Photo: archiv Josef Valenta (44) Since 1 April 2005, named general director of Zentiva CZ.What persuaded you to accept the offer of this position? I see leading Zentiva’s commercial unit on the domestic market as a great honor, so the decision was simple. What do you consider your main task? Successfully planning and applying the…

Written by: Tim Gosling Photo: archive Not so long ago, there was little reason to come to Nové Butovice, save a wander through the greenery of the Prokopské Valley. Development has been rapid in this corner earmarked as one of several city centers under the “Strategic Plan for Prague”, THE NOVÉ BUTOVICE housing estate, built…

Written by: Libor Ševčík Legend has it that the Devil threw out granite boulders in the region of “Czech Siberia”, and they now dominate a well maintained golf course. That’s why it’s called the Devil’s Burden. Photo: archive THIS BEGAN not with a word, but with the idea of building a golf course on unused…

Written by: Michal Procházka photo: www.isifa.com Flying on a parachute glider – paragliding – is an “extreme sport” that’s gaining popularity worldwide. It’s not necessarily a dangerous entertainment, but you’ll definitely get an adrenaline rush. TRUE, PARAGLIDING LOOKS simple, but that doesn’t mean that you climb a hill (or get a lift from an airplane),…

Compiled by: Milan Duda “Bring me a lemonade and don’t behave like hyenas,” – reacted the former chief of republicans, Miroslav Sládek, during a court hearing regarding accusations that he indebted his party. “My wife will knock me out,” – remarked ODS chairman Mirek Topolánek when he realized that, in a quiz for MF Dnes,…

movies The Village Shyamalan’s allegorical fourth film concerns a turn-of-the-century Pennsylvania village surrounded by woods in which mysterious creatures dwell, keeping the townsfolk constantly on edge. When the brooding and determined Lucius Hunt (Phoenix) plans to violate the traditional boundaries and venture into the woods, it sets off a chain of events that eventually uncover…

Written by: Milan Duda Art: Nenad Vitas What did you want to be when you were a kid? First I wanted to be a mason, then a lawyer. Then I considered chemistry, and finally a banker (after I read Hailey’s The Moneychangers). Who is your favorite fictional character? Shrek. What is your favorite daytime activity?…

Stars on point For the second time, Prague’s National Theatre will host Czech and international ballet stars in a performance called “Ballet Gala”. The aim of the performance is to introduce to the audience the personalities of Czech ballet that are engaged not only in the Czech Republic, but also in prestigeous companies around the…

Written by: Milan Duda Photo www.isifa.com The atmosphere of the French Riviera is unique. The picturesque port cities and towns, the scents of the sea, wine, olives, and luxurious perfumes have a magic that the world’s elite discovered long ago. Throughout the 20th century, the Côte d’Azur area has been a destination for luxurious vacations…

Written by: Tim Gosling Photo: Dorothea Bylica Prague’s highest-profile chef now has his own domain. He mesmerizes diners and gives himself peace of mind by offering only the finest contemporary Italian cuisine. Lars Sjostrand The route down to this brick and salmon-pink cellar twists through the marbled innards of the Hotel Bellagio in Josefov. Still,…