Court Criticizes Czech Visa Applications Filing Practice
Brno, June 8 (CTK) - The Czech Supreme Administrative Court's (NSS) extended panel said today it is difficult for foreigners to gain a date for the personal filing of applications…
Zeman Receives Letter of Apology for Postponed Meeting from Trump
Hanoi, June 8 (CTK special correspondent) - President Milos Zeman said he received a letter from Donald Trump, in which the President apologises for a postponement of the promised meeting…
WiFi4EU – Free and Fast Internet EU Initiative Doubted by Czech Government
Brno, June 7 (BD) - No more worries about Internet availability in EU cities and even in countryside! On the last day of May, the European Commission has reached agreement…
Czech Republic Says “No” to Immigration Quotas
June 7 (BD) - Czech Republic will no longer accept immigrants on the basis of EU migration quotas, informed Interior Minister Milan Chovanec (ČSSD) about a decision of the Czech…
Czechia Is Slowly Winning Out
A debate and recent press coverage shows progress with the name by Raymond Johnston (Foto: Fotolia) Some people find the full name “the Czech Republic” a bit cumbersome. In April…
Enhanced Ticket Inspections on Brno’s Public Transport Today and Tomorrow
Thirty-two ticket inspectors and eight so called “preventisté” increase their presence on Brno public transport these two days. The ticket inspectors oversee the compliance with contractual traffic conditions – valid…
Transport, Water, Aging – Key Issues of Brno City Report 2017
Brno, June 6 (BD) - “This time, we are going to do it differently,” says Deputy Mayors of the City Brno, Jaroslav Kacer. He refers to the new State of…
Create Your Own Business in 54 Hours at Start-up Weekend in Brno
The third Startup Weekend #3 in Brno is to begin this Friday. Starting in the evening of June 9th, through the whole weekend, a group of goal-driven and innovative-minded entrepreneurs,…
Better Air and Less Traffic Jams – Discover Shared Cars and Bikes in Brno
Brno, June 5 (BD) - In May 2017, Brno City Council approved a 1-year pilot project that facilitates carsharing and grants free parking to its providers. “Brno is the on the…
1926 Tram Stop at Obilní Trh Servers to Passengers Again
Brno, June 3 (BD) - After having deteriorated for decades, the tram stop finally underwent a major restoration last year. Yesterday - June 2, 2017 - the tram stop regained its…