Br(u)no: The Elections I have Known
Photo credit: Pixabay. On Tuesday, after months of campaigning, Donald Trump, the Republican incumbent, and Joseph Biden, the Democratic challenger, will go before the American people to try to garner…
Four Found Dead After The Fire in Old Railcar in Brno
Four people were found dead after the fire in an old railcar in Siroka Street in Brno last night. Photo: South Moravian Fire Department. Brno, Oct 31 (BD) - According…
Zelňák Farmers’ Market Slows Down as Covid-19 Restrictions Tighten
The farmers market on Zelňák saw almost half of its stalls disappear due to Covid-19 restrictions. The famous Brno market is still operating, but limitations on the sale of certain…
In Brief: State of Emergency Extended Until November 20
Photo: Parliamentary meeting, Oct. 30, 2020 / via PSP. Czech Rep., Oct 30 (BD) - On Friday afternoon, the Czech government extended all restrictions until at least November 20, when…
All Saints’ Day: City of Brno Urges Compliance with Preventive Measures
All Saints’ Day is rapidly approaching, bringing an increasing number of visitors to Brno’s cemeteries. The City of Brno and the cemetery administration are appealing to citizens to comply with…
How is Covid-19 Affecting Our Jobs? Low Income Workers at Greater Risk
New data from Eurostat reveals the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on income distribution, with low income workers more likely to lose their jobs or be temporarily laid off as…
Czech Man Arrested After Demanding Pubs Reopen With Online Terror Threat
24 hours after publishing the threat on social media, the suspect was arrested, and now faces 5-15 years in prison. Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Czech Rep., Oct…
Iconic Halouzek Nativity Scene Will Again Represent The Spirit of Brno Christmas
It wouldn’t be Christmas in Brno without the unique Christmas nativity scene by Jiri Halouzek, which has been part of the festivities since 2009. Thanks to a new agreement between…
Jan Blatný replaces Roman Prymula as Minister of Health
Paediatric haematologist Jan Blatný, of University Hospital in Brno, has taken over as Minister of Health at the height of the coronavirus crisis. Photo: President’s spokesman Jiri Ovcacek via Twitter.…
Indies Scope 2008: Freak Folk, Freak Tunes
For the 30th birthday of record label Indies Scope, Brno Daily looks back at the history of this icon of the Brno music scene, revisiting a selection of the most…