July 27: observing the longest eclipse of the century so far from Kraví Hora
Friday, July 27, will see the longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century (2001 to 2100) so far. Photo: Lunar eclipse. For illustration purposes. // Credit: Pexels. Brno, Jul…
Court: The city must keep the noise down during events, but limits do not apply to private events
A court in Brno has ruled that the city must limit the volume at its events, but the decision does not apply to private concerts. Photo: Náměstí Svobody. Credit: Casadei Graphics.…
Video: Brno Dam witnesses Czech version of a CSI Miami episode
The City Police arrested three suspects, all young men, on Brno Dam on Thursday evening. In the reservoir’s boat rental center, they stole a cell phone from a member of…
Brno to put a brake on ever-increasing property prices
The city will invest in the construction of new residential developments to address the ongoing rise in house prices. Photo credit: Casadei Graphics. Brno, Jul 23 (BD) – Housing and…
New green space in Mendlovo náměstí opened on Friday
The opening ceremony of a new park with a café and public toilets took place on Friday, July 20 in Mendlovo náměstí. Freshly planted trees, hop vineyards, benches, public lighting,…
Crime mainly affects large cities
In the Czech Republic, 280,000 crimes are reported annually, larger cities face more crime, and the safest region is the Highlands (Vysočina region), the Czech Statistical Office (CSO) reported on…
Svitava River cycle path to be closed until mid-August
The cycle path along the Svitavy River has been closed between Kaštanová Street and Olympia Shopping Centre due to the renovation of the D2 motorway bridge that began this spring…
Future challenges for the Czech economy: low productivity, lack of skills and innovation, high health and social expenditure
The OECD has listed several areas that could present a challenge for the Czech economy in the future, even though the current economic indicators are very good. These areas are:…
Water in Brno’s Reservoir no longer suitable for bathing
The quality of water of most of the natural swimming pools starts deteriorating every year with rising water temperatures. Photo: Newly re-opened pier at Brno's Reservoir, last Saturday. // Credit: Cátia Bernardino.…
20-22/7 Festival dedicated to GJ Mendel returns to Brno for the fourth time
This weekend will see the fourth edition of the festival dedicated to one of the most famous personalities of Brno - Gregor Johann Mendel, the scientist known as the founder…