Lights Out In Brno: City-Wide Experiment Measures Light Pollution
Street lighting in Brno was turned off for several hours in the early hours of Saturday, as an experiment to measure the level of light pollution in the city and…
City of Brno Opens Subsidy Program To Fund Green Roofs To Reduce Emissions
The City of Brno is calling on citizens to participate in the fight against climate change by applying for the municipal subsidy program for green roofs, to which CZK 19…
Water Pipeline On Bystrcká Bursts Twice In One Week
Bystrcká, in Brno-Bystrc, has been flooded twice in the last week. The street is closed to car traffic, and trams have been replaced by temporary bus services. Photo Credit: Brno,…
Collection of WWII Ammunition Discovered in Holiday Cottage
Police discovered an impressive collection of World War II ammunition in a holiday cottage in the Brno region while investigating the death of the owner. The discovery has prompted a…
Two New Mobile Applications Hope To Improve City Planning and Reduce Tram Accidents
Two new mobile applications have launched for residents of Brno, aiming to reduce tram collisions and assist with urban planning. Pozor tramvaj! (Look out for the tram!) alerts people to…
Collection Of Biodegradable Waste In Brno To Start Monday
SAKO Brno will distribute 1,000 bins around the city to collect biodegradable waste. The first brown containers will appear in the city from April 12th. Individual city districts will collect…
Abundance Of Visitors To Kamenný Vrch Damaging Unique Flowers
For the past two Spring seasons, due to the anti-epidemic measures limiting free movement, the popularity of Kamenný Vrch is growing. Brno city officials are calling for citizens’ awareness in…
Decision Postponed On Speeding Fines In Brno’s Tunnels
The introduction of speeding fines for Brno’s tunnels, which was proposed by Czech Police earlier this year, has been postponed following a meeting between the Mayor of Brno and the…
Unknown Mutation of COVID-19 Discovered In Brno Laboratory
Elisabeth Pharmacon Laboratory in Brno recently discovered a new COVID-19 mutation. “Fortunately, the mutation is in a position where it should not affect the binding of antibodies or cellular receptors,”…
Brno To Join Earth Hour Celebrations Across The Czech Republic
The symbolic lights-out initiative Earth Hour will be marked in many cities of the Czech Republic, including Brno. Špilberk Castle, the New Town Hall on Dominikánské Náměstí, and the obelisk…