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Articles in the June 25th, 2008 issue

Fake Viagra floods Czech market
Customs officers burn counterfeits collected from shipping

Close to half of Czechs don't want Roma neighbor
Survey shows Poles, Swedes are more accepting

The charged issue of Tasers
Czech law enforcement's use of the controversial device brings an international debate home

Unions strike across country
Demonstrators draw support and criticism on Prague streets

Details of shocking abuse emerge
Mother of tortured boys admits guilt on stand

Kosovo autonomy dispute rages
Serbians view Czech recognition as a 'betrayal' of history

Iowa floods hit Czech/Slovak museum
Thousands of heritage artifacts salvaged, many others beyond repair

Cowboy culture takes root in ČR
Czechs take on the Wild West in weekend shooting events

European Roundup

Seven Days

Eastern thirst
Betting on 'great luck,' Budějovický Budvar heads to China

Zentiva bidding war opens
Sanofi-Aventis, PPF launch offers for generic drug maker

Baxter develops bird flu vaccine
Made near Prague, vaccine causes strong immune response

Apple's iPhone poised for Czech entry
Multiple providers to offer phone this year

10 Questions
with Dee Broquard

Four partners for E&Y

Biz Events
Dates of Note

Biz Week

Details from a disaster
From the people who brought you dead bodies, a chilling look inside the Titanic

For film buffs, a guide to Prague on the silver screen
New map details shooting sites of Hollywood movies

Singing the night away
Andrew Remy brings Japanese-style entertainment to wannabe rock stars in Prague

Around Town
A feast of a fest

A spicy taste of Chinese culture
The State Opera hosts a goodwill tour from the Far East

Respect returns to Štvanice
Cambodian rock band headlines world beat festival

Still a compelling voice
Suzanne Vega returns to Prague with new songs and stories

Lara Croft: Matrix Raider
The sum of this film's many parts equals a hole

Bear knuckles
Turning martial arts into family entertainment

Better on the inside
Dreary facade hides popular spot for good steak, great service

Under the sun
Raisins add depth to sweet and savory dishes

No butts about it
Smoke-free dining and other places still smokin'

From trash to trash
International art to fill your walls, backyard or garbage bin

Masters and servant
The Czech Republic could do the world a favor by acting independent

Music and beer: A smart cultural exchange

Letters to the Editor

Changing of the guard
Reeling from early Euro exit, national team looks for leadership

Claws coming out for Super Bowl rematch
Panthers, Lions clash in football finale

Sports Roundup

All the world's a stage
Professional actors carve out their niche in the Golden City