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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Police shelve investigation into mysterious death of Jan Masaryk
The state prosecutor’s office in Prague has shelved a new investigation into the death of Czechoslovak foreign minister Jan Masaryk in March 1948.
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Czech Railways report huge slump in passenger numbers
Czech Railways have recorded a huge slump in passenger numbers caused by the restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Czech student rapping about atmospheric processes wins Science magazine contest
A team of students from the University of Helsinki, led by Czech PhD researcher Jakub Kubečka, has won this year’s annual contest Dance Your PhD.
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International gang robbed Czech banks of CZK 1.4 billion
An international gang has reportedly robbed two Czech banks and an insurance company of CZK 1.4 billion, using fictitious steel trades, the Czech News Agency reported.
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Covid-19 fuels popularity of car sharing in Czechia
A growing number of Czechs are using car sharing services. One of the factors behind the trend is the coronavirus pandemic.
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Karel Zeman – wizard of the big screen
In the second episode of our new series Masters of Czech animated film we present the visionary Czech filmmaker Karel Zeman.
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Opposition party proposes new rules for remote work
Due to the record numbers of new Covid-19 cases in the Czech Republic, the government has called on companies to allow their employees to work from home where possible.
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Czech Republic opens embassy office in Jerusalem
The Czech Republic has confirmed its friendly relations with Israel, becoming only the second EU country to open a branch of its embassy in Jerusalem.
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Korjen: Original take on traditional eastern European music
Korjen is an international band, drawing inspiration from its members’ roots and presenting a unique take on traditional music from Bulgaria, Poland and the Balkans.
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Living without hair focus of new award-winning graphic novel
The Czech Republic’s annual Muriel Award for best comic book of the year was given to the graphic novel Bez vlasů or Without Hair.
