Slovakia - Factors To Watch on April 18

18.04.2007 | , Reuters
Zpravodajství ČTK


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BRATISLAVA, April 18 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Slovak financial markets on Wedensday...

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GOVERNMENT MEETING

The government will hold a regular weekly meeting. Ministers are expected to debate changes to the labour code, 0800 GMT.

C.BANKER AT CONFERENCE

Central Bank (NBS) board member Ludovit Odor is scheduled to attend a conference on financial management, 0700 GMT.

ENERGY CONFERENCE

A two-day conference on energy trading.

FINMIN SEES INFLATION GOAL MET IN H2

Slovakia should meet euro entry inflation criteria in the second half of 2007, though oil prices remain the biggest factor that risks pushing CPI beyond target, Finance Minister Jan Pociatek said on Tuesday.

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BUSINESSES OPPOSE GOVT LABOUR CODE DRAFT

The Slovak government presented on Tuesday a draft amending the labour code and boosting protection of workers, with businesses attacking the prepared changes as a threat to the country's economic growth.

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LEAR TO INVEST 25 MLN EURO IN NEW SLOVAK PLANT

U.S. auto-parts maker Lear Corp. said on Tuesday it would invest 25 million euros ($34 million) in Slovakia to build a factory to manufacture automobile seats.

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SKYEUROPE CHAIRMAN SEES 2007 EBITDAR PROFITABILITY

SkyEurope will turn to EBITDAR profitability in 2007, as the total number of passengers rises to 3.3-3.5 million from 2.74 million the previous year, the budget airline's chairman said on Tuesday.

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PRESS DIGEST

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VETESKA TO CHALLENGE MECIAR

Viliam Veteska, the deputy Chairman of the HZDS party, will run for party chairman against the current leader Vladimir Meciar. The vote will be held at a HZDS congress in June.

Sme, page 1

CAR TENDER

The interior ministry is expected to hold a tender to buy 4,000 cars worth a total 1.8 billion crowns ($73.02 million) in the next four years.

Sme, page 4

FICO BACKS MINISTER

Prime Minister Robert Fico has backed his Health Care Minister Ivan Valentovic, who was criticised by the opposition and health-care insurance companies for his policies.

Sme, page 10

EBRD GRANT FOR ENERGY PROJECTS

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will grant 60 million euros to Slovakia for energy-saving projects.

Pravda, page 17

For news on upcoming events in the United States and other Group of Seven countries, see . For a diary of forthcoming Slovak events, double click [SK/DIARY], and a calendar of east European economic indicators, see [CONV/DIARY].

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($1=24.65 Slovak Crown)

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