Aktuality

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.