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Articles in the July 6th, 2005 issue

beware or be Busted
As Prague pulses with tourists, the capital's ticket inspectors come out of the shadows

Recruits flock to draft-free Army
Five times as many applicants as slots for professional military

Law on smoking sparks contempt
New bill will encourage rather than reduce tobacco use, critics say

Fire victims' relative seeks justice
American sues hotel over deaths of mother, sister in 1995 blaze

News Briefs

Bohemian boatman makes waves
Extreme sailor hopes to ride Czech interest into the 2008 Olympics

One year on: Czech MEPs reflect on EU
Six members recount successes, failures and funny moments

Room for growth
Hostels are low-profile but high earnings are behind explosive growth

Congestion charges gridlocked
Idea for fighting city center traffic waits for funding

Software innovator cashes in on firm
Czech Silicon Valley startup bought out by U.S. multinational

Business Briefs

10 Questions
with Lucie Vojtová

Alco-pop, fruit beer market starts to bubble
Major breweries invest in controversial beer concept for Czech drinks market

Movers and Shakers
Stirred but not shaken

Bid to give Angels wings
CzechInvest to create new fund targeted at startups, innovation

Oskar's smile stays as rebranding starts
Vodafone expected to reposition operator and target corporate clients

On track
Biking the Greenways is a great way to explore the Czech countryside

Riding the rails
Railway rentals make it easy to target destinations

Spielberg gets serious
Aliens not cuddly E.T.s this time

Second glance
Festival highlights make a Prague stop

Off their game
This Prague 6 pub does best with familiar foods

Traditionally modern
This Czech recipe hides its spicy Hungarian origins

Magical blends
Loved on its own, beer is also a great mixer

Fast tracks
New American works capture the frenetic pace of modern living

Flying the colors
Musicians of every stripe and sound converge on Ostrava

Ring up the curtain
A new festival debuts with heavenly aspirations

Mighty big claims
A ska fest steps out with attitude

Prague Picks

Playing the blame game
Collective guilt ignores historical responsibility

Communists look to emerge from red corner

Editorial Review

On the cards
Czech banks suffer from U.S. card data leak

Incentives endgame encourages aid rush
Gov't forced to find fresh cash as investors spooked by ODS

Tech and Telecom Briefs

Baby steps
A quick guide to childbirth in the Czech Republic

Experts offer advice on staying healthy for summer
Common problems are easily avoided with preventive measures