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Updated Today 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.

Updated 07.10.2026 10:53 This year marked the 20th anniversary of the prestigious Moravian-Silesian Region Building of the Year competition. A total of 56 projects from across the Moravian-Silesian Region, completed in 2024 and 2025, competed in six categories and three subcategories. The GRAND PRIX, announced at the awards ceremony held in the Compressor Hall at Landek Park in Ostrava, went to the revitalization of the Theatre in Český Těšín. A number of projects located in Ostrava also achieved considerable success.

The Mayor of Ostrava, Jan Dohnal, and the Mayor of Katowice, Marcin Krupa, today signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the two partner cities in Ostrava. The document establishes a framework for regular coordination in transport, economic development, investment, innovation, education, culture and other areas important for the development of the Ostrava–Katowice cross-border metropolitan area.

Updated 18.09.2026 11:05 For the seventh time, Ostrava will focus on children's talent and how to nurture and develop it. Talent City 2026 will take place on 14 and 15 October 2026. The first day will offer children and pupils around 90 workshops at various locations across Ostrava, as well as a new feature – the Great Debate. The second day will focus primarily on teachers and other professionals and members of the public involved in supporting children's talent.

His Excellency Håkan Jevrell, Ambassador of Sweden to the Czech Republic, accompanied by his wife Catharina, was received by Ostrava Mayor Jan Dohnal in the City Hall’s representative rooms. The meeting took place in a friendly and constructive atmosphere, with discussions focusing not only on establishing new contacts but also on opportunities to further deepen mutual cooperation.

Updated 02.09.2026 10:42 Ostrava has officially opened a new indoor shooting range complex on Plzeňská Street in the Hulváky district. The project, costing nearly CZK 153 million, has transformed a derelict brownfield into a state-of-the-art centre equipped with cutting-edge technology. It will provide facilities for the training of competitive shooters, host national and international competitions in a range of disciplines, and offer commercial shooting activities to the general public.

After a year-long break, Leoš Janáček Ostrava Airport will once again host Europe’s largest security showcase. Visitors to this year’s 26th edition of NATO Days in Ostrava & 17th Czech Air Force Days can look forward to extensive presentations by Czech and international armed forces, security services and emergency response units. One of the highlights will be a major presentation by the German Air Force, which is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its establishment this year.

Yesterday, Lucie Baránková Vilamová, Deputy Mayor of Ostrava, welcomed representatives of folk ensembles from the Czech Republic, Poland, Serbia, Hungary, Slovakia, India and Mexico at Ostrava’s City Hall. A total of 16 ensembles will take part in the 28th edition of the popular Folklore Without Borders festival, which gets underway today. Until Friday, 21 August, the festival will bring music and dance to five city districts. Ostrava’s own folk ensembles are also part of the rich festival programme.

Updated 10.08.2026 10:17 Just a year ago, the corner of Masná, Stodolní and Porážková streets was occupied by abandoned buildings that once formed part of a former industrial complex. Today, the site is being transformed by Residential Development Stodolní, a project by Linkcity Czech Republic that is bringing one of the last unused brownfield sites in Ostrava's historic city centre back to life. Construction is progressing successfully and, following the completion of preparatory works, the project has now entered its next phase.

Updated 03.08.2026 13:51 Construction of the highly anticipated penguin pavilion at Ostrava Zoo and Botanical Park is progressing on schedule. Once completed, the new exhibit is expected to become one of the zoo’s major attractions. Rising on the site of the former tiger enclosures, the pavilion will offer a modern habitat where visitors will be able to observe penguins in a variety of settings – on land, in the water and even beneath the surface. The new attraction is expected to open in autumn 2027, further enhancing one of Ostrava’s most visited destinations.

Updated 20.07.2026 10:59 Visitors heading to Colours of Ostrava, taking place from 15 to 18 July in the unique industrial setting of Dolní Vítkovice, can look forward to much more than an outstanding music programme. Throughout the festival, Ostrava offers countless opportunities to explore its culture, architecture, gastronomy and distinctive atmosphere. Once again, the city invites festival-goers to arrive early or extend their stay and discover everything Ostrava has to offer beyond the festival grounds.

With the arrival of summer, Ostrava once again becomes a vibrant centre of music and culture. As every year, the city's biggest attractions are the two internationally renowned festivals Beats for Love and Colours of Ostrava, which traditionally draw tens of thousands of visitors from across the Czech Republic and abroad. Record-breaking attendance and world-class performers confirm Ostrava's long-standing position as one of Europe's most exciting festival destinations.

Updated 02.07.2026 07:42 The latest in the series of educational and information activities organised by the City of Ostrava under the Safer Ostrava programme has just begun. This time, prevention officers are focusing on increasing the safety of visitors’ property at the city’s outdoor swimming facilities. The series of events will take place at Poruba Summer Swimming Pool (Vřesina), the Indoor Swimming Pool in Poruba, the Water Sports Complex Jih, and Water World (Čapkárna).

Updated 22.06.2026 12:40 The City of Ostrava presented the City of Ostrava Award to four distinguished individuals in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the development of the Moravian-Silesian metropolis. The award ceremony took place at the Antonín Dvořák Theatre. For the first time ever, the presentation of the City of Ostrava Awards was combined with the announcement of the Educational Staff Awards, Athlete of the Year Awards, and the Entrepreneurial Discovery of the Year Award. In doing so, the City of Ostrava drew inspiration from formats used by several of its partner cities.

On 8 June 2026, the first joint meeting of the Investment and Transport Committees of the partner cities of Katowice and Ostrava took place at the National Cultural Monument of Ostrava’s New City Hall. The meeting marked another important milestone in the long-standing cooperation between the two cities, which dates back to 1970. The topic of this inaugural session was of strategic importance, as specialists discussed the development of a high-speed rail connection.

Updated 08.06.2026 12:31 The Statutory City of Ostrava is proving that the transformation of an industrial city into a modern and sustainable metropolis is more than a vision on paper. According to a new monitoring report on the SECAP (Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan), the city has managed to reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 53% compared to 2000 - bringing it almost to the level of the 55% target it had set for 2030.

Updated 25.05.2026 12:39 Eight years of preparation. Three orchestras. Thirteen choirs. Eight soloists. A chief conductor and two assistant conductors. Sixteen institutions. Nearly six hundred performers. These were the key parameters of the Mahler 8 project, which transformed Ostrava’s Trojhalí Karolina into the venue of the largest classical music concert in the history of the Moravian-Silesian Region on May 17 and 18.

Updated 11.05.2026 11:01 On 17 and 18 May 2025, Ostrava will host a performance of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major, widely known for its monumental scale as the “Symphony of a Thousand.” The exceptional Mahler 8 project, organized by Trojhalí Karolina and the Moravian-Silesian Sinfonietta, will bring together 600 artists from the Czech Republic and abroad, transforming the industrial space of Trojhalí into a unique concert hall.

Updated 05.05.2026 10:22 For the third year now, visitors in Ostrava have been able to explore the restored, heritage-protected Grossmann Villa. This architectural jewel of the city continues to offer a wide range of activities, from traditional guided tours to special events. In recent months, the City of Ostrava has invested more than CZK 10 million in equipping the villa with new furnishings and additional interior features.