City of Brno Launches Celebrations of “Father of Genetics” Mendel’s Birthday
The City of Brno has begun early celebrations of Gregor Mendel’s 200th birthday, which will fall in 2022. A giant pea has been spotted in different places around the city,…
Brno Sports Weekly Report — FC Zbrojovka Completes Unbeaten Post-Pandemic Phase
Antonín Růsek scored 12 goals to lead FC Zbrojovka during the 2019-20 season. Photo credit: FC Zbrojovka. Brno, Jul 15 (BD) — FC Zbrojovka must wait for its postseason opponent,…
St. Anne’s Hospital Pilots Special Bracelets That Detect Epilepsy Seizures
A collaboration between various health institutes has led to a pilot project at St. Anne’s University Hospital and the Masaryk University Faculty of Medicine, to develop and test bracelets that…
First Reservoir Under Žlutý Kopec To Open to the Public
One of the three reservoirs under Žlutý Kopec will officially open to the public this summer. The first guided tours will take place on July 18th, followed by further tours…
Brno Police Carry Out Mass Clean-Up of Syringes Following Two Incidents Involving Children
After two separate incidents in which small children came into contact with syringes while playing outside, Brno City Police sent officers around the city to collect any needles they could…
Work On Athletics Hall at Kampus Bohunice Paused For Two Months Due To Lack of Funds
The 2,000-capacity Athletics Hall in Bohunice, considered essential for the development of athletics in Brno and the whole Czech Republic, received a building permit at the end of June. However,…
Meteorologists Warn of Hot Temperatures and Thunderstorms Tomorrow
The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute has issued a warning of extreme temperatures and thunderstorms tomorrow. Brno will only be hit with high temperatures, which could reach up to 32 degrees. Photo…
Brno Man Finds Old Mine in His Backyard
A man in Brno-Stranice called the police after finding what he assumed was ammunition in the backyard of his family house. Police confirmed that he had located an old artillery…
Astronomical Clock on Namesti Svobody To Undergo Repairs
The astronomical clock on Namesti Svobody will undergo an “urgent overhaul” after ten years of operation. This morning, the upper dome was removed. The reparations will last at least three…
Brno Sports Weekly Report — Coronavirus Complicates Promotion Hopes for Zbrojovka
Adrián Čermák had a hat trick to lead Zbrojovka to a 2-7 at Vyšehrad last weekend. Photo credit: FC Zbrojovka. Brno, Jul 8 (BD) — FC Zbrojovka will have to…