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Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0200
Radio Prague's Monthly Quiz
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Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:44:00 +0200
Daily Mail: Oxford academic ‘Agent Marta’ fed Czechoslovak spies nuclear secrets
Daily Mail: Oxford academic ‘Agent Marta’ fed Czechoslovak spies nuclear secrets

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:14:00 +0200
Ice hockey: Czechs beat Danes, secure World Championship group quarter-final spot
Ice hockey: Czechs beat Danes, secure World Championship group quarter-final spot

Mon, 31 May 2021 18:33:00 +0200
Covid-19: South African, Indian and Southeast Asian variants confirmed in Czechia
Covid-19: South African, Indian and Southeast Asian variants confirmed in Czechia

Mon, 31 May 2021 14:13:00 +0200
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Mon, 31 May 2021 14:09:00 +0200
Logging activity reached record numbers last year, as foresters fight bark beetle infestation
Last year saw a record 35.8 million cubic meters of wood mined in the Czech Republic, a year-on-year rise by more than 9 percent, the Czech Statistics Agency announced on Monday. The number of trees being cut down annually has been growing every yea...

Mon, 31 May 2021 13:36:00 +0200
Stork’s Nest: Police propose indicting Czech PM, ex-advisor for alleged EU subsidy fraud
Stork’s Nest: Police propose indicting Czech PM, ex-advisor for alleged EU subsidy fraud

Mon, 31 May 2021 13:35:00 +0200
A visit to Nepomuk, birthplace of a famous Czech saint
Monday marks the 300th anniversary of the beatification of St. John of Nepomuk, a court priest who died a martyr’s death after invoking the wrath of King Wenceslas IV. To mark the occasion, Radio Prague International paid a visit to the birthplace...

Mon, 31 May 2021 13:18:00 +0200
Covid-19: over 100,000 Pfizer vaccine doses donated by Serbia arrive on Monday
Covid-19: over 100,000 Pfizer vaccine doses donated by Serbia arrive on Monday

Mon, 31 May 2021 13:13:00 +0200
New technologies help train future of Czech ice hockey
Czech ice hockey may not be the titan it was twenty years ago, but in recent years young players have increasingly been able to profit from new training technologies. These incorporate virtual reality simulators, cameras and isolated skating boards ...

Mon, 31 May 2021 13:05:00 +0200
Court ruling speeds up reopenings of pubs, restaurants, sports facilities and cultural institutions
Monday, May 31 has brought another wave of reopenings, a fortnight earlier than planned. As of today pubs, clubs and restaurants can open their indoor spaces to visitors and people can once again visit swimming pools, saunas, spas and wellness facil...

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:26:00 +0200
Ride of the Kings in Vlčnov
“Ride of the Kings“ is a unique and colourful tradition practiced in only four south-east Moravian villages, among them Vlčnov.  

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:16:00 +0200
National Museum in Prague extends “King of the Sun” exhibition through September
National Museum in Prague extends “King of the Sun” exhibition through September

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:55:00 +0200
Press: Omnipol, Hungarian financier keen to buy Czech airplane maker Aero Vodochody
Press: Omnipol, Hungarian financier keen to buy Czech airplane maker Aero Vodochody

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:26:00 +0200
OECD revises upward Czech economic growth estimate
OECD revises upward Czech economic growth estimate

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:07:00 +0200
Czech president, PM expected to discuss diplomatic row with Russia, confidence vote
Czech president, PM expected to discuss diplomatic row with Russia, confidence vote

Mon, 31 May 2021 10:42:00 +0200
Covid-19: further easing of measures comes in force
Covid-19: further easing of measures comes in force

Sun, 30 May 2021 17:30:00 +0200
Final celebrations marking 300 years since St. John of Nepomuk’s beatification
Final celebrations marking 300 years since St. John of Nepomuk’s beatification

Sun, 30 May 2021 17:02:00 +0200
Health Minister: regular PCR testing in schools should continue in September
Health Minister: regular PCR testing in schools should continue in September

Sun, 30 May 2021 15:07:00 +0200
Toyen painting sells in auction for over 30 million crowns
Toyen painting sells in auction for over 30 million crowns

Sun, 30 May 2021 14:00:00 +0200
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Sun, 30 May 2021 12:21:00 +0200
Covid-19: vaccination open to people aged 16 to 29 as of June 3
Covid-19: vaccination open to people aged 16 to 29 as of June 3

Sun, 30 May 2021 10:21:00 +0200
Anděl Awards: Lenka Dusilová wins best album, female solo artist, song categories
Anděl Awards: Lenka Dusilová wins best album, female solo artist, song categories

Sun, 30 May 2021 09:59:00 +0200
Tennis: Barbora Krejčíková wins first WTA singles tournament
Tennis: Barbora Krejčíková wins first WTA singles tournament

Sun, 30 May 2021 00:05:00 +0200
Centenary of birth of big band leader Gustav Brom
Gustav Brom, whose orchestra were named one of the top ten big bands in the world by the US magazine Downbeat, was born on May 22, 1921.

