Landscape Prize To Reward Innovative Projects That Protect The South Moravian Environment
The South Moravian region is organizing, for the first time, the Landscape Award, a competition to develop schemes that can protect nature, fight drought, and support biodiversity. Participation will be…
In Brief: Ministry of Interior Joins Social Media
On Wednesday, the Czech Ministry of the Interior created a Facebook account, to facilitate the communication of events and programs in its agenda and to increase citizens' awareness of current…
In Brief: Christmas Tree At Spilberk Castle To Light Up Today!
The Brno City Museum will light the tallest tree in Brno at Spilberk Castle today at 5pm. Credit: M. Budíková. Brno, Dec 2 (BD) - The tallest tree in the…
Masaryk University Researchers Reveal How Media Negativity Affects Trust In Public Institutions
The way the media talks about public money negatively reinforces people's prejudices about spending by public institutions. Scholars from Masaryk University have been investigating the close connection between media discourse…
Green Measures Included In The New Government’s Program
The new government plans to severely sanction those who harm the environment, and would like the Czech Republic to take a more active role in the transition towards a "green"…
What Do The Czechs Think Of The European Union?
Today only 48% of Czechs feel satisfied with the accession of the Czech Republic to the European Union, less than last year. According to the poll from the STEM research…
Grape Goat and Sand Ornaments Added To South Moravia’s Intangible Cultural Assets
On November 24th, the South Moravian Regional Assembly added new cultural items to the region's traditional folk cultural heritage. Intangible assets include sand-sprinkled ornaments and a grape goat. Credit: JMK.…
In Brief: Closure of Brno-Blansko Railway Line
From December 12th, the regional council will provide alternative means of transport for moving between the two cities. Credit: JMK. Brno, Nov 29 (BD) - On Thursday, November 25th, the…
Brno Student Wins National Award For Thesis On The Circular Economy
A student from Brno has won an award for the most interesting thesis in the Czech Republic. The thesis focuses on the circular economy, and what factors should be considered…
In Brief: Covid-19 Stops Christmas Markets, But Rohlik.cz Steps In To Help Traders
On Friday morning, online delivery company offered to help small and medium-sized producers continue trading, after the disputed closure of the Christmas markets. Credit: KK / BD. Czech Rep, Nov…