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Among those paying tribute to Václav Havel on what would have been his 90th birthday has been former US president Bill Clinton, who in an interview for Czech Radio shared memories of his political ally and long-time friend.

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Published: October 5, 2026 11:16

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Czech authorities join international crackdown on illegal drugs

https://english.radio.cz/czech-authorities-join-international-crackdown-illegal-drugs-8899114

Published: October 5, 2026 11:15

Czech authorities join international crackdown on illegal drugs

Central Bohemian skyline to lose distinctive landmark when Liblice transmitter masts come down

https://english.radio.cz/central-bohemian-skyline-lose-distinctive-landmark-when-liblice-transmitter-8899111

Published: October 5, 2026 10:55

The two 355-metre-high masts of the Liblice transmitter near Český Brod are due to be demolished by controlled explosions in October 2026. In its time, the complex, built in 1976, was the most powerful medium-wave transmitter in Central Europe, with an…

Senate unveils plaque honouring Václav Havel

https://english.radio.cz/senate-unveils-plaque-honouring-vaclav-havel-8899098

Published: October 5, 2026 10:26

Senate unveils plaque honouring Václav Havel

Court orders Motorists candidate to apologise over false Facebook post

https://english.radio.cz/court-orders-motorists-candidate-apologise-over-false-facebook-post-8899097

Published: October 5, 2026 10:22

Court orders Motorists candidate to apologise over false Facebook post

Former MP gets extra year in prison for fleeing to Paraguay

https://english.radio.cz/former-mp-gets-extra-year-prison-fleeing-paraguay-8899077

Published: October 5, 2026 08:38

Former MP gets extra year in prison for fleeing to Paraguay

Czech man jailed over Moscow protest released

https://english.radio.cz/czech-man-jailed-over-moscow-protest-released-8899075

Published: October 5, 2026 08:37

Czech man jailed over Moscow protest released

Patrik Schick named Czech footballer of the season

https://english.radio.cz/patrik-schick-named-czech-footballer-season-8899060

Published: October 5, 2026 07:41

Patrik Schick named Czech footballer of the season

Audit finds shortcomings in Czech start-up funding

https://english.radio.cz/audit-finds-shortcomings-czech-start-funding-8899055

Published: October 5, 2026 07:25

Audit finds shortcomings in Czech start-up funding

Seznam says Turek has failed to comply with court ruling

https://english.radio.cz/seznam-says-turek-has-failed-comply-court-ruling-8899051

Published: October 5, 2026 06:16

Seznam says Turek has failed to comply with court ruling

Media chiefs call on politicians to reject violence

https://english.radio.cz/media-chiefs-call-politicians-reject-violence-8899050

Published: October 5, 2026 06:14

Media chiefs call on politicians to reject violence

Turek apologises to Seznam.cz over claims about access to users’ emails

https://english.radio.cz/turek-apologises-seznamcz-over-claims-about-access-users-emails-8899049

Published: October 5, 2026 04:20

Turek apologises to Seznam.cz over claims about access to users’ emails

Czech defender Chaloupek ruled out of match against England

https://english.radio.cz/czech-defender-chaloupek-ruled-out-match-against-england-8899048

Published: October 5, 2026 04:14

Czech defender Chaloupek ruled out of match against England

Around 200,000 Volkswagen Group cars in Czechia affected by recall over steering concerns

https://english.radio.cz/around-200000-volkswagen-group-cars-czechia-affected-recall-over-steering-8899033

Published: October 4, 2026 14:26

Around 200,000 Volkswagen Group cars in Czechia affected by recall over steering concerns

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Published: October 4, 2026 12:18

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Government planning to cut ministry staff by 10 percent

https://english.radio.cz/government-planning-cut-ministry-staff-10-percent-8899026

Published: October 4, 2026 12:17

Government planning to cut ministry staff by 10 percent

Czechs marking Václav Havel’s 90th birth anniversary

https://english.radio.cz/czechs-marking-vaclav-havels-90th-birth-anniversary-8899024

Published: October 4, 2026 09:39

Czechs marking Václav Havel’s 90th birth anniversary

More than half of Czech workers use AI at work, survey finds

https://english.radio.cz/more-half-czech-workers-use-ai-work-survey-finds-8899023

Published: October 4, 2026 09:32

More than half of Czech workers use AI at work, survey finds

Bartůňková stuns Sabalenka to reach Beijing Open fourth round

https://english.radio.cz/bartunkova-stuns-sabalenka-reach-beijing-open-fourth-round-8899011

