City of Ostrava to be part of World Water Day
World Water Day is held annually on 22 March. Its purpose is to raise public awareness of the importance of water and the need for… Read »
Ostrava’s zoo is organizing a quiz competition for schools
The education centre at Ostrava’s zoo has been very busy this week. It has been the venue for the Zoo Grand Prix 2018 – an… Read »
Another step to the most modern public transport in the country
Ostrava’s public transport corporation (DPO) is stepping up its cleaning programme to ensure that passengers benefit from clean and tidy vehicles and public transport stops…. Read »
Ostrava’s zoo is welcoming a new generation of animals
The new additions include six lambs at the zoo’s Wallachian sheep enclosure. Interestingly, not all of the lambs are white (as is usual with this… Read »
Two Ostrava companies are modernizing the Vítkovice Energy Centre
Ostrava-based companies are at the forefront of modernization in the power generation industry – not only in the Czech Republic, but also internationally. One example… Read »
Taste the quality: Ostrava’s water meets the toughest standards
The AQUATEST company has recently conducted an independent test of tap water in towns and cities throughout the Czech Republic – and Ostrava’s citizens can… Read »
“Green Light for Poruba” scheme enters its third year
The municipal district of Poruba is launching its third participative budget scheme “Green Light for Poruba”. A total 1.5 million CZK (the same amount as… Read »
New tree-plantings ´Sady mladých´ planned for April
If you would like to plant a tree to commemorate the birth of your child or grandchild, you can join us in a tree-planting session… Read »
Partial trolleybuses are now operating, with eco-friendly minibuses planned during the spring
On Sunday 4 March 2018, Ostrava introduced a new type of trolleybus, which brings considerable advantages compared with standard types. Known as “partial trolleybuses”, the… Read »
‘Bike to Work’ competition now open
This year the City of Ostrava is cooperating with the Auto*Mat association, the organizer of the ‘Bike to Work’ competition. This annual nationwide event promotes… Read »