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News; Education Ministry plans to help non-native speakers in Czech schools; Scientists develop 3D-printed joint replacements; Emil Zátopek, the greatest Czech runner of all time
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New plan to help non-native speakers in Czech schools by Education Ministry met with scepticism
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While the number of foreigners in Czech Republic continues to rise, their children are still facing difficulties in learning the country’s language. A large portion of children whose native tongue is not Czech do not manage to get beyond a high school education, with a significant number unable to even pass beyond the country’s elementary education…
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“It’s no surprise to me” – says historian on revelation that Oxford academic was Czechoslovak spy
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Dr Jirina Stone, a Czech émigré who became an astrophysicist at the University of Oxford was a secret informer for the Czechoslovak communist intelligence service, according to a story recently published in the Daily Mail by its investigations team. It is not the first time that a prominent individual in the West has been hit by such a revelation. …
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MEPs push Brussels to flex muscles over Czech PM’s conflict of interest, subsidies
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Members of the European Parliament on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to issue proceedings against Prime Minister Andrej Babiš for breaches of EU law concerning long-standing allegations of his conflict of interest. The vote could spur the European Commission to look even further into the issue and take punitive action.…
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Czech women may finally be able to decide about their own surname
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After years of heated debates, Czech women may finally be able to make their own decision about the form of their surname. On Tuesday the Chamber of Deputies approved an amendment to the law on birth registers, names and surnames, allowing them to drop the ending –ová and use the masculine form instead.…
Programming of Tuesday, 15.06.2021 -By info@radio360.eu (Radio 360.eu)
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Czech scientists working on 3D printed joint replacements
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Czech scientists are working on the development of small joint replacements using 3D printing. The tiny implants made of titanium powder could help patients suffering from arthritis in the joints of their fingers and toes, where conventional treatment often fails.
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Programming of Monday, 14.06.2021 -By info@radio360.eu (Radio 360.eu)
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Double threat: Barbora Krejčíková’s stunning French Open sweep
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Barbora Krejčíková left an indelible mark on tennis history this weekend, becoming the first player to sweep the French Open women’s singles-doubles titles since 2000, and the first Czech woman to win at Roland-Garros since 1981. The feat is all the more extraordinary, as this was Krejčíková’s maiden Grand Slam singles title contest.…
Expectations are low ahead of a high-profile summit between the U.S. and Russian leaders, who are to meet this week for the first time since President Joe Biden took office in January. RFE/RL senior correspondent Mike Eckel joins host Steve Gutterman to discuss the June 16 summit in Geneva.By Steve Gutterman
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“It’s no surprise to me” – says historian on revelation that Oxford academic was Czechoslovak spy
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Dr Jirina Stone, a Czech émigré who became an astrophysicist at the University of Oxford was a secret informer for the Czechoslovak communist intelligence service, according to a story recently published in the Daily Mail by its investigations team. It is not the first time that a prominent individual in the West has been hit by such a revelation. …
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Pavel Strnad: Czech directors could benefit from looking outward more
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Pavel Strnad is one of the Czech Republic’s top film producers. The company Strnad co-founded in the mid-1990s, Negativ Film, has been behind many of the most important Czech titles since then, with works including Year of the Devil, Alois Nebel, Ice Mother and several acclaimed documentaries by Helena Třeštíková; last week saw the premiere of her …
Programming of Sunday, 13.06.2021 -By info@radio360.eu (Radio 360.eu)
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Zdena / Zdeněk: the interwar Czech champion who changed genders; The heart of Moravia – through the eyes of musician Jiří Pavlica
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Zdena / Zdeněk: the interwar Czech champion who changed genders
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Zdena Koubková won two medals for Czechoslovakia at the Women’s World Games in 1934. Two years later, at the age of 22, she underwent gender reassignment surgery and became Zdeněk Koubek – who saw his former self’s sporting achievements erased from the books: national titles in the long and high jump and world records in running.…
Programming of Friday, 11.06.2021 -By info@radio360.eu (Radio 360.eu)
News; Vaccine registration for publicly uninsured foreigners and Czechs opens; MEPs push Brussels to act over Czech PM’s conflict of interest; Jan Koura on communist Czechoslovakia's role in Cold War
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MEPs push Brussels to flex muscles over Czech PM’s conflict of interest, subsidies
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Members of the European Parliament on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to issue proceedings against Prime Minister Andrej Babiš for breaches of EU law concerning long-standing allegations of his conflict of interest. The vote could spur the European Commission to look even further into the issue and take punitive action.…
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Vaccine registration for publically uninsured foreigners and Czechs opens this Friday
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From Friday, people without public health insurance, including foreigners residing long-term in the Czech Republic, are able to register for a coronavirus vaccine. The reservation system also offers vaccination centres with foreign language speaking personnel.
