Ruth Fraňková
After finishing my studies here in Prague, I found myself wondering what my specialization in Anglo-America literature might be useful for; I tried two jobs but never stayed for more than six months and in the end I spent most of the time doing translations from home, missing the company of other people.
In 2008 I grabbed the opportunity to work at Radio Prague, where meeting people and talking to them is the essence of the job. My regular features include Czech Life and In Focus. I mostly enjoy slightly quirky stories, such as those about communist-era design or mushroom picking, but I also like to cover cultural issues. And I do hope there are still plenty of them in store, waiting to be explored.
articles by the author
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War conflicts and family relationships among key themes of this year’s One World Festival
The One World Documentary Festival kicks off in Prague, shedding light on some of the most pressing social and political issues of our time.
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Waves triumphs at this year’s Czech Lion awards
Vlny (Waves) was the big winner at this year’s Czech Lion national film awards, taking home six prizes, including Best Film and Best Director for Jiří Mádl.
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Krkonoše National Park launches project to revive rare silver fir tree
The administration of the Krkonoše National Park have launched a project to bring back the rare silver fir to the local forests.
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Medicine, motherhood, and tap dancing: the many roles of Jarmila Heissigerová
In this edition of our series on Czech Women Pioneers, we meet profesor Jarmila Heissigerová, who heads the largest teaching eye department in Czechia.
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Alfons Mucha exhibition opens in Washington before touring the US and Mexico
A major exhibition of Alfons Mucha’s posters and banners has opened in Washington. It will then travel across the United States and Mexico for nearly two years.
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Jews gather in Moravian town of Holešov to honor Rabbi Shakh's legacy
Dozens of observant Jews will soon gather in Holešov to honor Rabbi Shabtai ha-Kohen, or Shakh, on the anniversary of his death, more than three centuries ago.
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Plzeň or Turnov? Where is the best place to live in Czechia?
A new ranking of Czechia’s micro-regions has revealed an unexpected winner when it comes to quality of life: the small town of Turnov in the Liberec region.
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Třinec, the last Czech sea vessel, to be scrapped, but parts will return home
Třinec, the last surviving Czechoslovak ocean vessel, is set to be scrapped, but parts of the ship will hopefully be brought back to its homeland.
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Toxic chemicals from ski wax pollute Jizera Mountains, scientists warn
Scientists have confirmed that ski wax used by amateur skiers is polluting the Jizera Mountains with PFAS—highly toxic and persistent chemicals.
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Prague-based journalist Kurbangaleeva faces Russian extradition request
Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has requested the extradition of former Russian state television anchor Farida Kurbangaleeva from the Czech Republic.