Iris Exhibition At Mendel University Botanical Gardens Will Last Until 30 May
Visitors to the Mendel University’s Botanical Garden and Arboretum can now admire blooming irises. The IRIS 2022 exhibition opened on 20 May, and will run until 30 May. In the…
Lužánky Municipal Swimming Stadium To Close On 1 July; Scheduled To Reopen In May 2023
The Lužánky municipal swimming stadium will be closed from Friday 1 July due to construction work. The expected opening date for the upgraded venue is at the end of May…
Lužánky To Come Alive On 24 May With Many Outdoor Activities For European Park Day
24 May is European Park Day, a day when green spaces in many cities come alive with a variety of activities, and this year Brno will also join the celebrations.…
Mendel University Scientists Develop Edible Food Packaging To Reduce Waste
Student Barbora Smetanová, along with scientists from Mendel University, is working on the development of edible protein-based packaging in order to reduce the amount of waste produced. Photo credit: Pixabay…
Brno Celebrates Europe Day, Marking 18 Years Since The Czech Republic’s Accession To The EU
Today, 9 May, is Europe Day, and Brno is celebrating 18 years since the Czech Republic's accession to the EU, as well as the Czech presidency of the Council of…
Brno Zoo Allows Visitors To Transport Virtually To Walk Among The Wild Animals Of Africa
The virtual expedition of Brno Zoo is being expanded, with the addition of virtual reality films produced by the zoo itself. With goggles that allow virtual reality to be watched…
Brusinka Centre Brings Brno “Together For Peace” On 6 May, To Promote Peace And Understanding
The musical event "Together for Peace", organised by the Brusinka Multicultural Centre, will take place on 6 May at Brno’s This international initiative aims to unite people around peace and…
Vida! and Brno Observatory To Host a Night of Space Adventure This Thursday
This Thursday, 5 May, the VIDA! science centre will stage an evening of outdoor entertainment for adults after dark, including a bar, music and a special programme focused on space…
Křižovatka Foundation Donates 15 New Breathing Monitors For Newborn Babies To Brno Hospital
The Křižovatka Foundation has handed over 15 breathing monitors to the Brno University Hospital, worth CZK 37,500, for the Children's Ward of the Brno Hospital on Černopolní. Photo credit: FN…
Czech Republic Issued 1,200 Visas To Ukrainians On Sunday, Up 35% From Previous Week
The Czech Republic issued 1,238 special visas on Sunday to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This is almost 400 more than a week ago. In more than two…