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Thomas McEnchroe

I was born into a Czech-English family in Yorkshire, but grew up in Prague and joined Radio Prague International after finishing my Master’s degree. It is a fun job which allows you to cover various topics of which my favourite is history. In my free time I like to read and play floorball.

articles by the author

15:11

Mortgage advisor – “There are quite a lot of myths among expats about buying property here”

Many expats living in the Czech Republic are considering buying a property in the country, but for a non-native speaker and foreign national this may feel like a challenge.
03:12
Foreign policy

Officials working on Czech Magnitsky Act to bolster Russia sanctions

The Czech government is preparing new legislation, inspired by the so called Magnitsky Act, to better implement its sanctions on Russia.
04:39
Society

New study points to “feminisation” of Czech education system after 1989

During the 1990s large numbers of male teachers opted to leave the profession and pursue a career elsewhere, according to a new study.
08:58
Domestic affairs

New government media advisor: “Disinformation isn’t covered by freedom of speech”

For the first time ever, the Czech government has a special representative for media and disinformation. His name is Michal Klíma. We asked him what will be his task.
05:32
Culture

Prague’s new bridge could be named after Madeleine Albright

A new bridge connecting the districts of Prague 4 and 5 could be named after the recently deceased Prague-born US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
03:22
Domestic affairs

Czech municipalities, whose money is frozen in Russian bank, ask state for help

Many regional and municipal administrations in the Czech Republic have lost access to their money since Sberbank lost its license after the invasion of Ukraine.
03:06
History

Funding for Terezín barracks overhaul under threat

The Dresden Barracks, one of the largest buildings in the former Terezín ghetto, are in a desolate state. Experts say that the complex needs to be repaired quickly.
Foreigners and the Czech Republic

Ukrainian refugees with visas now eligible for financial benefit, easier employment process

From Monday, refugees from Ukraine are able to ask for an emergency humanitarian allowance of CZK 5,000.
03:11
Domestic affairs

Czech Army registers tenfold increase in active reserves applications since Ukraine invasion

Applications to join the Czech Army’s active reserves have grown tenfold since Russia invaded Ukraine three weeks ago.
Business

Labour survey: Ukrainian refugees mainly interested in short-term jobs

Ukrainian refugees now entering the Czech jobs market are primarily interested in manual labour and short-term employment, according to a survey by the Czech News Agency.

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