Grumpy Br(u)no: What’s So Hard About Sorting Waste?
The good news: Czechs recycle. The bad news: most can’t sort their waste very well. Photo credit: Bruno Zalubil. The summer is great. The early mornings are crisp and fresh…
City of Brno Adopts Strategy To Improve Air Quality
On Wednesday, Brno city councillors approved the Brno 2020 Air Quality Improvement Action Plan, which builds on the original plan adopted in June 2017. The basic goal is to reduce…
PonavaFest: A Different Kind of Festival For Different Times
In its 5th year, Brno city center’s largest open-air festival is responding to the unpredictable circumstances of the pandemic by reimagining itself as a series of smaller concerts. Photo: Courtesy…
Almost Half of Women Over 65 In The Czech Republic Live Alone
According to Eurostat, 44% of women over 65 in the Czech Republic live alone. This is in contrast with men of the same age, where the corresponding figure is around…
New Rules Will Restrict Road Traffic In Brno City Center
The new system, which will come into force on September 1st of this year, will tighten access to city center driving permits, with residents and commuting workers only allowed to…
NdB July: Premieres Abound in Coming Months
The National Theatre of Brno has many performances every month in opera, ballet and drama. Here are some of the highlights for this summer and the 2020-21 season. Click here for the complete schedule, ticket information and more details, in English.…
Czech Health Ministry Launches Map of Covid-19 Transmission Risk By District
A new map published on the Ministry of Health website provides up-to-date information on the risk of coronavirus transmission by district. The map will be updated every day based on…
New Tram Line Extension in Brno-Bystrc To Run From Ecerova to Kamechy Via Tunnel
The City of Brno has agreed on a concrete plan for the tram line extension from Ecerova to Kamechy in Brno-Bystrc. The extended line will pass through a tunnel that…
Brno Sports Weekly Report — Brno Cricket Club Hosts Weekend Tournament
The Brno Cricket Club will host a four-team tournament this Saturday and Sunday in North Brno. Photo credit: Brno Cricket Club. Brno, Jul 1 (BD) — FC Zbrojovka guaranteed a…
Brno Council Gives Green Light to BRNOX II Revitalization Project in Zábrdovice
The first phase of the revitalization, which is being overseen by artist Katerina Seda, will include the painting of walls and installation of new street furniture, with further improvements planned…