Sun, 30 May 2021 00:05:00 +0200
30 years since opening of first Czech supermarket
Although Czechs had to wait for the introduction of the supermarket until the end of communism, today the country has one of the densest networks of these shops.

Sat, 29 May 2021 17:01:00 +0200
Ice Hockey: Czechs beat Great Britain at world championship in Riga
Ice Hockey: Czechs beat Great Britain at world championship in Riga

Sat, 29 May 2021 16:38:00 +0200
Russian embassy staff expelled over 2014 blast begin leaving Prague for Moscow
Russian embassy staff expelled over 2014 blast begin leaving Prague for Moscow

Sat, 29 May 2021 15:23:00 +0200
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Sat, 29 May 2021 14:02:00 +0200
Czech foreign minister in Croatia to finalise tourism rules under Covid-19
Czech foreign minister in Croatia to finalise tourism rules under Covid-19

Sat, 29 May 2021 12:56:00 +0200
Covid-19: Friday sees fewest new weekday cases since August 2020
Covid-19: Friday sees fewest new weekday cases since August 2020

Sat, 29 May 2021 12:09:00 +0200
Czech climbers trapped in Himalayas due to heavy fog, snow, near base camp
Czech climbers trapped in Himalayas due to heavy fog, snow, near base camp

Sat, 29 May 2021 11:43:00 +0200
SÚKL head: Covid-19 vaccination key for kids with lung disease, immune disorders
SÚKL head: Covid-19 vaccination key for kids with lung disease, immune disorders

Sat, 29 May 2021 11:29:00 +0200
Last member of notorious Czech ‘Berdych gang’ extradited from US
Last member of notorious Czech ‘Berdych gang’ extradited from US

Sat, 29 May 2021 00:05:00 +0200
Conference on Future of Europe aims to give citizens a stronger voice
In the course of the next year, European citizens will have the opportunity to bring in their own ideas on EU reform and policy as part of the Conference on the Future of Europe (CFE). Largely seen as the brainchild of France and Germany, its inaugu...

Sat, 29 May 2021 00:05:00 +0200
The Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk – the architectural pinnacle of Žďár nad Sázavou
On a hill overlooking the sleepy industrial town of Žďár nad Sázavou stands one of the most beautiful churches in Czechia, the Church of St. John of Nepomuk on Zelená hora. Its architecture is a unique blend of Gothic and Baroque styles and was...

Fri, 28 May 2021 17:35:00 +0200
Soccer: Czech player, coach of the season each from Slavia Prague
Soccer: Czech player, coach of the season each from Slavia Prague

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:08:00 +0200
TOP 09 calls on MP Dominik Feri to suspend party membership over alleged sexual misconduct
TOP 09 calls on MP Dominik Feri to suspend party membership over alleged sexual misconduct

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:01:00 +0200
Several economists slam government’s decision to raise pensions
The government has agreed to raise pensions next year, on average by CZK 750 a month. Since the decision became public on Thursday, several economists have reacted by saying that this is not the right time to increase the state’s budgetary commitm...

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:28:00 +0200
ČSÚ: 2020 saw far fewer marriages in Czechia due to pandemic
ČSÚ: 2020 saw far fewer marriages in Czechia due to pandemic

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:18:00 +0200
Exhibition traces Czech contribution to finding Amazon River source
“Amazonka”, a new exhibition at Prague’s Karolinum, tells the story of how Czech scientists made significant breakthroughs in tracing the sources of the Amazon River – for which expedition leader Bohumír Janský of Charles University receiv...

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:15:00 +0200
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Fri, 28 May 2021 12:40:00 +0200
Franz Kafka’s never-before-seen manuscripts and drawings go online
The National Library of Israel has published a long-lost collection of archival materials by Franz Kafka. They include, among other things, the Prague-born, German-speaking writer’s personal diary and a notebook in which he practised Hebrew. Israe...

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:00:00 +0200
Composer Karel Havlíček on Hollywood trailers, freedom of flying solo for LP ‘Spoken’
Czech composer and multi-instrumentalist Karel Havlíček has long divided his time between homes and studios in Prague and Los Angeles, which he shares with his twin brother, Maxim, a fellow musician and visual artist. In recent years, he has focus...

