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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.

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Domestic affairs

Petr Pavel to be sworn in as Czechia’s new president

Czechia is set to get a new head of state. Retired general Petr Pavel will be sworn into office on Thursday afternoon.
03:31
Nature

“Moravian Amazon” set to enjoy protected status after decades of debate

The confluence of the Morava and Dyje rivers in South Moravia is set to be declared a protected landscape area, the Ministry of Environment has just announced.
02:59
Culture

Il Boemo cleans up at Czech Lion awards

Petr Václav’s Il Boemo triumphed in no fewer than six categories, including Best Film and Best Director, at the Czech Lion awards on Saturday.
14:10

Diana Šmídová on how Czechia is helping its 130,000 Ukrainian child refugees

We spoke to Diana Šmídová, the secretary of the Committee on the Rights of the Child at the Office of Government, about how Czechia is helping its Ukrainian child refugees.
02:57
Science and technology

Hulk in Avengers inspires first smart Czech baby cradle

A new, never seen before product has hit the Czech market – a smart cradle. The company CEO , Adam Rumler, says that he got the idea while watching Hulk in the Avengers.
11:05
Culture

Moravian Jews’ “fluidity of identity” in focus at newly opened Brno museum

This week saw the opening of the temporary Moravian Jewish Museum in Brno which offers an exhibition focused on the stories of local Moravian Jews.
03:26
Culture

“Radio Free Russia” project could help establish hub for Russian journalists in Prague

A new project being set up by Czech Vice President of the European Commission Věra Jourová could help independent Russian reporters in Europe.
War in Ukraine

War in Ukraine seen as “unjustifiable Russian aggression” by three quarters of Czechs

Three quarters of Czechs see the war in Ukraine as a case of “unjustifiable Russian aggression”, according to a survey conducted by the Median agency for Czech Radio.
18:00
War in Ukraine

One year of helping Ukraine: The Czech story

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we look at how the event activated both the Czech state and society towards providing help for Ukraine.
03:04
Foreign policy

“They helped us so much” – Visiting Ukrainian youth centre that received Czech aid

The Zaporizhzhia Regional Youth Centre in Ukraine is one of the largest youth centres in Europe. It received support from the Czech NGO People in Need.

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