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…
Brno Man Throws Tile At Neighbour’s Head In Dispute Over Climbing Plants
The 72-year-old senior citizen was outraged that his neighbour’s plants were encroaching into his garden, and police were called as the situation escalated. Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative purposes.…
Underage Duo’s Joyride Around Reckovice In Grandparents’ Cars Ends With A Bump
The sister-brother duo decided to make their night more interesting by “borrowing” two cars from their grandparents and taking them for a spin around Reckovice. Unfortunately, they found out that…
Last April’s Tram and Trolleybus Crash on Masná Due To Technical Fault, Say Police
One year on, Czech Police are continuing to investigate the major crash that took place last year on April 1st on Masná. The crash involved a collision between an empty…
Regulars Meet in Veveri Pub Despite State of Emergency
Cigarette smoke and plenty of alcohol; Brno police discovered one pub open during a routine check in the Veveří district on Wednesday night. Photo: Policie ČR. Brno, Mar 26 (BD)…
In Brief: Man Found Lying In The Street in Brno-Styrice After Breaking Quarantine
Photo: Brno Municipal Police / For illustrative purposes. Credit: CG / Brno Daily. Brno, Mar 18 (BD) - "Two officers from the Brno Municipal Police found a man lying on…
Self-Proclaimed Witch Places Curse On Police Officers After Her Arrest
On Thursday evening, police officers may have been cursed by a drunk 24-year-old woman claiming to be a witch, after she was arrested for behaving disruptively. Photo: Freepik / for…