70 Years Since The Execution of Milada Horáková, Icon of Freedom and Democracy in Czechoslovakia
Milada Horáková, the democratic socialist, anti-fascist, and feminist, who fought her whole life for the cause of freedom and democracy in Czechoslovakia, was murdered by the communist regime on June…
RAF Veteran and Honorary Citizen of Brno Emil Bocek Turned 97 Yesterday
Retired Army General Emil Bocek turned 97 yesterday. Emil Bocek served in the Royal Air Force from 1940 to 1946, and has received many honors and medals for his service,…
City of Brno Provides Financial Support For Exceptional Doctoral Students
Last Friday, 25 exceptional doctoral students received their financial awards in a special presentation ceremony in the New Town Hall. Photo credit: MMB. Brno, Feb 17 (BD) - The Brno…
Senate President Jaroslav Kubera Dies Aged 72
Kubera, President of the Senate and a long-term Mayor of Teplice, died in hospital in Usti on Sunday evening, after a rapid deterioration in his health over the weekend. The…
Br(u)no: Bumping into a Legend
Helena Vondráčková is a legend of Czech music. She performed in Carnegie Hall 14½ years ago and tonight she will perform in Městská hala Vodova. Photo credit: Jan Tůma. Such…
Renowned Brno Author Milan Kundera Has Czech Citizenship Restored After 40 Years
The world-famous author, born in Brno in 1929, had his citizenship certificate hand delivered to his home in Paris by the Czech Ambassador. Photo: Exhibition “Milan Kundera (Not Lost) in…
Senate President Kubera To Visit Taiwan Amid Tensions In Czech-Chinese Relations
Senate President Jaroslav Kubera (ODS) has confirmed that he will visit Taiwan, following days of conflicting reports about his plans, and rumours that the trip would be cancelled to avoid…
“Havel’s Place” Opened On Capuchin Terraces To Mark Former President’s Birthday
Brno becomes the 30th city in the world to host the unusual memorial to the late Czech President. The installation was opened by Brno Mayor Markéta Vaňková. Photo: KK /…
Vlasta Chramostová, Brno-born Actress And Dissident, Dies Aged 92
Black flags are flying outside the Mahen Theatre today in honour of the legendary Czech theatre and film actress Vlasta Chramostová, who died yesterday at the age of 92. Photo:…
Senate Motion To Remove President Zeman From Office Fails In Czech Parliament
Senators made a constitutional complaint against Zeman in response to several recent incidents in which the president was accused of stretching the limits of his presidential authority. Photo: President Milos…