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Czechia in 30 minutes
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- Czechia in 30 minutes
Controversy over Ye concert, obese children, Telč.
Will Ye have a concert in Prague? Number of obese childrnen growing. Visit to Telč.
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Czechs skeptical about Putin's peace, Lucy and Salem in Prague, Rajendra Chitnis on Czech literature
On today's Czechia in 30 Minutes show: Skepticism high in Czechia regarding Putin’s willingness to stop the war; Lucy and Selam come to Europe: 3.3…
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Karel Čapek on the “Decline of the Times” — a timeless take for the summer
This weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes features something a little different: a short story by Karel Čapek, one of the most famous Czech writers…
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Czech pharmacies to offer flu vaccinations, Hanzelka and Zikmund exhibition, Brendan McNally
On today's Czechia in 30 Minutes Show: Selected Czech pharmacies to offer flu vaccinations this autumn; the world hasn’t changed much since Hanzelka and…
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Letní Letná festival, Czech junior athletes among Europe’s best, Divoká Šárka
On today's Czechia in 30 Minutes Show: Letní Letná festival offers Prague a carnival of the best new circus and theatre; Czech junior athletes among Europe’s…
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Escaped wolves in Šumava park, World Yo-Yo Contest in Prague, Ratibořice Chateau, Chomutov Zoo
News; Escaped wolves spark search and safety measures in Šumava National Park; The favourites triumph in the World Yo-Yo Contest, for the second time held in…
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FM Lipavský in Ukraine, Prague Lesser Town's historic house signs, Jewish identity in Czechoslovakia
On today's Czechia in 30 Minutes show: Foreign Minister Lipavský in Ukraine: Czechia backs Kyiv before Alaska Summit; Prague’s Lesser Town boasts 70 historic…
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Czechia's Oscar nomination, new national logo, escaped lion shot dead
Oscar nomination announced, Czechia unveils new national logo, escaped lion shot dead, hiking around Czechia
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Holašovice: Life behind thge painted walls of South Bohemia’s UNESCO Gem
In this weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, Vít Pohanka speaks with Julia Kňažková, a Slovak who has made her home in the picturesque South Bohemian…
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Negative impact on Czech trade due to US tariffs, Czech scientists investigate sleep, Aleš Březina
On today's Czechia in 30 Minutes show: The negative impact on Czech foreign tradedue to US tariffs; experts at Czech Academy of Sciences investigate sleep…
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Zeman’s Journey to the Beginning of Time turns 70, Knödel Express trains to continue, Jihlava Zoo
News; Karel Zeman’s Journey to the Beginning of Time turns 70 – a Cold War cinema classic; Czechia’s iconic “Knödel Express” not being written off just yet…
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Marlene Dietrich at Grebovka, Czech food at EXPO 25 and writer Marie Dočkalová
Marlene Dietrich at Grebovka, Czech food at EXPO 25 and award-winning Czech writer Marie Dočkalová
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Postal voting in general elections, Praha-Bubny railway station opens, brewing home beer
Czechs abroad register to vote in elections, after 40 years Prague has a new railway station, brewing beer at home abroad and the story of Silvester Muller.
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Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day: Michaela Küchler on the story of Lety concentration camp in Bohemia
The International Day of Remembrance for the Roma and Sinti Holocaust is marked on 2 August — the date when over 4,000 Roma were murdered at Auschwitz-Birkenau…
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Mendel’s microscope on display in London, mosaics for Pardubice potholes, publisher Michael Tate
News; Mendel’s microscope now on display at London's Science Museum; Pardubice student fixes potholes with dazzling mosaics; Michael Tate, founder of UK-based…
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Czechia has yet to recognize Palestine, Kundera's final resting place, Adam Plachetka interview
On today's Czechia in 30 Minutes show: Czechia defies trend: No recognition of Palestine, yet; Brno unveils Milan Kundera's final resting place; and, in our…
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World Esperanto Congress in Brno, Fireflies named insect of the year, Olomouc Zoo
On today's Czechia in 30 Minutes show: World Esperanto Congress for 2025 meets in Brno; fireflies named insect of the year 2025, as their glow disappears from…
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US premiere of Smetana's Dalibor, activist Lenka Králová and Prague Pride, Simon Rawlence on Věněk Šilhán
News; The US premiere of Smetana’s opera Dalibor is being staged at Bard College with all-American cast; Prague Pride is “more important than Christmas” for…
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Envelope containing Masaryk’s last words, world's oldest group photograph, Prague as a 15-minute city?
