18th Century Mural At Veveří Castle Brought Back to Life
A rococo mural dating back to the 18th century is currently being restored at Veveří Castle. The bucolic tempera works will be ready for visits in early June 2021, expanding…
Czech Classic Hiking Memoir ‘‘Carpathian Games’’ Released In English
An English version of ‘‘Carpathian Games’’ by Czech scout and naturalist Miloslav Nevrlý has been released online. The book, cherished by Czech and Slovak nature-lovers, is a nostalgic account of…
Benny Cristo To Represent the Czech Republic at Eurovision 2021
Benny Cristo will represent the Czech Republic at the Eurovision Song Contest in Amsterdam in May, performing his song "Omaga''. The music video for the song features a compilation of…
Brno Archaeologists Reveal Early Slavs Used Germanic Runes In Oldest Script
A team of international researchers and archaeologists from Masaryk University have uncovered evidence that an ancient Germanic language may have been used by the Slavs as early as 600 AD,…
Brno’s Mahen Library Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Brno’s Jiří Mahen Library, the biggest public library in Moravia and the second largest in the Czech Republic, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. In 2020, the library spent…
The Latest Edition of KAM v Brně/WHERE in Brno Is Out Now!
WHERE in Brno in February? The shortest month of the year doesn't have to be the least interesting. The latest edition of the cultural magazine KAM v Brně (WHERE in…
Czech Radio Broadcasts Performance By Brno Philharmonic Orchestra
On Friday January 29th, a unique and powerful performance by the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra will be broadcast across Europe. Paľa Plays Schnittke features the world premiere of an orchestral work…
Dutch Reality Show Filmed Secretly In Czech Republic Now On Air
This month, Dutch reality show "Wie is de Mol?" broadcast the first few episodes filmed in the Czech Republic last summer, with locations including Jaroslavice, Valtice Castle and Velka America…
Obligatory Integration Courses For Foreigners: What You Need To Know
Foreigners who have been issued long-term residence permits in the Czech Republic from January 1st or thereafter must complete the integration course. In the case of failure to complete the…
NdB: Janáček Brno to Live On at Prestigious Hong Kong Arts Festival
Photo: The Diary of One Who Disappeared (Zápisník zmizelého). Credit: Marek Olbrzymek, via Leos Janacek Flickr. Brno, Jan. 18 (BD) – Though the program of the seventh Janáček Brno festival…