Brno, the Czech Republic's second-largest city, is currently establishing itself as a premier European technology and innovation hub while gaining significant international recognition as a top travel destination for 2026.
: Investment is surging in high-tech fields including cybersecurity (with major funding for firms like ThreatMark ), chip design , electron microscopy , and aerospace .
: The market is active but tight, with office vacancy at roughly 14.4% and residential property prices exceeding 100,000 CZK per m² . Current Events & Social Climate Brno, the Czech Republic's second-largest city, is currently
: On April 22, 2026, hundreds of students gathered in Brno and other cities to protest government plans to reduce funding for Czech TV and Radio.
Brno was ranked among Europe’s top 2026 travel destinations by 1000thingsmagazine , noted for its architecture and "mecca of gastronomy" status. Data Report | Brno Tech Region 2026 Current Events & Social Climate : On April
: On April 26, 2026, local officials and the public gathered at Brno's Central Cemetery to honor those who died during the city's 1945 liberation.
Brno leads the Czech Republic in knowledge intensity, with research and development (R&D) expenditure reaching in the region and 5.1% specifically within the city. Brno leads the Czech Republic in knowledge intensity,
: The city has secured over €36 million in ERC grants since 2021, accounting for nearly a quarter of all such grants in the country. Key players include Masaryk University and the Brno University of Technology .