Czechia in 30 minutes

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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.

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Reinventing Ostrava: geographer Jan Hradecký on the city’s changing landscape

Apr 12 2025 27 mins

Ostrava, once the industrial heart of Czechoslovakia, is redefining itself for the 21st century. In this weekend’s edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, geographer Jan Hradecký of Ostrava University explains how the city is balancing its heavy industry heritage with efforts to restore nature and protect against climate change.

Prague Beer Fest returns, liberation of first Czech town 80 years ago, Jeffrey Martin on mapping Prague's streets

Apr 11 2025 29 mins

In the show: news; Prague Beer Fest returns to Holešovice; liberation of first Czech town 80 years ago; photography pioneer Jeffrey Martin on mapping Prague's streets.

Pablo Picasso exhibition in Czechia, innovative Czech language textbooks, Prague's car problem

Apr 10 2025 28 mins

Pablo Picasso artworks on show in Český Krumlov, a Prague primary school is transforming teaching of Czech to foreigners with innovative textbooks and a look at Prague's never-ending car problem.

Czechs at EXPO 2025, life on a houseboat in Prague, women in traditinally male professions

Apr 09 2025 25 mins

Czech National Day at EXPO 2025, life on a houseboat on Vltava River, women in traditionally male professions, Word of the Week

WHO wants stricter alcohol controls in Czechia, 50 years since Havel’s “Dear Dr. Husák”, Interview with poet Jana Prikryl

Apr 08 2025 29 mins

On today's show: News; WHO calls for stricter alcohol controls in Czechia amid rising health concern; 50 years since Havel’s “Dear Dr. Husák”: How Czech archive keeps memory of Communism alive in 21st century; and our feature, poet and literary editor, Jana Prikryl,

Science at CERN, Brno scientist discovers new bacterium, documentary on life in Palestinian refugee camp

Apr 07 2025 29 mins

On today's show: News; science at CERN; Brno scientist discovers new bacterium in samples from Antarctica; A Man Fell: Documentary on life in a Palestinian refugee camp presented at One World Festival; and, for our feature, exploring Prague's passages, a hidden city within a city.

From the Boardroom to the Bohemian Highlands

Apr 05 2025 29 mins

In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, Czech aristocrat Constantin Kinský reflects on his return to Czechia, rebuilding a family legacy, and how the country can reclaim its place at the heart of Europe.

Castle and chateau season begins, first driverless train launched, interview with director Reza Bird

Apr 04 2025 26 mins

In the show: news; the 2025 season for Czechia’s castles and chateaus begins, and historical sites are bracing for fans of Kingdom Come: Deliverance; Czechia launches Europe's first driverless passenger train; our interview with Reza Bird, director of Revolution 3.0, which premiered in Prague.

Trump’s tariffs and Czechia, Belarusian agent uncovered, 'heart of Vltava' reappears, Žižkov Tower

Apr 03 2025 28 mins

In the show: News; What do the USA’s new tariffs mean for Czechia?; Czech counterintelligence uncovers Belarusian agent working for Russia’s GRU in Prague; Satellite images reveal 'the heart of the Vltava' beneath melting ice; Žižkov Tower on Prague Off The Beaten Track.

Drones reshaping warfare, Legionary train replica tour, Gabriela Jílková on women in motorsport

Apr 02 2025 28 mins

On today's show: The news of the day; how drones are reshaping modern warfare; Prague City Gallery launches campaign to restore Mácha monument on Petřín; legionary train replica sets off on annual tour of Czech towns and cities; and, for our feature, racing driver Gabriela Jílková on women in motorsport, her love for driving, and electric race cars.