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Poslechněte si podcast: 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 response to it. Drawing on his experience inside NATO, he explains why strong words were not matched by clear strategy or resources. Landovský also reflects on the lessons of 1989 and the emotional forces behind political change. He outlines what he sees as the main security threats facing Czechia today. And despite growing global instability, he explains where he still finds reasons for cautious optimism.
Czechia in 30 minutes
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Chinese intelligence suspect detained; Bartůňková's success at Australian Open; Euan Edworthy
Police detain man suspected of acting for Chinese intelligence; Bartůňková enjoys breakthrough Australian Open run; Euan Edworthy on Czech-British relations
Scientists craft intestine model, Prague unveils Miloš Forman Square, Czech birth rate falls
‘No more animal testing’: Scientists in Zlín developing lab model of the human small intestine, Prague unveils winning design for Miloš Forman Square redevelopment, Understanding Czechia’s falling birth rate
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
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
Prague Philharmonia’s US tour, Erotikon returns to screens with new accompaniment, Prague's Bohnice
Prague Philharmonia’s US tour, Erotikon returns to screens with new accompaniment, Prague's Bohnice
Tomáš Klvaňa of Aspen Central Europe on power, populism and why democracy is under pressure
Political scientist and journalist Tomáš Klvaňa, now Executive Director of Aspen Institute Central Europe, speaks about how power really works and why liberal democracy is facing growing pressure. Drawing on his experience as an academic, journalist and former spokesman for President Václav Klaus, Klvaňa reflects on the decline of traditional media and the rise of populism.
Venezuela frees Czech political prisoner, Pavel visits Ukraine, Photographer Bet Orten
Venezuela releases Czech political prisoner: Prague signals readiness for diplomatic reset, Petr Pavel’s Ukraine visit highlights care for wounded soldiers and war-affected children, Photographer Bet Orten on art, motherhood and moving on from fashion
Injured speleologist saved in dramatic rescue operation, Palach anniversary, trip through Prague
Injured speleologist saved in dramatic rescue operation in Moravian Karst , Palach anniversary, Prague as seen from tram 22
Jakub Hrůša wins classical music "Oscar" , health risks of tatooing, Spilberk fortress
Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša has been named Artist of the Year for 2026 by the International Classical Music Awards, the health risks of tatooing, trip to Brno's Spilberk fortress
Confidence vote debate, Moravian folk shawls digitised, Radio Farda’s Hannah Kaviani on Iran
Confidence vote debate opens in Chamber of Deputies, Moravian folk shawls go digital, interview with Radio Farda’s Hannah Kaviani on Iran