The victory of Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential election has surprised some analysts in both American and international political circles. But how will Czechs be impacted in the years to come from another Trump term? I spoke t

An exhibition dedicated to Czech composer Bedich Smetana and his most famous piece, the cycle of six symphonic poems entitled My Country, has got underway at Pragues National Museum. The exhibition, which is part of the Year of Czech Music, commemorates

Marta Kubiovs Prayer for Marta, the unofficial anthem of the Velvet Revolution, and the Hussite chant Kto js bo bojovnci, or All You Mighty Warriors of God, are among the six Czech songs selected for the first-ever EU Songbook, published on Tuesda

Around 1.5 million Americans claim Czech identity. Czech Radio spoke to some of them and here is a snapshot of their opinions before the historic presidential election.

November 4th is the start of seven days of exciting events that make up this years Czech Space Week. Designed to promote the space industry in Czechia and inspire the next generation of galactic enthusiasts, Czech Space Week is happening across the count

A historic Torah scroll that survived the Holocaust and decades of neglect under Communist rule has found a new home in Liberec. On Saturday, the rare artefact was loaned to the local Jewish community on a long-term basis by the Memorial Scrolls Trust in

With the US presidential election approaching on Tuesday, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has captured global attention, including in Czechia. For some, American politics may seem distant. Other Czechs are c

This years TEDx Prague theme, Metamorphosis, held on November 23 in Prague focuses on the topic of change. Here I interview the program lead for the event, Markta Jedlikov, to gauge the vision for the event and what attendees can expect. This years T

In the Christian calendar, November 2nd is All Souls' Day, during which believers are encouraged to commemorate their deceased loved ones and contemplate their own mortality. The day, known as Duiky in Czech, remains a special occasion in Czechia, and a

The future of Pragues historic Vyehrad Railway Bridge hangs in the balance as debates continue over whether to restore or demolish the landmark structure. A team of international experts has now put forward a study indicating that the iconic bridge coul