Aktuality

Updated 02.11.2026 11:10 From 27 October to 1 November 2026, the RT TORAX Arena in Ostrava-Poruba hosted the European Men's and Women's Curling Championships, marking the first time the prestigious continental event had been held in the Czech Republic. The tournament was also the first to take place under World Curling's new competition structure for the 2026–2030 Olympic cycle. The Czech men's national team delivered a particularly impressive performance, finishing in a commendable, albeit frustrating, fourth place.

Updated 26.10.2026 12:16 The restoration of Grossmann Villa in Ostrava, which has brought back the former splendour of the First Czechoslovak Republic-era residence of industrialist František Grossmann, was shortlisted as a finalist in the 13th annual Patrimonium pro futuro Awards, presented each year by the National Heritage Institute. The successful restoration project also received the Director General's Award from the National Heritage Institute.

Updated 13.10.2026 07:02 The City of Ostrava is presenting a new publication entitled Grossmann Villa. The book is the work of a multidisciplinary team of historians, heritage conservation specialists and architects who have contributed to researching and restoring the villa. Thanks to surviving historical sources, it was possible in some cases to restore the building to its original appearance from more than a century ago.