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Updated 21.04.2026 10:45 Ostrava will take part in the global City Nature Challenge for the third time, a project focused on observing biodiversity in urban environments. From Friday, April 24 to Monday, April 27, 2026, residents can photograph nature across the city and upload their observations to the iNaturalist app, which helps identify plants, animals, insects, and fungi.

The city of Ostrava is launching a brand-new award, Entrepreneurial Discovery of the Year. The award is intended for small business owners and craftspeople from Ostrava. Its goal is to highlight entrepreneurs who courageously develop their ideas, bring fresh approaches to traditional industries, and contribute to the growth of the city’s business environment.

Updated 09.04.2026 10:26 The Golden Spike Ostrava, one of the prestigious meetings of the World Athletics Continental Tour GOLD, is set to reach top speed this year. The phenomenal Noah Lyles, currently dominating the world of sprinting, will arrive in Ostrava where he will test his speed on a unique 150-metre track.

The Colours of Ostrava festival is significantly expanding its programme beyond the main music stages. Three theatre stages will present a wide range of performances – from stand-up comedy and curated shows to outstanding large-scale productions in the main hall. A brand-new addition this year is the music-focused Steel Stage, complementing the two largest stages, Česká spořitelna Stage and T-Mobile Stage.

Updated 27.03.2026 07:54 On Friday, March 20, 2026, the second annual Ball of the Statutory City of Ostrava took place. The entire evening was filled with a pleasant atmosphere, enhanced by performances from regional musicians and artists. Visitors experienced an unforgettable night full of dancing, entertainment, and friendly encounters, while also contributing to a good cause.

Updated 23.03.2026 10:55 The international project MECOG-CE has successfully completed its activities after three years. Its main objective was to strengthen metropolitan cooperation and governance in Central Europe. During the project, 17 key outputs were produced, 32 articles were published, and an online community of more than 300 experts was established.

Updated 16.03.2026 08:20 Thirty years ago, Ostrava and Katowice signed an agreement on partnership cooperation, renewing a relationship that originally dates back to 1970. This anniversary inspired the photo exhibition “Katowice Today”, which can be viewed daily in the foyer of Ostrava’s New City Hall until the end of March. The general public is warmly invited.

Air quality across the regional capital continues to be at an excellent level. This is confirmed by data from five local monitoring stations, which are continuously observed and evaluated by the Ostrava Health Institute. Throughout 2025, pollutant concentration levels for all monitored parameters remained low.

Updated 04.03.2026 10:07 Representatives of seven European cities and metropolitan areas gathered in Ostrava on 25–26 February 2026 for the official launch of the international project We Create Space, co-funded by the European Programme URBACT. The project aims to transfer and adapt Ostrava’s successful municipal grant programme supporting community-led public space revitalisation to other European cities.

Updated 24.02.2026 09:43 On 19 February 2026, a public hearing on the draft Amendment No. 5 to the Zoning Plan of Ostrava took place at the city hall premises in the New City Hall building, in the municipal council chamber. Members of the public had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the proposal, explore its content, and receive answers to specific questions of interest.

Updated 16.02.2026 14:04 From 14 January to 15 February 2026, the general public had the opportunity, through the exhibition New Bazaly!!! The Story of an Architectural Competition, to familiarise themselves with designs by nine architectural studios that aspired to create a state-of-the-art new stadium. The exhibition also featured an engaging accompanying programme, and as an added bonus, visitors were treated to the master’s cup won by FC Baník Ostrava during the unforgettable 2003/2004 season

Updated 11.02.2026 08:03 The exhibition entitled New Bazaly!!! The Story of an Architectural Competition remains open to all interested parties until Sunday, 15 February 2026. It can be visited daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Updated 09.02.2026 14:39 DP World has been selected by BMW Group as the operator of a new logistics center in Ostrava. The project will strengthen the region’s role as a major automotive and logistics hub in Central Europe and create up to 750 new jobs.

The accompanying programme for the New Bazaly!!! The Story of an Architectural Competition exhibition continued yesterday with a discussion featuring René Bolf, captain of Baník's championship team in the 2003/4 season, and goalkeeper Jan Laštůvka from the same squad.

Until 15 February 2026, the general public can view all architectural designs for the new Bazaly Stadium free of charge. The hall at the Municipal District Office of Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. At the same time, an engaging accompanying programme continues, which is also free.

Updated 04.02.2026 07:34 The exhibition of architectural designs for the New Bazaly continues until 15 February 2026. The accompanying programme shows no signs of ending either. Another intriguing event in the accompanying programme of the New Bazaly!!! exhibition – the story of the architectural competition – is ‘A Day with the Legends’.

Updated 04.02.2026 07:28 For the third consecutive year, the Czech Indoor Gala is proud to belong to the elite Gold category of the World Athletics Indoor Tour, and the sport's biggest stars are eager to return to this event. Athletics fans can therefore look forward to an exciting spectacle and outstanding performances once again this year.

Updated 30.01.2026 09:37 Representatives of the architectural firm L35 Arquitectos, whose drawing boards produced the winning design for the Nové Bazaly stadium, visited Ostrava yesterday. The firm's executive director and senior partner, Tristán López-Chicheri, and the lead architect for the New Bazaly project, Guillermo Guso, were received at the New Town Hall, toured Dolní Vítkovice, and served as the principal speakers at an evening debate within a thematic exhibition.

Ensuring safety is a key priority for the City of Ostrava, which is why it has long been providing systematic support for all measures leading to this goal. The city participates in maintaining public order, protecting the lives and health of residents, and safeguarding property.

Updated 22.01.2026 09:56 As part of the accompanying program to the exhibition “New Bazaly!!! The Story of an Architectural Competition,” a free guided tour of the exhibited design proposals will be held. The tour will take place on 22 January 2026 at 5:00 p.m.