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:48:00 +0200
Seven EU countries open borders to partly vaccinated Czech residents
Seven EU countries open borders to partly vaccinated Czech residents

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:35:00 +0200
Prague agrees on climate plan to further reduce CO2 emissions
Prague agrees on climate plan to further reduce CO2 emissions

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:28:00 +0200
Health Minister: indoor dining allowed as of May 31 under strict conditions
Health Minister: indoor dining allowed as of May 31 under strict conditions

Fri, 28 May 2021 08:53:00 +0200
Dozens of Russian embassy staff leaving Czechia
Dozens of Russian embassy staff leaving Czechia

Fri, 28 May 2021 08:52:00 +0200
Health authorities concerned about possible spread of Indian mutation in three districts
Health authorities concerned about possible spread of Indian mutation in three districts

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:58:00 +0200
Dominik Feri’s resignation sparks heated debate on sexual harassment
The resignation of MP Dominik Feri, one of the most prominent figures in the TOP 09 party, following accusations of sexual assault and improper conduct by several women, has sparked a heated debate in the Czech Republic about sexual harassment and t...

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:53:00 +0200
Czech Made - Merkur
For nearly 100 years, Merkur toys have been a popular component of many a child’s toy set. Its easy-to-use metal strips can be used to construct almost anything, including miniature cities, railway lines and towers. Merkur was even used by Otto Wi...

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:59:00 +0200
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Thu, 27 May 2021 11:58:00 +0200
Head-on train collision narrowly averted near Masaryk Railway Station
Head-on train collision narrowly averted near Masaryk Railway Station

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:56:00 +0200
Filmmaker Olga Sommerová to replace Feri in lower house
Filmmaker Olga Sommerová to replace Feri in lower house

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:54:00 +0200
Covid numbers continue to drop
Covid numbers continue to drop

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:30:00 +0200
More vaccines on the way, but younger Czechs losing interest
More vaccines on the way, but younger Czechs losing interest

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:29:00 +0200
Audit reveals numerous financial irregularities at National Sports Agency
Audit reveals numerous financial irregularities at National Sports Agency

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:27:00 +0200
“There are brave people among us”: Mural recalls Heydrich assassination
A daring plan to kill Nazi governor of Bohemia and Moravia Reinhard Heydrich was realised 79 years ago on Thursday. Just ahead of the anniversary, a new 200-metre mural depicting Operation Anthropoid was unveiled in Prague’s Libeň at the very spo...

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:27:00 +0200
Czech foreign minister: Broad EU support crucial, number of Russian diplomats expelled secondary
Czech foreign minister: Broad EU support crucial, number of Russian diplomats expelled secondary

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:22:00 +0200
Study: Gyms open again but Covid restrictions keeping users away
Gyms have been allowed to reopen in the Czech Republic following an improvement in Covid-19 numbers. However, almost three-quarters of the country’s fitness centre operators say that strict hygiene conditions are deterring clients from returning.

Wed, 26 May 2021 14:21:00 +0200
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Wed, 26 May 2021 14:19:00 +0200
Lower house approves amendment to building law
Lower house approves amendment to building law

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:37:00 +0200
Czech leaders voice support for tough sanctions on Belarus after hijacking of Ryanair flight
In reaction to last week’s hijacking of a Ryanair aircraft in order to arrest an opposition blogger, EU leaders have agreed to ramp up sanctions on Belarus and to block travel in its airspace. Belarus’ actions were also condemned by the Czech Ch...

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:22:00 +0200
Petr Popelka appointed chief conductor of Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra
Petr Popelka appointed chief conductor of Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:27:00 +0200
ADRA’s eDrive, a symbolic trip to Africa to help “world’s smallest lab” battle covid
The Czech chapter of the international humanitarian and development group ADRA has launched a unique “eDrive” charity event to support projects in Africa. The destination is the Cape of Good Hope, at the tip of the continent, a return-trip just ...

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:04:00 +0200
Merkur: The Czech toy with which you can build cities
For nearly 100 years, Merkur toys have been a popular component of many a child’s toy set. Its easy-to-use metal strips can be used to construct almost anything, including miniature cities, railway lines and towers. Merkur has also been praised as...

