Shows / Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes
All the news in politics, culture, sport and science, along with in-depth reports and fascinating interviews, from Radio Prague International. Everything you need to know about the Czech Republic. Every weekday and Saturday.
Episodes
- Czechia in 30 minutes
New report on mental health in Ukraine, diplomacy week, foot-and-mouth disease, female pastor Alexandra Jacobea
News; new Czech report highlights the impact of the war in Ukraine on mental health; Diplomacy Week 2025 brings the international world of diplomacy home to…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Heat camouflage for Ukraine, tighter rules for plastic surgery, Motherboard documentary, Expo mascot
News, Czech experts produce anti-drone camouflage for Ukrainian soldiers, new bill should tighten the rules on who can perform aesthetic medicine, Motherboard…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Pavel wants Czech peacekeepers in Ukraine, rare ducklings at Prague Zoo, Trpaslicon festival
President Pavel says Czechia should be part of peacekeeping force in Ukraine, world’s rarest ducklings have hatched at Prague Zoo, Prague Trpaslicon festival…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Petr Brod: Radio Free Europe was a lifeline behind the Iron Curtain
The U.S. government has announced it will stop funding Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty—a station that once played a vital role in Czechoslovakia’s fight for…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
President Pavel visits Ukraine, Ledecka truimph, rare fern found in Znojmo
President Pavel in Ukraine, Ester Ledecka wins two FIS World Championship medals in two different disciplines, digitization of art collections, rare fern found…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Prague Airport innovates ahead of record numbers, Powder Tower turns 550, Daniel Sywala on Czech-Serbian relations
In this show: news; Prague Airport braces for record number of passengers, Prague’s Powder Tower celebrates 550 years; interview with broadcaster, journalist…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Security conference in Prague, drink-spiking study, train driver Marie Sehnalová
In the show: news; the security conference in Prague, and the Czech view on the worsening security situation; a new study shows drink spiking is present in…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Serbian anti-corruption protests, New tool to diagnose dyslexia, Head of Prague Theatre Company Guy Roberts
News; Czech connections to protests in Belgrade; Brno scientists develop new tool to diagnose dyslexia; Interview with Guy Roberts, head of the Prague Theatre…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Lipavský seeks to save Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, New website for Kingdom Come: Deliverance locations, Who owns Czech football?
On the show today: news; FM Lipavský seeks to save Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after US funding cut; New website for locations of Kingdom Come…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (March 15, 2025)
Jakub Ferenčík of Radio Prague International brings in a fresh kind of “cross-Atlantic” take on what was and is going on both in Czechia and Slovakia.
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia’s defense strategy, Czech society after Covid, Prague based actress Róza Andělová
News; Czechia’s defense strategy in a changing world; Czech society blocked out the Covid pandemic?; interview with Prague based actress Róza Andělová
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Chinggis Khan at Prague’s National Museum, plans for high speed line to Slovakia, Vyšehrad Casemates.
