Minimum Wage in the Czech Republic is 6th Lowest in European Union
New data from Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office, shows that out of the 22 countries in the union which have a National Minimum Wage, the Czech Republic’s is the sixth…
Closing Party on Feb. 23-24: The Museum of Applied Arts on Husova Closing Until 2020
Renovation work will take place in the Museum of Applied Arts, leading to a closure of the photograph, graphic design, and applied art collections. The museum will reopen in Autumn…
News in Brief: January’s Headlines in the Czech Republic
Brno, Feb 7 (BD) - A round-up of Czech news headlines from January. Title image: Casadei Graphics. Černošice Municipality Rules Against Prime Minister Andrej Babis in Conflict of Interest Suit On…
Repairs Planned for Road Around Brno Dam, as well as Construction of New Cycle Path
At a meeting last week, council representatives from the South Moravian Region approved a proposal to begin repair work on the road connecting Bystrc to Veveří Castle. The proposals also…
Third Year of Participatory Budgeting to Accept Proposals from February 15
Photo: The special ice resurfacer was one of the winning projects of last year’s participatory budgeting project, with more than 1,000 Brno residents voting for it. Credit: Casadei Graphics. Brno, Feb 5…
City To Buy 19th Century Gym in Pisarky In Order To Expand “Za Anthroposem” Sport Complex
The property is being purchased from the Ministry of Defence for CZK 11 million. Photo credit: MMB. Brno, Feb 2 (BD) - At a meeting on Wednesday, the City Council…
30 New Apartments in the Center of Brno To Be Made Available For Socially Disadvantaged Families
The flats will be newly-renovated vacant apartments in a range of locations across the Brno-Center District. Photo: Koliště. Credit: KK. Brno, Feb 2 (BD) – At a meeting on Wednesday, Brno City Council approved…
Number of Flu Cases Up By 10% in South Moravia Since Last Week
In the 5th week of 2019, incidence of acute respiratory infections and influenza rose to 1,918 per 100,000 inhabitants in the South Moravian Region, an increase of 10% compared to…
Goose on a String Theatre to Stage an English-Friendly Version of “Dynasty”
The play tells the story of modern US capitalism through the family history of one German Jewish ;Photo credit: Jakub Jíra. On Tuesday, 5 February, the Goose on a String Theatre…
CZK 66 Million from City Budget Allocated to Sports Clubs; A Quarter of the Total Will Go To Kometa
Brno City Council provides ongoing funding to several sports clubs in the city. On Wednesday, the council decided on the amounts to be allocated to different Brno sports clubs in…