Investigation on Corruption Case at Brno-střed Town Hall Brings Up New Name
A large corruption case around allegedly manipulated public contracts at the Brno-střed (Brno-center) Town Hall has been so far connected to Brno's entrepreneurs and former members of the ANO movement,…
Czech National Bank Keep Interest Rates on Hold by 6 Votes to 1
The board of the Czech National Bank (ČNB) on Wednesday voted to keep interest rates at their current level. Despite the spike last month, inflation is expected to be within…
Memorial Bench Dedicated to Václav Havel to be Installed in Brno’s Center
The Brno City Council agreed that a bench dedicated to Václav Havel will be erected in the city, in memory of the first president of the Czech Republic. Photo: Havel’s…
Video: Police Chase Ends When a Stolen, Speeding Motorcycle Crashes into a Field
Last week, the police were pursuing a speeding motorcycle in a chase which started in Brno, and led to the D1 highway. Photo credit: Policie CR. Brno, Jun 27 (BD)…
Prime Minister Andrej Babis Survives Vote of No-Confidence
The vote was called by opposition parties following months of public protest at Babis’s business affairs. Photo credit: Brno, Jun 27 (BD) – In the early hours of Thursday morning, following a…
“If Something Is Wrong, I Have To Be There”: Voices From Last Sunday’s Protest in Letná Park
Brno Daily was at the scene of the large protests in Prague's Letná Park last Sunday, talking to some of the participants about why they were there, and what they…
Brno’s City Center Streets to be Cooled by Sprinkling Water
In response to the blazing temperatures in hitting the city this week, the Town Hall of Brno-Center has arranged for water to be sprinkled to cool the city’s streets. Photo…
More Than Five Million Crowns in Cash Stolen from Car
The victim’s car window was broken by the burglars, who took their opportunity to obtain a large sum of money. Photo credit: Police CR. Brno, Jun 26 (BD) – People…
Migration Helping with Population Growth in Czechia and South Moravia
The Czech Republic continues to be an attractive place for foreigners, as seen in the country’s population increase attributed to migration. Recent statistics for the first quarter of 2019 from…
City Builds Staircase in Response to Heavily Used Path to Denisovy Sady from Nádražní
The City’s Public Greenery is planning on building a stairway, connecting Denisovy Sady and Nádražní for commuters. Photo credit: Zenon Moreau. Brno, Jun 25 (BD) – Rather than walking up…