Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on September 22

PRAGUE, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Czech financial markets on Friday:

No economic data releases scheduled.

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CEZ <CEZPsp.PR> PROBE

The anti-monopoly office is looking into contracts between CEZ <CEZPsp.PR> and coal miner Sokolovska Uhelna for suspicion CEZ is abusing its dominant position.

Mlada fronta Dnes, page B2

AIRPORT TRANSFORMATION

The Prague Airport is preparing for eventual privatisation. Chief Executive Hana Cernochova says more than 10 companies have asked for information over the part year.

Hospodarske Noviny, page 1

CME GUIDANCE

Central European television broadcaster Central European Media Enterprises <CETV.O> <CETVsp.PR> expects 2006 segment EBITDA profit of $204 million, the company said on Thursday.

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RIGHT WING GAINS SUPPORT

Support for the Czech right-wing Civic Democrats rose after three months of political stalemate which may end up by early polls next year, an opinion poll showed on Thursday.

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The Czech government will weigh several options how to proceed in the sale of military jet maker Aero Vodochody next Wednesday, Industry and Trade Minister Martin Riman said on Thursday.

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