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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

03:13
Foreign policy

Charges dropped against soldiers suspected of inadequate investigation of alleged Afghan killer’s…

Charges have been dropped against four Czech Army officers in connection with the mysterious death of an Afghan, the news site Ekonomický Deník reported. The individual…
14:59
Foreign policy

Why are Russian and Chinese spying activities in Czech Republic so intense and how exactly do they…

This week’s release of the Czech Security Information Service’s (BIS) annual report was widely covered by Czech media and even some foreign outlets. What stood out was the…
Daily news summary
03:15
History

Venus of Dolní Věstonice, Czechia’s Stone-Age treasure, to be displayed for first time in five years

One of the oldest pieces of art in the world, the Venus of Dolní Věstonice, will go on display for the first time in five years. Visitors of the Regional Museum of Olomouc…
03:28
Foreign policy

Czech troops wind up Bagram base security mission, will focus on supporting Afghan special forces…

The Czech Army’s six-year mission in helping maintain security at the Bagram military base in Afghanistan will soon come to an end. Newly, the army’s tasks will focus on…
03:48
Foreign policy

“200 families ready to adopt” says initiative and calls on government to accept refugee minors…

The refugee support initiative Češi pomáhaji (Czechs help) has announced it has a list of around 200 Czech families who say they are willing to accept refugees currently…
10:06
Sport

Gustav Frištenský – The legendary Czech strongman with a heart of gold

There is a Czech saying which goes “silný jako Frištenský”, or to be “as strong as Frištenský”. The trained butcher turned Greco-Roman wrestler became a legend in his…
Daily news summary
04:16
Society

Czechs mark Velvet Revolution anniversary with spectacular celebrations

On Sunday, Czechs commemorated 30 years since the start of the Velvet Revolution. Emotions were high at times as politicians paid tribute to the demonstration on November…
History

30 year anniversary of Velvet Revolution sees massive celebrations – and PM under spotlight

Thirty years after November 17, 1989, the Czech Republic sees perhaps the largest commemoration of the Velvet Revolution this Sunday. Politicians, artists, academics and…

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