Chinggis Khan exhibition at Prague’s National Museum, plans for high speed line between Prague and Bratislava, trip to the Vyšehrad Casemates, an underground…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
One World Documentary Festival, last woman executed in Czech lands, conductor Anna Novotná Pešková
One World Documentary Festival, Hepnarova last woman executed in Czech lands for mass murder, Czech women pioneers and their modern day successors – today…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Investigation on Jan Masaryk's death, Could US abandon Europe?, Interview with Jerina Sykora
In today’s show, we bring you the reopening of the investigation into Jan Masaryk’s death. Then we tackle whether US President Donald Trump could abandon…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czech Lion Awards, Satchmo in Prague 60 years ago, Moravia-Ostrava offensive
Vlny dominates Czech Lion Awards, Louis Armstrong's visit to Prague in the 1960s was a memorable occassion, 1945: the Moravia–Ostrava offensive was the largest…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Petr Brod on speaking German in 1950s Czechoslovakia
Our interview with journalist Petr Brod on his life, career, and how it could be dangerous to speak German in 1950s Czechoslovakia
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in Michelin Guide, Brno scientists track intergalactic winds
News; Czechia lands spot in Michelin guide; Scientists now able to detect winds travelling between galaxies, experts from Brno contributed
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Tracking prehistoric hunters; Jacob Mikanowski interview
News; Olomouc scientists track prehistoric hunters through flint samples; Was Communism in Czechoslovakia unique? Historian Jacob Mikanowski on…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
New social scholarships for university, Krkonoše National Park revives rare trees, Prof Heissigerová
In today's show, we take a look at social scholarships for university studies that aim to expand and support more students. Then we bring you Krkonoše National…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
A new hybrid war with Russia?, Trump's comments anger Czechs, Interview with Ondřej Pilný
In today's show, we take a look at political scientist Jiři Pehe's comments that Czechia must be ready for a more intense hybrid war from Russia. Then we…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Fiala urges boost in military aid to Ukraine, Mucha exhibition opens in US, AI researcher interview
In the show today: news; Czech Prime Minister Fiala urges a boost in military aid to Ukraine, Alfonse Mucha exhibition opens in Washington before touring the…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Gidon Lev, Holocaust survivor and TikTok star
Gidon Lev, Holocaust survivor and TikTok star: “I was a prop for Elon Musk when he visited Auschwitz”
- Czechia in 30 minutes
First Children's Ombudsman, art therapy's popularity, Czech volunteers in Zambia
News; Czechia will get its first Children's Ombudsman; Art therapy gaining ground in Czechia; Czech volunteers build school with locals in Zambia
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Farmers' protests, a trip to Prague’s national pantheon, and Vltava Philharmonic designs revealed
In today's episode: news; Czech farmers protest over the country; designs revealed and construction date set for Vltava Philharmonic Hall; a trip around…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 26, 2025)
News; Czechia’s largest hospital, Motol, embroiled in massive fraud scandal; Jews gather in Holešov to honor Rabbi Shach; Jana Tyrer, Czech ambassador to…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 25, 2025)
News; Czech PM on the need to react to changing world order; Poet Michael March dies at age 78; Brit Guy Barker on bringing new terrace to Rudolfinum roof
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 24, 2025)
News; our report on Sunday’s election in Germany and its future impact on Czechia; Czech volunteers providing non-military supplies to Ukrainian troops; Third…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (Feb 21, 2025)
News; Alarming increase in violent attacks by minors in Czechia, Gifts for the president on display at Prageu Castle; Jacob Mikanowski on Czechoslovakia’s…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 20, 2025)
News; President Pavel reacts to Trump statements; Czech NGOs have supported 3.6 million Ukrainians since 2022; POBT: Strahov Stadium
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 19, 2025)
News; Andy Warhol exhibition to open in Pardubice; Czech government to offer funds for maintaining Sudeten German graves; interview with fighter pilot Kateřina…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 18, 2025)
News; EU leaders meet in Paris to debatesecurity; last Czech sea vessel, Třinec, to be scrapped; and for our feature, Jan Kofroň on where new US stance leaves…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 17, 2025)
News; Pavel: Peace talks without Ukraine and EU would reward Russia; Iconic Prager’s Cubes look set for renovation in 2025; A Visit to the Ďáblice Astronomical…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 15, 2025)
Discover Jakub Hrůša’s journey from Czechia to the world’s top orchestras as he prepares to lead the Royal Opera in London, shaping the future of classical…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 14th, 2025)
News; 80 years since the American bombing of Prague; scientists warn that toxic chemicals from ski wax pollute Jizera Mountains; a visit to the new Mozart…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 13, 2025)
