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Articles in the September 10th, 2008 issue

The eastern challenge
Global experts discuss Europe's role in Asia security at Prague meeting

Deputy resigns over blackmail
Scandal threatens to reduce electability of Civic Democratic Party

Green Party congress reveals rifts
Incumbent hazards party's future, weakens opposition

Baťa global shoe tycoon dies at 93
Co-workers, family remember Tomáš J. Baťa's business savvy

Population trends pressure EU governments
States mull social reforms ahead of aging demographic

European Roundup

Seven Days

Ready for takeoff
Czech Airlines' profits sweeten the pot for privatization

ECM to pursue Pankrác project
Despite court ruling, real estate developers cling to original plans

New brewery joins crowded field
First new brewery in three decades to open in Chotěboř

10 Questions
with Daniel Hron

Stewart at PwC

Biz Events
Dates of Note

BIz Week

Steps ahead
British choreographer and DV8 co-founder Nigel Charnock debuts a new work in Prague

A bonanza for shoppers and recyclers
Community yard sale in Prague 3 will benefit school, charities

Swimmer is guided by the stars
Yvetta Hlaváčová says record-breaking success has celestial origins

Around Town
Not-so easy rider

Ready for her close-up
A young opera star gives her debut recital at the National Theater

In Plzeň, the cream of the theatrical crop
New Forman brothers work highlights this year's international theater festival

Classical music
At Prague Autumn, three weeks of star soloists and orchestras

Heavy doses of reality
Three days of Sundance documentaries in Prague

Golden oldies III
More Czech films to discover on DVD

Across the universe
Hanabi offers exotic tastes and service from another planet

Praising grain
Bulgur wheat is a flavorful staple

Drinking for two
Cut-rate cocktails and other fuzzy matters

Cosmic connections
New views of the universe by two scientists-turned-artists

Odd man out
The Czech Republic's refusal to sign up for the International Criminal Court is embarrassing

A big pair of shoes that no one else can fill

Letters the Editor

Foreign investors holding on to profits
Reinvestment moves away from manufacturing to R&D and services

Weakening of crown signals risk to banks
ČNB advises hedging against economy's return to 'normal' growth

Basement bargains
Czech clubs trade future success for instant cash

Wales U-18s capture rugby league crown
Czech side records first win in European play

Sports Roundup