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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Government unveils plans to send Czech astronaut to space
The Czech government has announced that after nearly half a century, the country is ready to send another astronaut to space.
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Czech research highlights rapid decline in Europe’s biodiversity
The diversity of plants in Europe's forests, wetlands and meadows is rapidly declining. The trend has been confirmed by Czech scientists and their European colleagues.
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Plzeň – cradle of the world-famous golden brew
The west Bohemian city of Plzeň is without doubt synonymous with beer, but it has much more to offer than just the golden brew.
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Domestic violence and alcohol: Experts call for stricter measures to curb excessive drinking
Some seven percent of children and adolescents in Czechia witnessed or directly experienced repeated domestic violence last year, often linked to alcohol consumption.
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Petr Čech – one of world’s best goalkeepers
Petr Čech, considered one of the best goalkeepers of the modern era, was born in Plzeň. We look back at the career of this exceptional sportsman.
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Veteran Jawa 750 sports car to take part in 1000 Miles of Czechoslovakia race after 90-year break
A newly restored Jawa 750, which appeared at the start of the legendary 1930s race Thousand Miles of Czechoslovakia, will participate in this year's edition.
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This year’s Smetana Litomyšl promises to be biggest yet
The annual Smetana Litomyšl, the second oldest music festival in Czechia and the country's largest classical music festival outside of Prague, gets underway on Saturday.
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On the Road with Kafka: new book reveals places linked to famous Prague-born Jewish writer
A new book has just come out dedicated to Franz Kafka’s travels. We speak to its author, journalist and publicist Judita Matyášová.
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Emotions: Trumpeter Štěpánka Balcarová’s album inspired by motherhood
Trumpeter and composer Štěpánka Balcarová, a two-time Anděl Award winner in the jazz category, recently released a new album inspired by her own experience of moterhood.
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Prague Spring to host unique concert for 50 pianos
The legendary Klangforum Wien will again appear in the role of ensemble-in-residence at Prague Offpsring and will also feature in a special concert featuring 50 pianos.