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The Czech Radio Symphony orchestra opened its new concert season on Tuesday with a concert in Prague's Rudolfinum hall. Performing with the orchestra were two singers from the United States, Esther Heideman and Jacalyn Kreitzer. spoke to them shortly before the concert:

Two Czech air force MiG-21 fighter planes crashed on Tuesday in Central Bohemia, killing both pilots. It was the latest in a series of accidents to hit the force, which has lost 16 planes in the past four years. has this report:

The Czech Republic has now launched its second nuclear power station at Temelin. The decision to begin a nuclear reaction at the plant's Reactor Number One came in spite of border blockades and diplomatic protests from neighbouring Austria, which remains fiercely opposed to nuclear power. David Zelinger works at Austria's public radio and TV network ORF, and earlier today asked him what the mood was like in Vienna:

As of October 9, 2000, the speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and chairman of the Civic Democratic Party, Vaclav Klaus, has his own website. This may not sound like much of a surprise to foreign observers, but it definitely is here in the Czech Republic, says :

Smoking is often cited as one of the major causes of lung cancer. However, during International Cancer Awareness Week, the health services here in the Czech Republic are eager to get across the message that the causes--and types--of the killer disease are much more diverse. Above all, during this week doctors are eager to educate the public as to the benefits of the early diagnosis of cancer. spoke to Prof. Pavel Klener, head of the First Internal Clinic Medical School here in Prague, as well as Vice-Rector of Charles University:

This week Prague plays host to the seventh annual Next Wave theatre festival which is held from the 6th to the 15th of October. Next Wave is a broad-ranging festival encompassing modern dance, spoken word, theatre, circus acts and musical pieces. went to the one of the shows to find out more:

Monday's Lidove Noviny newspaper reported on living conditions for pensioners in the Czech Republic, and compared it with that of both Slovakia and Germany. Not surprisingly, the standard of living for a Czech pensioner is far below that of the average German, but how well is the older generation coping here in the Czech Republic? reports:

There is nothing now to stop the Czech Republic from launching its second nuclear power station, situated outside the little village of Temelin in South Bohemia. The plant has been the subject of international scrutiny, numerous safety surveys and cross-border disputes, but this week Temelin becomes reality. reports:

Now I'm sure there isn't a single reader around the world who hasn't read at least one detective novel. Crime stories have become an integral part of our lives and many of us have our favourite detectives, whether it's Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot or Perry Mason. Crime writers have their own worldwide organisation, the International Association of Crime Writers, and this week it meets in Prague. has this report: