Best The National Czech Podcasts (2025)

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National Security Council meet over bitcoin scandal, bell made from Russian missiles, beaver making comeback 27:33

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News; Czech PM calls National Security Council meeting over suspect bitcoin transaction; The Netherlands send a bell made of Russian missiles from Ukraine to Prague’s Old Town; Beavers’ comeback: How a once-extinct species is reshaping the Czech landscape.

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Dutch send bell made of Russian missiles from Ukraine to Prague’s Old Town 2:28

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On Tuesday, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife, Máxima, arrive in Prague. One of the highlights of the first-ever state visit of a Dutch monarch to Czechia will be the christening of a unique bell cast in the Netherlands for the Church of the Most Holy Salvator. Remarkably, the bell was made using metal from Russian munitions use…

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Czech PM calling National Security Council meeting over suspect bitcoin transaction 3:26

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Under fire over a bitcoin scandal that has shaken the Czech government in its foundations, Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Tuesday announced that he was calling a meeting of the National Security Council and wanted the country’s intelligence services to investigate whether the state could have been abused by the criminal underworld for money-launderin…

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Czech PM calling National Security Council meeting over suspect bitcoin transaction 3:26

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Under fire over a bitcoin scandal that has shaken the Czech government in its foundations, Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Tuesday announced that he was calling a meeting of the National Security Council and wanted the country’s intelligence services to investigate whether the state could have been abused by the criminal underworld for money-launderin…

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ConnectWise Breached in Nation-State Cyberattack, AVCheck Taken Down, Modern Phishing Attacks, Insider Threat 19:51

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🎙️ ConnectWise Breached in Nation-State Cyberattack, AVCheck Taken Down, Modern Phishing Attacks, Insider Threat 🚨 Join us daily on the CyberHub Podcast as we delve into the latest headlines for cybersecurity practitioners Ep – 920: Today’s episode will discuss the latest news as ConnectWise Breached in Nation-State Cyber-attack more news below: · …

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Bitcoin scandal shakes Czech government, Nawrocki’s presidential win in Poland, comedian Mark Watson at Prague Fringe 26:29

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News; Bitcoin scandal shakes Czech government as opposition pushes for no-confidence vote; Czech leaders react to Nawrocki’s presidential win in Poland; British comedian Mark Watson on Prague and performing comedy abroad.

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“Poland will continue its pro-Western orientation,” President Pavel believes after Nawrocki’s presidential win 1:55

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Czech President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Petr Fiala extended congratulatory wishes to Karol Nawrocki on his victory in Poland’s presidential election. Pavel expressed optimism that Poland would uphold democratic principles and maintain its pro-Western orientation under Nawrocki’s leadership.

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“Poland will continue its pro-Western orientation,” President Pavel believes after Nawrocki’s presidential win 1:55

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Czech President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Petr Fiala extended congratulatory wishes to Karol Nawrocki on his victory in Poland’s presidential election. Pavel expressed optimism that Poland would uphold democratic principles and maintain its pro-Western orientation under Nawrocki’s leadership.

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“A fringe like this is a real gift to a performer”: British comedian Mark Watson on performing in Prague 13:11

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Comedian Mark Watson, a household name in the UK, was a star act at this year’s edition of the Prague Fringe. Having previously appeared on British shows like Taskmaster and Would I Lie to You? , his three performances at Malá Strana’s Metro Comedy Club brought Mark and his distinct style of stand-up to Czechia for the first time. Ahead of the seco…

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Bitcoin scandal shakes Czech government as opposition pushes for no-confidence vote 4:32

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A bitcoin donation worth nearly one billion Czech crowns from a convicted criminal has thrown the Czech political scene into turmoil. Opposition parties are calling for the government's resignation, accusing the Ministry of Justice of aiding in money laundering. Political analyst Jiří Pehe warns the scandal could leave deep scars on the ruling coal…

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Bitcoin scandal shakes Czech government as opposition pushes for no-confidence vote 4:32

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A bitcoin donation worth nearly one billion Czech crowns from a convicted criminal has thrown the Czech political scene into turmoil. Opposition parties are calling for the government's resignation, accusing the Ministry of Justice of aiding in money laundering. Political analyst Jiří Pehe warns the scandal could leave deep scars on the ruling coal…

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From Moravia to Thailand: a young Czech woman’s perspective 29:41

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In this weekend on Czechia in 30 Minutes, we hear from Martina Šmídová—a young Moravian woman born after 1990. She talks about building a new life in Thailand, what it means to belong to the Millennial generation, and how old labels like “Czechoslovakia” still follow her. A brief but insightful look at how younger Czechs see the world—and how the w…

