Concert Hall Building at Janáček Cultural Center Receives Building Permit
A building permit has been granted for the second and final phase of the construction of Brno’s Janáček Cultural Center. This clears the way for further preparations, with the construction…
City of Brno to Collaborate With Mendel University On Guerilla Gardening Project
As a step to reduce the impact of climate change and improve the quality of life in the city, the City of Brno has agreed to participate in a state-subsidized…
Brno Christmas and New Year’s Eve Plans Approved For 2020
Plans for this year’s Christmas celebrations have been approved by Brno City Council. The festive season will follow a similar format as last year, and be integrated with New Year’s…
Video: Visualization of New Park at Nová Zbrojovka
A new park is being built in the Nová Zbrojovka area around the ZET. office. The park, which will be accessible to everyone, will have workout zones and a sports…
Mendel University Included in QS World University Rankings Top 1,000 For the First Time
Mendel University (MENDELU) is the third Brno institute to be included in the prestigious rankings, and joins nine other Czech universities on this year’s list. Produced by British company Quacquarelli…
South Moravian Region Faces Budget Cuts Due To Deficit of Over CZK 1 Billion
The Council of the South Moravian Region has approved an amendment to the region’s budget after an expected shortfall of more than CZK 1 billion in revenue from shared taxes.…
Gardens of Tugendhat and Löw-Beer Villas Connected By New Turnstile
The City of Brno has built a turnstile to allow visitors to the Tugendhat and Löw-Beer villas to move easily between the two historical attractions. This is part of a…
Three More Public Grill Sites to be Built at Brno Dam
The city has spent CZK 350,000 on three more grill sites at the Brno Dam, which should be in operation this autumn. Photo credit: Z. Kolarik / MMB. Brno, Jun…
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…