Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 13.02.2023 07:30:00 (updated on 13.02.2023) Reading time: 2 minutes

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A Czech rescue team has saved three people trapped beneath rubble in Turkey after the deadly earthquake.
A new defense agreement between the Czech Republic and United States has been drafted, and will be submitted to parliament for approval.
Finland has eliminated the Czech national hockey team from the Sweden Hockey Games.
Prague's popular Vyšehrad beer garden Na Hradbách will reopen under new operators this spring.
A Prague-based journalist has been added to Russia's most-wanted list.
The Czech Republic aims to change its legal definition of rape to fall in line with international standards.

Throughout February|Czech schools continue spring breaks; month and dates are planned according to the district you live in. See our breakdown here for which districts have which dates off.
Feb. 13|On this day in 1992, Czechoslovakia was officially connected to the Internet! Czech Technical University in Prague was the first institution to be connected.
Feb. 14 |Happy Valentine's Day! Check out our breakdown here for some romantic tips on where to dine and celebrate.
Feb. 15|Czech hockey legend Jaromir Jagr's turns 51, and he's still going strong! Last week, he broke Wayne Gretzky's the all-time record for professional goals scored.
Feb. 15|International ambassadors will present their credentials to Czech president Miloš Zeman.
Feb. 16|Fat Thursday celebrations kick off. Celebrate with special menus at Ambiente locations in Prague.
Feb. 16|Czechoslovak film series kicks off at Prague's Kino Lucerna with a screening of Ucho (The Ear).
Feb. 17|The new Kinomixér festival of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy films debuts at Bio Oko.
Feb. 18|Masopust (Carnival) celebrations begin in Malá Strana, Karlín, Letná, and other locations around Prague. See Praguest for a full breakdown.