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This Thursday marks the 100th anniversary of Czech Radio. To celebrate, Prague trams are flying Czech flags and the logo of the public radio broadcaster. An open-air concert is scheduled to take place in the evening in Riegrovy Sady in Prague. An exhibition called One Hundred Years is Just the Beginning is also underway at the National Technical Museum in Prague. On Saturday, May 20, Czech Radio will open its doors to the public, both at its Prague headquarters and its regional studios. Regular public radio broadcasting in Czechoslovakia began May 18, 1923 from a canvas tent in Kbely on the outskirts of Prague. Join in the celebration and commemorate this important milestone in Czech history!

Radio Wave, the Czech Radio youth and alternative station, was launched in 2006 and quickly switched to an online-only broadcaster when it lost its FM frequency. The station plays mainly pop and rap, while also giving exposure to the Czech alternative music scene. Barbora Šichanová, the head of the station, focuses on culture, music, and current affairs through regular formats and podcasts. Popular series such as Beauty and Sádlo have had over 270,000 downloads. Radio Wave is also in closer physical contact with listeners than most stations, with its black-walled studio located at street level on the front corner of the historic Czech Radio building. The station is adapting to the changing habits of young people, using new tools and strategies to stay ahead of the game.

The National Technical Museum in Prague is hosting an exhibition to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Czech Radio. Entitled One Hundred Years is Just the Beginning, the exhibition features a thousand rare objects that tell the story of Czech public radio broadcasting, some of which date back to its earliest days. Visitors can view the torso of the famous tent from Kbely, where the first public broadcast took place in 1923, as well as a broadcasting desk from the Czech Radio building on Vinohradská Street from which the appeal for help was transmitted on 5 May 1945.

The exhibition also includes a microphone used by Adolf Dobrovolný, the first radio editor, and a radio receiver used by Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. Other exhibits include one of the oldest mass-produced superhet receivers and a sound amplifier that resembles an old gramophone.

Visitors to the exhibition can also try out various radio professions for themselves in a special studio. The exhibition will run until the end of this year and will be accompanied by a number of special events and programmes.

In response to this, Maria Zakharova, the Russian foreign minister, has warned that Moscow will take retaliatory steps if Czechia requests three years’ rent retroactively. She did not specify what these steps would be, but it is clear that the Czech government’s decision has caused tension between the two countries.

It remains to be seen how the situation will develop, but it is clear that the Czech government’s decision has caused a diplomatic rift between the two countries.

On Saturday May 20, the newly reconstructed holiday home of the late Czech writer Bohumil Hrabal will open to the public. Located in Kersko, just 30 kilometres east of Prague, the summer cottage will host the annual meeting of Hrabal’s fans. The Central Bohemian Region and the Museum of Polabí are turning the summer residence into an exhibition space for visitors.

The interior of the cottage is still being renovated, with some of the furniture still being worked on. Once complete, visitors will be able to explore the home and learn more about the life and works of the beloved Czech writer.

The opening of the holiday home is sure to be a special occasion for Hrabal’s fans, who will be able to experience the writer’s life in a unique way. It is a fitting tribute to the legacy of Bohumil Hrabal and a great opportunity for visitors to explore the life and works of the beloved Czech writer.

Monday is set to be a pleasant day with clear to partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from 14 to 18 degrees Celsius. The day will start off cool, but the sun will bring some warmth as the day progresses.

This is a great day to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Whether you take a walk in the park, go for a bike ride, or just sit in the sun, it’s a great opportunity to get some Vitamin D and soak up the sun’s rays.

If you’re looking for something to do indoors, why not take the time to catch up on some reading or watch a movie? Whatever you decide to do, make sure to take some time to relax and enjoy the day.

Monday is sure to be a great day, so make the most of it!

The 22nd Anifilm International Film Festival in Liberec was a great success, with Signe Baumane’s My Love Affair with Marriage taking home the main prize for adult feature film. The film was seven years in the making and was supported by nearly 1,700 individual donors, as well as cultural and grant institutions. It was first screened in New York last year.

The prize for best feature film for children went to Jean-Christopher Roger and Julien Chheng’s Mouse and Bear on the Road. The film follows the adventures of two unlikely friends, a mouse and a bear, as they travel together in search of a new home.

The Anifilm International Film Festival is a great platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their work and be recognized for their efforts. Congratulations to Signe Baumane and Jean-Christopher Roger and Julien Chheng for their well-deserved wins!

The National Theatre in Prague has announced the death of renowned Czech opera singer Soňa Červená at the age of 97. Červená began her career at the National Theatre and returned to it after the fall of communism.

In the 1960s, Červená emigrated from Czechoslovakia and went on to perform in some of the world’s leading opera houses. Her most famous role was Carmen, which she performed more than 100 times on the world’s leading stages.

Červená was a beloved figure in the Czech opera world and her death has been met with sadness and grief. She will be remembered for her incredible talent and her dedication to the art of opera.

The Convoy of Liberty parade is a special event for the people of Plzeň. It is a chance to remember the liberation of the city by US forces in 1945 and to thank them for their service. The parade features a variety of historical military vehicles, including tanks, jeeps, and trucks.

The celebrations also include a military-historical and cultural program, outdoor gatherings, concerts, exhibitions, and meetings with veterans. The event is a great opportunity for the people of Plzeň to come together and honor the brave soldiers who fought for their freedom.

Twelve years ago, Miloslav Turek made a remarkable discovery in the radio archives: recordings of a 1937 dramatization of the novel White Fang. The recordings were bent out of shape from years of being stored incorrectly, but miraculously, they evened out over time, allowing the recording to be played once again.

The recordings look like gramophone records, but are played from the middle to the outer edge. After being re-wound, put together and edited, the recording has now been digitised and will be available for people to listen to on the Czech Radio website.

This 1937 dramatization is the oldest surviving radio play in Czechia. Although the first radio plays were recorded in the 1920s, none of these have survived. And, says Mr Turek, no older ones are likely ever to be found.

What makes this recording even more special is that it was broadcast live. It premiered in 1937, on 4 December at 8.15pm and was recorded from a live broadcast on a total of 14 sides, so roughly 3 minutes on each side.

This remarkable discovery is a unique piece of history that will be treasured for years to come.