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👋 Good morning! The Czech news in brief for February 5: * Czech, Portuguese presidents to meet at Castle * Czech pharmacists warn of TikTok challenge * Czechia could join EU lawsuit against Hungary Read more: expats.cz/r/hgjiw

The National Museum in Prague will showcase the 3.2-million-year-old fossil of Australopithecus afarensis, famously known as Lucy, marking the first time the original fossil will be publicly displayed in Europe, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced. expats.cz/r/xlfih

👋 Good morning! The Czech news in brief for February 4: • Czech defense minister backs higher NATO spending • Flu epidemic peaks in Czechia, 38 dead • Prague National Theatre appoints new director Read more: expats.cz/r/hllfm

The City of Prague has approved a new set of advertising restrictions for public transportation, banning advertisements promoting addictive substances, erotic services (like strip clubs), religious themes, violence, or vulgar content on trams and buses. expats.cz/r/ztxzu

The Czech Ministry of the Interior has officially launched a new digital portal designed to simplify communication between citizens and the government. Announced on Feb. 3, the portal features interactive forms that allow users to manage administrative tasks online, eliminating the need for frequent in-person visits to government offices. expats.cz/r/brznf

Police are investigating the brutal bullying of a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Hodonín, South Moravia, after disturbing footage showing the girl being slapped, kicked, and pulled by her hair circulated on social media Sunday. expats.cz/r/obgrj

The Ministry of Transport’s recently announced plans to construct two underground railway tunnels and open five new stations in the Czech capital adds to a lengthy list of current and future developments on Prague’s public transport network. Ultimately, getting around the capital will become easier in the coming months and years: here’s how. expats.cz/r/ccfpw

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Several Czech chocolate shops are now offering alternatives to the viral Dubai chocolate—a pistachio cream-filled treat that became popular on social media app TikTok. While some manufacturers dismiss it as a passing trend, others recognize its demand and are capitalizing on its success despite its high price. expats.cz/r/wxpon

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 10 percent tariff on EU goods, a move that could have significant repercussions for the Czech economy, particularly in exports, employment, and consumer prices. Tariffs on other major world economies, such as China and Canada, may also seriously hurt Czechia. expats.cz/r/lbwnx