Brno Councillors Propose Ban On Alcohol Consumption in Squares and Parks During The Night
A proposed new anti-alcohol decree will prohibit alcohol consumption after midnight in the city’s squares, and after 10pm in parks. The decree should also simplify the process of permitting alcohol…
Historic Ferry Returning to Service On Brno Dam This Summer Named ‘Morava’ By Public Vote
In the summer, a historic passenger ferry originally built in 1954 will return to the waters of the Brno Dam. The ferry was declared a cultural monument in 2013. Over…
In Photos: Lapidarium Opens At Brno’s Spilberk Castle
On Wednesday, Brno Museum (Muzeum města Brna) opened a new lapidarium at Spilberk Castle, situated in the castle’s former water cisterns, which have found a new purpose after almost a…
FN Brno Closes Ward Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
Brno’s University Hospital (FN Brno) has been forced to close one ward due to an outbreak of coronavirus. Ceska Televize reported that 13 people had been infected, including six patients…
Gold Necklace From Roman Times Found In a Forest Near Brno
An historical mystery from Roman times in the Ždánice Forest southeast of Brno, where amateur treasure hunters found a gold necklace dating back to the Late Roman period in the…
13 Residents Evacuated Due To Fire On Balcony In Brno-Královo Pole
Thirteen people were forced to evacuate their homes at around 2:30am on Sunday morning due to a fire in an apartment on Božetěchova in Králové Pole, Brno. The damage is…
Brno Firefighters Save Eight Ducklings From Sewer
The South Moravian Fire Department (HZS JMK) gets called in various life-threatening situations. Last Friday, May 29th, South Moravian firefighters saved eight lives - of baby ducks trapped in a…
Rent Payments For Non-Residential Tenants in Brno Postponed Until End of 2020
In March, Brno City Councillors approved a measure to postpone rent payments for non-residential tenants in Brno, so that rent for the period of March to June would not need…
San Francisco-Style Uphill Tram Proposed For Brno-Vinohrady
In San Francisco, California, a tram ride up a steep hill is one of the most famous can’t-miss experiences for tourists. Brno may soon have a similar photogenic landmark, thanks…
Two New Streets and a Square to be Added to the Map of Brno
Brno City council has announced two new streets in Zebetin and Lisen, as well as the new square in front of the future Janáček Cultural Center. The names proposed for…