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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Senate to consider handing out “fidelity” awards for long-lasting marriages
The Senate will address a proposal by two of its members for the upper house to hand out “fidelity” awards for long-lasting marriages.
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Prague expresses solidarity with Warsaw in wake of missile explosion
Czech officials have responded with concern to the news that two allegedly Russian missiles hit Polish territory on Tuesday, killing two people.
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Preciosa – Bohemia crystal glass products sold the world over
Hand-made Bohemia crystal-glass and glass jewelry have a centuries old tradition and are among the country's leading export articles.
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Canadian-Czech community working to turn derelict Jan Hus church into small museum
Dumplings, poppy-seed cakes and Czech traditions help keep the memory of the “old country” alive in the Czeech-Canadian community in Saskatchewan province, Canada.
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Will child sex crime offenders be placed on special register?
The case of a man who was allowed to work with children after twice raping a minor has led the authorities to consider blacklisting offenders of child sex crimes.
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Unbreakable and Sacrificed: Film festival highlights brave acts of 20th century resistance
A film festival highlighting brave acts of resistance to the Nazi and Communist regimes and the people behind them is currently underway in Prague.
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Researchers uncover secret of gold ring found lying on coffin of last member of Rožmberk clan
Researchers have now resolved the mystery of a gold ring lying on the coffin of Petr Vok –the last male member of the Rožmberk house.
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Experts fear energy crisis will make air pollution much worse
With heating bills going through the roof, many Czechs are turning back to solid fuels, using coal, firewood and even burning household waste, including plastics.
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Locals in Hustopeče take new dentist’s office by storm
A queue of 300 people standing for hours to register with a dentist in South Moravia has just made headlines news.
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Interest in sex change growing among young people in Czechia
According to sexologists, interest in sex change among young people in Czechia is on the rise.