How To Use Brno’s New Brown Bio-Waste Bins
Regular collection of bio-waste starts today in Brno. The new brown containers are intended for biodegradable kitchen waste, and will be emptied once a week. But what should and shouldn’t…
Czech Rep. Expels 18 Russian Intelligence Agents In Connection With 2014 Explosion
On Saturday, the government announced the expulsion of 18 Russian diplomats identified by Czech intelligence agencies as agents of the Russian SVR and GRU services, suspected of involvement in a…
Statue of St. Barbara to Watch Over Extension of Tram Line
As the extension of the Brno tram network to Kampus Bohunice reaches the halfway point of its construction, the entrance of the tunnel on Netroufalky has been adorned with a…
Czech Communist Party Withdraws Support For Governing Coalition
The Czech Communist Party has announced it is ending its support for the current governing coalition composed of ANO and the Social Democrats (ČSSD), due to disagreements over government policy.…
Unexpected Discovery of Fully-Functioning Grenade in Brno-Řečkovice
On Sunday, a fully-functioning grenade was discovered in Brno-Řečkovice, near Terezy Novákové. The find was reported to emergency number 156 and the grenade was secured by specialist explosive units. Photo…
Archaeologists Discover 18th Century Pub In Tvarožná
The remnants of a pub from the 18th century were discovered during construction works on family houses in Tvarožná, in the Brno region. The find included a secret cellar, along…
Lights Out In Brno: City-Wide Experiment Measures Light Pollution
Street lighting in Brno was turned off for several hours in the early hours of Saturday, as an experiment to measure the level of light pollution in the city and…
City of Brno Opens Subsidy Program To Fund Green Roofs To Reduce Emissions
The City of Brno is calling on citizens to participate in the fight against climate change by applying for the municipal subsidy program for green roofs, to which CZK 19…
Petrov Cathedral Altar Dismantled For Relocation To Rome
The altar of Brno’s Petrov Cathedral has been dismantled, and will be relocated to Rome. The Brno bishop, Vojtěch Cikrle, will consecrate the new altar in May. Photo Credit: KB…
Water Pipeline On Bystrcká Bursts Twice In One Week
Bystrcká, in Brno-Bystrc, has been flooded twice in the last week. The street is closed to car traffic, and trams have been replaced by temporary bus services. Photo Credit: Brno,…