Current Affairs Last Call for Czech Rum
As the Czech Republic aims to close remaining legislative chapters in preparation for accession to the European Union, and the accession date of 2004 looms near, Czechs, too, must prepare for changes ahead that will take some getting used to in everyday life. One of the changes coming up: new names for some traditional Czech products, such as Czech rum, a beloved domestic product that has been a staple of Czech baking, festivities, and pub-life for well over a hundred years. As of January 1st, 2003 it will still be possible to buy the beverage, of course, but because it's not distilled from sugar-cane like Caribbean or South American rums, it will no longer be called rum at all. reports.
Last Call for Czech Rum
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