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Articles in the August 31st, 2005 issue

How afraid?
Fear not: Despite the scare stories, Chinese food's not the problem

Paroubek fires chief in bribe cleanup
TV reporter's recording gets Dolezel sacked for possible role in sell-off

Czechs in Iraq worry over reports
Diplomat fears media claims increase risk of embassy attack

Ruzyně adds new terminal
Airport opens 10 gates in first stage of construction; additional runway, shopping also planned

Paroubek apologizes to antifascists
Gesture to ethnic Germans welcomed abroad but not at home

Seven Days

Fans score beer
Law allowing beer sales at soccer games awaits president's signature

Tiscali eyes multimedia market
Broadband providers hope to woo customers with content

Banks offer cash for new clients
Customers receive payments to open, transfer accounts

Arbitration court to rule on TV dispute
EMV claims gov't failed to protect its investment in TV3

EU workers struggle with health care rules

Czech Railways to get facelift
Government approves billion-crown loan to spruce up train travel

10 Questions
with Roland Mahler

Movers and Shakers
RPG takes on Sabatka

Biz Week

Big brothers
Nova and Prima go to the mat with identical reality shows

Around Town

Crosstown sound
A smart set offers a fresh take on classical music

All fired up
The Walkabouts return to their European roots

One busy double bassist
The versatile Robert Balzar keeps on the move

Prague Picks

Bewildered
Poor concept spoils the magic

Not just another Oktoberfest
The forthcoming Pilsner Fest celebrates a historic feat

A day in the life
For the city's favorite chef, a typical day is a long one

Future shock
Sci-fi action drama blows itself apart

To good advantage
Pleasant surprises at an overlooked Old Town spot

The importance of being Ernest
Twin bill exhumes the work of a Slovak New Wave photographer

Press freedoms aren't free
When reporters don't stand up for rights, we all lose liberty

Weighing truth against ratings and rack sales
Postview

Editorial Review
From the opinion pages of the Czech press

Wi-Fi Worries
Free Internet access a double-edged marketing tool

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