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Poslechněte si podcast: 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 life, From castles to concrete: The expanding story of Prague
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.
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 for Export: Brutalism, diplomacy, and the global legacy of Czechoslovak embassies
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 feature, our interview with American artist Noah Breuer about his Czech ancestry.
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 feature, Jakub Ferencik’s interview with Lea-Ann Germinder on AI regulation in Czechia.
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 Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, a reconstructed Celtic oppidum stands as a reminder of the ancient Boii tribe who once lived in what is now Czechia. The site reflects a broader fascination in Czech culture with Celtic heritage—an interest that has persisted since the 1990s and continues today.
No-confidence vote, Bitcoin scandal, 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?, “We call them Mandrakes”: Czech firm unveils whistling drones at Paris Air Show
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 Museum; and, for our feature, an interview with Isabel Stainsby, translator of a new book by Roma journalist Patrik Banga.
Safe way to stop fleeing vehicles, App Playing Prague to attract educated tourists, Future of 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 culture; and, for our feature, Danny Bate spoke to Adam Scheinherr, former deputy mayor of transport, about the ongoing construction of the metro D line in Prague.
Žantovský on 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 archaeological finds, new guide to Prague
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 north-eastern edge of Prague, which this week hosted the Central Europe cup, organised by the Czech Cricket Union. Second, Jakub Ferenčík takes us on an exclusive tour around the famous Pilsner Urquell brewery, all the way down into the cellars where Pilsner beer was born.