Mendel University Included in QS World University Rankings Top 1,000 For the First Time
Mendel University (MENDELU) is the third Brno institute to be included in the prestigious rankings, and joins nine other Czech universities on this year’s list. Produced by British company Quacquarelli…
South Moravian Region Faces Budget Cuts Due To Deficit of Over CZK 1 Billion
The Council of the South Moravian Region has approved an amendment to the region’s budget after an expected shortfall of more than CZK 1 billion in revenue from shared taxes.…
Brno Sports Weekly Report — The Big Game: SK Líšeň X FC Zbrojovka Brno Thursday on CT Sport
SK Líšeň will host a rivalry game against FC Zbrojovka Brno on Thursday at 6 The game will be broadcast on CT Sport. Image by Bruno Zalubil. Brno, Jun 10 (BD) — FC Zbrojovka is second in the standings and SK Líšeň slipped to 11th; local baseball teams drop five of…
Drunk Brno Man Attacks Bus After Refusing To Wear Facemask
After refusing to put on a mask when requested by the driver, the man became angry and ended up causing significant damage to the door of the bus. Photo credit:…
Gardens of Tugendhat and Löw-Beer Villas Connected By New Turnstile
The City of Brno has built a turnstile to allow visitors to the Tugendhat and Löw-Beer villas to move easily between the two historical attractions. This is part of a…
Three More Public Grill Sites to be Built at Brno Dam
The city has spent CZK 350,000 on three more grill sites at the Brno Dam, which should be in operation this autumn. Photo credit: Z. Kolarik / MMB. Brno, Jun…
Brno Councillors Propose Ban On Alcohol Consumption in Squares and Parks During The Night
A proposed new anti-alcohol decree will prohibit alcohol consumption after midnight in the city’s squares, and after 10pm in parks. The decree should also simplify the process of permitting alcohol…
Historic Ferry Returning to Service On Brno Dam This Summer Named ‘Morava’ By Public Vote
In the summer, a historic passenger ferry originally built in 1954 will return to the waters of the Brno Dam. The ferry was declared a cultural monument in 2013. Over…
In Photos: Lapidarium Opens At Brno’s Spilberk Castle
On Wednesday, Brno Museum (Muzeum města Brna) opened a new lapidarium at Spilberk Castle, situated in the castle’s former water cisterns, which have found a new purpose after almost a…
FN Brno Closes Ward Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
Brno’s University Hospital (FN Brno) has been forced to close one ward due to an outbreak of coronavirus. Ceska Televize reported that 13 people had been infected, including six patients…