Czech president signs law granting same-sex couples more rights – but not marriage
Under the new law, same-sex civil partnerships will have more of the rights that traditional marriages do, although rules on child adoption will differ.
Czech society divided on same-sex rights as marriage-for-all debate stalls
Same-sex marriage and adoption are still illegal in Czechia, meaning that gay couples are deprived of the same rights as heterosexual couples.
PHOTO GALLERY: Prague turns rainbow-colored as thousands celebrate Prague Pride 2023
Tens of thousands of people congregated in the center of Prague and headed to Letná Park for the 13th edition of Prague Pride.
Same-sex marriage amendment passes in first reading: What's next as gay rights move ahead in Czechia?
The first reading is big step, but the amendment still has a long road ahead before it becomes part of the law.
On International Day of Homophobia, Czechia grapples with same-sex marriage legalization
Although the public generally supports it, some parties of the ruling coalition are opposed to same-sex marriage in Czechia.
Czechia to issue new birth certificates for children of same-sex parents
At present, same-sex parents do not have their genders recognized on their child's birth certificate.
Prague photo exhibit highlights same-sex couples' lack of rights in Czechia
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The photo gallery showcases the stories of 10 different LGBTQ+ families who have faced issues due to Czechia's legislation.
Czech LGBTQ+ advocacy groups launch petition against hate, plan rally for Prague
Today 20 human rights organizations have come together to ask for increased safeguarding of LGBTQ+ community. A protest is planned for Oct. 26.
Lawyers call for strengthening laws protecting the LGBTQ+ community in Czechia
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Opinion polls show a large number of Czechs are in favor of same-sex marriage.
Construction on Prague's newest bridge to begin this summer
Plus: Police investigate shooting in Czech hospital and unemployment continues to fall in May.
Czech companies are taking LGBT+ workplace rights into their own hands
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Czech law still denies LGBT+ employees certain rights – a number of companies are implementing inclusivity policies anyway.
Elections 2021: Where do Czech political parties stand on same-sex marriage?
The hesitant stance of most parties towards same-sex marriage means reform is unlikely to come in the next parliament.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for April 30, 2021
Thousands protest Zeman's Russia ties in Prague's Wenceslas Square, Czech gay-marriage law gains early support, and sales of organic food on the rise.
Czech government snubs civil partnership ceremonies, loosens restrictions on 'traditional' weddings
An equal rights group has criticized current rules for registered partnerships, as same sex couples can't get married in the Czech Republic.
