Czech news in brief for February 29: Thursday's top headlines
Gay couples gain partnership, limited adoption, Czech media group joins lawsuit against Google, Innogy to decreased fixed electricity, gas rates, and more.
Prague's National Theatre to host free birthday party for 'father of Czech music'
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Seating, refreshements, and a lineup of activities are planned for Saturday as the National Theatre live streams its gala Smetana tribute in the piazetta.
Iconic Czech spirit Becherovka will get a Polish owner
The Czech anti-monopoly office has approved the sale of the herbal liqueur to multinational food and drink company Maspex.
Czech news in brief for February 28: Wednesday's top headlines
Vote on same-sex marriage slated for today, food prices cheaper, but analysts advise caution, and a third of Czech journalists consider quitting.
Expat life hacks: 11 ways to save money at the Czech grocery store
Knowing where, when, and how to shop for food in Czechia could save you hundreds of crowns every month.
A hop through history: How a Prague football club got its kangaroo mascot
The most extended tour in Czech history led to a unique connection between the Czech lands and Australia almost 100 years ago.
Prague's most twisted sculpture gets a light-show relaunch this week
The famous Kafka sculpture by Czech artist David Černý, out of commission for several months for repairs, will spin again on Thursday.
Czech news in brief for February 27: Tuesday's top headlines
V4 leaders to convene in Prague today, fifteen nations may join Czechia in sending ammo to Ukraine, gas consumption in Czechia hits 30-year low.
Max reboot set to launch for Czech users later this year
The new generation Max will now arrive in the countries where the original HBO Max currently works.
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia still won't allow same-sex couples to marry
Ahead of this week's historic vote, we look at why the Czech Republic remains divided on the issue of gay marriage.
Czech among the world's most difficult languages for English-speakers
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The new ranking is based on the latest data from the Foreign Services Institute and language-learning platforms around the world.
Czech news in brief for February 26: Monday's top headlines
Czech MPs to vote on same-sex marriage this week, Prague Stock Exchange on the cusp of 16-year-high, and more headlines.
Czechia's Central Bohemian Region to test on-demand public transport
A pilot project will begin near Český Brod this summer, allowing public transport passengers the ability to order minibus rides via the PID Lítačka app.
Prague debuts new high-visibility metro and train station entrance signs
The new signs, part of the city's Legible Prague project, are placed at an elevated height to allow visitors to quickly identify metro entrances from afar.
Fitch Ratings upgrades the Czech Republic's economic outlook to stable
American credit rating agency Fitch has revised their long-term outlook for Czechia after giving the country a negative rating in 2022.
Czech news in brief for February 25: Sunday's top headlines
Hundreds protest outside Russian Embassy in Prague, Depeche Mode fans crowd Prague's Charles Bridge, and more headlines.
Are you a true Bond fan? Prove it at two upcoming quiz nights in Prague
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Test your knowledge of all things 007 and enjoy a vodka martini, “shaken, not stirred,” at Bond In Motion quiz nights Feb. 29 and March 14.
