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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Hantec added to South Moravian folk culture list as enthusiasts eye UNESCO recognition
Brno’s unique language variety, known as Hantec, has been added to the South Moravian Region’s list of traditional folk culture.
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Czech film exploring folklore in the age of social media wins Student Academy Award
Czech film Volklore wins a Student Academy Award in the Alternative/Experimental category, becoming the first Czech film to do so.
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'Great-grandmother of modern architecture': Villa Tugendhat marks 25 years on UNESCO list
Villa Tugendhat in Brno is marking 25 years on the UNESCO World Heritage List with a three-day celebration featuring concerts, art installations and videomapping.
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'Zmrzlina' and seven grammar cases: Inside Prague's summer school of Czech
More than 100 students from around the world are in Prague this summer to study Czech. We spoke to some of them to find out what brought them here.
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Prague Pride 2026 moves to Štvanice with ‘Times Are Changing’ theme
Prague Pride gets under way on Monday with nearly 200 events and a move to Štvanice Island. We discuss the event with PR and media representative Nikola Páleníčková.
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České Budějovice hospital becomes first in Czechia to use AI in brain surgery
Hospital in České Budějovice is the first in Czechia to use augmented reality, AI and 3D glasses in brain surgery, one of only three centres worldwide.
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Charles Bridge undergoes regular cleaning to protect medieval stonework
Prague's iconic Charles Bridge is undergoing regular maintenance to protect its medieval stonework and keep the landmark in good condition.
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Historic Opava department store comes back to life as restorers repair its glass dome
Conservators are rebuilding the 4,200-block glass dome of Opava's historic Breda department store in a unique restoration project.
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Remembering Pavel Jungwirth, the world-class chemist whose excitement was infectious
Pavel Jungwirth, one of Czechia's leading chemists, has died aged 60. He was renowned for pioneering research, inspiring teaching and science communication.
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Should Czechia lower the age of criminal responsibility? New report highlights rise in violent crime
Violent crime committed by children is on the rise in Czechia, prompting renewed debate over whether the age of criminal responsibility should be lowered.