Published: October 4, 2026 05:45

Bartůňková stuns Sabalenka to reach Beijing Open fourth round

Prague police record 176 offences at illegal tuning meet

https://english.radio.cz/prague-police-record-176-offences-illegal-tuning-meet-8899010

Published: October 4, 2026 05:23

Prague police record 176 offences at illegal tuning meet

Lucie Žáčková and Stanislav Majer win Thalia Awards for acting

https://english.radio.cz/lucie-zackova-and-stanislav-majer-win-thalia-awards-acting-8899009

Published: October 4, 2026 05:21

Lucie Žáčková and Stanislav Majer win Thalia Awards for acting

Czech footballers lose to Spain 3-1 in Nations League

https://english.radio.cz/czech-footballers-lose-spain-3-1-nations-league-8899008

Published: October 4, 2026 05:20

Czech footballers lose to Spain 3-1 in Nations League

Jaroslav Ježek: Composer who combined jazz with Czech modernism

https://english.radio.cz/jaroslav-jezek-composer-who-combined-jazz-czech-modernism-8898825

Published: October 3, 2026 23:35

Jaroslav Ježek is a prominent 20th century Czech composer, pianist and conductor whose music became an inseparable part of the Liberated Theatre of Jiří Voskovec and Jan Werich.

October 2006: Czech WWII hero František Fajtl dies

https://english.radio.cz/october-2006-czech-wwii-hero-frantisek-fajtl-dies-8898766

Published: October 3, 2026 22:29

Lieutenant General František Fajtl, a WWII hero who commanded an RAF squadron and later got hard labour in communist Czechoslovakia, died on October 4, 2006.

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Published: October 3, 2026 15:01

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Czechia keeping diplomatic mission in Kyiv despite Russian warning

https://english.radio.cz/czechia-keeping-diplomatic-mission-kyiv-despite-russian-warning-8898994

Published: October 3, 2026 14:28

Czechia keeping diplomatic mission in Kyiv despite Russian warning

PM Babiš rejects Russian ambassador’s claim that Czech government softened anti-Russian rhetoric

https://english.radio.cz/pm-babis-rejects-russian-ambassadors-claim-czech-government-softened-anti-8898992

Published: October 3, 2026 12:54

PM Babiš rejects Russian ambassador’s claim that Czech government softened anti-Russian rhetoric

Opposition warns against playing down risks posed by Russia

https://english.radio.cz/opposition-warns-against-playing-down-risks-posed-russia-8898979

Published: October 3, 2026 11:24

Opposition warns against playing down risks posed by Russia

Numerous events mark upcoming Havel birth anniversary

https://english.radio.cz/numerous-events-mark-upcoming-havel-birth-anniversary-8898974

Published: October 3, 2026 07:34

Numerous events mark upcoming Havel birth anniversary

Discovering Czechia through books: A Belgian reader on the country’s literary voice

https://english.radio.cz/discovering-czechia-through-books-a-belgian-reader-countrys-literary-voice-8898859

Published: October 3, 2026 06:38

Czech literature will be in the international spotlight next week when Czechia becomes Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the world’s largest publishing trade fair. Seventy-five Czech authors are heading to Frankfurt for the event, which runs from…

Czech Rectors’ Conference warns universities may have to limit student numbers over finances

https://english.radio.cz/czech-rectors-conference-warns-universities-may-have-limit-student-numbers-over-8898973

Published: October 3, 2026 06:00

Czech Rectors’ Conference warns universities may have to limit student numbers over finances

Hundreds of cars gather at tuning meet in Prague

https://english.radio.cz/hundreds-cars-gather-tuning-meet-prague-8898972

Published: October 3, 2026 05:45

Hundreds of cars gather at tuning meet in Prague

President Pavel to miss municipal elections due to private trip to Morocco

https://english.radio.cz/president-pavel-miss-municipal-elections-due-private-trip-morocco-8898971

Published: October 3, 2026 05:43

President Pavel to miss municipal elections due to private trip to Morocco

Thalia Awards to be presented at Prague’s National Theatre

https://english.radio.cz/thalia-awards-be-presented-pragues-national-theatre-8898970

Published: October 3, 2026 05:42

Thalia Awards to be presented at Prague’s National Theatre

Finance Ministry sets maximum fuel prices for the weekend and Monday

https://english.radio.cz/finance-ministry-sets-maximum-fuel-prices-weekend-and-monday-8898938

