Summer Sports Ground at the Exhibition Centre To Open on June 6th
On June 6th, at 9am, a new temporary sports ground will bring life to the Brno Exhibition Center (BVV) and serve the recreational needs of Brno residents stuck in the…
Brno Sports Weekly Report — CT Sport to Broadcast Zbrojovka Restart This Thursday at 6
After four preparation games over the past two weeks, FC Zbrojovka has its first Fortuna:Národní Liga test on Thursday. They are third in the second league and they have a…
New Slovak Government Uses Coronavirus Crisis To Target Abortion Rights
Slovak human rights campaigners won their most recent battle to protect the right to legal abortions in December last year. But now, the new conservative-leaning government is using the coronavirus…
Indigenous Tribes Pay Tribute to Recently Deceased Miloslav Stingl
Miloslav Stingl, Czech writer, ethnographer and traveller, passed away earlier this month at the age of 89. Passionate about people, especially indigenous cultures, Stingl became close to several indigenous tribes.…
Heating Supplies Resumed from Monday as Weather Cools Down
Brno’s heating supply firm, Teplárny Brno, has resumed the supply of heating to the city after temperatures dropped below 13 degrees. While the end of ‘heating season’ is usually not…
Czech Republic Opens Borders with Austria and Germany; Negative Tests Will Be Necessary
From Tuesday, May 26th, all Czech Republic’s border crossings with Germany and Austria will be open, with only random checks taking place. A negative test for covid-19 not older than…
Governments Announces Reductions to Road Tax and VAT on Accommodation and Event Admission
On Monday, the government adopted a tax package that will reduce VAT (value added tax, also known as sales tax) from 15 to 10% on accommodation services and admission to…
Special Store Opening Hours for Senior Citizens To End From Tuesday
The special hours reserved for senior shopping, brought in to curb the spread of coronavirus among the most vulnerable group, are ending, following a decision taken at Monday’s cabinet meeting.…
Proposed Amendment To Transport Law Includes Stricter Penalties and Tougher Rules For New Drivers
The Ministry of Transport has tabled an amendment to the Road Transport Act, altering the penalties for road offences including talking on the phone while driving and exceeding the speed…
Brno Residents Will Help Choose the Members of Cultural Subsidy Committees
Brno citizens over the age of 18 will be able to participate in the selection of members of the Evaluation Committees for subsidies in the field of culture. These members…