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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Czech expats sing Christmas carols
This edition of Sunday Music Show fatures Christmas carols, recorded by children from Czech communities living abroad.
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Gallery operators cry foul as some exemptions made
Museums and galleries in the Czech Republic, with the exception of three major exhibitions, will have to close on Friday as the country tightens coronavirus restrictions.
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Czech scientists: thousands of people died unnecessarily during Covid pandemic
Czech scientists from the initiative Sníh or Snow say thousands of people in the Czech Republic died unnecessarily during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Moravian legend called Hradišťan
Hradišťan is one of the country’s most respected performers of Moravian folk music and a phenomenon on the Czech music scene.
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Pension reform envisages CZK 10,000 basic pension plus bonus for raising children
The Labour and Social Affairs Ministry has presented a pension reform proposal, which envisages a basic pension of CZK 10,000 for everyone who has worked for 25 years.
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Newly published book from 1938 depicts life of pre-war Jewish family
A wonderful book written in 1938 by the Jewish brothers Martin and Tomáš Wels as a Christmas present for their family has just been released in the Czech Republic.
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Scientists in Šumava monitor wild wolf using telemetric collar
Scientists in the Šumava national park have started monitoring a wild wolf using a special telemetric collar.
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Christmas ornaments from Železný Brod on display in New York
On the occasion of the festive season, the Czech Center in New York has prepared a series of events celebrating the tradition of Czech glass-making.
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Czech Coal Commission recommends phasing-out coal by 2038
The Czech Republic’s Coal Commission, an advisory body to the government, recommended phasing-out coal in the country by 2038, the Czech News Agency reported on Friday.
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Popular Czech sweet brand Hašlerky celebrates centenary
One of the oldest and most popular Czech sweets, Hašlerky, are celebrating their 100th anniversary. The candies were first manufactured in Prague in December 1920.
