PRAGUE, April 26 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press
reports and events to watch which may affect Czech financial
markets on Tuesday.
ALL TIMES GMT (Czech Republic: GMT + 2 hours)
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April confidence indicators at 0700 GMT.
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LUXEMBURG - ECM Real Estate Investments <> to hold
an annual shareholders' meeting.
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PRAGUE -The lower house of parliament to hold a session
(until May 6). No-confidence vote on the schedule.
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CEE MARKETS: The Polish zloty weakened against the euro on
Friday in Easter trade as prospects of a May interest rate hike
dimmed, while an upcoming International Monetary Fund aid review
bolstered Romania's leu.
Story: [] Related news: []
CEE POWER: Czech spot power fell on Friday ahead of an
extended holiday weekend for some countries in the region, which
cut demand, while prices rose further along the curve in light
trading.
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Index/Crown Currency Latest Prev Pct change Pct change
close on day in 2011
vs Euro <EURCZK=> 24.103 24.106 0.01 3.59
vs Dollar <CZK=> 16.568 16.567 -0.01 11.25
Czech Equities <> 1,251.6 1,251.6 -0.26 2.19
U.S. Equities <> 12,479.88 12,505.99 -0.21 7.79
Pvs close or current levels vs prior domestic close at 1500 GMT
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SOLAR POWER REGULATION: The lower house is expected to
debate an amendment to the energy low which will allow to curb
withdrawal of electricity produced in solar plants in the case
the grid is overloaded, to avoid a blackout. Solar power
producers should get no compensation in these situations.
Hospodarske Noviny, page 15
CEZ TO SELL REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES: Power group CEZ
<> plans to sell two of its main buildings in Prague
and lease them back. It wants to sell the third one.
E15, page 11
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