BRATISLAVA, May 7 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press
reports and events to watch which may affect Slovak financial
markets on Friday.
PM FICO ON GREEK AID PACKAGE
Prime Minister Robert Fico will meet Unions, Employers,
banks and ECB's Governing Council member, central bank governor,
Jozef Makuch to debate Slovak participation in the financial aid
mechanism for Greece before the EU summit later on Friday.
FAR-RIGHT SNS' ON ELECTION
The junior government party, the far-right, Slovak
Nationalists (SNS), led by a populist leader Jan Slota, will
present its election programme for the June 12 general election.
SLOVAK ROMA OUTRAGED BY FAR-RIGHT POSTER CAMPAIGN
The far-right Slovak National Party (SNS) has outraged Roma
with election posters suggesting they abuse the welfare state,
straining ethnic relations in the run-up to a general election.
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ANALYSIS-EURO CRISIS RAISES QUESTIONS OVER FUTURE EXPANSION
The crisis raging in the euro zone's fringe could delay
European Union newcomers' entry into the single currency for
years, but is not likely to derail their obligation to join.
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VOTES' BUYING
The Union of Slovak Roma said had information that six
political parties were trying to buy votes -- eight euro per
vote -- in at least five regions. The Unions plans to submit
evidence by the end of the month.
Sme, page 2
ETHNIC HUNGARIANS ON POST-ELECTION
The ethnic Hungarian party SMK prepares for a cooperation
with right-wing opposition parties SDKU and the Christian
Democrats (KDH), but could consider other options when needed,
even negotiations with the ruling leftist SMER party. SMK head
Pal Csaky said in an interview.
Sme, page 5
EMPLOYERS SLAM UNIONS-GOVERNMENT DEALS
The Union of Employers (RUZ) said deal between the
government of Prime Minister Robert Fico and the Unions were
unacceptable, hurting the business environment and putting jobs
at risk.
Sme, page 8
REGULATOR SEEK CUT IN POWER PRICES FROM SOLAR
The State Energy Regulator (URSO) seeks to cut prices of
electricity from solar sources by 20-30 percent, despite a
previous agreement not to go beyond 10 percent. Investors said
would consider legal steps if adopted in June as proposed.
Hospodarske Noviny, page 5
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