Norway Named the Winner of 2019 Ignis Brunensis Fireworks Competition
This morning, Brno Mayor Markéta Vaňková announced the winner of the 2019 edition of the popular fireworks festival. In photo: The team North Star Fireworks from Norway. Photo credit: Zenon…
Love is the Heart of Europe – and Brno
The jury has returned its verdict: Brno is for Lovers. Photo: Stock photo. Brno, Jun 13 (BD) – “Brno is for Lovers”, a love letter to the city written 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,…
Czech Government Approves Increase In Funding For Brno MotoGP
The move follows a decision by the City of Brno in April to increase its own financial support for the event. Photo credit: MMB. Brno, Jun 11 (BD) - On…
Video: Three Citizens Help Catch a Thief in Brno Train Station Underpass
Thanks to three quick-thinking witnesses, the police managed to catch a thief who was trying to steal a purse in the underpass below Brno’s main train station. Photo credit: MPB.…
Is The Only Way For Unemployment Upwards?
According to the latest figures from the Czech Statistical Office, unemployment fell in April by to ; however, the number of people in employment also fell (decreased by ). Therefore…
Employee Arrested At Medvídek Children’s Centre
The suspect was arrested on 28 May and is now in police custody. Photo credit: Casadei Graphics. Brno, Jun 7 (BD) – An employee at the Medvídek Children’s Centre, a…
Thunderstorm Causes Flash Flooding In Brno and Surrounding Areas
The storm started just before 2 AM on Friday morning, causing flooding in many locations and toppling trees. Photo credit: HZS JmK. Brno, Jun 7 (BD) – By 7 AM on…
Brno’s Garrett R&D Facility Introduces Latest Turbocharging Technologies
The Brno-based Garrett facility is the largest of the company’s five R&D centers in the world. “Brno’s center is unique as we are completely independent - from the initial idea…
In Photos: Jalta Palace Reopens to Public
Jalta Palace, one of the long-abandoned historic functionalist buildings in the center of Brno, is opening its gates to the public today. Photo credit: Zenon Moreau. Brno, Jun 5 (BD)…