Published: October 2, 2026 12:37

Finance Ministry sets maximum fuel prices for the weekend and Monday

Seven-week wine festival begins in Český Krumlov

https://english.radio.cz/seven-week-wine-festival-begins-cesky-krumlov-8898913

Published: October 2, 2026 11:03

Seven-week wine festival begins in Český Krumlov

Filip Turek apologises to environmental group Hnutí Duha for offensive remarks

https://english.radio.cz/filip-turek-apologises-environmental-group-hnuti-duha-offensive-remarks-8898895

Published: October 2, 2026 09:56

Filip Turek apologises to environmental group Hnutí Duha for offensive remarks

Pundit on elections: It seems Babiš finally realises importance of Senate

https://english.radio.cz/pundit-elections-it-seems-babis-finally-realises-importance-senate-8898890

Published: October 2, 2026 09:23

Czechs go to the ballot boxes in a week’s time for municipal elections and elections to one-third of the seats in the Senate. How significant will the latter be for government leaders ANO? And what are the local polls likely to tell us about the positions…

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Published: October 2, 2026 09:22

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Metronome Prague festival to end after ten years

https://english.radio.cz/metronome-prague-festival-end-after-ten-years-8898886

Published: October 2, 2026 09:19

Metronome Prague festival to end after ten years

Czech Defence Ministry cancels CZK 24.7bn armoured vehicle tender

https://english.radio.cz/czech-defence-ministry-cancels-czk-247bn-armoured-vehicle-tender-8898885

Published: October 2, 2026 09:18

Czech Defence Ministry cancels CZK 24.7bn armoured vehicle tender

Czech Army surveys latest drones and anti-drone technologies at Drone Shield 2026

https://english.radio.cz/czech-army-surveys-latest-drones-and-anti-drone-technologies-drone-shield-2026-8898874

Published: October 2, 2026 07:57

Drones have fundamentally altered the character of modern warfare and have become a decisive factor on the battlefield. The Czech military is winding up a 12-day international exercise, Drone Shield 2026, aimed at mapping and testing available…

Škoda Auto cuts production due to supplier problems

https://english.radio.cz/skoda-auto-cuts-production-due-supplier-problems-8898858

Published: October 2, 2026 06:01

Škoda Auto cuts production due to supplier problems

Julia Bailey on honouring Galerie Rudolfinum’s legacy while delivering a fresh approach

https://english.radio.cz/julia-bailey-honouring-galerie-rudolfinums-legacy-while-delivering-a-fresh-8898799

Published: October 2, 2026 06:00

British art historian, curator and writer Julia Bailey has been the head of Prague’s Galerie Rudolfinum for two and a half years. Last month saw the publication of her book Painting Paranoia: Cold War Art and Anti-Communism. When we spoke at our studios,…

Police refer Turek car crash case to misdemeanor proceedings

https://english.radio.cz/police-refer-turek-car-crash-case-misdemeanor-proceedings-8898857

Published: October 2, 2026 06:00

Police refer Turek car crash case to misdemeanor proceedings

Finance Ministry to set fuel price caps for weekend and Monday

https://english.radio.cz/finance-ministry-set-fuel-price-caps-weekend-and-monday-8898853

Published: October 2, 2026 04:41

Finance Ministry to set fuel price caps for weekend and Monday

Babiš government survives second no-confidence vote

https://english.radio.cz/babis-government-survives-second-no-confidence-vote-8898852

Published: October 2, 2026 04:37

Babiš government survives second no-confidence vote

Vejmelka opens new NHL season with shutout

https://english.radio.cz/vejmelka-opens-new-nhl-season-shutout-8898851

Published: October 2, 2026 04:35

Vejmelka opens new NHL season with shutout

“Such a jewel”: Prague’s modernist Villa Müller reopens to visitors

https://english.radio.cz/such-a-jewel-pragues-modernist-villa-muller-reopens-visitors-8898785

Published: October 1, 2026 22:13

One of Czechia’s most celebrated modernist buildings, Prague’s Villa Müller, has just reopened after renovations. A presentation on Wednesday also included the launch of a book about the villa, co-authored by leading Dutch architect Winy Maas.

Radio Prague International will be here for you in 2027

https://english.radio.cz/radio-prague-international-will-be-here-you-2027-8898802

Published: October 1, 2026 11:37

Radio Prague International is delighted to announce that the station will receive funding for 2027. This means we can continue to bring listeners around the world news and information about the Czech Republic in seven languages.

