Czech Republic

  • Feb 16, 2004
  • 7 min read

EASTERN EUROPE/EU: Members-to-be fear funding squeeze

The next wave of new members are assessing the European Commission's proposals for the EU's next...

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  • Feb 16, 2004
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CZECH REPUBLIC: Industrial output rises 5.8% in 2003

Industrial output grew by 8.9% year-on-year in December, the fastest rate since September 2002,...

Czech Republic
  • Feb 12, 2004
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CZECH REPUBLIC: Balance of payments moves to deficit

The current account deficit widened in December to 31.1 billion koruny (1.2 billion dollars), the...

Czech Republic
  • Feb 9, 2004
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CZECH REPUBLIC: Faster inflation may prompt rate rise

Inflation jumped to 1.8% month-on-month in January, giving an annual rate of 2.3%, the...

Czech Republic
  • Feb 4, 2004
  • 6 min read

EASTERN EUROPE/EU: Rush to euro carries risks

The IMF yesterday warned the soon-to-be EU members against rushing into the euro-area. Challenges...

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  • Feb 2, 2004
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EASTERN EUROPE: Banking consolidation set to continue

Successful ventures in the Central and East European markets have contributed to rapid share...

  • Feb 2, 2004
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CZECH REPUBLIC: Coalition agrees cautious changes

The leaders of the three parties in the governing coalition agreed a number of tax and welfare...

Czech Republic
  • Jan 28, 2004
  • 7 min read

EASTERN EUROPE/EU: New members fear budget backlash

The Irish presidency of the EU is trying to restart the negotiations on the draft constitution...

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