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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Bohemian Switzerland national park to rise from ashes, says expert
Czech scientists are carrying out research on the site of the devastating fire in the Bohemian Switzerland national park that ravaged over 1,000 hectares of forestland.
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New streets in Prague to honour famous women, including Madeleine Albright
Several streets in Prague’s new district of Smíchov City, which is currently under construction, are to be named after notable women.
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Experts hope to make Prague trees do more for city
More than 100,000 trees stand in Prague streets, working as natural air-conditioning during heatwaves, but many have been withering as a result of climate change.
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“World’s first skateboarder statue” returns to Prague’s Folimanka
The renovated statue of a skateboarder, made in the early 1980s, has returned to its former location in Prague’s Folimanka Park in the district of Vinohrady.
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Union of flowers: Czech artists bring splash of colour to Brussels
Flower Union is a project created by a group of young artists, textile designers and graphic designers to represent Czechia during its EU presidency.
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Anniversary of the Week
Štěpánka lookout tower
For 130 years, the Štěpánka lookout tower has been offering visitors beautiful views of the western part of the Giant Mountains.
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Experts suggest using large ungulates to prevent wildfires
Experts say reintroduction of large ungulates, such as horses and bison, into the Czech landscape, could prevent wildfires.
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Czech Forrest Gump aims to raise money for sick children
Czech Petr Jedlička wants to fulfil an unusual challenge – to complete 500 marathons in 500 days. His ultimate goal is to raise money for children suffering from cancer.
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Restorers use goat hair in Charles Bridge renovation
Experts are using goat hair to renovate the sandstone of Prague's medieval Chalres Bridge.
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Czech Food Classics: Tatarák
Tatarský biftek or tatarák, is the Czech version of steak tartare. Although it is not strictly a Czech meal, it enjoys huge popularity in Czechia.