Czech police seize drugs and equipment worth CZK 330 million

https://english.radio.cz/czech-police-seize-drugs-and-equipment-worth-czk-330-million-8898798

Published: October 1, 2026 11:21

Czech police seize drugs and equipment worth CZK 330 million

EU states approve stricter migrant return rules

https://english.radio.cz/eu-states-approve-stricter-migrant-return-rules-8898797

Published: October 1, 2026 11:18

EU states approve stricter migrant return rules

Balloons, airships and motorcycles: Kamil Lhoták exhibition opens in Prague

https://english.radio.cz/balloons-airships-and-motorcycles-kamil-lhotak-exhibition-opens-prague-8898681

Published: October 1, 2026 11:03

A new exhibition at Prague’s Villa Pellé explores the work of Kamil Lhoták, one of the most distinctive Czech artists of the 20th century. Called Landscape of Dreams, it brings together works spanning more than five decades of his career.

End of an era: Last Baťa footwear factory in Central Europe announces closure

https://english.radio.cz/end-era-last-bata-footwear-factory-central-europe-announces-closure-8898767

Published: October 1, 2026 08:38

One hundred and fifty years after the birth of Tomáš Baťa, the world-famous shoe brand is undergoing a major turning point. The Baťa company has officially announced it will close its last factory in Central Europe, definitively ending production of…

More than three-quarters of Czechs fear AI-generated fraud

https://english.radio.cz/more-three-quarters-czechs-fear-ai-generated-fraud-8898760

Published: October 1, 2026 08:21

More than three-quarters of Czechs fear AI-generated fraud

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Published: October 1, 2026 08:18

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Diesel prices fall sharply after price caps take effect

https://english.radio.cz/diesel-prices-fall-sharply-after-price-caps-take-effect-8898758

Published: October 1, 2026 08:16

Diesel prices fall sharply after price caps take effect

Czech manufacturing conditions improve for seventh month

https://english.radio.cz/czech-manufacturing-conditions-improve-seventh-month-8898754

Published: October 1, 2026 08:07

Czech manufacturing conditions improve for seventh month

Fuel price caps take effect in Czechia

https://english.radio.cz/fuel-price-caps-take-effect-czechia-8898749

Published: October 1, 2026 04:52

Fuel price caps take effect in Czechia

MPs could vote on no-confidence motion against Babiš government

https://english.radio.cz/mps-could-vote-no-confidence-motion-against-babis-government-8898748

Published: October 1, 2026 04:51

MPs could vote on no-confidence motion against Babiš government

Czech foreign intelligence service gets new director

https://english.radio.cz/czech-foreign-intelligence-service-gets-new-director-8898747

Published: October 1, 2026 04:45

Czech foreign intelligence service gets new director

Zlín Zoo loses African elephant after surgery

https://english.radio.cz/zlin-zoo-loses-african-elephant-after-surgery-8898746

Published: October 1, 2026 04:12

Zlín Zoo loses African elephant after surgery

Baťa to close Czech shoe factory, ending traditional footwear production in Europe

https://english.radio.cz/bata-close-czech-shoe-factory-ending-traditional-footwear-production-europe-8898745

Published: October 1, 2026 04:10

Baťa to close Czech shoe factory, ending traditional footwear production in Europe

Radio Prague's Monthly Quiz

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Published: September 30, 2026 22:48

Test your knowledge of things Czech!

Minister files criminal complaint over contamination at former military site

https://english.radio.cz/minister-files-criminal-complaint-over-contamination-former-military-site-8898734

Published: September 30, 2026 15:41

Minister files criminal complaint over contamination at former military site

Pavel: NATO members must make clear they are ready to defend their airspace and territorial waters

https://english.radio.cz/pavel-nato-members-must-make-clear-they-are-ready-defend-their-airspace-and-8898720

Published: September 30, 2026 13:10

Pavel: NATO members must make clear they are ready to defend their airspace and territorial waters

Czech government sets fuel price caps amid rising prices

https://english.radio.cz/czech-government-sets-fuel-price-caps-amid-rising-prices-8898710

Published: September 30, 2026 12:49

Czech government sets fuel price caps amid rising prices

Tchaikovsky in Czechia: three Prague visits and a mysterious legacy

https://english.radio.cz/tchaikovsky-czechia-three-prague-visits-and-a-mysterious-legacy-8898697

Published: September 30, 2026 12:12

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, one of Russia’s best-known composers, visited Prague three times, but his stays were not always a triumph. Much depended on the political mood of the time, while many questions and myths still surround both his life and the…

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Published: September 30, 2026 10:42

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National Gallery puts two Egon Schiele drawings on rare display

https://english.radio.cz/national-gallery-puts-two-egon-schiele-drawings-rare-display-8898669

Published: September 30, 2026 10:36

One of Egon Schiele’s most recognisable drawings is now on display at the National Gallery Prague. Seated Woman with Bent Knees has been reproduced countless times on posters and merchandise, but the fragile original normally remains in storage.

