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August 6th, 2008

Seven Days
News & notes

July 30th, 2008

The cost of living
Rising price of life in Prague hits local wallets hard

Fees fall for travel visas to States
Officials hope visa requirement will be waived by year's end

Euthanasia draft bill up for review
While many still contest the right to a 'dignified death"

Child abuse case continues in Brno
A day in the high-profile trial involved emotional defendants, dark testimonies
Reporter's Notebook

More floods, droughts expected
Scientists deliver warnings as officials tread carefully in global warming issues

Community in animal cruelty row
Dog meat found in illegal slaughterhouse; Vietnamese eateries come under scrutiny

European Roundup
News & notes

Seven Days
News & notes

July 23rd, 2008

Supply lines
Is the Czech Republic too dependent on Russian oil?

Canada threatens travel strictures
Move spurred by increase of Czechs seeking refugee status

Parking garages slated for center
Prague 3 locals angered over planned lots in their district

U.S. passport theft increases
Embassy vexed as other countries cite a decline in incidents

Radio Wave loses out on analog
Industry regulators say the station was illegal, but not everyone agrees

Charles Bridge repairs criticized
The 200 million Kč project continues stone by stone

European Roundup
News & notes

ČR prepares for presidency
Preparations for EU leadership take on public awareness issue

Seven Days
News & notes

July 16th, 2008

Beating the delivery line
After being turned away from crowded Prague maternity wards, couples fight to find a hospital

Results vague in Čunek audit
Investigation fails to prove bribery, leaving questions unanswered

Nursing shortage turns critical
Meanwhile, reforms under way to help labor market

On the trail of Condoleezza Rice
Eight hours of tracking the U.S. secretary of state on her radar visit
Reporter's Notebook

Number of unlicensed drivers on the rise
Penalty point system for motorists only deters some offenses

Film festival closes with charm
Karlovy Vary winners indicate good news ahead for film industry

European Roundup
News & notes

Seven Days
News & notes

July 9th, 2008

Sealed deal
After Condoleezza Rice's signature, radar treaty awaits approval by Parliament

Public drinking bans take effect
Meanwhile, stricter littering laws result in hundreds of violations

Country could face noise penalties
Maps indicating pollution levels not up to EU standards

Politicians reveal finances
New law requires MPs to publicly report their earnings and gifts