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Czechia’s digital generation, 20 years of baby boxes in Czechia, photographer Jeffrey Martin 28:51

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Born free, growing up wired: Meet Czechia’s digital generation, Twenty years of baby boxes in Czechia: One adoptive father’s perspective, Jeffrey Martin on mapping Prague’s streets in 1.3 million photos, news

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Twenty years of baby boxes in Czechia: One adoptive father’s perspective 5:29

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This Sunday marks exactly twenty years since the opening of the first baby box in Czechia — a place where mothers can anonymously leave their babies to be cared for and adopted. Today, there are 88 baby boxes across the country, and so far, 277 children have been safely placed in them.

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Born free, growing up wired: Meet Czechia’s digital generation 3:01

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Between 1990 and 2010, about 2.3 million Czechs were born. Often categorized as younger Millennials or older Gen Z, they came of age in a free country—but not an easy world. From the explosion of social media to pandemics and wars nearby, they’re facing challenges few generations before them could imagine.…

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Victoria’s Secret Cyberattack, Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions Breach, Google Calendar Abuse, OneDrive Full Access 21:17

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🎙️ Victoria’s Secret Cyberattack, Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions Breach, Google Calendar Abuse, OneDrive Full Access 🚨 Join us daily on the CyberHub Podcast as we delve into the latest headlines for cybersecurity practitioners Ep – 919: Today’s episode will discuss the latest news as Victoria’s Secret Cyberattack more news below: · Oregon Passes GeoLoc…

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Chinese cyber-attack on Czechia, mural pays tribute to Milada Horáková, interview with Veronika Novotná 28:13

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For today's show: the News; Czech government holds China responsible for cyber-attack on Ministry of Foreign Affairs network; new mural at Prague’s Letná pays tribute to Milada Horáková; an interview with Czech UN Youth Delegate Veronika Novotná on the mental health crisis of our time and what the UN can do about it.…

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“There’s no global resolution addressing youth mental health”: UN Youth Delegate Veronika Novotná 15:11

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Depression, loneliness, and suicide rates continue to increase. According to some data, in 2021, suicide was the third leading cause of death among youth aged 15 to 29. As a result, some UN Youth Delegates have called on the UN and other world leaders to make mental health one of their top priorities in the coming years, and perhaps, decades. One o…

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“Walk through the world with your eyes open”: New mural at Prague’s Letná pays tribute to Milada Horáková 3:48

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A new mural has just been completed on a building along Milady Horákové Street in Prague’s Holešovice district, near Štrossmayer Square. Created by the masked street artist Toy Box, the large-scale work pays tribute to Milada Horáková, the democratic politician executed in a communist show trial in 1950. Featuring a fragmented portrait and a quote …

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Czech government holds China responsible for cyber-attack on Ministry of Foreign Affairs network 2:39

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Following an extensive investigation, the Czech government is holding China responsible for a “malicious cyber campaign” that targeted a confidential network of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consequently, the Chinese Ambassador to Czechia was summoned to the ministry on Wednesday.

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Czech government holds China responsible for cyber-attack on Ministry of Foreign Affairs network 2:39

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Following an extensive investigation, the Czech government is holding China responsible for a “malicious cyber campaign” that targeted a confidential network of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consequently, the Chinese Ambassador to Czechia was summoned to the ministry on Wednesday.

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MathWorks Ransomware, Czech Republic Blames China for Cyber Espionage, Iranian Pleads Guilty to Baltimore Ransomware 17:05

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🎙️ MathWorks Ransomware, Czech Republic Blames China for Cyber Espionage, Iranian Pleads Guilty to Baltimore Ransomware 🚨 Join us daily on the CyberHub Podcast as we delve into the latest headlines for cybersecurity practitioners Ep – 918: Today’s episode will discuss the latest news as MathWorks Ransomware more news below: · Sheboygan WI Cyber att…

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Karel Čapek’s Letters from England, Filtruj! 2025 coffee festival, psychiatrist Tomáš Páleníček on psychedelics 32:18

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News; Čapek’s Letters from England, signed by WWII paratroopers, exhibited; Prague celebrates specialty coffee at Filtruj! 2025 festival; Dr. Tomáš Páleníček on psychedelics in psychiatric treatment.

