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Articles in the October 18th, 2006 issue

Going down
Arrests, fraud charges and an investigation in high places threaten the political life of the ČSSD

Re-election all but certain for Bém
Pundits expect few surprises in Prague's local election

Senate vote could unravel deadlock
Could pave way for a ODS-ČSSD coalition

ODS expected to take local votes

Child abuse on the rise
State seeks to overhaul system, draft a code for childcare

Czech WWII pilot honored
František Fajtl, a hero in the Battle of Britain

U.S. diplomat no 'pit bull'
'Consensus building' skills a focus for Graber

Seven Days

Epic peacekeeping drill for Army
Largest-ever exercise under way in Bohemia

Prices may vary
Discriminatory pricing finds a new home online

E-toll system on hold for now
Court injunction seriously threatens the system's launch

Cabinet seeks labor law changes
Current minister says pending law has nearly 60 major flaws

Country wants a bank settlement
Cries uncle after third court loss to Nomura

10 Questions
With Michael W. Hackworth

Biz Week

Biz Events

Movers and Shakers
SAS fills several kaey spots

Primal Bohemia
At the National Museum, a new look at ancient times

Radio Free Europe band steps into the spotlight
Central Asian group spices MOFFOM fest

Brano Likić: sounds of the south
More than three decades into rock, folk and pop, the singer's still growing it

Around Town
Brushing up on her serves

Sex and death in black and white
The State Opera serves up an erotic, sophisticated Traviata

Dirty magic realism
A bit of the true West comes to Smíchov

Dr. Chad is back in town
And he's bringing a brand-new rake and fuzzbox

Three takes on memory
Summer residency program at Castle Třebešice inspires familiar reminiscences

Hiss me Deadly
Drive-in fare in an age without drive-ins

Music for monsters
A hip-hop klezmer virtuoso scores the Golem

Haute-common cuisine
V Zátiší is back with a new look and delicate culinary balance

Raw and defined
Steak tartare with real star power

Ground around
A quick guide to Prague's very best burger joints

Putin's story
The political assassination of journalist Anna Politkovskaya reveals Russia's true state of affairs

Whose deep pockets are they, anyway?

Editorial Review
From the opinion pages of the Czech press

A win-win situation
Czech teams expect a big payout even if they lose in UEFA Cup play

Roundup

Thriving in a competitive market
After biding its time, ERA Reality launches franchising campaign in the Czech Republic

New gilding for the Golden Angel
Copa restores a high-class building in Old Town to its original splendor

A showcase for brand names
New airport mall will be the first outlet center in the central Bohemia region

Building a sterling reputation
Helika paves the way to markets beyond Prague

How to buy a rug
Tips from an expert with an eye for quality

Understated opulence
Mandarin Hotel impresses with sophistication and restraint

Briefs