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Articles in the April 23rd, 2008 issue

Number of Russian tourists on the rise
Brno's strategic location makes it increasingly popular

Documentary to be made on new National Library design
Controversial "blob" design currently appears to be on hold

Czechs don't understand role of EU presidency
Country to take on coveted role from January to July

May Day music festival cancelled for lack of funds
Czech politicians supported anti-communist concert in past

Still watching you
Secret service reforms could increase surveillance of bank accounts, phone records and other personal data

Massive crowds protest radar
As May approaches, U.S. defense treaty signing looms large

Cities enforce public drinking ban
Alcohol-free zones could expand to Prague this summer

Support for Slovak media rights
A bill from Bratislava to amend press laws could limit editorial independence

Thousands flock to see crown jewels
5,000 daily visitors marvel at the rich history of prized national possessions

The caretaker of the crown
Face to face with a national treasure and its keeper

Power plants face insurance hike
Officials say increase is the result of politics and not safety concerns

European Roundup

Seven Days

Boom days
Czech coal miner goes public to fund Polish expansion

Prima bumps back newscast
Broadcaster fails to make dent in Nova news viewership

Aquarium fish dominance waning
Former financial bulwark fails under global pressures

Rail electrical problems to ease
After disputed tender, Škoda is set to deliver new line of locomotives

Utility defends hedging against crown's rise
ČEZ's impact on currency exaggerated

Property director for DTZ

Biz Events
Dates of Note

Biz Week

Dancing into history
At 95, Zora Šemberová is still a shining star

At Book World, exploring the erotic and the exotic
Spanish-speaking countries are the focus of this year's activities and discussions

Controversy follows him
Critics love to hate National Gallery Director Milan Knížák

Around Town
A taste of Asia

Burnishing the metal on the blues
Twin Dragons returns with two guitarists 'who can play anything'

Performance art with a beat
Mixmaster Amon Tobin brings his high-tech sound to Prague

No singer, no problems
Morcheeba happily settles on a rotating cast of vocalists

Answering the call
An excellent portrait of a young tramp

Not a pretty picture
Lowering the bar on J-horror remakes

Close to a class act
Minor glitches mar a first-rate dining experience

What a tomato!
The right ingredients make for Italian bliss

High-pressure cooking
Students take over the British Embassy and other dispatches

Underneath the skin
Langhans comes of age with a powerful retrospective

The subtle art of diplomacy
Czechs face European Union test in run-up to assuming presidency

Government has no place in media affairs

Letters to the Editor

Golden boys no more
Few NHL players to join World Championship team in Canada

USK is playoff bound
Unlikely streak lands team in second season

Sports Roundup

Schengen's teaching hurdles
New border rules cause mass exit in TEFL community