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Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:56:00 +0100Czech FM planning to set up office in Ukraine’s Uzhhorod
Czech FM planning to set up office in Ukraine’s Uzhhorod
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:44:00 +0100Coalition politicians and president rally in support of PM’s decision to travel to Kyiv
Coalition politicians and president rally in support of PM’s decision to travel to Kyiv
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:38:00 +0100Czechia struggling to accommodate growing number of refugees
As the influx of refugees from Ukraine to the Czech Republic continues, accommodation capacities is some parts of the country have already been exhausted. In reaction to the situation, the Czech interior minister announced a plan for a stricter redi...
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:34:00 +0100PwC: Women in Czechia earning on average less than men
PwC: Women in Czechia earning on average less than men
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:05:00 +0100Lithuanian foreign minister to visit Czech Republic on Thursday
Lithuanian foreign minister to visit Czech Republic on Thursday
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:01:00 +0100Ukrainian refugees keen to start work as soon as possible
Labour offices around the country are starting to feel the strain of the influx of war refugees from Ukraine. Having settled down in their new surroundings, thousands of newcomers are now looking for a school in which to place their children and a j...
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:58:00 +0100Weather
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Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:45:00 +0100ČEZ CEO: Coal electric plants could be in service longer
ČEZ CEO: Coal electric plants could be in service longer
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:20:00 +0100Czech Radio’s benefit concert for Ukraine raises over CZK 2.9 million
Czech Radio’s benefit concert for Ukraine raises over CZK 2.9 million
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:54:00 +0100Škoda Auto saw 43.2 percent rise in its operating profit in 2021
Škoda Auto saw 43.2 percent rise in its operating profit in 2021
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:35:00 +0100Army active reserves applications increased tenfold since Russian invasion of Ukraine
Army active reserves applications increased tenfold since Russian invasion of Ukraine
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:34:00 +0100Monday sees sharpest uptick in coronavirus cases since March 1
Monday sees sharpest uptick in coronavirus cases since March 1
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:13:00 +0100Czech, Polish and Slovenian PMs meet with President Zelensky in Kyiv
Czech, Polish and Slovenian PMs meet with President Zelensky in Kyiv
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:45:00 +0100Czech PM: US ready to help deal with the consequences of the war in Ukraine
Czech PM: US ready to help deal with the consequences of the war in Ukraine
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:45:00 +0100Central bank governor: Inflation will rise even higher
Central bank governor: Inflation will rise even higher
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:07:00 +0100EU to provide humanitarian modules for 50,000 Ukrainian refugees in Czechia
With the Czech Republic facing its worst refugee crisis since the Second World War, the European Union has promised to provide modular humanitarian bases in order to help house the large influx of people arriving in the country. Meanwhile, regional ...
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:03:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:20:00 +0100Prague Radio’s Symphony Orchestra to hold benefit concert for Ukraine
Czech Radio is hosting a benefit concert in support of Ukraine in Prague’s Rudolfinum Concert Hall on Monday evening. The concert, featuring the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, will combine music by Ukrainian and Czech composers. The proceeds wil...
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:33:00 +0100Czech Radio’s Symphony Orchestra to give charity concert for Ukraine in Rudolfinum
Czech Radio’s Symphony Orchestra to give charity concert for Ukraine in Rudolfinum
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:24:00 +0100Covid expert: I will keep wearing mask in some non-obligatory settings
From Monday respirators are only required in the Czech Republic on public transport or at health or social care facilities. However, the number of fresh Covid cases has risen almost daily in the last week – raising the question of whether the timi...
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:09:00 +0100Support for Ukraine
The Ukrainian national colours can be seen everywhere these days in a show of support for the Ukranian people. The Ukrainian national flag appears on buildings, on monuments to the Red Army and on badges that people wear. Here the flag dominates a s...
