diff --git a/public/server.py b/public/server.py
index 790209c..2b5e238 100755
--- a/public/server.py
+++ b/public/server.py
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@
 # 
 
 
+from __future__ import unicode_literals
 import cgi, cgitb, os, sys
 cgitb.enable()
 
diff --git a/public/web.py b/public/web.py
index 34d38fe..ed0441f 100755
--- a/public/web.py
+++ b/public/web.py
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
 # along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
+from __future__ import unicode_literals
 """
 return a dynamic page from website templates