Br(u)no: Nostalgic for Normalcy
Photo Credit: KB / BD As expats know, “homesickness” is a theme that often comes up in conversations and, perhaps, listless afternoons. Don’t you miss your native country? Isn’t it…
Education in Hard Times Part II: How An Elementary School Has Been Dealing With The Pandemic
Behind screens without seeing their students, elementary school teachers in Brno have been trying hard to keep the quality of education during the pandemic as close as possible to normal…
Slunná: A Miniature Wilderness, An Eco-Building Block
Not far to the north-west of Brno you can find Slunná: a small protected patch of ancient woodland. Our contributor Charlie Trotter went to investigate, and shares his thoughts on…
Storming the Gates – Has Olympus Fallen?
Photo: Capitol Building, Washington DC, USA. Credit: Freepik / Illustrative photo. As pro-Donald Trump rioters stormed the Capitol on January 6th, the world, once again, stood in awe. And in…
Keeping Up With the Covid Measures
Photo credit: Kim Bingel. I find myself having developed an odd fear of crowds and asking questions like: ‘‘Can I drink this here?’’ or ‘‘The shops are still open, right?’’…
Czech AnecJoetal: Netflix and Kill…Time!
Photo credit: Freepik / Stock photo. Winter is coming, and lockdown has already been here for a while, so many of us are finding ourselves shut up at home with…
Czech AnecJoetal: Buy & Tell!
Among the many delights of Brno-based social media you can find numerous groups devoted to the sale of second-hand stuff. The beauty of second-hand shopping is that every item has…
Czech AnecJoetal: How I Didn’t Learn Czech
As most expats in the Czech Republic soon realise, picking up the local language is no walk in the park, with fiendishly complex grammar and seemingly unpronounceable letters lurking around…
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…
Opinion: Government’s Crisis Response in Disarray As Court Strikes Down Four Emergency Measures On Procedural Grounds
Shortly after the ruling, the government announced an end to the restrictions on free movement, opened the borders, and moved forward the timetable for businesses to reopen. The government is…