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Skoda Power has secured a contract to supply a 150 MW steam turbine to Latvenergo, with the turbine expected to be operational in early 2007.
The company currently operates energy plants in four European countries and plans to collaborate with General Electric on this project.
Prague has protested Cuba's decision not to renew a Czech diplomat's visa, viewing it as an expulsion and threatening reciprocal action.
Relations between Czechia and Cuba have worsened over the past two years due to human rights concerns.
The Czech Republic has donated 100 mopeds to Zambia to support mobile clinics, which are effective in areas with limited rural healthcare.
Zambia is one of two African countries receiving significant aid from the Czech Republic.

The Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) led the first round of general elections with 43.21% of the vote, followed by FIDESZ with 42.03%.
The Alliance of Free Democrats (SZDSZ) received 6.5%, and the Hungarian Democratic Forum (MDF) crossed the 5% threshold to enter parliament with 5.04%.
The second round of voting is scheduled for 23 April.
MSZP and SZDSZ have agreed to support each other's candidates, while MDF has refused to support FIDESZ.
A new Innovative Business Council of Hungary and Hong Kong has been formed to promote technological cooperation between the two nations.

Polish President Lech Kaczynski met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Borys Tarasyuk in Warsaw to discuss elections and bilateral cooperation, ahead of a planned visit by Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko.
The Polish Ministry of Defense is preparing a major tender to acquire 70 new transport helicopters to replace outdated Russian models, with American and European firms expected to compete.
The Wielkopolska region has proposed a site in Powidz for a NATO main base for the Alliance Ground System (AGS), despite competition from nine other NATO members.
NATO is set to inspect the location, with a final decision expected in November.

Healthcare workers in Slovakia went on a general strike starting on 6 April, peaking on 10 April with hospitals in various regions joining the movement.
In Bratislava, Nitra, Presov, and Bardejov, doctors are only providing emergency services, while hospitals in Banská Bystrica, Zvolen, Martin, Trnava, and Bojnice continue regular operations.
The strike is due to demands for higher salaries and more funding for the healthcare sector.
Health Minister Rudolf Zajac reaffirmed that his reforms would not be reversed and he would not resign.
President Jose Manuel Barroso visited Slovakia on 14-15 April, praising its economic growth and discussing the EU's energy policy and the Lisbon strategy.
Prime Minister Mikulas Dzurinda and Barroso discussed fiscal cooperation rather than tax harmonization.
Robert Fico, leader of the main opposition party, criticized Barroso for intervening in the election campaign.
Slovakia is set to hold general elections on 17 June.

Gunter Gloser, German Minister of State for Europe, visited Estonia on 13 April and met with Prime Minister Andrus Ansip, Foreign Minister Urmas Paet, and other officials.
Discussions centered on EU and NATO relations, Belarus, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Ukraine, and Moldova.

Danuta Huebner, European Commissioner for Regional Policy, signed a 9.5 million EUR agreement to reimburse Latvia for emergency costs from a severe storm in January 2005.
Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis suggested that a minority government might be a better option than a majority government facing internal conflict.
There are concerns about changes in the Latvian administration, especially ahead of the investors' conference and the NATO summit in Riga.
Latvian President Vaira Vik-Freiberga encouraged the preservation of the current coalition.

Arturas Paulauskas, parliamentary speaker since 2000, was removed from office on 11 April due to allegations of misuse of official cars.
His removal has triggered a political crisis, with his Social Liberal Party withdrawing from the ruling coalition.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Gediminas Kirkilas met with Moldovan counterpart Valeriu Plesca on 13 April to discuss security, defense reforms, and peacekeeping.
This marks an increase in defense cooperation between Lithuania and Moldova.

Transport Minister Petar Mutafchiev stated that the privatization of Bulgaria Air is attracting interest from foreign investors, but the tender may not be completed by June.
Russia, Austria, and Hemus Air are the strongest interested parties.
The government plans to sell 99.99% of the shares in Bulgaria Air, which accounts for 30% of air travel tickets in the country.
The parliamentary opposition called for a vote of no confidence against the ruling coalition on 12 April, citing inefficient recovery efforts from floods in 2005 and 2006.
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn assured Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev that Bulgarian EU accession on 1 January 2007 is still possible if reforms continue.
NATO confirmed that it has no plans to deploy nuclear weapons in Bulgaria, and any such deployment would require approval from the Bulgarian government.

The EU urged Croatia to fully implement the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA), especially regarding real estate and capital movement.
Croatian Foreign Minister Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic confirmed that Zagreb would comply with its SAA commitments.
The meeting with EU officials was prompted by complaints from Italy and Belgium about discriminatory treatment and investment obstacles in Croatia.

An opinion poll by ATLE showed 44.3% of Romanians would support the Justice and Truth Alliance if elections were held now.
The Romanian Competition Commission announced an investigation into Distrigaz Sud for allegedly limiting access to the gas distribution network.
The government plans to seek a 58.5 million USD loan from the World Bank to improve social protection for the underprivileged.
Romanian National Defense Minister Teodor Atanasiu mentioned that the government is reviewing technical aspects of U.S. military facilities in Romania, with hope for faster progress.

The Pomurje Motorway is a priority project for the Slovenian government, with completion expected by 2008.
Janez Bozic, Transport Minister, warned that inappropriate procurement legislation could delay the project.
The Slovenian Defense Ministry announced a reduction in soldiers in Bosnia-Hercegovina and an increase in troops in Kosovo.
Karl Erjavec, Defense Minister, stated that the move is due to stabilization in Bosnia-Hercegovina.
Slovenia currently has 95 soldiers in the KFOR mission in Kosovo.

Select Briefing is produced by the New European Democracies Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
The publication is nonpartisan and nonproprietary, focusing on international public policy.
It monitors daily developments in Central, Eastern, and Southeast Europe.
The team includes Janusz Bugajski (Director), Ilona Teleki (Deputy Director and Fellow), Milena Staneva (Research Associate and Editor), and Research Interns.