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Poslechněte si podcast: Why Czechs celebrate Christmas but skip church
As Advent lights shine across the country and Christmas approaches, Czechs embrace the season with enthusiasm — yet church attendance remains among the lowest in Europe. In this weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, we look at the cultural and historical reasons behind this unexpected contrast. Czrech Radio' religion expert Adam Šindelář helps explain why centuries-old traditions flourish even as institutional faith loses its place in public life. Together, we explore how Czech attitudes toward spirituality, identity and winter customs have evolved — and why the Christmas atmosphere thrives regardless of religious practice.
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.
Babiš to become PM; Czech artist Pištěk remembered; Museum of Prague reopens; gallerist Ka
Andrej Babiš to be named PM after pledging to give up his multi-billion crown empire; Remembering Oscar-winning Czech artist Theodor Pištěk; Museum of Prague reopens with a new digital exhibition tracing the city from the 1800s to today; Katherine “Kacha” Kastner on fascinating Czech family history – and building one of Prague’s top independent galleries
Bedřiška settlement demolition, Candy-flavored electronic cigarettes banned, Prague's Girls' Castles
Bedřiška settlement demolition, Candy-flavored electronic cigarettes banned, Prague's Girls' Castles
Hepatitis A outbreak in Czechia, Unique wavy bubble ceiling by Eva Jiřičná, Nový svět in Prague
Hepatitis A outbreak in Czechia, Unique wavy bubble ceiling by Eva Jiřičná, Nový svět in Prague
Rare medieval Madonna on display, Czech Advent masses, Bozi Dar post, UNICEF CR aid to Bhutan
News, rare medieval Madonna goes on display, Czech Advent masses, Bozi Dar post, UNICEF CR aid to Bhutan
Czechia mourns Stoppard, New drought tool released, Casanova’s Czech ties
Czechia mourns Sir Tom Stoppard, the world famous playwright who never forgot his Czech roots. Czech and US-american scientists launch a global real-time drought tool. What is Casanova’s connection to Bohemia?
Czechs in Belgium: life, work, and community in the heart of Europe
In this edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, we look at the everyday reality of Czechs living in Belgium. Our guide is Linda Tejchman, co-founder of the Czech-Belgian Chamber of Commerce, whom we met in the university city of Leuven. The episode explores work, identity, community ties, and what it means to build a Czech life in the heart of Europe.
Czechs and burnout, Prague seeking more female bus drivers, DOX exhibition, Martin Reiner
News, Czechs and burnout, Prague City Transport seeking more female drivers, Švankmajerová retrospective at DOX , Martin Reiner
New cabinet unveiled; Qubus design studio marks 25 years, Prague's Prokop Valley
Who will govern Czechia? New cabinet unveiled; From baby-head candle-holders to rubber-boot vases: Qubus marks 25 years of Czech design, Prokop Valley: a natural and historical treasure in Prague
Screening programme tackling addiction, German heritage funding in Sudetenland, Vyšehrad Cemetery
New screening programme targets addiction risks, Funding announced to preserve German heritage of the Czech borderlands, A stroll through Vyšehrad Cemetery.
Czech-Polish presidential meeting, Archeological finds in Třebíč, Babies learn multiple languages
Czech-Polish presidential meeting overshadowed by security concerns. Rare gold-decorated shoe among artefacts from 12th-century Třebíč excavation. Czech psycholinguist Nikola Paillereau on how bilingual babies learn languages.