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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Guns and knives in class: Czech schools grapple with rise in violence
Last week alone police received 13 emergency calls from schools reporting attacks on teachers or classmates. How are schools preparing for such crisis situations?
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Is it the beer? Plzeň beats Prague and Brno on Numbeo quality of life index
Plzeň is ranked 54th on the Numbeo quality of life index for January, overtaking not only Prague and Brno, but cities such as Oslo, Madrid, Dubai and Berlin.
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Historian on forgotten WWII heroes: I feel compelled to tell their life stories
Jiří Klůc is a young historian with a profound interest in World War II history and particularly in forgotten war heroes scattered the world over.
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Number of foreign nationals in Czechia doubles in just 10 years
The number of foreigners living in the Czech Republic has been steadily increasing. In the past decade, their number has doubled to the present 1.1 million.
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Czech officials on new US administration: Negotiations will be crucial
Following the changue of guard at the White House, Czech officials are stressing the need to preserve close security and trade relations with the United States.
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New law aims for more liberal policy on psychoactive substances – but there’s a hitch
The government has moved to introduce a regulated sale of kratom and other psychoactive drugs considered low-risk. However the lack of regulations is causing problems.
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Echoes of Milan: Mevro tram veteran back in service on Prague’s historic 42 route
A newly restored historic Mevro tram, a distant relative of the legendary trams in Milan, can now be seen roaming the streets of Prague.
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Tragic restaurant fire puts spotlight on safety of gas heaters in public premises
An investigation is underway into a night fire in a restaurant in the town of Most, north of Prague, that claimed six lives and left eight others injured.
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Celebrities on the Road: New road show aims to make Czech roads safer
Driving on Czech roads can be a nerve-racking experience. A Czech driving instructor has started a Youtube show aiming to help Czechs stick to the rules.
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2025 to bring broader recognition of eDocuments app
2025 is expected to speed up the process of digitization in all areas. The eDocuments app will now be recognized by the vast majority of municipalities and institutions.