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:39:00 +0200
People over 30 can register for Covid vaccine
People over 30 can register for Covid vaccine

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:34:00 +0200
Czech Republic suspends Belavia operations over Ryanair incident
Czech Republic suspends Belavia operations over Ryanair incident

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:18:00 +0200
Central bank will be able to dictate mortgage lending conditions
Central bank will be able to dictate mortgage lending conditions

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:15:00 +0200
Czech PM under fire for bungling call for EU solidarity
Czech PM under fire for bungling call for EU solidarity

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:13:00 +0200
Adam Vojtěch reappointed health minister
Adam Vojtěch reappointed health minister

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:09:00 +0200
TOP 09 MP Dominik Feri resigns following accusations of sexual assault
TOP 09 MP Dominik Feri resigns following accusations of sexual assault

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:40:00 +0200
US military convoy passes through Czechia
A convoy of US military vehicles has been crossing Czech territory on its way to Hungary to take part in the NATO Defender Europe 2021 exercise. The movement of 600 U.S. soldiers with 190 pieces of military equipment took place in the night and earl...

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:32:00 +0200
Czech Republic not to withdraw lawsuit over Turów coal mine
The Czech Republic will not withdraw a lawsuit it filed at the EU Court of Justice to halt operations at the Turów lignite coal mine in Poland, located in the close proximity to the Czech border, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced on Tuesday.

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:01:00 +0200
Killer robots: Czechs working on AI prototype to wipe out pests with less insecticide
Scientists at Mendel University in Brno have developed a prototype robot that identifies insects harmful to agricultural crops and spays just enough of the right chemical to kill them. Already a “greener” solution than the blanket spraying of in...

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:51:00 +0200
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Tue, 25 May 2021 12:41:00 +0200
PM: Czech Republic will join EU sanctions against Belarus
PM: Czech Republic will join EU sanctions against Belarus

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:38:00 +0200
EU leaders back Czech Republic in its dispute with Russia
EU leaders back Czech Republic in its dispute with Russia

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:26:00 +0200
Vojtěch returning as health chief as Arenberger quits
The Czech Republic’s fourth minister of health since the Covid pandemic hit the country, Petr Arenberger, has announced his resignation, after his financial affairs came under scrutiny. His replacement is a familiar name: former health minister Ad...

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:34:00 +0200
Czech PM: Czechia will not withdraw lawsuit over Turow
Czech PM: Czechia will not withdraw lawsuit over Turow

Tue, 25 May 2021 10:32:00 +0200
Health Minister Arenberger resigns over suspicion of tax evasion
Health Minister Arenberger resigns over suspicion of tax evasion

Tue, 25 May 2021 08:43:00 +0200
Press: Klaus-headed ministry made large loan to Russia at turn of 1990s
Press: Klaus-headed ministry made large loan to Russia at turn of 1990s

Tue, 25 May 2021 08:09:00 +0200
Czechs beat Belarus for first win at ice hockey worlds
Czechs beat Belarus for first win at ice hockey worlds

Mon, 24 May 2021 17:30:00 +0200
Insurers to cover Covid tests aimed at easing travel
Insurers to cover Covid tests aimed at easing travel

Mon, 24 May 2021 13:34:00 +0200
Monday sees hotels reopen in Czechia, schools return fully to classroom teaching
This Monday sees another series of restrictions lifted as the coronavirus epidemic in the Czech Republic subsides. After five months of forced closure, hotels and lodging houses are again allowed to open. Meanwhile, schools and universities across t...

Mon, 24 May 2021 13:29:00 +0200
In memoriam: Sociologist, gender studies pioneer Jiřina Šiklová
Jiřina Šiklová, a sociologist and Charter 77 signatory known for her efforts in smuggling forbidden texts into Communist Czechoslovakia, died on Saturday at the age of 85. One of the key voices of the Prague Spring reform movement, she was also k...

Mon, 24 May 2021 13:23:00 +0200
Český Krumlov music festival postponed to September
Český Krumlov music festival postponed to September

Mon, 24 May 2021 12:15:00 +0200
Prague protests strongly over Belarusian diversion of plane
Prague protests strongly over Belarusian diversion of plane

Mon, 24 May 2021 11:58:00 +0200
Confidence in Czech economy at 18-month high
Confidence in Czech economy is at its highest level in a year and a half, having risen from to 99.7 points in May up from 94.7 points the previous month, the Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) said on Monday. Growing confidence stems from the loosenin...

