Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on June 22

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Czech veterinarians started culling thousands of turkeys at a farm on Thursday after tests confirmed the country's first outbreak of a deadly form of bird flu in poultry.

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MITTAL MULLS SUING STATE

Steel maker Mittal Steel Ostrava is mulling a move to sue the state claiming its name has been damaged by making it look as though the company cheats its customers.

Mlada fronta Dnes, page B1.

LEFTIST LEADER TO ATTEND PROTEST

Social Democrat leader Jiri Paroubek will attend a protest in central Prague on Saturday where thousands are expected to gather and voice their opposition to the government's reform plans.

Pravo, page 4.

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