What’s Up Brno? – Events in Brno, Week n°4
Welcome to “What’s Up Brno?” – Where every week, we offer you an overview of events in the city! We only list English-friendly events, unless otherwise mentioned in the event…
Senate President Jaroslav Kubera Dies Aged 72
Kubera, President of the Senate and a long-term Mayor of Teplice, died in hospital in Usti on Sunday evening, after a rapid deterioration in his health over the weekend. The…
Blansko Woman Avoids Attempted Scam By Fake US Soldier
The 41-year-old woman became suspicious when asked to pay a large shipping bill for the soldier’s shipment of gold bricks. Police are urging social media users to be cautious and…
91% of Czech Ski Resorts Are Open; More to Open In The Coming Days
According to the Association of Mountain Resorts (AHS), 91% of ski resorts are currently in operation in the Czech mountains. Photo: Klinovec. Credit: Czech Tourism. Brno / Czech Rep., Jan…
Applications Open For Masaryk University’s English-Language Bachelors’ and Masters’ Programs In International Relations and European Politics
The university's IREP department, a part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, has opened applications for its English-language bachelors' and masters' programs for enrollment in September 2020. Photo: IREP students…
In Brief: Brno Fire Department Contains Two Fires on Friday Evening
One injured, one deceased in fire at two different locations in Brno on Friday, January 17. Photo: Husovice, credit: South-Moravian Fire Department / HZS JmK. Brno, Jan 19 (BD) -…
Active Brno: Plenty of Time to Prepare for a Spring Running Race
Spartan races, which combine running and old-fashioned obstacles, have become popular. Brno will host a winter race on Feb. 8. Photo credit: Spartan race, Slovak Republic. It always drives me…
Br(u)no: A Day Without Earphones
Image: Stock picture / Freepik. After I had stepped out of the house on a recent morning, I realized that I did not have earphones. My immediate reaction was annoyance.…
Andrej Babiš Promises More Than CZK Three Billion To Brno’s Hospitals During Visit To The City
Billions of Czech crowns were promised to two of Brno’s main hospitals by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) on his visit to Brno on Wednesday. University Hospital in Bohunice needs…
No Reward For Amateur Treasure Hunter From Blansko
Amateur treasure hunter Jiří Pernica saw his dream come true during the first weekend of January. While searching with a metal detector in Blansko, he came across a treasure trove…