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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.

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.

Broadcast in English - 06/21/2025

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 Petr Brod on Czech-German relations and the place of radio in society.

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

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, an interview with Serge Borenstein, who famously redeveloped Prague’s Karlín district.

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 trade; “There’s no global resolution exclusively addressing youth mental health”, says UN Youth Delegate Veronika Novotná.

News; Czech cinematography legend Vladimír Smutný dies at age 82; Climber Adam Ondra bids farewell to bouldering; Social Science graduate Martina Dvořáková's home equality audit.

Broadcast in English - 06/07/2025

For today's show: the news; pilgrimage badge on display in Opava reveals connections of Czech medieval life; Czech scientist first to document Oceania’s largest rodent; and, for out feature, our exclusive tour of Pilsner Urquell Brewery.

For today's show: the News; an alternative statue of Holy Trinity created on Olomouc’s Upper Square; 1970s “bespectacled” rail veterans to get new lease on life; and for out feature, another edition of Prague Off the Beaten Track: Prague’s Little Hanoi.

What Czech films will compete at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival this year? We talk to two laureates of the 2025 Medal for Merit in Diplomacy awards and US journalist Matt Welch talks about his years in Prague.

News; Czech PM calls National Security Council meeting over suspect bitcoin transaction; The Netherlands send a bell made of Russian missiles from Ukraine to Prague’s Old Town; Beavers’ comeback: How a once-extinct species is reshaping the Czech landscape.

News; Bitcoin scandal shakes Czech government as opposition pushes for no-confidence vote; Czech leaders react to Nawrocki’s presidential win in Poland; British comedian Mark Watson on Prague and performing comedy abroad.