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Rare London loan: Čapek’s Letters from England, signed by WWII paratroopers, on display in Prague 3:33

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The Museum of Literature in Prague is hosting a powerful new exhibition—centred around a remarkable item on loan from London. At its heart is a rare English edition of Karel Čapek’s Letters from England, signed and dedicated in the autumn of 1941 by twenty Czechoslovak parachute trainees in the UK. Among them was Jan Kubiš, one of the men who would…

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“We’ll teach you how to like coffee”: Prague celebrates specialty coffee at Filtruj! 2025 festival 6:15

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Filtruj! 2025 is a sister event to Prague Coffee Festival, that functions as another opportunity for coffee enthusiasts in Prague, and for those visiting the city, to celebrate the country’s coffee culture. This year’s Filtruj! festival was held at the scenic National Library of the Czech Republic in Klementinum on May 24. Due to my fondness for gr…

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Silent Ransomware Targets Law Firm, Adidas Warns of Breach, Russian Cyber Activities Target Dutch Police 17:26

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🎙️ Silent Ransomware Targets Law Firm, Adidas Warns of Breach, Russian Cyber Activities Target Dutch Police 🚨 Join us daily on the CyberHub Podcast as we delve into the latest headlines for cybersecurity practitioners Ep – 917: Today’s episode will discuss the latest news as Silent Ransomware Targets Law Firm more news below: · Nova Scotia Couple L…

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Czech-African partnership, Day of Czech, Beavers’ comeback to Czech landscape, news 29:12

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News, Africa Day highlights historic Czech-African partnership, Day of Czech returns to enthuse and educate about Czech language and literature, Beavers’ comeback: How a once-extinct species is reshaping the Czech landscape, news

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Day of Czech returns to enthuse and educate about Czech language and literature 5:44

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On May 27th, the ‘Day of Czech’ ( Den češtiny ) is serving up a multi-genre programme of linguistic events, designed to inform Czech speakers about their language and help them to look at it with new eyes. Aimed in the morning at school groups, and later on the general public, the Day of Czech is being held in Prague’s Kampus Hybernská, where Danny…

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Africa Day highlights historic Czech-African partnership 2:55

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized the National Development Day for the second time. The public was invited to the gardens of the Czernin Palace on Friday, where information stands and key players provided information about the government's development policy projects and humanitarian aid. Along with this, Africa Day was held on the premises…

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Africa Day highlights historic Czech-African partnership 2:55

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized the National Development Day for the second time. The public was invited to the gardens of the Czernin Palace on Friday, where information stands and key players provided information about the government's development policy projects and humanitarian aid. Along with this, Africa Day was held on the premises…

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Nova Scotia Power Ransomware, $223 Million Crypto Heist, Cityworks Zeroday Exploited by China, SEC Disclosure Challenged 19:42

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🎙️ Nova Scotia Power Ransomware, $223 Million Crypto Heist, Cityworks Zeroday Exploited by China, SEC Disclosure Challenged 🚨 Join us daily on the CyberHub Podcast as we delve into the latest headlines for cybersecurity practitioners Ep – 916: Today’s episode will discuss the latest news as Nova Scotia Power Ransomware more news below: · 270 Tied t…

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Russian disinformation campaign, 100 years of Sokol’s Tyrš House, Martin Dušek on Czech taste 27:35

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From tanks to sabotage: how Russia never left Czechia alone, To mark 100th anniversary, Sokol’s Tyrš House unveils new mural, Martin Dušek maps anarchic Czech approach to construction in new film

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From tanks to sabotage: How Russia never left Czechia alone 6:02

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It’s been nearly 60 years since Soviet tanks rolled into Czechoslovakia. But as investigative journalist Jaroslav Spurný argues in his new book, "Vrbětice: The Attack that Changed the Czech Republic", Russia’s security services never truly left. Their tactics evolved—from military occupation to covert sabotage, money laundering, and disinformation …

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From tanks to sabotage: How Russia never left Czechia alone 6:02

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It’s been nearly 60 years since Soviet tanks rolled into Czechoslovakia. But as investigative journalist Jaroslav Spurný argues in his new book, "Vrbětice: The Attack that Changed the Czech Republic", Russia’s security services never truly left. Their tactics evolved—from military occupation to covert sabotage, money laundering, and disinformation …

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To mark 100th anniversary, Sokol’s Tyrš House unveils new mural 2:59

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Tyrš House celebrated 100 years since its reconstruction and reopening as the Prague headquarters of the Czech Sokol community in 1925. To mark the occasion, the organisation christened a colourful mural by artist Michal Škapa.