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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

03:17
Domestic affairs

Populist media boss forms new political movement

The owner and chief presenter of the country’s most controversial television channel, Jaromír Soukup, has announced the creation of his own political movement. While it is…
Business

Direct flight connection between Prague and Bangkok could start operating by Christmas

A direct flight line connecting Prague with Bangkok could be established by the end of 2019. The plan is the result of a meeting between a Czech delegation led by Prime…
04:09
Foreign policy

Czech prime minister seeks closer trade ties with South Asia

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has set out for South Asia this week. Together with Industry Minister Marta Nováková and a delegation numbering dozens of Czech business…
03:25
Culture

British Embassy remembers Jan Palach with 1969 UK painting

It is not just Czechs who are currently remembering Jan Palach’s radical protest in January 1969 and the impact his sacrifice helped create. The British ambassador to the…
Daily news summary
16:21
History

“This was something new” – Palach Week 1989, when thousands first took to the streets to protest…

The 20th anniversary of Jan Palach’s self-immolation brought many thousands onto the streets for protests that had no precedent in communist Czechoslovakia. Palach Week…
03:01
Foreigners and the Czech Republic

Foreigners make up 11 percent of Czech workforce – and employers are calling out for more

Foreigners now account for nearly 11 percent of the Czech workforce, despite making up just 5 percent of the population. In light of an ongoing labour shortage, business…
03:16
Domestic affairs

President’s chancellor under fire for alleged attempts to influence judiciary

The president’s chancellor, Vratislav Mynář, tried to influence the decisions of judges in key courts, according to weekly Respekt, which cited a number of magistrates. Mr…
Business

December unemployment rise just temporary, say economists

Compared to the previous month, unemployment in December rose by three tenths to 3.1 percent, with 231,500 people being out of work, the Czech Labour Office announced on…
03:11
History

Home of Jan Palach to become permanent memorial

As the 50 anniversary of Jan Palach’s self-immolation draws near, the National Museum has released details on a project it has been preparing for over a year. The house…

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