Immigration Office in Brno Reopens With Improvements
The new office of the Ministry of Interior in Brno opened this Monday after relocation to Tuřanka, with some key improvements, including faster issuing of documents, several waiting rooms and…
Brno Sports Weekly Report — Zbrojovka Resumes Fight to Stay Among Elite
The stands will be empty of fans, but FC Zbrojovka will nevertheless take its home field Friday evening against Liberec as it starts the hard work of maintaining its place…
Brno-Střed District Allocates CZK 107 Million For New Investments in 2021
The Brno-střed District budget for this year will divert a large portion of expenditure towards maintenance costs and housing repairs, as well as new investment projects including the reconstruction of…
Jan Palach Died 52 Years Ago Today, His Legacy Still With Us
January 19th marks the commemoration of the eternal symbol of Czech national resistance, Jan Palach. His legacy continues to live with us, 52 years after his self-immolation in Wenceslas Square…
Several New Tourist Attractions Set To Open In Brno This Year
This Spring brings a range of new tourism opportunities to Brno. The expansion of the Brno Underground and the Brnopas, along with the Brno Industrial project, are among the new…
Winter Swimming: A Growing Trend in the Czech Republic
Despite freezing temperatures, many Czechs enjoy taking a dip in winter, and the benefits which it brings. Soldiers from the Czech Army have shared photos of their experiences swimming in…
Škoda Auto Withdraws Sponsorship For Ice Hockey World Championships in Belarus
The Czech carmaker Škoda Auto has announced that it will not sponsor this year's Ice Hockey World Championships, part of which are due to be held in Belarus, due to…
Weather Report: Warm Front To Bring Freezing Rain and Ice on Roads
A warm front will arrive in the Czech Republic on Tuesday, with a gradual increase in temperatures from the freezing cold temperatures experienced this past weekend. Caution is advised on…
NdB: Janáček Brno to Live On at Prestigious Hong Kong Arts Festival
Photo: The Diary of One Who Disappeared (Zápisník zmizelého). Credit: Marek Olbrzymek, via Leos Janacek Flickr. Brno, Jan. 18 (BD) – Though the program of the seventh Janáček Brno festival…
Slunná: A Miniature Wilderness, An Eco-Building Block
Not far to the north-west of Brno you can find Slunná: a small protected patch of ancient woodland. Our contributor Charlie Trotter went to investigate, and shares his thoughts on…