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…
Brno Sports Weekly Report — Draci, Hroši Sweep Opening Weekend
Photo Caption: Cardion Hroši Brno scored 30 runs in a three-game sweep during Opening Weekend games. But consistent pitching may be the key when they host Kotlářka Praha in a…
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…
This Spring Sees Doors Unlocked For 4th Year Of Open House Brno
In the last weekend of May, Brno will open the doors of its architectural artworks for the fourth edition of the Open House Worldwide Festival. Organizers and volunteers are working…
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 The street is closed to car traffic, and trams have been replaced by temporary bus services.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,…
Collection of WWII Ammunition Discovered in Holiday Cottage
Police discovered an impressive collection of World War II ammunition in a holiday cottage in the Brno region while investigating the death of the owner. The discovery has prompted a…
City of Brno Hosts 11th Festival of Polish Culture
Although events and gatherings are not possible due to the pandemic measures, the City of Brno’s Festival of Polish Culture is going ahead, and has moved online. Conferences, workshops, and…