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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National Architecture Award goes to Prague’s Štvanice footbridge
This year’s main prize in Czechia’s Architects’ Grand Prix for 2024 - the National Architecture Award has gone to the Štvanice footbridge connecting Holešovice and Karlín.
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Karel Čapek’s Letters from England published 100 years ago
This October marks 100 years since the publishing of Karel Čapek’s famous travelogue Letters from England.
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Open days at Prague cemeteries offer guided tours and gravedigger workshops
Prague’s Cemetery and Funeral Services are opening their doors to the public for the first time, offering a unique opportunity to explore its cemeteries and facilities.
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Foreign Ministry honours ten personalities and two associations with prestigious Gratias Agit Awards
The Foreign Ministry has handed out its annual Gratias Agit Awards to Czech expats and foreigners for promoting the good name of the Czech Republic abroad.
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Exploring Prague's passages, a hidden city within a city
Woven through Prague’s streets is a network of passages and arcades, which create a city of its own and allow you to take shortcuts and avoid the crowds.
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City unveils new design for Prague's Wenceslas Square
Prague’s Wenceslas Square is currently undergoing a major renovation, which includes the return of trams to its upper part.
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From Prayer for Marta to Jožin z bažin: New songbook marks Velvet Revolution anniversary
A unique songbook marking the upcoming anniversary of the Velvet Revolution has just been released in Czechia.
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Czech scientists develop atomic antibiotics to tackle bacterial resistance
Czech scientists have developed a new generation of antibiotics that are highly effective against a broad range of bacteria.
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Picture of the week
Nový Bor welcomed glassmakers from world over
Dozens of glassmakers from all over the world gathered in the north Bohemian town of Nový Bor at the end of last week to attend the International Glass Symposium.
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Harvest time: Czechia’s mushroom season in full swing
Thousands of Czechs are heading for the country’s thick pine forests these days to pick mushrooms.