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“Czechoslovak intelligence helped Cuban Revolution to survive” – says top Cold War researcher
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Despite more than three decades since the fall of communism, historians are still discovering new information about communist Czechoslovakia and its role in the Cold War. Some of the most interesting discoveries have been made in the realm of intelligence, where the country’s foreign intelligence service played a disproportionately larger role than…
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“Czechoslovak intelligence helped Cuban Revolution to survive” – says top Cold War researcher
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Despite more than three decades since the fall of communism, historians are still discovering new information about communist Czechoslovakia and its role in the Cold War. Some of the most interesting discoveries have been made in the realm of intelligence, where the country’s foreign intelligence service played a disproportionately larger role than…
Programming of Thursday, 10.06.2021 -By info@radio360.eu (Radio 360.eu)
News; Czechoslovak RAF pilot General Emil Boček takes to the skies; Expert: Czech Euros squad have similarities with ‘96 generation; Barbora Krejčíková's dream run at French Open; Jiří Kadlec: man who creates weapons for iconic historic movies
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Czech tennis player Barbora Krejčíková has dream run at French Open
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Czech tennis player Barbora Krejčíková has made headlines around the world after a fantastic run at the French Open so far. The 25-year-old reached her first Grand Slam semi-final after beating 17-year-old American Cori Gauff in Paris on Wednesday.
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Expert: Czech Euros squad have similarities with ‘96 generation
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The continent’s biggest sporting event, the European Football Championships, kicks off on Friday night. Among the 24 nations taking part in the delayed Euro 2020 will of course be the Czech Republic. But what are the Czechs’ chances at the tournament? That’s something I discussed with top local football journalist Karel Häring.…
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Czechoslovak RAF pilot General Emil Boček, 98, takes to the skies in De Haviland Tiger Moth
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Czechoslovak RAF veteran General Emil Boček, received a belated 98th birthday treat on Wednesday, taking to the skies in a De Havilland Tiger Moth –a plane he first piloted when he joined the RAF. The 15-minute flight was a tribute from the Czech Airforce to one of the country’s last remaining war heroes.…
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Czechoslovak RAF pilot General Emil Boček, 98, takes to the skies in De Haviland Tiger Moth
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Czechoslovak RAF veteran General Emil Boček, received a belated 98th birthday treat on Wednesday, taking to the skies in a De Havilland Tiger Moth –a plane he first piloted when he joined the RAF. The 15-minute flight was a tribute from the Czech Airforce to one of the country’s last remaining war heroes.…
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Jiří Kadlec- the man who created the weapons for Merlin, Joan of Arc and other iconic movies
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At sixteen Jiří Kadlec had an avid interest in military history which led him to join a historic fencing club. After the fall of communism he was torn between joining the army and using his extensive knowledge to make copies of historical weapons. Today he co-owns one of the most successful companies for the production, sale and rental of historic …
Programming of Wednesday, 09.06.2021 -By info@radio360.eu (Radio 360.eu)
News; New documentary offers “a look inside the minds of Czech drivers”; Petr Stanický’s installation represents Czechia at London Biennale; Czech Made: Moser crystal
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New documentary offers “a look inside the minds of Czech drivers”
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An engrossing new Czech documentary entitled 13 MINUTES tells the stories of several drivers who caused fatal accidents. The film, which is available from Thursday, may serve as a stark warning to other motorists – but it also explores issues of honesty and personal responsibility.
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Moser Crystal Glass - Czechia’s most luxurious brand
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Czech glass is known throughout the world for its craftsmanship and artistic qualities. The history of the glassmaking industry dates all the way back to the Middle Ages, when the first glassworks were built in the deep Bohemian forests. Today, there are dozens of glassmaking factories and studios around the Czech Republic, but perhaps the best-kno…
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Petr Stanický’s site-specific installation represents Czechia at London Biennale
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The British capital is currently hosting the third edition of the London Biennale, the first international art event following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the country. The Czech Republic is represented by visual artist Petr Stanický, who created a site-specific installation, inspired by Somerset House, where the event takes place.…
