Memorial Events and Protests Across Czech Republic To Mark 30th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution
Yesterday around 250,000 Czechs gathered at Letná in Prague to protest against the government of Andrej Babiš. Both the location and the date were symbolic, bringing to mind the huge…
Video: Police Seeking Three Men That Beat a Shop Owner at Zvonařka and Threatened To Cut His Throat
Brno detectives are investigating an armed robbery at Zvonařka Central Bus Station. On Wednesday, they released CCTV footage and appealed to the public for help with identification of the suspects.…
Young Couple Caught Trying To Steal Almost CZK 5,000 Worth Of Condoms
Shoppers at a store on Masarykova witnessed an unusual situation on Wednesday evening. When the security staff noticed the packed backpacks and pockets of a 19-year-old woman and a 27-year-old…
Park To Be Named After Danuše Muzikářová
The unnamed park between Rooseveltova and Místodržitelský palác at the entrance to Běhounská will be named after the 18-year-old who was accidentally shot while demonstrating against the Communist regime on…
New Athletics Hall At Kampus Bohunice To Have Three Times More Parking Spaces
As a result of changes to the public procurement tender, approved by Brno City Council, the proposed athletics hall in Bohunice Kampus will have more parking places for spectators and…
Czech Managers Take 5% Fewer Sick Days Than Manual Workers. Insurance and Automotive Industries Report Most Absenteeism
Workers in the automotive and construction industries spend an average of 16 days per year off work due to sickness; managers, on the other hand, are off sick about 5%…
Three Teenagers Caught On Camera Setting Light To Rubbish Bin In Train Station Underpass
The three boys, aged 16, 18 and 19, claimed they were trying to warm themselves up, but CCTV footage suggested a more straightforward case of arson. Photo credit: Městská policie…
Resident Parking System To Be Extended To Žabovřesky Next Year
Brno City Councillors have added one new area to the scheduled expansion of paid parking areas for next year. The parking area in question is the area around Sirotkova, in…
Two Awards Recognise Talented Graduates In Technical and Economic Fields
The Edwards Award and the Atlas Copco Services Award recognise the best technical and economic diploma theses from Czech students. The award ceremony took place in Spielberk Business Park on…
City Council Approves Property Deal With Masaryk University
On Tuesday, the city assembly approved a proposal for the exchange of land owned by Masaryk University and built-up local roads owned by the City of Brno, as well as…