Prague's Radio Ukraine helps refugees adapt to new life

A new Prague-based internet radio has started to broadcast news, information and music, tailored to address the needs and worries of some 300,000 refugees who have so far arrived in the Czech Republic after Russia launched its military operation on Ukraine.

An idea to launch the radio came from Bohemia Media, a firm that operates several radio stations in the Czech Republic.It provided a studio and its people cooperated with the Ukrainian embassy, the local Ukrainian community and others to make it a reality in just three weeks. Radio Ukraine broadcasts Ukrainian and western music while presenting news of Ukraine and the Czech Republic, as well as information for refugees every 15 minutes.It includes details about where they can get the documents they need from the local authorities, how to get a job or medical treatment, or how to find a place for children in schools. Children can also listen to Ukrainian fairy tales.