In Brief: Government Adopts New Financial Measures to Support the Self-Employed
Self-employed workers affected by the pandemic will receive a lump sum of CZK 25,000 from the state, announced Finance Minister Alena Schillerová after a government meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Title…
South Moravian Smallhold Organic Farmer Wins Environmental Damage Case Against Agrofert
After a year-long legal battle, farmer Libor Kožnar, owner of the Living Farm in Šanov, in the District of Znojmo, has won a court case against Agro Jevišovice, a local…
City of Brno’s Covid-19 Information Hotline To Be Expanded Due To High Public Demand
The hotline received around 500 calls last week, seeking information or assistance with shopping. In light of this high public demand, the city is expanding the service to open for…
Coronavirus: Update on Situation in South Moravia
This article provides daily updates on the coronavirus outbreak in Brno, South Moravia and the Czech Republic. Title image: Stock image / Freepik. For illustrative purposes. Brno, Czech Rep., Mar…
Prague is Europe’s Crystal Meth Capital, According to Wastewater Analysis
A study by the EU’s official drug monitoring institute, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), analysed wastewater in 68 cities in 23 European countries, to develop…
Smart Quarantine Pilot Trial Launched In South Moravia on Monday
Testing of a new system to contain the spread of the coronavirus - so-called “smart quarantine” - began on Monday in the South Moravian Region. To identify and isolate people…
Homeless Man Takes Refuge In Shopping Centre; Wakes Up With A Delicious Coffee
One homeless man in Brno found a smart way to stay safe and warm for the night, by hiding out in an empty shopping centre. Photo credit: Freepik / For…
Weather Report: Frosty Start of the Week, Vegetation at Risk, Warns CHMI
Cold temperatures are expected at the start of the week across the country, with sub-zero temperatures likely to ruin vegetation. Farmers are recommended to cover their plants to avoid damage.…
Coronavirus: Update on Situation in South Moravia
This article provides daily updates on the coronavirus outbreak in Brno, South Moravia and the Czech Republic. Title image: Stock image / Freepik. For illustrative purposes. Brno / Czech Rep.,…
Br(u)no: Life Continues Through Self-Quarantine Week 2, Alcohol Helps
The landmarks of Brno are close, yet so still so far away during the days of self-quarantine. Photo credit: Bruno Zalubil. The stars are so far away that, when you…