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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

13:30
Czech Made

Czech Made: The Jawa motorcycle

Few Czechoslovak products have been as internationally successful as the Jawa motorcycle.
Business

Česká zbrojovka Group saw record revenues in 2020

The Czech small arms producer Česká zbrojovka Group SE (CZG) saw year-on-year profits rise by 14.6 percent to CZK 6.8 billion in 2020.
04:08
Business

Death of Petr Kellner opens debate on his legacy and future of PPF business empire

The death of Petr Kellner came as a big shock. As further details of his death in a helicopter crash in Alaska emerge, Czechs are looking back at the billionaire’s legacy.
Business

Small flats becoming increasingly popular in Czech Republic

Interest in small one, or two bedroom flats is growing. Experts believe the cause is a mix of high prices toghether with the phenomenon of couples living separately.
04:06
Nature

Czech zoos facing existential problems despite enthusiastic public support

Czech zoos have been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus restrictions, leaving them without visitors and unable to pay for upkeep.
03:29
History

New project gives public opportunity to upload pictures of their Czechoslovak Legionary ancestors

A new online photo-database of Czechoslovak Legionaries gives viewers the chance to see the faces of thousands of legionaries, but also to upload their picture.
03:03
Society

Barista from Liberec named Czech Republic’s best coffee artist

Who makes the prettiest looking lattes in the Czech Republic? According to the results of this year’s annual Latte Art competition it is Jakub Souček from Liberec.
Business

High demand during pandemic means computers and associated electronics are hard to come by

Thanks to both a rise in demand and problems associated with delivery, there is a shortage of computers on the Czech market.
03:34
Domestic affairs

Despite delivery issues, Czech PM sets target of 100,000 jabs per day in April

The government is aiming to increase daily vaccinations to up to 100,000 in April, according to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. However, progress varies from region to region.
02:51
Culture

New film, written by Jiří Mádl, set to focus on Czechoslovak Radio journalists during 1968 invasion

A new film depicting the events of the 1968 Prague Spring and Warsaw Pact invasion in Czechoslovak Radio is set to be made within the next two years.

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