Calls For Czech Government To Compensate Illegally Sterilized Romani Women
The Czech government has been urged to provide compensation to more than 200 women who were victims of illegal sterilization between the 1970s and 2007. The issue has gained local…
Czech Police Detained Over 7,000 Illegal Migrants in 2020
In 2020, the police detained 7,093 foreigners who were in the Czech Republic illegally, an increase of almost 25 percent compared to 2019. The increase was related to foreigners exceeding…
Police Report: 16 Establishments Stayed Open Past 8pm Last Night
Despite the re-introduction of tighter measures yesterday, several restaurants and pubs remained open to serve customers. The Czech police conducted almost 4,200 inspections, with no major violations reported. Photo credit:…
Czech Man Arrested After Demanding Pubs Reopen With Online Terror Threat
24 hours after publishing the threat on social media, the suspect was arrested, and now faces 5-15 years in prison. Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Czech Rep., Oct…
14 People Face Criminal Charges Following Prague Protests Against Government Restrictions
Last Sunday, football and ice hockey ultras clashed with the police in Prague’s Old Town Square, where a protest against government imposed restrictions turned violent. 14 people now face criminal…
Three Arrested From Plane In Prague After Singing Nazi Anthem During Flight
The men disrupted the flight from Dusseldorf to Prague by shouting, cursing at passengers, and singing the Nazi anthem. They were arrested on landing. Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative…
Combating Violence Against Women in the Czech Republic: Beyond the Coronavirus
In a previous article, Brno Daily reported on the increase in domestic violence due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, in a follow-up article, guest contributor Alexandria Wilson McDonald examines the…
How Have Domestic Violence Rates in the Czech Republic Been Affected By The Quarantine?
The unusual circumstances of the quarantine have brought with them fears that, behind closed doors, cases of domestic violence are on the rise. Brno Daily looked at the numbers and…
Man Punches Two Fellow Passengers on Olomouc Tram After They Remind Him To Wear a Facemask
Two passengers on an Olomouc tram were attacked by an aggressive 28-year-old man after they brought to his attention that he was not wearing a facemask. The man first punched…
Man Arrested Attempting To Cross Czech-Polish Border Illegally
On Tuesday, April 28th, a German man was arrested by the Polish Army after refusing to stop while crossing the Czech-Polish border in the Opava region, near the town of…