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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

03:04
Society

Majority of Czechs planning an ordinary Christmas despite epidemic, suggests survey

Despite the Czech Republic still being heavily affected by COVID-19, a slight majority of Czechs does not plan to make any changes to their standard Christmas plans.
Wonders of Czechia

Pardubice’s historical centre – a repository of architectural styles

Visitors to the East Bohemian city of Pardubice can enjoy walking through its picturesque centre and look out over the surroundings from its Green gate.
03:09
Nature

Trout return to previously acidic Šumava lake

The Laka lake in the Šumava mountain range was severely damaged by acid rain. Now the quality of the water is improving again and trout have been detected in the lake.
07:37
Science and technology

Czech scientists develop peptide with potential to treat obesity

Czech scientists have developed a synthetic peptide that could help treat obesity as well as several diseases.
03:25
Domestic affairs

Minister: Right steps could see Czechia boost international trade position

The Czech government is relying on a four-pronged strategy through which it aims to maintain, and possibly even strengthen, the country’s international trade position.
03:08
Science and technology

Number of Czechs choosing to stay at home lower than in spring first wave, telecom data shows

Despite the Czech Republic currently being in the grips of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, people remain quite active in some parts of the country.
16:04
History

The Battle of White Mountain - arguably the most decisive battle of the Thirty Years War

On November 8, 1620, a major clash took place outside Prague between the Imperial Army of Emperor Ferdinand II. and those of the Bohemian Revolt.
03:53
Business

Czechs show entrepreneurial activity in spite of coronavirus economic fallout

According to data from Bisnode, around 2,000 companies have been launched every month since the pandemic arrived in the country in March.
02:58
History

Archaeologists prepare dig in Jesenicko after mushroom picker finds rare Bronze Age sword

A man searching for mushrooms close to his home came across a 3,300-year-old sword from the Bronze Age.
04:48
Science and technology

Pioneering Czech chemist and mentor of Angela Merkel, Rudolf Zahradník, dies aged 92

Rudolf Zahradník, one of the fathers of Czech research into quantum chemistry, died aged 92 on Saturday.

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