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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

11:26
Czech Made

Merkur: The Czech toy with which you can build cities

For nearly 100 years, Merkur toys have been a popular component of many a child’s toy set. Its easy-to-use metal strips can be used to construct almost anything.
26:33

Czechia in 30 Minutes (May 25, 2021)

News; Vojtěch returning as health chief as Arenberger quits; Killer robots: Czechs working on AI prototype to wipe out pests with less insecticide; Exploring Ostrava.
03:48
Domestic affairs

Monday sees hotels reopen in Czechia, schools return fully to classroom teaching

This Monday sees another series of restrictions lifted as the coronavirus epidemic in the Czech Republic subsides.
Business

American Embassy warns Czechia over planned digital tax on big tech

The US Embassy warns that the Czech government’s digital tax proposal, currently being discussed in the Chamber of Deputies, discriminates against American companies.
03:44
History

Archaeologists excavating rare but damaged early-Medieval burial mounds near Písek

Archaeologists are currently excavating an early-Medieval burial ground near the city of Písek in South Bohemia.
03:40
Science and technology

Remote test of taste buds being developed by Pardubice University team

Scientists from the University of Pardubice are working on a simplified method of testing taste buds, which can be used by patients at home.
09:49
Science and technology

Czech Technical University team working on animal inspired drone swarms

A CTU project seeks to explore the possible application of massed drones in humanitarian search and rescue operations.
03:29
Foreigners and the Czech Republic

Prague mayor points to loophole in system which prevents uninsured residents from getting vaccine

Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib has raised the issue that foreigners in Czech Republic, who do not have public health insurance, can not register for a COVID-19 vaccine.
11:47
Czech Made

Becherovka – The unique herbal liquor from Karlovy Vary

With a proud history spanning over 200 years, the Becherovka herbal liquor is among the most famous alcoholic beverages produced in the Czech Republic.
05:13
European Union

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell dismisses Czech call to expel further Russian diplomats

The European Union does not want to further escalate tensions with Moscow, the head of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Josep Borrell, said on Monday.

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