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Articles in the September 14th, 2005 issue

Back to škola
Not all foreigners have kids in exclusive private schools; some brave (and value) the Czech system

Cuts to BBC Czech service feared
Arabic programs may replace those in European languages

State budget defers the pain
Schools, green spaces and arts benefit from voter-friendly plan

Gay partnership law likely
More than a decade after being proposed, equal rights could pass

'Ugly' end to Marquis era
Popular bar shuts down amid acrimony and an alleged bomb threat

Briefs

Spotlight on Prima
The station's hot reality show captures top ratings - and may attract investors from around the world

GPRS helps to manage auto fleets
Mobile operators gear up to fight for wireless market

Growth prompts spending spree
Critics call state budget irresponsible, demand more long-term reforms

Battle for Vítkovice isn't over
Mittal may look abroad for future investment opportunities

EC seeks to unify mortgage lending
Experts disagree on whether integration will help the housing market

Privatizations equal power and money
In perspective

Private schools to get VAT relief
Profits may go up and language classes could become less expensive

10 Questions
With Karel Durdych

Movers and shakers
Gripen appoints Littke

Briefs

Suffering for her art
How an ambitious cultural event turned into a seven-year struggle

In decline at home, the American dream goes abroad
But author's analysis of Europe predates latest terrorist attacks

Making their move
Local rock stars step up to the global stage

Bucolic Baroque
Haydn festival retraces roots of early music

Outside looking in
An arts festival opens an unseen world

Picks

Delightful and naughty
Make this swoon-worthy Turkish classic at home

Saturday night fever
In which our pub-crawling hero hits Vinohrady hard

A century of decisive moments
Sprawling exhibition runs the gamut of Czech photography

Independent girls
Behind the scenes with Wim Wenders

Absolutely fabulous dining
But the service doesn't match Nostress's excellent kitchen

Falling Waters,
As federal agencies fumble, ordinary people rise to the task and carry on

Partnerships: True test of the 'progressives'
POSTVIEW

Editorial review
From the opinion pages of the Czech press

Computer pirates beware
IT systems are more sophisticated, but so are the hackers who break in

Briefs

Home Work
Legislation aims to change regulations that have held back Czech real estate investors