Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 27.02.2023 07:30:00 (updated on 27.02.2023) Reading time: 2 minutes

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Thousands march through Prague on anniversary of war in Ukraine, with President-elect Petr Pavel speaking at Ukrainian Embassy.
Barbora Krejčíková wins the 2023 Dubai Tennis Championships, defeating the world's three top-ranked players on her way to victory.
Trams donated from Prague to Ukraine are now running on the streets of Kharkiv.
Czech versions of Roald Dahl books will not be edited, says local publisher.
Rare footage of Prague Zoo in the 1930s discovered in Austria, and curators are trying to identify its creator.
Slovak director Juraj Jakubisko passes away at age 84.

Feb. 28|On the last Tuesday of every month through June, the Karel Komárek Family Foundation hosts a concert in support of the Piano for Schools collection.
Feb. 28|On this day in 1883, Prague's Old Town Square was illuminated with electricity for the very first time thanks to František Křižík, who lit up Old Town Square with his own arc lamps.
March 2|Classical Czech Composer Bedřich Smetana was born on this day in 1824. Smetana is often considered the father of Czech music.
March 2|Vršovice, now located in the Prague 10 district, was officially elevated to town status on this date in 1902. It became part of Prague 20 years later.
March 4|The farmers market at Kulaťák in Prague's Dejvice neighborhood opens for the 2023 season. Markets will be open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through the fall.
March 4|The Czech Republic will celebrate its first-ever Hockey Day with NHL-sponsored activities at the Karviná Sport Complex.
All March|March is the month of libraries, with locations throughout the country organizing special events.