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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

Business

Czech Republic experiences worst economy fall in its history, mainly thanks to low foreign demand

The Czech economy experienced a year-on-year fall of 11 percent in the second quarter of 2020. The statistic is the worst in the history of the independent Czech Republic.
04:23
History

“We broke the curse of the pharaohs” – National Museum opens major exhibit on Ancient Egypt

The National Museum in Prague has opened a major new exhibition. Under the title “Kings of the Sun” it depicts the age of the pyramid builders in Ancient Egypt.
17:51
History

Markéta Křížová: “Native Americans and Inuits commemorated the death of John Hus”

Colonial history has increasingly come into the spotlight over the past years. The Czechs of course didn’t colonise any other countries – but they did leave an imprint.
03:14
Foreign policy

“It was quite a surprise for us”: UK government removes Czech Republic from safe travel list

Starting Saturday, people arriving in England from the Czech Republic will have to self-isolate for two weeks. We get the reaction from the head of CzechTourism in Britain.
04:19
History

Czechoslovak legionary’s diary depicts First World War through unique illustrations

A unique diary belonging to a Czechoslovak legionary named František Krejčí is filled with accomplished images, drawn by Krejčí himself.
04:41
Foreign policy

“It’s a gateway to CIS markets” - Czech companies closely following situation in Belarus

As protests in Belarus against President Lukashenko’s regime continue, the situation is being closely followed by over a hundred Czech companies that do business there.
28:12
Czechs abroad

Czechoslovak Exile Scouting – The movement that binds many émigrés beyond the Cold War

Once a sizeable organisation that stretched across many Western European countries, Czechoslovak Exile Scouting, was an important connection to home for many Czech émigrés.
04:57
Society

“It’s more or less like returning to caves,” says designer of Prague’s first 3D printed house

The first prototype of a 3D printed house in Prague has been unveiled this week on the island Střelecký Ostrov. We spoke to its creator Michal Trpák.
Business

Sazka Group looking to run Britain’s National Lottery, writes iHned.cz

Czech lottery company Sazka Group is trying to become the new operator of Britain’s National Lottery, news site iHNed.cz writes.
03:31
Society

Face masks to return in Czech Republic with schools reopening

The Czech Health Ministry has announced that the wearing of face masks will become compulsory in most enclosed spaces and public transport from September 1.

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