City of Brno Launches Celebrations of “Father of Genetics” Mendel’s Birthday
The City of Brno has begun early celebrations of Gregor Mendel’s 200th birthday, which will fall in 2022. A giant pea has been spotted in different places around the city,…
Opinion Polls Show Persistent Large Lead For Governing ANO Movement
A new poll has shown no significant change since pre-coronavirus times, with ANO polling over double its two nearest challengers, who are also still the same. Photo credit: Czech Rep.,…
St. Anne’s Hospital Pilots Special Bracelets That Detect Epilepsy Seizures
A collaboration between various health institutes has led to a pilot project at St. Anne’s University Hospital and the Masaryk University Faculty of Medicine, to develop and test bracelets that…
Restrictions for Entering Czech Republic Removed For All Safe Countries
Citizens from all EU countries except Sweden, and a select number of non-EU countries no longer have to state their purpose of stay before being allowed to enter the country,…
Industrial Production in May Worse Than Expected
May’s industrial production figures showed factories slowly getting back to normal operation with a increase on the previous month. The scale of the task is, however, revealed by a year-on-year…
Europe’s Population To Drop By 7% This Century
The population of the European Union is expected to decline from a peak in 2026, which will be the first long-term decline in EU history. The population is ageing, and…
Realtors See Booming Interest in Countryside Cottages Due to Coronavirus
Interest in rural property has been rising for years, as buyers sought a more affordable alternative to city properties. This year, the coronavirus has fuelled this interest even further, as…
First Reservoir Under Žlutý Kopec To Open to the Public
One of the three reservoirs under Žlutý Kopec will officially open to the public this summer. The first guided tours will take place on July 18th, followed by further tours…
Brno Police Carry Out Mass Clean-Up of Syringes Following Two Incidents Involving Children
After two separate incidents in which small children came into contact with syringes while playing outside, Brno City Police sent officers around the city to collect any needles they could…
Work On Athletics Hall at Kampus Bohunice Paused For Two Months Due To Lack of Funds
The 2,000-capacity Athletics Hall in Bohunice, considered essential for the development of athletics in Brno and the whole Czech Republic, received a building permit at the end of June. However,…