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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

03:33
Society

Czechia loses its last Czechoslovak RAF pilot with death of Emil Boček

Last Saturday saw the passing of the last surviving Czechoslovak RAF pilot. Emil Boček died just a month after his 100th birthday.
02:45
Business

Iconic Czech shoe brand Botas could be revived by rising newcomer Vasky

Botas, the Czech brand known for its iconic sneakers, which recently fell on hard times and had to cease production at the turn of last year, may yet be resurrected.
07:16
Culture

Prague’s stylish Kino Atlas reopens, promising arthouse movies and cheaper tickets

One of Prague’s oldest and most stylish cinemas, Prague 9’s Kino Atlas is reopening to the public this Tuesday after a change in management.
02:26
Foreign policy

Lipavský argues for setting up of international tribunal after ICC issues Putin arrest warrant

Czechia’s Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský says an international tribunal should be set up to prosecute Russian aggression.
29:57
Culture

Jan Smigmator – Czech swing and jazz singer who is now coming to America

Jan Smigmator, one of Czechia’s most famous swing and jazz singers, is set to perform in New York’s Carnegie Hall on April 29.
04:10
History

Czech Radio digitises full archive of trial with key figure in Lidice massacre

On the occasion of the anniversary of the Nazi occupation of Bohemia and Moravia, Czech Radio has published the digitised recordings of the trial with Karl Hermann Frank.
03:38
Culture

Archives unveil Zlín’s famous Baťa villa had different author than previously assumed

The villa of the founder of the global shoe empire Baťa was not built by the famous Czech architect Jan Kotěra as had been assumed by historians for many decades.
15:42
Business

“It’s still just like a toy” – The Czech company that leads the high-end military decoy market

Inflatech Decoy is a Czech company from Děčín which has become a market leader in the production of high-end inflatable models of real military equipment for deception.
16:48
Foreign policy

Pekarová Adamová: Taiwan situation could soon echo that in Ukraine

Ties between Czechia and Taiwan have been significantly strengthened over the past several years. This month will see the largest Czech delegation yet travel to Taipei.
04:37
Domestic affairs

Petr Pavel sworn in as new Czech president

Retired general Petr Pavel was officially sworn into office as president of the Czech Republic on Thursday.

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