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In this week’s Business News: industrial production surges; Internet sales grow steadily but growth slowdown seen in 2011; commercial property market picks up; US company signals multi-billion crown arbitration case; and betting company tips solar power companies in fight with state.

In Business News: Czech Prime Minister Petr Nečas comes out against the European budget freeze; the health minister, Leoš Heger, says the health Ministry will do everything possible to redirect funds towards doctors’ salaries; the Czech Trade Inspection Office will soon be able to publish the names of gas stations selling poor-quality fuel; and, etiquette experts provide tips on how not to behave at upcoming office parties.

In Business News: The Czech Statistical Office revises downward its estimate for Czech economic growth; the Chamber of Deputies approves a bill cutting politicians’ salaries; the Czech Republic could increase its contribution to the International Monetary Fund; Citibank attempts to make inroads on the Czech retail banking market.

In this week’s Business News: Home Credit goes it alone in China, citizens offered stake in slimmed down state debt, Škoda Auto unions calls for Portuguese pay parity, NWR takeover bid hits wall, and government to end major legal loophole

In this week’s Business News: Czechs discuss eurozone support; Škoda Auto comes under Brussels state aid scrutiny; windfall gains keep Czech Airlines in profit; Czechs’ purchasing power takes a hit; and Čepro fuels merger talks.

In this week’s Business News: World Bank releases upbeat growth forecast; deal nears on refloating Czech shipyard; ministry seeks to raise real estate taxes; new law for landlords and tenants ahead of expected New Year clash; and charter flight marriage smacks of shotgun wedding.

In this week’s Business News: Czech National Bank says inflation is on track; working pensioners make significant economic contribution; ČSOB share floatation drifts further away; tourist numbers and stays up in third quarter; and Czech brewing dominance comes in for unexpected challenges.

In this week’s Business News: forecasts concur on higher growth this year but lower next; steel giants agree peace deal; public finances give out mixed signals; Agrofert arbitration claim suffers setback; and flying the flag for Czech food and drink.

In this week’s Business News: Brewers look to price rises in spite of consumption slump; Prima to hike ad charges by 10 percent; Škoda Auto doubles profits on record car sales; banks step up home auctions for mortgage defaulters; and biomass highlighted as next renewable power problem.

In this week’s Business News: central bank governor sees brighter economic prospects; betting company Fortuna makes successful market debut; foreigners own almost 70 percent of top companies and half of Wenceslas square; and religious sites signposted for tourism growth.