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:56:00 +0100Retail sales accelerate in wake of pandemic
Retail sales accelerate in wake of pandemic
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:53:00 +0100Finance Ministry to control profit margins on fuels
Finance Ministry to control profit margins on fuels
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:50:00 +0100Labour minister warns employers against using Ukrainian refugees as cheap labour
Labour minister warns employers against using Ukrainian refugees as cheap labour
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 07:08:00 +0100New Covid cases Sunday again up slightly on week earlier
New Covid cases Sunday again up slightly on week earlier
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 07:07:00 +0100Respirators now only needed for public transport, health and social facilities
Respirators now only needed for public transport, health and social facilities
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 16:19:00 +0100Černochová: CR plans to double amount of arms already sent to Ukraine
Černochová: CR plans to double amount of arms already sent to Ukraine
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:05:00 +0100PM: Czechs to feel impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine for months or years
PM: Czechs to feel impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine for months or years
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 11:56:00 +0100Ex-PM Babiš cancels programme over hospital tests
Ex-PM Babiš cancels programme over hospital tests
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 11:49:00 +0100Over 142,000 special visas granted to Ukrainians
Over 142,000 special visas granted to Ukrainians
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 08:45:00 +0100Czech govt. to increase Ministry of Defence budget by billions over Ukraine
Czech govt. to increase Ministry of Defence budget by billions over Ukraine
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 08:36:00 +0100Saturday Covid figure lowest in nine weeks but tests also down
Saturday Covid figure lowest in nine weeks but tests also down
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 08:34:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:05:00 +0100Czech rock legend Vladimír Mišík and his “most personal album”
Vladimír Mišík is a Czech rock singer, guitarist, lyricist and songwriter. Dubbed “The Legend” Mišík has long been a fixture on the Czech rock scene.
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:05:00 +0100The first Czech female doctor graduated in Prague 120 years ago
Anna Honzáková was the very first Czech female doctor and gynaecologist, as well as being a women’s rights activist and opponent of abortion. She treated women both rich and poor, providing treatment free of charge to those who couldn’t afford...
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 16:11:00 +0100With accommodation capacity full, CR asks for EU assistance for Ukrainian refugees
With accommodation capacity full, CR asks for EU assistance for Ukrainian refugees
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 11:17:00 +0100Over 130,000 Ukrainian refugees now hold special visas for CR
Over 130,000 Ukrainian refugees now hold special visas for CR
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 11:03:00 +0100Saturday 23rd anniversary of Czech NATO accession
Saturday 23rd anniversary of Czech NATO accession
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 10:26:00 +0100Survey: Rising energy prices and inflation lead Czechs to watch budgets
Survey: Rising energy prices and inflation lead Czechs to watch budgets
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:56:00 +0100Police release video warning Ukrainian refugees of Czech fraudsters
Police release video warning Ukrainian refugees of Czech fraudsters
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:51:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:47:00 +0100Czech Covid cases rise week-on-week for fourth time in seven days
Czech Covid cases rise week-on-week for fourth time in seven days
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 21:32:00 +0100Czech PM welcomes Versailles Declaration, support for Ukraine
Czech PM welcomes Versailles Declaration, support for Ukraine
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:57:00 +0100Czech Radio helping Ukrainian public broadcaster
Czech Radio helping Ukrainian public broadcaster
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:17:00 +0100Police officer charged with attacking couple
Police officer charged with attacking couple
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:15:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:16:00 +0100Czech-Russian nuclear research terminated after over 60 years
For more than six decades, Czech scientists have been involved in nuclear research at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in the Russian town of Dubna. Now, the Czech Republic has announced it will terminate its long-term cooperation with the R...
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:28:00 +0100Who are the Volhynian Czechs?
It may surprise you to know that Ukraine has its own Czech-speaking community. Although they are collectively called "Volhynian Czechs", their ancestors settled not only in the Volhynia region in the West of the country, but also in Crimea. Many of ...
