Czech Republic
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...
EuCZECH 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 RepublicCZECH 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 RepublicCZECH 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 RepublicEASTERN EUROPE/EU: Rush to euro carries risks
The IMF yesterday warned the soon-to-be EU members against rushing into the euro-area. Challenges...
EuEASTERN EUROPE: Banking consolidation set to continue
Successful ventures in the Central and East European markets have contributed to rapid share...
CZECH REPUBLIC: Coalition agrees cautious changes
The leaders of the three parties in the governing coalition agreed a number of tax and welfare...
Czech RepublicEASTERN 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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