Karel Gott, the Most Popular Czech Singer, Dies at the Age of 80
On Tuesday October 1st 2019, shortly before midnight, famous Czech pop-singer Karel Gott passed away. He was eighty years old. Gott died at home surrounded by his family, spokeswoman Aneta…
New Working Group To Promote International Study in Brno
“Study in Brno”, a new working group based on similar projects for Prague and the whole Czech Republic, will bring together stakeholders from various institutions to discuss ways of promoting…
Senate Motion To Remove President Zeman From Office Fails In Czech Parliament
Senators made a constitutional complaint against Zeman in response to several recent incidents in which the president was accused of stretching the limits of his presidential authority. Photo: President Milos…
Christmas Ferris Wheel In Moravske nam. To Open Early This Year
This year the wheel will open from October 7th, weather permitting, giving you a lot longer to experience the spectacular panoramas from the top of Brno’s popular festive attraction. Photo…
Two Bus Drivers Caught Driving Over The Alcohol Limit
The drivers were two of three drunk-drivers caught during routine checks on Monday morning. Photo credit: Police CR. Brno, Sep 30 (BD) - 80 officers from the South Moravian Police…
Ministry of Transport Rules That Electric Scooters Cannot Be Ridden On Sidewalks
The ministry was responding to calls for common regulatory standards to be applied to the new electric scooters, after problems in many cities across the country. Photo: Yoyoway scooter in…
Latest Development in Brno’s Bid To Host the European Youth Olympic Festival in 2025
Brno City Council approved a third bid to host the prestigious European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) on 10 April 2018 last year. Now a nine-member steering committee has been established…
New Residential Area Proposed On Former Industrial Site in Malomerice
Plans for the "Pod Hády" project include housing and services for hundreds of people as well as a new kindergarten, to be built on the site of the former Ergon…
Brno City Council Unveils Plan To Cut CO2 Emissions By 40% By 2030
The city’s Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) was approved on Wednesday by councillors, and aims to meet targets adopted by Brno when it joined the Mayors’ Covenant in…
New QR Codes To Bring History To Life In Brno’s Cemeteries
Brno’s 171 “honored graves” will be marked with QR codes, allowing visitors to find out more about their lives. Photo: stock picture / Freepik. For illustration purposes. Brno, Sep 26…