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Magazine
In this edition of Magazine: a security guard hand-cuffs himself by
accident; a man is arrested after failing to notice that his passport
contains an inconceivable expiry date and Brno tests a pissoir for dogs. More
Head of STEM polling agency: Czechs are ashamed of their politicians
Half-way through the government’s term in office Czechs are so fed up
with political infighting and corruption scandals that 80 percent of them
now support early elections. For this week’s Panorama I spoke to Jan
Hartl head of the STEM polling agency about the mood of the public, what
people think of Czech politicians and whether the developments of the past
few months have robbed them of any illusions they may have had regarding
politics. More
Learning Czech at UC Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley is one of 11 American universities
where students can study Czech language, literature and culture. Small but
dedicated groups of students grapple with the challenges of Czech grammar
and pronunciation in up to three classes per week. Despite budget cuts
throughout all departments of public universities in California, Czech, a
niche central European language, still has its place at the Department of
Slavic Languages and maintains enthusiasm amongst those eager to learn it.
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All tastes catered for in Prague coffee museum
In today’s Spotlight we take a trip to a hidden gem of a museum in a
Prague suburb which traces the often surprising history of coffee. The
private Coffee Museum Alchymista takes you through coffee’s history,
cultivation, production and industry covering the many different strains
and its progress from a devilish concoction to everyday drink. More
Luciela Taschen - a new leather bag brand with a brand-new showroom
It was some six years ago that Lucia Jamrichová started making crochet net
bags – they became a huge success and soon, her brand Luciela Taschen was
featured in magazines and newspapers. Now, Lucia has decided to take her
passion for designing hand bags one step further. Her new designs are made
from quality leather – and can be touched, smelled and purchased at her
showroom on Letná’s Veverkova street. That is where I recently met her
to talk about bags, her love for crafts and fashion and what it feels like
to be sitting in front of one’s newly opened showroom. More
Milliner Jolana Kotábová on hat design in the Czech Republic
In this week’s Czech Life my guest is Czech milliner Jolana Kotábová,
an expert hat designer who – after many years of experience in the field
– opened her own studio in Prague in 2011. Located in a beautiful stone
house with vaulted ceilings in Prague’s Nerudova Street, her studio
focuses on original women’s hats combining both traditional elements and
modern. Anyone interested in felt, straw or braided-straw designs with
flair should take the time to visit. More
Mailbox
This month in Mailbox: Radio Prague in Contact magazine, Prague'
astronomical clock, monthly listeners' quiz. Listeners quoted: Jonathan
Murphy, John Novotney, Hans Verner Lollike, Ian Morrison, Kajari
Chattopadhyay, Kristina Fallin, Charles Konecny, Mary Lou Krenek, Colin
Law. More
Leeda – a unique Czech fashion label going strong for seven years
Not far from the National Theatre, tucked away on Bartolomějská street,
the small flagship store of the label Leeda boasts some of the most
original, colorful and hip clothing in the Czech capital. Run by two young
designers, Lucie Kutálková and Lucie Trnková, Leeda has been putting out
its limited edition collections for nearly seven years. The two designers
both studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague.
Lucie Kutálková explains how the two were given a unique opportunity to
establish their own label and retail space. More
Major health care reforms take effect
Major changes to the health care system in the Czech Republic came about
this week when the government’s reform package took effect. Called the
biggest reform in the last 45 years, the aim is a redefinition of how
health care services are provided, and the role of the state, the facility
and the patient therein. More
Iva Frühlingová: the road to success can be bumpy
Peter Smith’s guest on One on One this week is Iva Frühlingová – model,
singer, actress and author. Born in the town of Litvínov, with a French
grandfather Iva dreamed of going places and most of all of seeing Paris –
the city she’d heard so much about as a child. Her dream came true at the
age of 14 when she first travelled to Paris as a budding model. Today she
divides her time between Prague and Paris, engaging in modeling, singing,
writing and most recently acting. Peter began by asking her which of those
“skins” she felt most at home in. More
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