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Articles in the June 18th, 2008 issue

Czechs love their coffee
Average person drinks 380 cups per year

Free movies in Prague, Pardubice
Outdoor theaters offer wide range of shows

Lock down
The country's first detention facility for psychologically disturbed criminals set to open in Brno

Sarkozy addresses Lisbon Treaty
Czechs respond with 'wait and see' approach to French leader's plans

Bill calls for all dogs to be leashed
Fines for littering and noise could also be set to increase

A minute with Jan Švejnar
The economist discusses the EU presidency, euro adoption and what's next for his work

The Pittsburgh Agreement at 90
In Pennsylvania in 1918, Masaryk and others wrote Czechoslovakia into existence

Canada sees an influx of Roma immigrants
Local officials decline to generalize Roma experience

European Roundup

Seven Days

Play it again
Vinyl records are making a comeback

U:fon launches mobile network
Country's fourth mobile provider plans to target families

Prague 2 to shutter certain hernas
Citing threat to kids, mayor seeks to close 19 gambling bars

Healthcare, transit worker stoppage looms
Unions threaten strike over pension reforms

10 Questions
with Martin Diviš

ČBA re-elects Kunert

Biz Events
Dates of Note

Biz Week

Tango!
Watch the stars or learn the steps yourself this weekend in Prague

A haunting meeting of Eastern and Western music
At Atrium, original work from a Sri Lankan pianist

Burdens of the office beget rewards
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic President Václav Pačes uses his post to push the country's scientists to greatness

Around Town
Pilates guru dishes

Dining with the stars
The city's best restaurants put on a riverside extravaganza

Rollin' on the river
United Islands goes overboard with new music and venues

Out of the ashes, rebirth and inspiration
A heartfelt festival brings the bold musical achievements of Terezín back to life

Not much happening
Shyamalan's latest is toxic for the audience

Kicked to the curb
Goofy guys find redemption in Apatow's latest

Tropical treat
Find a coconut and have some fun

Contemplative cuisine
Immutable Malý Buddha, and some places that change

A dream realized
At Zbraslav Chateau, a visionary Asian art exhibit

Simply speaking
Giardino sticks to the basics, with mixed results

Causa Carmen
A strong finish by the National Theater Ballet

Healthcare price tag
Politicians are about to find out the cost of doing nothing

On curbing drinking, gambling and dogs

Letters to the Editor

X-ray vision
Rigaku creates Czech R&D center to expand European presence

Bits & Bytes

No consolation
National team staggers out of Euro after falling apart in stunning loss to Turkey

Rain delays baseball
Extraliga season a scheduling nightmare

Sports Roundup

Luxury real estate's new spin
Prague's Svoboda & Williams takes a unique approach to client services

A royal makeover
Prague Castle undergoing an extensive renovation

One firm's journey to West Africa
Fresh-faced Czech architect lands a heavenly project

Radisson Alcron's ageless elegance
New Town hotel finishes an extensive guest room renovation project

Real Estate Briefs