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:20:00 +0100Former artistic director of Karlovy Vary Film Festival Eva Zaoralová dies at 89
Former artistic director of Karlovy Vary Film Festival Eva Zaoralová dies at 89
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:20:00 +0100Eva Zaoralová, who helped “resurrect” Karlovy Vary film festival, dies at 89
Tributes are being paid to Eva Zaoralová, the former longstanding artistic director of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, who has died at the age of 89. Eva Zaoralová and festival president Jiří Bartoška made Karlovy Vary the region...
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:50:00 +0100Third Covid increase this week, but number of hospitalized dropping
Third Covid increase this week, but number of hospitalized dropping
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:47:00 +0100Fifty Czech soldiers set up refugee camp on Slovak border
Fifty Czech soldiers set up refugee camp on Slovak border
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:46:00 +0100Schools around Czech Republic setting up classes for Ukrainian children
Schools around Czech Republic setting up classes for Ukrainian children
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:44:00 +0100Czech municipalities preparing emergency accommodation as refugees pour in
Czech municipalities preparing emergency accommodation as refugees pour in
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:22:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:21:00 +0100Czech officials denounce Putin’s actions
Czech officials denounce Putin’s actions
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:33:00 +0100Economist: Huge risk of even higher inflation
Fuel prices are continuing to rise and have already reached historic highs in the Czech Republic. The government has therefore decided to abolish the mandatory blending of bio-components into fuels and also to abolish the road tax on vehicles weighi...
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:29:00 +0100Ukrainian refugees arriving by the thousands at Prague's main train station
Since the start of the Russian aggression in Ukraine close to two million people have fled the country. Close to 200,000 refugees, mainly old people, women and children, have found their way to the Czech Republic –on their own, with the help of vo...
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:58:00 +0100Govt. approves more help for Ukrainians and calls for continued solidarity
The Czech government has just rubberstamped a raft of measures aimed at helping the thousands upon thousands of Ukrainian refugees who are arriving in the country. At the same time, the country’s leaders have called for continued solidarity with t...
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:46:00 +0100Chamber of Deputies approves 2022 budget
Chamber of Deputies approves 2022 budget
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:45:00 +0100Number of Ukranian refugees in Czechia nearing 200,000
Number of Ukranian refugees in Czechia nearing 200,000
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:44:00 +0100Inflation hits 11.1 percent in February
Inflation hits 11.1 percent in February
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:02:00 +0100Czech leaders condemn Russian hospital bombing as war crime
Czech leaders condemn Russian hospital bombing as war crime
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:18:00 +0100Over 10,000 Covid cases confirmed Wednesday
Over 10,000 Covid cases confirmed Wednesday
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:32:00 +0100Fiala: Putin waging economic war against EU and CR
Fiala: Putin waging economic war against EU and CR
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:21:00 +0100Bill allows Ukrainian refugees to work in CR without permit
Bill allows Ukrainian refugees to work in CR without permit
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:57:00 +0100From Monday respirators only needed on public transport, at social and health facilities
From Monday respirators only needed on public transport, at social and health facilities
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:02:00 +0100Government approves sending 650 Czech soldiers to Slovakia
Government approves sending 650 Czech soldiers to Slovakia
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:55:00 +0100More Czech interpreters needed at Slovak-Ukrainian border
Czech volunteers assisting Ukrainian refugees crossing at the Slovak border town of Ubľa are calling for more interpreters to bolster their numbers. Interpreters are needed for organising further transport of the refugees to the Czech Republic and ...
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:15:00 +0100Czech PM discusses further steps against Russia with UK and V4 leaders
Prime ministers from the EU’s Visegrad Four bloc, including the Czech Republic’s Petr Fiala, met with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Ukraine. All parties agreed on a common approach to Russia’s...
