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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Coordinated Attack on Moravec by SPD Supporters. It's No Longer Just About Okamura

Supporters of the SPD are filing complaints against Václav Moravec, prompting the Czech Television Council to address these grievances at their upcoming meeting.

Feb 26 • 10:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"Zdeněk is having a birthday..." Czech Television will broadcast 20 shows in honor of Svěrák

Czech Television is celebrating the 90th birthday of acclaimed cultural figure Zdeněk Svěrák with 20 special broadcasts.

Feb 25 • 17:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Unexpected changes and the director's attacks. A well-known face revealed why she is leaving Czech TV and where she is heading

Barbora Kroužková, a prominent host at Czech Television, has announced her departure due to personal attacks from the news director and organizational changes.

Feb 25 • 11:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

He Emerged from the Plzeň ODS, Had to Leave Czech Television, Now Hynek Brom Is to Help with a Priority of Babiš's Government

Hynek Brom, a prominent figure from the Plzeň ODS, has taken on a managerial position related to a key priority of Babiš's government after leaving his role at Czech Television.

Feb 25 • 06:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

According to Hájíček's novel Rainstick, a miniseries is being created. Boková and Hádek will appear in it.

A miniseries adaptation of Jiří Hájíček's novel 'Rainstick' is set to premiere in 2027, directed by Bohdan Sláma and featuring an ensemble cast including Kryštof Hádek and Jenovéfa Boková.

Feb 23 • 10:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Demonstration for Czech Television? The Response of a Well-Known Moderator Was Surprisingly Skeptical

Jakub Železný, a prominent moderator, expressed skepticism about whether people would still rally to defend Czech Television today.

Feb 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Dobrovský & Šídlo: It Begins with Czech Television. Is a New Normalization Coming?

The article discusses potential shifts in Czech Television amid concerns regarding normalization.

Feb 21 • 11:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Dismissed Director Souček Will Try to Reach an Agreement with Czech Television over His Dismissal

Dismissed director Souček seeks to negotiate with Czech Television regarding the terms of his dismissal.

Feb 20 • 09:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Souček will try to negotiate with Czech Television out of court, the court has postponed the hearing to May

Souček is attempting to reach an out-of-court settlement with Czech Television, as the court hearing has been postponed until May.

Feb 20 • 09:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Candidates for the boards of Czech Television and Czech Radio: Jandák, a seeker of truth from Parlamentní listy or a former MP

The article discusses the candidates for the boards of Czech Television and Czech Radio, highlighting personalities like Jandák and others.

Feb 19 • 11:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech media player tries to challenge the increase of fees for Czech Television and radio in Brussels

A Czech media player is attempting to legally contest the hike in fees imposed on Czech Television and radio in Brussels.

Feb 18 • 14:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

An audit will examine the operations of Czech Television, Chudárek wrote to the MPs

An audit is set to investigate the financial management of Czech Television following concerns raised to the MPs by Chudárek.

Feb 18 • 09:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: Rajchl wants to be a dramaturge at Czech TV. Will he soon dance in StarDance?

The article discusses the controversial figure Jindřich Rajchl's ambitions to be a dramaturge at Czech Television following an incident during a debate program.

Feb 17 • 18:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The head of Czech Television wrote a letter to MPs. He ordered a review of all significant contracts

The head of Czech Television has requested a comprehensive review of all important contracts, as communicated in a letter to members of parliament.

Feb 17 • 15:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

We are the insurance policy when a crisis comes. By abolishing fees, a key barrier would fall, say Stach and Korcová

The article features an interview with Lucie Korcová and her colleague discussing the funding model of public service media in Czechia and responses to a recent public petition.

Feb 14 • 22:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Happy Word: 'I Signed.' How Czech TV Took André Babiš for a Ride

The article discusses how Czech public service media is becoming a political topic itself, focusing on the pressures they face regarding the license fee and their role in contemporary politics.

Feb 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

There is no agreement in the coalition on the future model of Czech Television and Czech Radio, according to Klempír

Klempír reports a lack of consensus within the coalition regarding the future operations of Czech Television and Czech Radio.

