President Pavel urges defence of democracy, independent media at Forum 2000 conference

Czech President Petr Pavel has appealed for global unity in defending democracy, truth, and freedom of the press amid rising authoritarianism and disinformation worldwide. Delivering a keynote address to hundreds of delegates from more than 100...

‘There were three scary moments for us during the race, but luck was on our side’ – Gavin Cromwell on famous Czech win

The legendary Czech Republic cross country chase is one of the most unique jumps races in the world and jockey Keith Donoghue earned his corn with a superb steer on the likeable eight-year-old. He encountered all sorts of problems on the way...

Run Through History at the 2026 Prague Marathon – 3 May 2026

The Prague International Marathon returns beginning next May, welcoming over 10,000 runners to the streets of one of Europe’s most historic and picturesque cities. With a scenic, fast course and a festival atmosphere, the event promises an...

Tereza Šupová (Czech News Office). “Show what the EU is doing and why, in simple language”

“My task is not to write positively about the EU, I do not try to idealize the EU, I just write in a balanced way and bring information that shows what the EU really does, why it does it and how it affects us all,” says Tereza Šupová,...

An inside look at Prague’s new Dan Brown-inspired walking tour

But life, too, can imitate art, and it’s through this dialogue between words and streets, paragraphs and buildings, myths and reality that Miloslava steers us through. With her help, we can easily picture Langdon racing through Prague, having his...

Europe’s Cinema Celebrated Globally

The 2025 edition of EUFF positions European cinema as a powerful force for international cultural diplomacy. By reaching viewers in different continents, the festival promotes empathy, understanding, and shared storytelling — all while...

Prague’s Designblok 2025 celebrates courage in design with guest of honour Mary McCartney

Jana Zielinski |Photo: Ian Willoughby, Radio Prague International We are standing here in Queen Anne's Summer Palace in the Royal Gardens of Prague Castle, which is one of the festival's venues. And if I'm not mistaken, you are returning here...

Prague’s Designblok 2025 to Celebrate Courage and Creativity

The latest edition of Designblok, Central Europe’s biggest celebration of design and fashion, kicks off in Prague on Tuesday. Over the next five days, the festival will showcase the work of more than 200 carefully selected designers, studios, and...

"Our brains and ears can no longer discern what's real or fake," says Czech AI researcher at Stanford

Matyáš Boháček coded his first website at the age of six - an online shop for his grandmother, with whom he enjoyed playing shopkeeper. Later, he developed apps for his classmates and, while still in high school, created a sign language...

Les Délices’ “Bohemian Rhapsody” Offers Bohemian Folk Tunes, Music by Czech Composers—and Mozart

Les Délices’ next program, titled Bohemian Rhapsody (not the Queen song!), is a hybrid, offering composed works mingling with traditional Czech folk tunes arranged for a quarter of oboe, violin, viola and cello. They’ll play pieces by two late...

Fashion retail dominates European retail floorspace in H1 2025

The company’s latest European Retail Radar report analyses transactions across the continent, including fashion retail. According to the report, the mass market segment, which includes fashion retailers, accounted for nearly 70% of the total...

Poppy announces massive UK, Europe and Australia 2026 tour

Poppy has unveiled details of a huge UK, Europe and Australia tour for 2026 – check out all the dates and find out how to get tickets below. The musician will embark on the ‘Constantly Nowhere’ tour next January, kicking off in Australia before...

Where to watch Latvia vs. England: Latest team news and TV information

England will aim to officially secure their ticket to next summer's World Cup finals when they make the trip to face Latvia on Tuesday night. Thomas Tuchel's England continue to go from strength to strength, with the German boss ticking off...

Where to watch Italy vs. Israel: Latest team news and TV information

Italy return to Udine on Tuesday night knowing that just a single point against Israel will be enough to confirm their place in the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Luciano Spalletti's side edged an unforgettable nine-goal thriller when the two teams met...

BAE Systems partners with PragoData to bolster Czech defence

UK-based BAE Systems is teaming up with PragoData, a Czech systems integrator and consulting company, to bolster the integrated product support (IPS) capabilities within the Czech defence sector. The collaboration offers the possibility of...

Lancaster artist features in latest art exhibition at Low Wood Bay

The drawings and paintings of a renowned artist from Lancaster are being exhibited in the latest art gallery at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa. The works of Milan Ivanič have featured in numerous prominent international galleries in the UK, Europe, USA...

Mobile Gambling in the Czech Republic: Why Smartphones Dominate the Market

The Czech gambling landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years, with mobile devices becoming the preferred gateway to online entertainment. Today, players no longer need to sit in front of their computers to enjoy casino games, slots, or...

Are Czech Online Casinos Unregulated? The Truth About Licensing and Player Safety

One of the biggest myths surrounding the Czech online gambling industry is that it’s a “wild west,” where operators run unchecked and players are left unprotected. Some critics mistakenly believe there is little oversight compared to larger...

Faroes boost World Cup hopes with shock win over Czechs

PA Media/DPA London The Faroe Islands produced a stunning victory over the Czech Republic to boost their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time. The European minnows made it four wins from their last five qualifiers, following up...

New music this week (part 2): Songs from Helena Paparizou, Barbara Pravi, Salvador Sobral and more

Although we’re officially into the Eurovision 2026 season, it will still be some time before we hear any national final and Eurovision songs. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new...