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.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Oct. 17, 2022.
Lawyers call for strengthening laws protecting the LGBTQ+ community in Czechia
Opinion polls show a large number of Czechs are in favor of same-sex marriage.
Prague LGBTQ+ community to hold vigil at Slovak embassy following shooting
The shooting that happened yesterday outside a Bratislava bar left two men dead on the spot and a waitress injured.
Tourism rebounds in Czechia, but foreign visitor numbers still lagging
Plus: Czech man dies while rafting in Norway, Nebraska town sees annual Czech culture festival, and more headlines.
Prague Pride announces full schedule and a car-free parade route
After two years of scaled-back festivals due to the pandemic, the annual LGBT+ festival returns in all its glory.
Pride parade returns to Prague after three-year absence
The annual Prague Pride festival returns in full this year from August 8-14 after two years of limited operation without the parade through the city.
Czech LGBTQ+ dating apps match up millions of people worldwide
Two Czech-developed LGBTQ+ dating apps, Zoe and Surge, are leading the way in the world of online dating.
200-year-old Petřín carousel reopens just in time for Children's Day
Plus: Prime Minister Petr Fiala will meet Pope Francis next week, the Czech economy saw greater growth than expected, and more.
'Diverse forms of cohabitation': Modern Czechia's new family dynamics
Data released for International Family Day shows social and economic developments over the past two decades have had a big impact on family structure.
Czech Court: Surgery still needed for gender transitioning
The Czech Republic is one of the last European countries to require surgery before allowing a trans person to officially change gender.
Czech companies are taking LGBT+ workplace rights into their own hands
Czech law still denies LGBT+ employees certain rights – a number of companies are implementing inclusivity policies anyway.
Czechia's tourism industry suffered more heavy losses in 2021
Plus: Czech Foreign Minister completes Ukraine visit, Ledecká medal ceremony marred by flag mishaps, ČEZ joins companies providing LGBT couple benefits.
Prague's new LGBT+ community space welcomes Czechs and expats alike
Prague Pride has opened a new location for community work and events, and is calling for input from the international community.
As the EU takes a step forward for gay rights, Czechia stands still on the issue
As the EU enforces same-sex couples’ rights throughout the bloc, an amendment recognizing gay adoption stalls in the Czech Senate.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 25, 2021
Senate may convene over President's health, govt. wants to give police more Covid-related powers, Czech birth certificates could change.
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.