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:59:00 +0100Up to 50,000 jobs available in agriculture, says minister
Up to 50,000 jobs available in agriculture, says minister
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:51:00 +0100Obstacles to building fourth Prague Metro line removed
Obstacles to building fourth Prague Metro line removed
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:44:00 +0100Minister: Estimated 150,000 Ukrainian refugees now in CR
Minister: Estimated 150,000 Ukrainian refugees now in CR
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:22:00 +0100Michael Romancov: “Of course Russian citizens are responsible”
Has Russia’s President Putin lost touch with reality? And how are things most likely to play out now, following the launch of his bestial war against Ukraine? I discussed those questions with a leading Czech expert on Russia, political geographer ...
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:59:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:58:00 +0100University refuses to rent hall for Nohavica show over Putin medal stance
University refuses to rent hall for Nohavica show over Putin medal stance
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:06:00 +0100Czech authorities start targeting sanctioned Russian assets
Czech authorities start targeting sanctioned Russian assets
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:55:00 +0100Interior Minister: Czech Republic can take in around 250,000 Ukrainian refugees
Interior Minister: Czech Republic can take in around 250,000 Ukrainian refugees
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:03:00 +0100PM: Czechia managing Ukrainian refugee wave, registration times could be extended
PM: Czechia managing Ukrainian refugee wave, registration times could be extended
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:20:00 +0100Offering ‘The Best of Baroque’ to toddlers
If you’re a parent of young children, you might have found yourself missing going to cultural events such as classical music concerts where children are usually not welcome. Well, fear no more – there is an organisation in Prague offering classi...
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:18:00 +0100Regions want more money from state to house Ukrainian refugees
Regions want more money from state to house Ukrainian refugees
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:43:00 +0100Former PM Babiš places first in presidential election poll
Former PM Babiš places first in presidential election poll
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:25:00 +0100Czech women’s’ hockey team coach quits for health reasons
Czech women’s’ hockey team coach quits for health reasons
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:04:00 +0100Police criminally prosecuting former MP for child rape
Police criminally prosecuting former MP for child rape
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:50:00 +0100Economist: Czechs must extend mining for independence from Russian gas
Things were already looking grim for the economy before Russia’s war on Ukraine, but now many Czechs are bracing themselves for massive price increases. Ahead of a government meeting Wednesday on helping citizens cope with rocketing energy costs, ...
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:40:00 +0100Weather
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Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:32:00 +0100Health Ministry to propose loosening obligations on wearing respirators
Health Ministry to propose loosening obligations on wearing respirators
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:19:00 +0100Ukraine’s President Zelensky to receive highest Czech state honour
Ukraine’s President Zelensky to receive highest Czech state honour
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:12:00 +0100February saw unemployment decrease to 3.5 percent
February saw unemployment decrease to 3.5 percent
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0100Prague buckling under the strain as majority of war refugees head for capital city
Prague’s main centre for registering refugees was overwhelmed on Monday and forced to temporarily close its doors to further applicants for 24 hours. The closure has raised concern among those who waited for hours to register. The interior ministe...
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:50:00 +0100V4 leaders and UK agree on maintaining joint approach to Russian aggression
V4 leaders and UK agree on maintaining joint approach to Russian aggression
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:16:00 +0100Ministry completes investigation of Zeman’s office following shredding of classified report
Ministry completes investigation of Zeman’s office following shredding of classified report
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:53:00 +0100Czech donations to Ukraine surpass all previous records
More than CZK 2 billion has been collected in the Czech Republic for humanitarian and military aid to the Ukraine since the country was invaded by Russia at the end of February. The amount of humanitarian aid alone surpasses any yet collected in Cze...
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:47:00 +0100Main Prague refugee processing centre overwhelmed
Main Prague refugee processing centre overwhelmed
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:35:00 +0100Average wage up to CZK 40,135, but down in real terms
Average wage up to CZK 40,135, but down in real terms
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:28:00 +0100Czech schools open their doors to thousands of Ukrainian newcomers
Schools around the Czech Republic are now scrambling to welcome thousands of Ukrainian newcomers, many of whom are still shell-shocked from the war in their home country and the often harrowing escape to safety. In an effort to help make them feel a...
