Renovation of Zvonařka Bus Station To Begin Next Week
The reconstruction of Brno’s busy main bus station was expected to start during the summer. After some delays, the investor, ČSAD Brno-město Holdings, completed the tender and chose a contractor…
Inspection Finds Foreigners Charged Extra In Shops At Václav Havel Airport
The Czech Trade Inspection Authority’s (COI) check of duty-free shops at Václav Havel Airport revealed the dishonest practices of some traders, who increased prices when dealing with foreign customers. Photo…
Brno Man Finds WW2 Explosive Material While Magnet Fishing in River Svitava
The 36-year-old man found eight pieces from a 20mm caliber World War II anti-aircraft missile while looking for valuables in the River Svitava. Photo: For illustrative purposes / BD. Brno,…
New Report Questions UNESCO Status of Prague’s Historic City Centre
Prague’s world-famous historic city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1992, but a new report by UNESCO and the International Council on Monuments and Sites…
Brno-Střed District Council Proposes Barring Trams From The Pedestrianized City Centre
The move was proposed by Brno-Střed’s council member for transport Jan Mandát (ODS), and would block trams 4 and 9 from náměstí Svobody and the busy shopping district of Masarykova.…
In Photos: New Wellness Facility Opened at Lužánky Swimming Pool
Brno City Council approved the selection of a contractor to build a new wellness facility at Lužánky Swimming Pool last October. Photo: TD, TP/ Brno Daily. Brno, Oct 25 (BD)…
30 Years On, More Than A Third Of Czechs Over 40 Think Life Was Better Before The Velvet Revolution
Czechs and Slovaks will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in November. With the celebrations comes much analysis and (re)evaluation of the years since. A recent survey by…
Nine Practical Tips For Your First Month In Brno
Just arrived in Brno? Moving to a new city can be overwhelming, but there are a few things you can do to make the most out of your first month…
Reality Check: What’s Going On At The Immigration Office on Hněvkovského?
The long queues at the immigration office on Hněvkovského are a frequent topic of complaint and discussion on social media groups for Brno-based foreigners, and the situation at the office…
Police On The Hunt For Audi Driver Following Raid At Jewellery Store
South Moravian Police have issued an appeal for information after a robbery in Brno in the early hours of Tuesday, when thieves escaped with millions of crowns worth of jewellery.…