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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Nearly 80 percent of Czechs plan to holiday at home this summer
Nearly 80 percent of Czechs plan to spend their holidays in the Czech Republic this year, suggests a survey conducted by the state agency CzechTourism.
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New Cubist-inspired bridge to connect Vltava embankments in Prague
Prague councillors have approved the construction of a new bridge across the Vltava River connecting the districts of Prague 4 and 5.
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Czech Republic ranks eighth in Cancer Preparedness Index
The Czech Republic’s readiness to fight cancer is above average, suggests an annual survey compiled by the British business weekly Economist.
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PM Boris Johnson awards Czech-British couple for cleaning Cornish coastline
Czech Monika Hertlová and her partner Steve Green from the NGO Clean Ocean Sailing have been awarded by PM Boris Johnson for cleaning Cornwall’s coastline.
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Czech scientists working on 3D printed joint replacements
Czech scientists are working on the development of small joint replacements using 3D printing, which could help patients suffering from arthritis in fingers and toes.
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Survey: people working from home more stressed than other employees
Czechs working from home are experiencing more stress than other employees, suggests a survey by Grafton Recruitment agency.
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Unique Prague Cubist villa on sale
The Kovařovic Villa in Prague, one of the finest examples of Czech Cubist architecture, is up for sale.
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Czech tennis player Barbora Krejčíková has dream run at French Open
Czech tennis player Barbora Krejčíková has made headlines around the world after a fantastic run at the French Open so far.
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Moser Crystal Glass - Czechia’s most luxurious brand
The Moser crystal glass company was established more than 150 years ago and has since become a world leader in glass making, selling its products around the globe.
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Petr Stanický’s site-specific installation represents Czechia at London Biennale
Visual artist Petr Stanický represents the Czech Republic at the third edition of London Biennale, which is currently underway in the British capital.
