Slovakia - Factors To Watch on July 11

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C.BANK VICE-GOVERNOR APPOINTMENT

President Ivan Gasparovic will appoint Viliam Ostrozlik as a central bank vice-governor, 0800 GMT.

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SLOVAK 2009 EURO ENTRY CHANCES DROP IN JUNE-SURVEY

Slovakia's chances to achieve its 2009 euro adoption plans dropped slightly in June but the likelihood remained near all-time highs, a survey by an independent think-tank showed on Tuesday.

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CROWN NEAR 11-WK HIGHS, POLAND IN FOCUS

The Slovak crown held steady against the euro on Tuesday, hovering in sight of Monday's 11-week highs, and dealers said its potential to firm further was limited by political turmoil in Poland.

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MAY RETAIL SALES +9.7 PCT Y/Y

Slovak retail sales rose by a real 9.7 percent year-on-year in May, accelerating from a 6.2 percent increase in April, the Slovak Statistics Office said on Tuesday.

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MAY REAL AVERAGE IND WAGE +6.8 PCT Y/Y

The real average industrial wage in Slovakia rose by 6.8 percent year-on-year in May, compared with a 5.5 percent rise in April, the Statistics Office said on Tuesday.

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PRESS DIGEST

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ELECTRICITY PRICES

The government of Prime Minister Robert Fico seeks lower increases in electricity prices for households in 2008 than originally proposed. It is mulling instead bigger hikes for companies as a compensation.

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CONSTRUCTION BOOM Slovakia's booming construction sector, buoyed by record economic growth, is suffering from supply shortages of building materials.

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REGISTERED PARTNERSHIPS

Slovakia's deputy Prime Minister Dusan Caplovic needs one year for a debate on potential legalisation of gay and lesbian partnerships.

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