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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

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History

“We wanted to do something beautiful” - How the US cavalry saved some of world’s most treasured…

In the closing days of World War Two a US Army unit took it upon itself to drive into a Czech village and rescue some of the most valuable horses in the world. The story…
Daily news summary
03:59
History

First ever Indo-European settlement discovered on Czech Territory

For the first time ever archaeologists have uncovered a settlement belonging to the Corded Ware culture on Czech territory. This type of pottery is believed to have been…
05:26
Society

How can foreigners travel to Czech Republic at present – and what may future hold?

Amid constantly changing information regarding coronavirus travel restrictions, it can be easy to lose trace of what is allowed and what is not. For those who would like…
03:43
Society

First ever fully virtual festival Animayo to feature leading Czech game developers

This year, the annual Animayo festival, which focuses on animation, visual effects and videogames, is set to become the first ever fully virtual festival in the world…
17:30
European Union

What is EU’s strategy for the Eastern Partnership and how will it be affected by coronavirus?

Launched in Prague in 2009, the European Union’s Eastern Partnership (EaP) is a policy project that seeks to build bridges and help support the EU’ neighbours to the east…
Daily news summary
04:13
Culture

“I always try to tell stories with the piano” – Ivo Kahánek and Bamberg Orchestra receive BBC Music…

Czech pianist Ivo Kahánek and the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra have received the highly acclaimed BBC Music Magazine’s Concerto Award for 2020. Their interpretations of…
03:16
Culture

“Keep your fingers crossed” – Prague Spring to take place online for first time over Covid-19

The Prague Spring, the biggest classical music event in the Czech Republic, attracts top international orchestras and soloists every year. The 75th edition gets underway…
09:53
History

Prague Uprising - battle for Czech capital may have helped end war in Europe sooner

The Prague Uprising, which took place during the last days of the Second World War, was arguably the largest Czech combat outing on the territory of their state in the…

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