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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.

A new fully enclosed shooting range will be constructed on the site of the historically known shooting range on Plzeňská Street. The facility will be built according to the project documentation from ADEA projekt s.r.o. The construction site was handed over to the contractor, JTA s.r.o., in December. 

Ostrava has implemented its own construction regulations. The "Ostrava Construction Regulations" provide detailed guidelines on how buildings should look and the standards that should be followed in Ostrava. This framework allows for a better consideration of the city's unique developmental needs, which differ significantly from those of a typical Czech city. 

On Wednesday, January 8, 2026, the Directorate of Roads and Highways (ŘSD) will close one of the bridges on Rudná Street in the Svinov local district. The closure will also affect Polanecká Street, over which the local bridges run. Preparatory work will begin at the site ahead of the actual demolition. Motorists and, the public transport bus lines will experience traffic restrictions.

The city of Ostrava has launched an architectural competition for the design of a new football stadium at Bazaly. Recently, they invited applications for participation in the competition titled "New Bazaly." This milestone follows several months of preparation, beginning with the development of a feasibility study to assess the capacity of the new football stadium. 

The city of Ostrava plans to operate with a budget of 14.476 billion crowns in 2025. Of this amount, 4.976 billion crowns (34.4 %) is earmarked for investments. 

Children playing in the snow, forest animals, with the iconic Ostrava skyline in the background and a comet with a radiant 65-meter tail, alongside 16 glowing snowflakes. This beautifully decorated Christmas tram, operated by the Ostrava City Transport Company (DPO), is sure to delight the citizens of Ostrava this year.

The Archimedes Outdoor Classroom was established this year at the Primary School in Ostrava-Radvanice, making it the first of its kind in the Moravian-Silesian Region. This facility offers a unique environment for ecological education and other activities, equipped with modern technologies, including educational 3D software.

This year, as part of the preventive project "Safer Ostrava," the traditional activity titled "Safer Shopping, Parking, and Travel" has been prepared once more. The event is coordinated by the City of Ostrava, with participation from the Municipal Police, the Czech Police, the Fire Rescue Service, and the Ostrava Public Transport Company.

Ostrava systematically continues its efforts to renew and develop its water management infrastructure, investing substantial financial resources annually, with these projects being among the most costly investments. Decades-old sewer systems and water mains in poor technical condition are being reconstructed.

Ostrava is continuously working on enhancing its entire waste management system. The city has established a network of public collection points for sorted waste (paper, glass, and plastic, including beverage cartons and metal packaging). 

On Sunday, November 17th, students from the University of Ostrava (OU) and the VŠB — Technical University of Ostrava (VŠB-TUO) organized another anniversary of the memorial event titled "Journey to the Light." This occasion, held with the support of the statutory city of Ostrava, commemorated the anniversaries of the events of 1939 and 1989.

The statutory city of Ostrava has approved the terms and conditions for the architectural competition aimed at selecting the design proposal for the FC Baník Ostrava football stadium at Bazaly. Proposals from potential contractors must comply with all current UEFA criteria for hosting international matches across all football categories, including national team games.