Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on March 6

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BRITISH MINISTER

Britain's EU Minister Geoff Hoon to visit the Czech Republic. Scheduled to meet Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg and Deputy Prime Minister Alexandr Vondra.

Hoon is expected to give a lecture on new challenges ahead for the EU at 3:30 p.m. (1430 GMT).

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Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek pledged on Monday not to block talks on reviving a European Union constitution, but warned negotiations could drag on as his government may need time to debate a compromise.

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ZENTIVA MAKES TURKEY BUY, EARNINGS RISE

Zentiva posted a slightly bigger than forecast 2006 profit on Monday and said it was buying a Turkish generics drug maker in its largest acquisition ever, helping its shares buck a global sell-off.

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REUTERS POLLS-GROWTH TO SLOW, CPI TO PICK UP

Economic growth probably ebbed in the last quarter of 2006 while consumer inflation is likely to have remained well in check despite a slight pick-up in February, Reuters polls showed.

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ECM PROFIT

Property group ECM Real Estate Investments reported on Monday a net profit of 18.96 million euros ($24.96 million).

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O2 SERVICES

Telefonica O2 Czech Republic introduced a triple-play bundle of services that includes broadband Internet access, digital television, and telephone services, writes the daily Lidove Noviny (page 13).

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CZECHS REJECT CRITICISM OF TALKS ON U.S. SHIELD

A U.S. plan to base a missile defence system in eastern Europe triggered friction among NATO allies on Monday as the Czech Republic rejected criticism of talks with Washington over its possible participation.

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