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
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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
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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.
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Prague's new LGBT+ community space welcomes Czechs and expats alike
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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.
Czech President makes international headlines for calling transgender people ‘disgusting’
Over the weekend Zeman spoke out in support of an anti-LGBT+ law in Hungary that has been condemned by 17 other EU states but not the Czech Republic.
Prague Pride Festival returns with focus on 'coming out' but no parade this year
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There will be concerts, sports, dance, picnics, and other public events – but due to crowd restrictions the parade is canceled again this year.
Okamura: ‘I’d rather jump out a window’ than be adopted by a same-sex couple
Comments by the far-right politician against same-sex marriage legislation were condemned on social media.
Young Czechs and Slovaks have differing views on LGBT rights, immigration, and drugs
A survey found Czechs under 30 more tolerant of gay neighbors, while young Slovaks were more open to immigrants and Muslims.
Czech morning news in brief: Top stories for Dec. 9, 2020
Govt. to vote on state of emergency, MPs say they will take COVID vaccine, no decision on ski resorts yet, Czech Roma should be integrated, LGBT protected.
Prague's Mezipatra Queer Film Festival goes online this year with a main theme of recovery
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced the organizers to rework the festival into a new format