Mon, 24 May 2021 11:04:00 +0200
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Mon, 24 May 2021 11:03:00 +0200
Indoor live arts events allowed again with maximum half capacity
Indoor live arts events allowed again with maximum half capacity

Mon, 24 May 2021 11:02:00 +0200
Agrofert takes European Commission to court over block on subsidies
Agrofert takes European Commission to court over block on subsidies

Mon, 24 May 2021 11:01:00 +0200
Covid vaccine registration opens for over 35s in Czech Republic
Covid vaccine registration opens for over 35s in Czech Republic

Mon, 24 May 2021 09:50:00 +0200
Babiš: Restaurants could reopen on June 14
Babiš: Restaurants could reopen on June 14

Mon, 24 May 2021 09:28:00 +0200
Czech schools return to full-time teaching on Monday
Czech schools return to full-time teaching on Monday

Sun, 23 May 2021 14:53:00 +0200
Head of Constitutional Court says Zeman is wrong about Vrbětice investigation
Head of Constitutional Court says Zeman is wrong about Vrbětice investigation

Sun, 23 May 2021 13:32:00 +0200
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Sun, 23 May 2021 13:31:00 +0200
Small cinemas to reopen on Monday
Small cinemas to reopen on Monday

Sun, 23 May 2021 13:23:00 +0200
Adam Ondra wins gold at IFSC Boulder World Cup in Salt Lake City
Adam Ondra wins gold at IFSC Boulder World Cup in Salt Lake City

Sun, 23 May 2021 11:36:00 +0200
Finance Ministry survey predicts Czech economy will grow by 3 percent in 2021
Finance Ministry survey predicts Czech economy will grow by 3 percent in 2021

Sun, 23 May 2021 11:24:00 +0200
National Library in Prague to reopen on Monday after cyber attack
National Library in Prague to reopen on Monday after cyber attack

Sun, 23 May 2021 10:51:00 +0200
Sociologist and Charter 77 signatory Jiřina Šiklová dies aged 85
Sociologist and Charter 77 signatory Jiřina Šiklová dies aged 85

Sun, 23 May 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Number of coronavirus cases on Saturday hit 10 month low
Number of coronavirus cases on Saturday hit 10 month low

Sun, 23 May 2021 10:33:00 +0200
Czechs lose 2:5 to Switzerland in ice hockey
Czechs lose 2:5 to Switzerland in ice hockey

Sun, 23 May 2021 00:05:00 +0200
Bethlehem Chapel - where Master Jan Hus preached
The first preaching chapel in Europe was founded 630 years ago.

Sun, 23 May 2021 00:05:00 +0200
Anděl Music Awards: 30 years of Czech music
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Anděl Music Awards (the Czech equivalent to a Grammy), organisers are promising a show to remember, with live performances and a retrospective look at seminal bands and artists who have graced the stage over the ...

Sat, 22 May 2021 13:52:00 +0200
Czech foreign minister on visit to Southern Balkans
Czech foreign minister on visit to Southern Balkans

Sat, 22 May 2021 13:30:00 +0200
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Sat, 22 May 2021 13:27:00 +0200
Austria ends border checks with Czech Republic
Austria ends border checks with Czech Republic

Sat, 22 May 2021 12:04:00 +0200
Czechs ice hockey team loses 3:4 to Russia in first World Championships game
Czechs ice hockey team loses 3:4 to Russia in first World Championships game

Sat, 22 May 2021 11:51:00 +0200
President's Office says it will no longer provide information to selected media outlets
President's Office says it will no longer provide information to selected media outlets

Sat, 22 May 2021 11:41:00 +0200
Coronavirus death toll reaches 30,000, but epidemic continues to subside
Coronavirus death toll reaches 30,000, but epidemic continues to subside

Fri, 21 May 2021 14:26:00 +0200
Health minister: People with one vaccine will not need test after three weeks
Health minister: People with one vaccine will not need test after three weeks

Fri, 21 May 2021 14:24:00 +0200
Poland continues mining operations in Turów coal mine, despite ECJ order to stop
Poland continues mining operations in Turów coal mine, despite ECJ order to stop

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:58:00 +0200
Czech scientists: Mozart’s music more effective than Haydn’s in treating epilepsy
Listening to classical music, it is often said, has beneficial effects on both the mind and body. But does some music have more healing power than others? Scientists from Brno have tried to answer this question by testing the impact of Mozart and Ha...

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:55:00 +0200
Czech directors team up to document ‘Life in Quarantine’
Early last spring, when the coronavirus first wave hit the Czech Republic and the first “lockdown” was imposed to contain its spread, directors Martin Müller and David Laňka set out to make a documentary. Only the title was certain: “Life in...

Fri, 21 May 2021 12:16:00 +0200
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Fri, 21 May 2021 12:11:00 +0200
Babiš: Vaccine registration for 30-year-olds to start next week
Babiš: Vaccine registration for 30-year-olds to start next week

Fri, 21 May 2021 11:59:00 +0200
Journalists: Member of president’s circle is being considered for access to live intel operations
Journalists: Member of president’s circle is being considered for access to live intel operations

Fri, 21 May 2021 11:36:00 +0200
Czech singer Benny Cristo fails to break into Eurovision finals
Czech singer Benny Cristo fails to break into Eurovision finals



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