General news

The most important news from Brno and southern Moravia, in English.

Significant factory Vlněna to be replaced by boring blocks of flats

March 10, 2011

Vlněna is located at Přízová st. and it has been a part of Brno’s history – as it was one of the most important factories in the times when Brno was called “Moravian Manchester”.

Bad season for Zbrojovka and Kometa

March 8, 2011

Both two most popular male sport teams in Brno, soccer club Zbrojovka and ice-hockey club Kometa, are experiencing pretty bad season and even losing loyal fans.

Dobrovského tunnel(s) opening in 2012. Hopefully

March 3, 2011

According to the latest estimate, Dobrovského tunnels will open in May 2012. Hopefully.

Ryanair launches cheap flights between Brno and Alicante, Spain

February 22, 2011

Finally, Brno is connected with a sea by a low-cost flight!

Brno gets new flights from/to Saint Petersburg and Rome

January 31, 2011

Visiting two of the most beautiful cities of Europe will be much easier for the people living in Brno.

First “dead drop” in Brno: a USB drive plugged into Cathedral of J. A. Comenius that anyone can use

January 14, 2011

The semi-illegal act was done by student that is calling himself “Floran Iveš” (which obviously isn’t a real name).

Czech republic to be paralysed (sort of) by the largest strike in recent years

December 6, 2010

Teachers, doctors and almost all other state employees will go on strike on Wednesday, December 8.

Christmas market

Christmas market at Freedom square: live music, hot wine, pet donkeys

November 30, 2010

The market at the central square is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will last to December 23.

Hallelujah. Traffic junction at Česká/Joštova st. finally reopened

November 30, 2010

After several months of maintenance, important tram lines #3, #11, #12 and #13 are running through the Česká and Joštova st. again.

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