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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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15:24
Culture

The best of Czech classical music, part 1: Dvořák's Slavonic Dance no. 8

Czech classical music is not only a part of national culture and history, but also of the nation’s soul. This year we have prepared a series on the renowned hits of Czech…
11:40
History

“There is good, better and then there is the USSR.” – New book depicts life in communist…

A new book on Communist Czechoslovakia was launched under the auspices of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at Prague’s Czernin Palace this week. Titled Czechoslovakia…
03:50
Domestic affairs

Human rights commissioner faces allegations of supporting the bullying of dissidents during…

The Czech government’s Commissioner for Human Rights Helena Válková (ANO) is under pressure after the news site Info.cz accused her of defending laws used against…
06:09
Domestic affairs

“The only solution is political” – Organisers of major anti-government protests in Czechia announce…

Million Moments for Democracy, the anti-government protest movement that brought hundreds of thousands of Czechs onto the streets last year, has set its sights on helping…
03:12
Domestic affairs

Czech government approves legislation banning paramilitary groups

The government has approved new legislation which would ban armed paramilitaries and vigilante groups pursuing a religious, nationalist or similar agenda. Those who break…
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Business

Property prices in Czech mountain regions surge

Czechs are buying up property in the country’s mountain regions, with special interest being placed on historic log-houses and flats near ski resorts. These recreational…
03:48
Society

Most Czechs think modern history being reinterpreted falsely, survey shows

More than half of Czechs believe that Czech modern history is being falsely reinterpreted and over 60 percent have a problem with constructing new memorials that change…
29:54
Culture

Czech music highlights of 2019

As the new year arrives we look back at some of the biggest Czech hits of 2019 in Radio Prague International’s New Year’s Eve music show. The bands and artists include the…

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