News; Envelope with Masaryk’s last words to be opened in September; Velké Březno chateau holds possible oldest group photograph in the world; Prague as a…
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Teaching calm in a noisy world: Julie Urbišová’s New Orleans story in Czechia in 30 Minutes
In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, journalist and podcaster Julie Urbišová talks about adapting to life in the U.S., raising bilingual children…
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Golden jackals captured on camera, Prague Pride returns, Interview with Director Dužan Duong
Today on Czechia in 30 Minutes: ‘Masters of avoiding humans’, Golden jackals captured on camera in Pálava, South Moravia; Prague Pride returns to celebrate…
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Holašovice Peasant Festival, Czech-style beer goes global, Exploring Kajetánka near Prague
Today on our Czechia in 30 Minutes show: Holašovice Peasant Festival brings Czech traditions to life in South Bohemia; Japan to Canada, brewing own Czech-style…
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Czech-made Tour de France winner’s trophy, Hrádek u Nechanic, Expo 2025 in Osaka, Zlín Zoo
For today's Czechia in 30 Minutes show: Czech-made Tour de France winner’s trophy for 2025 features bold, new design elements; Hrádek u Nechanic: A piece of…
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Social Democrats ally with Stačilo!, Annual chess and games festival, Call of the Forest exhibition
Social Democrats ally with Stačilo! for autumn elections, dividing opinion among Czech left, Four thousand participants attend 36th annual chess and games…
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New Czech air defence system, Krkonoše meadows threatened by invasive plant, Pepa Vomáčka at 80
News; A new Czech air defence system has a range of up to 80 kilometres; As meadows in Krkonoše are threatened by invasive plant, the national park turns to…
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Are U.S. border controls tougher? Czech stories suggest otherwise
In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 minutes, we explore the story of a Czech clarinetist, recently deported from the U.S. for lacking proper work…
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FM receives Jan Masaryk’s art, Edmund’s Gorge to reopen to visitors, Historian Chad Bryant
On today's Czechia in 30 Minutes: Foreign Ministry receives Jan Masaryk’s private art collection from London flat; Edmund’s Gorge, star attraction of Bohemian…
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Brno’s Moto GP race, Czech firefighters search for missing in Texas, Prague Off the Beaten Track
In today's Czechia in 30 Minutes: Brno’s Masaryk circuit gearing up for Moto GP race weekend; Texas flood disaster: Czech rescue team joins search for missing…
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Czechs learn tough lesson on work visas, Colours of Ostrava 2025, Pilsen Zoo
Deported from the U.S.: Czech rock star and clarinetist learn tough lesson on work visas, From Iggy Pop to talks on AI: Colours of Ostrava 2025 kicks off rich…
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Drug regulation, Žižkov Tunnel art installation, Stanley Cup in Czechia, Historian Ivan Puš
Czechia moves toward regulated drug use with cannabis and psilocybin changes, Installation of playful mirrors to make Žižkov Tunnel entrance shine, Stanley Cup…
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Documentary wins main prize at KVIFF, Diouf joins West Ham from Slavia for €22 million, 'Meanders through Prague' guidebook
News; Documentary on two eccentric Czech brothers wins the main prize at the 59th Karlovy Vary festival; El Hadji Malick Diouf joins West Ham for €22 million…
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Julie Urbišová on life between cultures in the U.S., Turkey, and Czechia
In this edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, journalist and yoga teacher Julie Urbisová reflects on living in New Orleans, raising bilingual children, and…
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Czech Army helpline, New Prague housing projects, Dark side of Prague, RAF pilot Silvestr Müller
Czech Army unexpectedly shuts down support helpline for soldiers and veterans, 25% of residents in Prague are foreigners, but is the city building fast…
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Karlovy Vary Film Festival continues, Czechia's Expo 2025, Prague's central islands
On today's show: Karlovy Vary Film Festival hosts stories from around the world; Czechia makes a high-tech statement at Expo 2025; and, for our feature, Vít…
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Prague train station overhaul, Staroměstská closes for one month, Dvůr Králové Safari Park
On today's show: Franz Joseph’s salons are final touches in Prague’s Art-Nouveau train station overhaul; Staroměstská, Old Town’s metro station, to be shut for…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Vltava Relay sets off, Unique Celtic settlement discovery, Director Ondřej Provazník
On today's show: Water from the Vltava source sets off toward Prague; unique Celtic settlement discovered near Hradec Králové; and, in our feature…
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Star power in Karlovy Vary, Czechia lifts surgery requirement for gender change, Laichter house
On today's Czechia in 30 minutes show: Star power arrives in Karlovy Vary; Czechia ends surgical requirement for legal gender change; and, for our feature, an…
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Jan Hus in Konstanz: where conscience was put on trial
In this weekend edition Czechia in 30 minutes, we visit the town of Konstanz, where Jan Hus was tried and executed in 1415. A small museum now stands in the…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Terezin drawings as UNESCO heritage, Czech cyclist in Tour de France, Prague Planetarium
Collection of children’s drawings from Terezin ghetto added to UNESCO Memory of the World register, Pavel Bittner to compete in Tour de France, visit to Prague…
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Heatwave, Para Athletics Grand Prix, moose on the loose, Kunratický les
