Daniela Lazarová
After spending much of my youth abroad I came back to Prague in my late teens to study at Charles University and I knew right away that this was the city I wanted to call home. Joining Radio Prague in 1986 was a lucky break. I was there to see the crowds welcoming Gorbi at Ruzyne Airport, I found myself reporting on the fall of the Iron Curtain and getting my first taste of adrenalin. Ever since, it has been an exciting road to tread. And when the generally fascinating world of politics becomes too much I balance it out with whacky human interest stories from the Czech Republic hoping to raise a smile somewhere on the other side of the globe.
articles by the author
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"It will not be easy and it will not be comfortable" PM on the need to react to changing world order
The international order is undergoing its biggest change since the fall of communism and Europe must respond to it, Prime Minister Fiala said in an address to the nation.
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Gifts for the president: From a gold medal in hockey to a piece of tank
For the first time ever Prague Castle Administration has opened an exhibition showcasing the gifts received by the Czech head of state.
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Basilica of St. Peter and Paul in Vyšehrad undergoing restoration
Work is underway to reconstruct the roof of the Basilica of St. Peter and Paul in Vyšehrad, one of the most significant landmarks of Prague.
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Czech government to release funds for maintenance of Sudeten German graves
The post-war expulsion of Sudeten Germans from the Czech borderlands left hundreds of thousands of German graves abandoned. A new subsidy should help preserve the legacy.
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Ruffled feathers among the allies, as EU heavyweights meet in Paris
After the US effectively sidelined Europe from the Ukraine peace negotiations, seven EU leaders met for talks in Paris on Monday to align their positions on key issues.
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Ostrava University fourth in world to offer BA study course in cimbalom
The Faculty of Arts of the University of Ostrava will soon become the fourth place in the world to offer a BA study course in cimbalom music.
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Russian Orthodox Church transfers assets in Karlovy Vary to its branch in Hungary
The Russian Orthodox Church has transferred ownership of its church and assets in Karlovy Vary to its Hungarian branch so as to prevent the Czech state freezing them.
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National Film Archive preserves amateur and family films as well as classics
The National Film Archive in Hradištek near Prague is a treasure trove of famous and lesser-known Czech films, but also contains a collection of family and amateur films.
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“We are your dating agency!”: Brno Transport Company slogan sparks public outcry
A new campaign by the Brno Transport Company, using the slogans “A place where you can loosen up” or ”We are your dating agency!” have sparked both criticism and jokes.
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Beavers build planned dams in protected landscape area, while officials still seeking permits
A beaver colony has gained overnight fame by building several dams in the Brdy protected landscape area, creating a natural wetland exactly where it was needed.