News; Prague-based journalist Kurbangaleeva faces Russian extradition request; Would you drink pure foam? Czech beer goes viral yet again; POBT: Prokop Valley
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 12, 2025)
News; Does Czechia export beer to Russia despite geopolitical tensions?; Grey wagtail named Bird of the Year 2025; Martina Dvořáková on Fair Household audit
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 11, 2025)
News; Czechia slips in corruption rankings; Zdeněk Burian, the artist who brought prehistory to life, born 120 years ago; interview with Miroslav Wanek of the…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 10, 2025)
News; Professor Robert Langdon comes to Prague in Dan Brown’s new novel!; Oldest resident of Czechia celebrates 108th birthday; Interview with graphic designer…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 8, 2025)
Weekend edition introduces a truly courageous Czech woman. Our guest Jitka Hloušková. For years, Jitka had a stable and well-paid job as the head of the…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (Feb 7, 2025)
News, last Czechoslovak fighter pilot Antonín Fajkus dies at 101, Kingdom come hugely successful, AI researcher on Czech-US alignment in AI regulation
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 6, 2025)
News; Czech scientists in Albania discover world's largest underground thermal lake; National Film Archive preserves amateur and family films as well as…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 5, 2025)
News; Who owns Czech football?; Prague to host first-ever European display of Lucy skeleton; Petr Brod: It could be dangerous to speak German in 1950s…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 4, 2025)
News; Dry February campaign returns to promote taking a break from alcohol; historic trains get a new lease of life: American artist Noah Breuer on his Czech…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (February 3, 2025)
News; Czech-Slovak relations sour as prime ministers Fiala and Fico meet in Brussels; Janské Lázně hosted first World Ski Championships a century ago; the…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (Feb 1, 2025)
Trip to Podskali on the banks of the Vltava River and interview with Martin Plesar, founder of the hair salon HairMates in Vinohrady
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (Jan 31, 2025)
News, Czech beer culture given status of ‘intangible cultural heritage’, mammoth hunting camp from the Old Stone Age uncovered in Czechia, preview of new…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (Jan 30, 2025)
News; “People in Need is relatively well protected”: How Trump’s aid cuts affect Czechia’s foremost NGO, People in Need; Czech Hall of Fame offers a glimpse…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (Jan 29, 2025)
News; Jan Masaryk death case reopened over new evidence; New high-capacity Škoda trams soon to arrive on Prague’s streets; Interview with legendary goalie…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (Jan 28, 2025)
News; Free menstrual products could become standard in Czech schools; Student invents new system of communication for pilots and small airports; The dark side…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (Jan 27, 2025)
News, Belarussian diaspora in Prague on elections, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Kateřina Siniaková wins 10th Grand Slam title
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (January 24, 2025)
News; Czech set decorator gets Oscar nomination for work on Nosferatu; record label Supraphon acquired by Sony Music; historic furnace has been discovered in a…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (January 23, 2025)
News; Prague expected to add 400,000 residents by 2050; Number of Czech children without doctors continues to rise; Historian Jiří Kluc on forgotten WWII heroes
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (January 22, 2025)
News, Czechia launches new sattelite into space, young linguists helping preserve Czech dialects, interview with Pavla Niklova head of Jewish Museum.
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (January 21, 2025)
News; Czech officials on new US administration; Interest in firearms licenses rises; Milovice nature reserve receives top ecological awards; Fragile Home…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (January 20, 2025)
News, Lipavsky on Czech-American relations, lack of train drivers in Czechia, Radio Prague journalist visits Ukraine and meets leading figures there.
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (January 18, 2025)
Czech language from the perspective of a Radio Prague International team member, linguist, and soon an author Danny Bate.
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (January 17, 2025)
News; Pro-Russian disinformation threatens Czech elections; mass grave from Seven Years’ War unearthed in Prague; director of National Gallery Prague Alicja…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (January 16, 2025)
News; Czech politician salary increases; Nosferatu’s Czech connection; introducing the first episode of our new podcast series “Prague off the Beaten Track”
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (January 15, 2025)
News; New law aims for more liberal policy on psychoactive substances; Jiří Kolář’s works find new home in West Bohemian Gallery, Award-winning May cafe in…
- Czechia in 30 minutes
Czechia in 30 minutes (January 14, 2025)
News; on exhibition “École de Paris: Artists from Bohemia and Interwar Paris“; veteran Mevro tram is back in service; interview with Miroslav Wanek of Už band…