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Battle over Czech public television and radio funding: strikes, protests and political divisions

The Czech government's plans to abolish television and radio licence fees have triggered strikes, demonstrations and a heated debate about the future of public-service broadcasting. Following a controversial parliamentary vote in the early hours of October 24, thousands of people ... Show more

. 28min 0sec

Bohemia versus Moravia: Does the old divide still matter in Czechia?

Moravia was once a distinct historical land, and some of its inhabitants still consider themselves Moravian rather than Czech. But the number declaring exclusively Moravian nationality has fallen sharply since 1991. In this episode of Czechast, Vít Pohanka explores the old bounda ... Show more

. 15min 1sec

Democracy is not forever: President Petr Pavel's warning to Czechia

In his October 28 address marking the anniversary of Czechoslovakia's independence, President Petr Pavel delivered a warning about complacency, political courage and the future of Czech democracy. He called for greater responsibility in national security, public finances, climate ... Show more

. 21min 37sec

After Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, is Czechia's public broadcasting independence at risk?

After years of political interference in public broadcasting in Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, attention is turning to Czechia, long considered a stronghold of independent public service media in Central Europe. The government's plan to replace radio and television licence fees wi ... Show more

. 20min 3sec