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,…
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…
Quarter of a Million Czechs Protest in Prague Against Prime Minister Babis and Justice Minister Benesova
Yesterday, over 250,000 people gathered in Letná in Prague to express their discontent with the current government, led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis. Photo credit: Jack Stephens. Brno / Czech…
Obtaining Czech Citizenship for Descendants of Emigrants to Become Easier
This week, the Czech Senate proposed an amendment for the laws of obtaining Czech citizenship, with majority of the Czech Parliament supporting this amendment. Photo credit: Senate CR. Brno, Jun…
Large Protest of Up To 500,000 People Planned For Prague’s Letná Park This Sunday
The organisers hope to capitalise on the sustained protests that have been taking place throughout the country in the last two months. Photo: Around 6,000 people joined the anti-government protest…
Participatory Budgeting: 90 Projects Progress To Next Round After Receiving Public Support
90 out of 114 projects submitted by the public received the required support from the public to go forward to the next stage, which consists of a feasibility study by…
Two Men Accused Of Racist Attack On Czech MP Given 15-Month Conditional Discharge
The men were originally charged with disorderly conduct and bodily harm, but the case was dropped on condition of no further offence being committed. Photo: Dominik Feri's Instagram account. Brno,…
News In Brief: May’s Headlines In The Czech Republic
Brno / CR, June 4 (BD) – A round-up of Czech news headlines from May. Large Protests Against Prime Minister Babiš and Justice Minister Benešová Continue As Babiš’s Legal Troubles…
Weekly Protests Against Prime Minister Babiš and Minister of Justice Benešová Continue
Country-wide protests continue weekly, as demonstrators show their dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, and the changes in the Czech government - specifically, the appointment of a new Minister of…