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:20:00 +0100State awards ceremony at Prague Castle overshadowed by Czech president’s previous pro-Putin stance
On Monday, March 7, hundreds of guests are expected to gather at Prague Castle for an awards ceremony which will see state honours handed out for the first time since 2019. The ceremony has been overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and several leading...
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:59:00 +0100Legendary tank on Kinsky Square repainted in Ukraine's colours
The legendary tank on Kinsky Square in Prague, which artist David Černý famously repainted pink in April 1991, has now been repainted in Ukraine's colours.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:20:00 +0100First classes for Ukrainian refugee children begin in Prague
First classes for Ukrainian refugee children begin in Prague
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:01:00 +0100Weather forecast
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Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0100Czech public donates unprecedented CZK 1.5 billion to Ukraine
Czech public donates unprecedented CZK 1.5 billion to Ukraine
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:46:00 +0100Roman Máca: “Hunter” of Putin’s radical Czech followers
As a security expert focused on media and the internet, Roman Máca has been very busy lately, monitoring a rise in activity among pro-Russian online voices linked to Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Máca, who works for the Institute for Politics and S...
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:19:00 +0100Sunday saw lowest number of new coronavirus cases since start of 2022
Sunday saw lowest number of new coronavirus cases since start of 2022
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:07:00 +0100Prague Castle to hand out state awards
Prague Castle to hand out state awards
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:24:00 +0100Foreign Minister: Russian consulate workers must leave Czechia by March 12
Foreign Minister: Russian consulate workers must leave Czechia by March 12
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 12:26:00 +0100Weather
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Sun, 06 Mar 2022 12:25:00 +0100Health Minister: Respirators could cease being obligatory in April
Health Minister: Respirators could cease being obligatory in April
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 12:09:00 +0100Over 1.3 million Czechs subscribe to streaming platforms
Over 1.3 million Czechs subscribe to streaming platforms
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 12:03:00 +0100Czech spas expect fewer Russian visitors
Czech spas expect fewer Russian visitors
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 11:41:00 +0100Zátopek dominates Czech Lion awards
Zátopek dominates Czech Lion awards
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 06:22:00 +0100Nearly 200 million crowns raised through Ukraine support concert in Prague
This week’s Sunday Music Show is dedicated to the Concert for those affected by Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which took place on Wenceslas Square this Monday and was organised by Czech Television. Various leading Czech bands and signers, includin...
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:46:00 +0100March 1982: Runner Kratochvílová sets her “other” longstanding record
Czech runner Jarmila Kratochvílová is best-known for setting the women’s 800m world record in 1983 with a time of 1:53.28. However, it is not her only long-standing record. On March 7, 1982 the athlete set a time of 49.59 seconds in Milan for an...
Sat, 05 Mar 2022 14:57:00 +0100Prague Congress Centre struggling under wave of incoming Ukrainian refugees
Prague Congress Centre struggling under wave of incoming Ukrainian refugees
Sat, 05 Mar 2022 14:45:00 +0100PM: Over CZK 450 million collected for arms purchases for Ukraine
PM: Over CZK 450 million collected for arms purchases for Ukraine
Sat, 05 Mar 2022 11:54:00 +0100Czechia setting up teaching classes for thousands of Ukrainian child refugees
Czechia setting up teaching classes for thousands of Ukrainian child refugees
Sat, 05 Mar 2022 11:47:00 +0100Weather
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Sat, 05 Mar 2022 11:45:00 +0100Covid hospitalisations down by a quarter over past week
Covid hospitalisations down by a quarter over past week
Sat, 05 Mar 2022 11:31:00 +0100Over 38,000 Ukrainian refugees now registered with Czech foreign police
Over 38,000 Ukrainian refugees now registered with Czech foreign police
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 20:03:00 +0100Wenceslas Square cheers Ukrainian president along with thousands across Europe
Wenceslas Square cheers Ukrainian president along with thousands across Europe
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:42:00 +0100Radio Prague's Monthly Quiz
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