How well is Prague prepared for heatwaves, Olomouc hosting Para Athletics Grand Prix, moose on the loose in Czechia , Off the Beaten track -Kunratický les
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Herman Geist obit, Author's Reading Month, Prague Zoo
World War II hero Herman Geist dies at the age of 100, annual Author’s Reading Month focuses on voices from exile, Prague Zoo
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WWII hero Herman Geist dies at 100, Authors’ Reading Month kicks off, Prague Zoo
We were liberators”: WWII hero Herman Geist dies at 100, Annual Authors’ Reading Month focuses on voices from exile, From Przewalski's horse to Edwards's…
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Jakub Hrůša becomes chief conductor of Czech Philharmonic, US artist Noah Breuer's exhibition in Krumlov, Derek Cummins on Czech pet insurance
News; Jakub Hrůša has been announced as the new chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic; US artist Noah Breuer honours his family legacy at an exhibition in…
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Wimbledon and the Czechs, Czech old-timers drive to Japan, luxury T3 tram, opera singer Adam Plachetka
News; Wimbledon and the Czechs: a love story that keeps growing; From Prague to Japan by car: seven Czech old-timers are en route to Osaka EXPO 2025; Iconic T3…
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Staying Czech in a divided America: the story of Adam Holomoucký
Adam Holomoucký left Czechia to study on a sports scholarship at a university in North Carolina. Now, as a fresh graduate, he’s looking west — to Colorado or…
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Milada Horáková anniversary, Pastrňák picks 8th Czech MVP award, Architecture for Export
Woman of courage Milada Horáková: “Her execution was meant to intimidate the nation”, NHL superstar David Pastrňák picks up 8th Czech MVP award, Architecture…
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Gratias Agit Award, Young musicians bringing the cornett back to life, The expanding story of Prague
News, Where sculpture meets freedom: Australian curator recieves Czech Gratias agit award, Young musicians tour Czech churches, bringing the cornett back to…
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Roman soldier's artefact discovered, Unique Kafka's manuscripts sold, Noah Breuer on his Czech roots
For today's show: Rare Roman soldier’s wrist purse discovered in South Moravia; unique collection of Franz Kafka's manuscripts sold in Paris; and, in our…
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Brno developers prepare soldiers with wargames, Neeraj Chopra on Czech fans, AI rules in Czechia
On today's show: Brno developers prepare soldiers for war with groundbreaking wargames; Neeraj Chopra on training with Jan Železný and more; and, for our…
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Celts & Czechs: what Palacký wrote about the first known inhabitants of Bohemia
Weekend edition of Czechia in 30 minutes reveals just how much—and how little—was known about the Celts who once lived in Czech lands. In the hills in the…
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Govt survives no-confidence vote, Bitcoin scandal still dominates Czech media, Czech firm unveils whistling drones
Fiala government survives no-confidence vote, but doubts remain over ministers’ involvement, How have the Civic Democrats handled the bitcoin scandal so far?…
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Tram closures in Prague complicate traffic, Vintage Praga cars, Interview with Isabel Stainsby
For today's show: tram closures in the center of Prague complicate public transport and car traffic; vintage Praga cars go on display at the National Technical…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Safe way to stop fleeing vehicles, App Playing Prague to attract educated tourists, Future of metro D line
For today's show: Czech researchers develop safe method to stop fleeing vehicles; new mobile game “Playing Prague” aims to attract tourists interested in…
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Žantovský on Czechia’s response to today’s challenges, unique archaeological finds unveiled, new guide to Prague
Former ambassador and Havel biographer Michael Žantovský on Czechia’s response to today’s challenges, Czech Academy of Sciences unveils series of unique…
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Meet the cricket lovers behind the Central Europe Cup, audio tour around the Pilsner Urquell brewery
For this Saturday episode, we’re taking you on two audio trips: one to a cricket ground, the other to a brewery. First up, Danny Bate's visit to Vinoř on the…
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Czech students at Shell’s eco-driving challenge, mummy of boy found in tomb in Skalná, Petr Brod on Czech-German relations
News; Czech students join Shell’s global eco-driving challenge for the first time; Archaeologists discover mummy of boy in family tomb in Skalná; Journalist…
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Greenpeace protest against Trump, St. Wenceslas likeness, female fighter jet pilot
Greenpeace protest against Trump and Musk policies, scientists produce likeness of St. Wenceslas, a closer look at the life of a female fighter jet pilot
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Prague hosts cricket's Central Europe Cup, car race celebrates 130 years of Škoda, Serge Borenstein
On today's show: Prague hosts three teams for cricket's Central Europe Cup; veteran car race to celebrate 130 years of Škoda production; and, for out feature…
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Czech army plans garrisons for every region, Radek Špicar on current state of Czech economy, UN Youth Delegate Veronika Novotná on mental health
News; the Czech army plans to bring in garrisons to every region—but is still falling short; Expert Radek Špicar discusses current state of Czech economy and…
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Cinematographer Smutný dies aged 82, Adam Ondra bids farewell to bouldering, Martina Dvořáková's household equality audit
News; Czech cinematography legend Vladimír Smutný dies at age 82; Climber Adam Ondra bids farewell to bouldering; Social Science graduate Martina Dvořáková's…