Feb 12 • 18:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Czech Television unsuccessfully protested against the overlap of hockey and speed skating

Czech Television attempted but failed to oppose the scheduling overlap of hockey and speed skating events.

Feb 12 • 09:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Virtuoso and Pedant. Czech Television to Broadcast Documentary Michal Pavlíček: Rocker Version 7.0

Czech Television will air a documentary about guitarist and composer Michal Pavlíček, celebrating his 70th birthday with unique insights into his life and career.

Feb 11 • 16:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Head of Czech Radio Zavoral: I Still See Room for Negotiation on Fees. I Don’t Feel Alone in the Struggle, Even Though Czech Television Was Initially Slow

The head of Czech Radio, Zavoral, expresses optimism about negotiating fees while acknowledging initial hesitation from Czech Television.

Feb 11 • 13:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

I did not enter politics, says Daniel Stach from Czech Television regarding fee challenges

Czech Television's Daniel Stach addresses accusations in the context of calls for fee reform.

Feb 11 • 09:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Police Arrest Suspect in Kidnapping of American Moderator's Mother

Czech police have arrested a suspect linked to the kidnapping case involving the mother of an American television moderator.

Feb 11 • 06:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Crime & Justice

Is he the kidnapper? FBI shows camera footage from the house of the kidnapped mother of the host

The FBI has released camera footage related to the case of a kidnapped mother of a television host in the Czech Republic.

Feb 10 • 19:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Pointa N: Journalists start a fight for Czech Television and Czech Radio, Pavel trolls motorists

Journalists in Czechia are rallying against government plans threatening the independence of public media institutions Czech Television and Czech Radio.

Feb 10 • 16:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Already the second contract in the same year: Czech TV strengthens cooperation with a man who worked for Tykač's circle

Czech Television has signed a second external consulting contract with Martin Mrnka for the year 2026, enhancing their collaboration.

Feb 10 • 13:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

We are concerned about the attempt to control public service media, say employees of television and radio

Employees of Czech public television and radio express concern over attempts to control public service media.

Feb 10 • 09:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Petition with 1800 signatures. Famous faces from Czech Television and Radio speak out against abolishing fees

A petition opposing the abolition of broadcasting fees has garnered 1800 signatures and support from notable figures in Czech media.

Feb 10 • 07:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"For you, not for politicians." Nearly two thousand employees of Czech TV and Czech Radio rally against the abolition of fees

Employees of Czech Television and Czech Radio have issued a joint declaration defending the preservation of license fees and opposing political control over public media.

Feb 10 • 07:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Another Campaign for Fees Has Emerged in ČT and ČRo, with Daniel Stach as Its Main Figure

Czech Television and Czech Radio have initiated a fourth campaign aimed at maintaining their license fees, now led by employees who will present their petition shortly.

Feb 9 • 15:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Million Moments could have been sharper against Fiala's government, but it was not in hibernation. Independent Czech Television will be frozen in a few days, says Minář

In a recent interview, Minář discusses the ongoing political landscape in Czechia, the position of the Million Moments organization, and the future direction of democracy in the country.

Feb 7 • 12:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

In Pictures: Beauties in Distress and Character Queens. The Most Famous Roles of Jana Brejchová

Legendary Czech actress Jana Brejchová passed away at the age of 86 after a long illness, leaving behind a legacy of over one hundred film and television roles.

Feb 7 • 08:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

To A Bitter End. Former Head of Czech Television Souček Evaluates the Prospects of Moravec and the Entire Television

Former Director of Czech Television Jan Souček discusses the funding plans of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's government, warning about potential cuts to budgets and their consequences for public media's relevance, as well as the situation surrounding Václav Moravec.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The next season of StarDance will begin in the autumn. And it will dance on Czech Television next year.

The popular dance competition StarDance will return to Czech Television this autumn and continue next year.

Feb 6 • 17:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

She refused to say 'ová' and got fired. Now she is amazed by the new rule of Czech Television

Former ski runner Zuzana Kocumová, who was once fired for refusing to add the Czech suffix 'ová' to her name, is astonished by a new rule from Czech Television introduced just before the Olympics.

