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From March 27 to 29, 2025, the city of Košice in eastern Slovakia hosted the latest edition of the long-standing international event, the V4 Partner Cities Meeting. Representatives and municipal employees from Ostrava (Czech Republic), Katowice (Poland), and Miskolc (Hungary) joined their Slovak counterparts for a multi-day gathering aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and friendly ties through sport.

Today, Ostrava’s Mayor, Jan Dohnal, welcomed a delegation of representatives from the Ukrainian city of Dnipro in the representative halls of the New City Hall. Dnipro has been a partner city of Ostrava since last year. Following a meeting held in a positive and friendly atmosphere, the delegation opened a photography exhibition in the town hall foyer, introducing the city of Dnipro to the public.

The draw for the four tournament groups of the 2025 Women’s Floorball World Championship took place at the Dolní Vítkovice complex, with representatives from Czech Floorball, the International Floorball Federation (IFF), the host cities, and both former and current national team players in attendance. The championship will be held from December 6 to 14, 2025, in Brno and Ostrava.

Nearly CZK 6.6 million will be allocated to Ostrava's municipal districts, the Ostrava Municipal Police, and other municipal organizations to support activities in the field of crime prevention, in line with the "Crime Prevention Strategy of the Statutory City of Ostrava for the Period 2023–2027." Ensuring the safety of residents remains one of the city’s top priorities.

The Petr Bezruč Theatre has won the Theatre Critics’ Award in the Theatre of the Year category. The Theatre Critics’ Awards are annual honors recognizing artistic achievements in Czech theatre, awarded since 2014 based on critics’ votes. The survey among theatre critics is conducted, and the awards are presented, by the magazine Svět a divadlo (World and Theatre).

The two-story attic house in Stará Bělá, known as Zlatý Jelen, has undergone a major reconstruction. After approximately twenty years of abandonment, this late 19th-century building is regaining its former glory. The former inn, which has served various purposes over time, is now becoming a true cultural center for the community. 

The September flood in Ostrava affected many key locations across the city, with one of the most significant consequences being the shutdown of the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. The extent of the damage was estimated at up to CZK 500 million. Its restoration was a priority for the city, and as soon as post-flood conditions allowed, efforts to restart the facility and resolve this emergency situation began.

Do you know an athlete who achieved outstanding sports success last year? Don’t hesitate to nominate them for the Athlete of the Year award, an annual poll organized by the City of Ostrava. This initiative recognizes the city’s top athletes and showcases their achievements to the public.

Last weekend, the current edition of the Czech Indoor Championships in men's and women's athletics took place in the athletics hall in Ostrava-Vítkovice with the support of the city of Ostrava. There was plenty to watch, as the audience was treated to a number of dramatic moments and outstanding performances.

At their second meeting in February, the city council took another symbolic step towards the long journey of creating a new landmark for Ostrava. This followed a jury's deliberation, which carefully reviewed the applications for participation in the architectural competition for the design of the New Bazaly football stadium.

Sdílko, a popular pop-up exhibition in Ostrava since 2016, is relocating to the city centre for the first time in 2025. The event will be held on Prokešovo náměstí from 22 May to 5 June, focusing exclusively on cultural and creative sectors.

A new parking garage providing an additional 64 parking spaces has been completed near the Cultural House Poklad in Ostrava-Poruba. Together with the 74 parking spaces offered by the first parking garage, this development significantly enhances parking capacity in Ostrava-Poruba. 

Ostrava has been supporting gifted students for nearly three decades. These exceptional individuals represent their city on the international stage, with academic achievements and practical experiences that significantly exceed the norm.

The highly anticipated international tennis Davis Cup took place at the RT Torax Arena in Poruba, which welcomed the popular tournament back for the first time since 2018. Following the draw for the specific qualifying matches held at the New City Hall in Ostrava, spectators in Poruba were treated to a showdown between the Czech tennis players and their South Korean counterparts. 

The law establishes the so-called nighttime quiet period from 10 PM to 6 AM. However, it also allows municipalities to shorten this period in exceptional cases by issuing generally binding regulations. Ostrava grants these exceptions exclusively to cultural, sports, and social events that significantly contribute not only to local but often also to regional cultural life, thus greatly enhancing the city's attractiveness for both its residents and visitors.

With the very first edition of the Ostrava City Ball on March 21, 2025, the city of Ostrava is creating a new tradition. All music and dance enthusiasts from the general public are invited. The ball also has a significant charitable dimension. 

The city of Ostrava has begun accepting applications for a selection process for the rental of residential units in the recently constructed Nové Lauby residential complex. The city owns a total of 31 residential units, 17 cellar compartments, and 119 parking spaces in the complex.

What path should students take after finishing primary school? For the sixth year, the city of Ostrava has been helping both students and parents navigate this question through a career guidance support project. What’s new for 2025?

The 2025 edition of the prestigious international athletics meeting, Czech Indoor Gala, will take place on February 4th at the Athletics Hall in Ostrava – Vítkovice, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Several record holders from previous editions of the event will be returning to Ostrava, promising the audience an extraordinary sporting experience.

How to get children away from mobile phones and computers is showcased by the Ostrava Sports Games, whose fifth edition is organized by the city of Ostrava in collaboration with the Association of School Sports Clubs.