Brno Theatre Offers Coffee and a Tour For Donating Clothes to the Homeless
On Saturday, the Koráb Theater on Jánská in Brno is accepting donations of clothes. In return, donors can enjoy a free coffee or tea and a tour of the new…
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…
Br(u)no: Exploring Brno through Video and Song
Image: Návrat do budoucnosti České republiky. Credit: Michal Orsava on YouTube. My kids are fascinated by a music video on YouTube. I don’t know why it caught their attention, but…
New State of Emergency From Saturday; Restrictions on Freedom of Movement From Monday
In response to the rapidly deteriorating epidemiological situation, new stricter measures will be imposed across the Czech Republic from Monday, for an initial period of at least three weeks. These…
Three Cases of South African Mutation Confirmed in Brno Kindergarten
The first confirmed case of the South African mutation of the coronavirus was announced on Thursday, February 25th. A laboratory in Brno analyzed samples taken from staff and pupils in…
Oldest Czech Motorway D1 To Finally Reach Standards of the 21st Century
The D1 motorway, the longest and oldest Czech motorway, is in its final year of modernisation. First constructed in 1967, the condition of the road has deteriorated significantly. Construction is…
Government Retracts Guidance On “Double Masks” In Favour of Respirators Only
The tighter rules on facial coverings in indoor public spaces, which came into effect yesterday, originally permitted two surgical masks as a possible alternative. Last night Health Minister Jan Blatný…
Using Underground Recycling Containers Correctly Helps Keep Brno Beautiful
Brno’s waste management company (SAKO) has now installed 27 underground containers for sorted waste around the city, to keep rubbish out of sight. However, due to incorrect use, the containers…
Government Bans Travel to Brazil and Several Countries in Africa
The government has banned travel to several countries. Citizens and residents of the Czech Republic may not travel to Botswana, Brazil, Eswatini, South Africa, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia…
South Moravia Aiming To Vaccinate 70% of Population Within Six Months
The vaccination strategy of the South Moravian Region envisages that 70% of the population will be vaccinated by the end of August. Over million doses will be administered to achieve…