinale and BAFTA awards for Czech cinematography, Czechia's performance at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
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Courts, compromise and war: presidential adviser Tomáš Petříček for Czechia in 30 minutes
Tomáš Petříček joins the Weekend Edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes to examine constitutional tensions and political responsibility in Czechia. He explains why…
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News, Masaryk’s favourite tree to survive in clones, Oskar Ed named Czech comic book of the year, Jitka Exler’s journey to Sesame Street and The Muppet Show
News, 200-year-old linden at Prague Castle: Masaryk’s favourite tree to survive in clones, Oskar Ed named Czech comic book of the year at the Muriel Awards…
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Czech FM in Washington, post-1989 Czech art , Timothy Cheek on conductor Kaprálová
Prague takes a “wait and see” approach to Trump’s Peace Council, post-1989 Czech art in Prague exhibition, Timothy Cheek on 20 the century conductor Vítězslava…
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Czechs offer Slovakia emergency oil as Druzhba dispute escalates, ALL THINGS DIGESTING: Listening to your gut, Anticipating accidents: Petr Dobiáš’s vision for smarter elderly care
News, Czechs offer Slovakia emergency oil as Druzhba dispute escalates, ALL THINGS DIGESTING: Listening to your gut, Anticipating accidents: Petr Dobiáš’s…
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Government approves extension of special long-term residence for Ukrainian refugees, Non-alcoholic beer gains popularity, Czech connections in Epstein files
News, Government approves extension of special long-term residence for Ukrainian refugees, Non-alcoholic beer: A healthy sip of the golden brew in Dry…
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Czech voices at the Munich Security Conference, Zuzana Marešová, last of Winton’s children in Czechia, dies at 94, Lucky Friday 13th: Two more medals heading to Czechia
Czech voices at the Munich Security Conference: Pavel on populism and Macinka on divided West, Zuzana Marešová, last of Winton’s children in Czechia, dies at…
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Preserving Czech memory: Martin Kroupa on stories that shape a nation
In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, Martin Kroupa of Post Bellum organization discusses the Memory of Nations project, one of Europe’s largest…
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Czechia steps up presence at Munich Security Conference with three representatives, World Radio Day, Martina Sáblíková ends career, Football journalist Karel Häring
Czechia steps up presence at Munich Security Conference with three top representatives , “Everywhere – even under Russian occupation – radio waves still find…
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National Theatre reconstruction, Roma music halgató, Czech adventurer: Jan “Eskimo” Welzl
National Theatre reconstruction of New Scene, Roma music genre halgató, Eccentric Czech adventurer: Jan “Eskimo” Welzl
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Chytilová's 1979 PanelStory at the Berlinale, Czechia's historically first winter olympic medal, Science without Borders: protein researcher Štěpánka Nedvědová
Chytilová's 1979 PanelStory at the Berlinale, Czechia's historically first winter olympic medal, Science without Borders: researcher Štěpánka Nedvědová on…
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Corruption in Czechia, Czech Olympic outfits draw attention at Milan–Cortina opening ceremony, Czechia’s ‘celebrity priest’ Martina Viktorie Kopecká
News, Corruption in Czechia: stuck in the middle between East and West, Criticised at home, praised abroad: Czech Olympic outfits draw attention at…
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Czechia’s strong Olympic start, Under-15 social media ban debated, Stomatová on covering Ukraine war
Czechia off to strong Olympic start with gold for Maděrová and silver for Jílek, Czech government weighs social media ban for under 15s, Darja Stomatová on…
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Russia, security and self-confidence: Filip Scherf on Czechia’s place in an unstable world
Security has returned to the centre of European politics — and Czechia is no exception. In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, foreign-policy analyst…
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News, Winter Olympics, Bird of the Year, Prague-based chocolate company
News, Czech athletes at Winter Olympics, Blackcap named Bird of the Year 2026, interview with two successful Prague chocolatiers.
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Babiš-Meloni talks in Rome, Czech hokey team hoping for medal, Winter Olympics history
Babiš-Meloni talks in Rome, Czech hokey team heads to Milano Cortina hoping for medal, how Czechs helped make first Winter Olympics official.
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South Bohemian governor unveils new movement, Skeleton racer Anna Fernstädtová, Giacomo Casanova’s final years in Bohemia
South Bohemian governor unveils new movement aiming to bridge Czech political divide, Skeleton racer Anna Fernstädtová: Overcoming adversity headfirst down the…
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New Archbishop of Prague, End of coal mining in Czechia, interview with gallerist Katherine Kastner
Stanislav Přibyl appointed new Archbishop of Prague, Czechia’s last hard coal mine closes as 250 years of mining come to an end, Katherine Kastner on…
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Demonstration in support of Czech president, Eva Adamczyková back at the Olympics, President Zelenskyy on Czech Radio
Demonstration in support of Czech president, Snowboarder Eva Adamczyková back at the Olympics, President Zelenskyy on Czech Radio
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Reliable partner or reluctant member? Filip Nerad on Czechia’s role in Europe
What kind of country is Czechia inside the European Union and NATO today? In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, foreign-policy analyst Filip Nerad…
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Czech children online, Ester Ledecka profile, interview with Radovan Síbrt
Czech children online for 5 hours a day, Ester Ledecka profile, interview with Radovan Síbrt, one of the producers of Mr. Nobody Against Putin
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Historic Prague Castle Guard loosens the rules to recruit new members, Jizerská padesátka, interview with actress Zuzana Stivinova
Historic Prague Castle Guard loosens the rules to recruit new members, Jizerská padesátka: the legendary cross-country ski race honouring a mountaineering…
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Tensions between the president and foreign minister, Prague architecture of the 1990s, Folk songs on písňovna.cz
Tensions between the president and foreign minister, Prague architecture of the 1990s, Folk songs go digital on písňovna.cz
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Czechia’s 2026 budget reviewed, Speed skater Metoděj Jílek, Prague Philharmonia at Carnegie Hall
Government approves 2026 budget reflecting new priorities, Speed skater Metoděj Jílek - Czechia’s teenage Olympic medal hope, Prague Philharmonia performs at…
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Czech foreign policy at a crossroads, RPI's 90th anniversary QSL cards, The Last Peasant War with historian Jakub Beneš
Czech foreign policy at a crossroads, Radio Prague International's 90th anniversary QSL cards, The Last Peasant War with historian Jakub Beneš
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Jakub Landovský: Europe learned the hard way that words are not enough
In the Czechia in 30 minutes weekend edition, former Czech NATO ambassador Jakub Landovský speaks candidly about Russia’s war against Ukraine and Europe’s…
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Police detain man suspected of acting for Chinese intelligence; Bartůňková enjoys breakthrough Australian Open run; Euan Edworthy on Czech-British relations
Police detain man suspected of acting for Chinese intelligence; Bartůňková enjoys breakthrough Australian Open run; Euan Edworthy on Czech-British relations
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Scientists craft intestine model, Prague unveils Miloš Forman Square, Czechia’s falling birth rate explained
‘No more animal testing’: Scientists in Zlín developing lab model of the human small intestine, Prague unveils winning design for Miloš Forman Square…
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Czech Press Photo awards, pucks for Winter Olympics are Czech-made, Czech type design
Czech Press Photo awards announced, pucks for the Winter Olympics are Czech-made, the history of Czech type design
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Czech-Hungarian talks, engraving from Ice Age in Moravia, Lesser Town
Czech–Hungarian alignment on migration, war and V4, Ice Age horse engraving found in Moravian Karst cave, history of license plates in Czech lands, Lesser Town