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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Czechs: a nation of cauliflower eaters
When you ask foreigners living in the Czech Republic how they perceive Czechs and whether there are any typically Czech qualities, they usually avoid answering the…
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Normal Festival brings films by and about mentally handicapped to broader public
The Normální Festival or Normal Festival features films about people with learning disabilities and films made BY the mentally handicapped, and this year’s edition – the…
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Government turns down bid for Czech Airlines
The troubled national carrier Czech Airlines will remain in state hands, at least for the time being. After weeks of speculation, the Czech government on Monday refused a…
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2009 Jihlava festival to screen over 200 documentaries from around globe
The 13th International Documentary Film Festival in Jihlava, the biggest event of its kind in Central Europe, gets underway on Tuesday. Over the following six days, it…
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Swine flu claims first victim in Czech Republic
Five months after the first case of swine flu was detected in the Czech Republic the illness has claimed its first victim – a woman, aged 31, succumbed to it in hospital…
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European Contact Group fighting for gender equality
Mum behind the wheel of a truck, while dad stays at home to look after the children. While this concept might seem completely normal to most kids, Czech children may still…
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Star-studded concert and re-enactment of November ’89 march among events planned for 20th…
One of the biggest events in Prague after the fall of communism was a now-legendary concert by the Rolling Stones at Strahov Stadium in 1990. They were received afterwards…
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Pack up your plums
Welcome to another edition of SoundCzech, Radio Prague’s language series in which you can learn new phrases with the help of song lyrics. Today we are going to listen to a…
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Fresh Czech design showcased at Museum of Decorative Arts
A new exhibition entitled Čerstvé! or Fresh! has just got underway at Prague’s Museum of Decorative Arts. It showcases recent acquisitions of the Museum, including glass…
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Foreign Ministry bestows awards on those promoting Czech Republic abroad
Every year, the Czech Foreign Ministry presents Gratias Agit awards to those who have helped promote the good name of the Czech Republic abroad. Recipients include…
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