Pavel welcomes Romanian President Nicusor Dan at Prague Castle

https://english.radio.cz/pavel-welcomes-romanian-president-nicusor-dan-prague-castle-8898667

Published: September 30, 2026 10:30

Pavel welcomes Romanian President Nicusor Dan at Prague Castle

Czech police reported to be using software at centre of US investigation over Russia links

https://english.radio.cz/czech-police-reported-be-using-software-centre-us-investigation-over-russia-8898658

Published: September 30, 2026 09:29

Czech police reported to be using software at centre of US investigation over Russia links

Season peak for Czech music conferences

https://english.radio.cz/season-peak-czech-music-conferences-8898652

Published: September 30, 2026 08:16

Thursday sees the start of the music conference ReConnect Brno , one of several such events, often combining industry discussions with showcases and festivals, that take place in Czechia. But like the music industry itself, music conferences have to evolve…

Czech MPs continue debate ahead of no-confidence motion in Babiš government

https://english.radio.cz/czech-mps-continue-debate-ahead-no-confidence-motion-babis-government-8898625

Published: September 30, 2026 07:15

Czech MPs continue debate ahead of no-confidence motion in Babiš government

PM Babiš reiterates Czechia’s commitment to Article 5

https://english.radio.cz/pm-babis-reiterates-czechias-commitment-article-5-8898624

Published: September 30, 2026 07:10

PM Babiš reiterates Czechia’s commitment to Article 5

Babiš talks up Czech-Italian action plan after meeting with Meloni in Prague

https://english.radio.cz/babis-talks-czech-italian-action-plan-after-meeting-meloni-prague-8898623

Published: September 30, 2026 04:03

Babiš talks up Czech-Italian action plan after meeting with Meloni in Prague

Czech footballers lose to England in home Nations League game

https://english.radio.cz/czech-footballers-lose-england-home-nations-league-game-8898622

Published: September 30, 2026 03:56

Czech footballers lose to England in home Nations League game

Media: US officials informed Babiš about Russia threats

https://english.radio.cz/media-us-officials-informed-babis-about-russia-threats-8898589

Published: September 29, 2026 12:04

Media: US officials informed Babiš about Russia threats

Czech Army testing drones and ways to combat them in international exercise

https://english.radio.cz/czech-army-testing-drones-and-ways-combat-them-international-exercise-8898580

Published: September 29, 2026 11:08

Czech Army testing drones and ways to combat them in international exercise

Media: PM’s aide submits proposal to cut staff by 10 percent to ministers

https://english.radio.cz/media-pms-aide-submits-proposal-cut-staff-10-percent-ministers-8898569

Published: September 29, 2026 10:08

Media: PM’s aide submits proposal to cut staff by 10 percent to ministers

Bone glue developed by Brno scientists could help treat complex fractures

https://english.radio.cz/bone-glue-developed-brno-scientists-could-help-treat-complex-fractures-8898568

Published: September 29, 2026 10:02

Scientists in Brno have developed a special bone glue that could one day help doctors treat even complicated fractures. The material is now being tested on sheep.

900 years since the restoration of the rotunda on Říp Mountain

https://english.radio.cz/900-years-restoration-rotunda-rip-mountain-8898554

Published: September 29, 2026 09:41

People gathered on Říp Mountain this past Sunday to mark 900 years since the restoration of the Rotunda of St. George and St. Adalbert. Říp is a well-known symbol of Czech history, traditionally associated with the legendary arrival of the Czech forefather…

Groups in field against Babiš appointments to Human Rights Council

https://english.radio.cz/groups-field-against-babis-appointments-human-rights-council-8898540

Published: September 29, 2026 08:59

Groups in field against Babiš appointments to Human Rights Council

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Published: September 29, 2026 08:51

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Czech crown jewels return to vault at St. Vitus’ Cathedral

https://english.radio.cz/czech-crown-jewels-return-vault-st-vitus-cathedral-8898534

Published: September 29, 2026 08:50

Czech crown jewels return to vault at St. Vitus’ Cathedral