Feb 6 • 05:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Chamber will renew a third of the Czech Television Council, Veselý and Šlégr are leaving office

The Czech Chamber of Deputies is set to vote in April on six new members of the Czech Television Council to fill vacancies ending in March and May, following a narrow approval from the coalition government.

Feb 5 • 15:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Joint Step of Czech TV and Radio: Chudárek and Zavoral Respond to the Cancellation of Fees

The directors of Czech Television and Czech Radio called for a broader discussion on the financing of public media in response to the government's plans to abolish media fees.

Feb 4 • 12:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

She did not sign the petition in support of Mrzena, now she is leaving. CT loses another well-known face

Barbora Kroužková, a prominent figure in Czech Television's newsroom, has resigned after more than 30 years, following her removal as the host of the main news program CT Events.

Feb 4 • 09:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Another famous face is leaving Czech Television, moderator Kroužková is leaving after twenty years

Moderator Barbora Kroužková is leaving Czech Television after twenty years, following a recent change in the news team.

Feb 4 • 07:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Moderator Železný revealed how he fights against the state takeover of television. "The pressure is huge."

Journalist and moderator Jakub Železný discusses the significant pressure faced by Czech Television and its implications for the institution's resilience.

Feb 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Železný: "I will not leave television." He fights against nationalization not only with his authority

Journalist Jakub Železný discusses the pressure on Czech Television and the implications of restricting colleague Václav Moravec's participation in interviews outside the network.

Feb 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

QUIZ: Do you know Czech television crime series? Send the detective to the right crime story

This article presents a quiz testing knowledge of popular Czech crime television series.

Jan 17 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Okamura in Moravec: Corrections will be made by the end of February, promised the director of Czech TV

During a recent meeting of the Czech Television Council, it was discussed that Tomio Okamura hasn't been invited to the show for over ten years, with the general director assuring that this will change by the end of February.

Jan 14 • 17:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Crime Method Markovič: Straka has all the positives of the first season. And something of his own.

The article discusses the ongoing success of the crime series 'Method Markovič' as it continues with a new case featuring Jiří Straka, suggesting that creators have successfully maintained the show's quality.

Jan 12 • 13:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Half a century since the Well: why the story of the mad father with an axe still haunts everyone today

The article discusses the enduring impact of the horror episode 'Well' from the Czechoslovak television series '30 Cases of Major Zeman,' which is based on a true crime filled with ambiguities that turned into a political weapon.

Jan 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Step number one. How people from Tykač's surroundings gain influence in Czech Television

Former TV Nova reporter Martin Mrnka, now an external advisor to the management of Czech Television, is becoming increasingly influential in the station's operations following key leadership changes.

Jan 7 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

The Blue Blood Series Continues: Czech Television Will Present Another Ten Noble Families

Czech Television will launch the fourth part of the documentary series 'Blue Blood' on January 7, focusing on ten more noble families, guided once again by František Kinský.

Jan 6 • 15:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

QUIZ: Hospitals on the Edge of the City, Country Cottagers and Most! Do You Know Famous Czech Series?

The article discusses the popularity of Czech TV series across generations and offers a quiz to test knowledge about older and newer shows.

Jan 3 • 06:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Actor Pavel Nečas known from television series has died at the age of 59

On Wednesday, actor Pavel Nečas, renowned for his roles in television series, passed away at the age of 59, as reported by CNN Prima News and Expres.

Jan 1 • 11:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Fresh shows Peče celá země, Survivor, and Metody Markovič. What will we watch in the new television year?

The article discusses the upcoming television season in the Czech Republic and highlights various shows including the popular baking competition 'Peče celá země'.

Jan 1 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

The Scary Castle of Czech Television: What the New Public TV Fairytale Says About It?

Czech Television explores the themes and reactions surrounding its latest fairytale, expanding on the tradition of holiday storytelling with unique narrative choices.

Dec 24 • 13:00 UTC

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