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Articles in the March 26th, 2008 issue

A call for peace
As Czechs denounce Chinese violence in Tibet, officials are split over Olympics attendance

Skiers, boarder caught in snowfall
Two skiers found alive; snowboarder's body recovered

Iran rep details nuclear program
Diplomat calls U.S. study 'ridiculous' and CIA 'stupid'

Generation gap widens, highlights change
Senior citizens are missing out on the 'Czech dream'

Antarctic expedition a success
Returning researchers talk about work and play at the South Pole

Cancer drug to get trials in ČR
Hopes are high for treatment but analysts guard against optimism

European Roundup

Seven Days

Fishy business
Despite EU protection, fishery frets over carp market

Mission boosts Vietnam trade ties
Business junket sees investment in highways, energy

Palladium tenants deal with losses
Shops and cafés criticize mall's handling of shutdown

ČNB looks to freeze privatization funds
Deal aimed at stemming further growth of the crown

10 Questions
with Ronald Adams

Citi's Pijls heads to the UK

Biz Events
Dates of Note

Biz Week

Chasing a dream
In 1960s Czechoslovakia, a new world beckoned

New music resounds at Rudolfinum
At Prague Premieres, fresh work by European composers

Turning iron into gold
Former dissident loves discreet charm of samizdat and alchemy

Around Town
Shucking oysters in Old Town

Brassier than Balkan brass
Goran Bregović puts an audacious spin on a Western classic

Back in the GDR
Bright sounds from punk survivors of communist oppression

Head full of blues
Duke Robillard makes his Prague debut

Something for everyone
From silents to indie premieres, Febiofest spans the globe

Out in the country
Bohdan Sláma's latest should have been better

Chain of confusion
Far Eastern fare loses something in translation

Say cheese
Mascarpone makes for rich desserts

Bucking for Heaven
Comparing coffee chains and other wanderings around town

A renewed sense of purpose
Václav Špála Gallery aims to recover its distinguished niche

Low-key giving
Corporations take social responsibilities seriously

Protests rightly focus on the Olympic Games

Letters to the Editor

Up in the clouds
Start-up joins the ranks of tech firms touting 'cloud' computing

Bits & Bytes

Curtain call
Brückner could reunite with Nedvěd for one last run at Euro 2008

Panthers ready to roam
American football champs set for tourney

Sports Roundup

And ... action!
Local school sets filmmakers free to create their own blockbusters

Roughing it up south Bohemian style
Unique camp returns for another fun summer romp

Teachers, students are going wireless
The International School of Prague debuts Stroodle

Mini program - maximum results
University of New York Prague hosts business program

English tactics
Teacher workshop places focus on learning a second language

Schools & Education Briefs