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Articles in the May 30th, 2007 issue

Trapped in Iran
Prague journalist Parnaz Azima is under virtual house arrest with no end in sight

Reforms proposal fails to satisfy
Coalition members, others to challenge sweeping tax changes

New life planned for Vítkov Hill
Rebuilt statue and café part of envisioned 'museum mile'

Bush in Prague
Periodic updates: Tensions precede U.S. president's visit but mass demonstrations absent

Opposition to the radar base is rooted in past
Public feels soldiers are soldiers, analyst says

'Shock' over tourist death verdict
Irishman Fergal Barry died after a 2005 attack in Prague center that remains unsolved

Seven Days

European Roundup

National Roundup

Beyond the cottage
Rising demand is prompting second-home buyers to look abroad

State to sue EC over CO2 limits
Government calls cuts to industry carbon dioxide credits unfair

Private clinics pilot set to launch
Chain to consolidate small independent practices

Lesy ČR announces reforms to ease tensions
Logging industry critics say state policies 'reek of bolshevism'

Low-cost mobiles planned
Handsets to target emerging markets

10 Questions
with Vladimíra Šlegrová

Movers & Shakers
PR firms add new blood

Steps ahead
Tanec Praha stays on its toes with new contemporary dance

Saving a haven for abused women
Human rights activist Madla Čechová fights on behalf of victims of domestic violence

Doctorow, Snyder, Yehoshua headline writers' fest
Gathering of marquee authors includes a new look at Bohemian Dada

Around Town
Soaking up suds

Flash and dazzle
A Puccini heroine gets the high-gloss treatment

Ring of fire
A piece of physical theory reimagines a tragedy

American Gothic
Going alt-country, with a backwoods twist

An antique shows its age
Anniversary revival of 'first opera' is a dud

Down in a blaze of gaudy glory
The third chapter of Pirates is almost back in form

On the green
New vegetarian restaurant emphasizes global flavors

Ripe for the picking
Tomatoes are great no matter how they're served

Tie-dying one on
A music fest for all ages and a few other random notes

Have it your way
A contemporary Czech take on crass consumerism

Making their play
Local politicos tune up and tune in for Bush visit

Postview
Iran: One step forward, two steps back

Letters to the Editor

A star-crossed brand
DVD rental owner defends shop against Telefónica O2's "bizarre" trademark suit

Sweet revenge
Krč Altron overcomes jitters to hand Draci Brno its first loss

Lions fall short
First-half errors doom team in EFAF play

Sports Roundup