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Analysts blame , at least partly , Hungary 's macroeconomic environment for the weaker figures for Cofinec which , operating in Hungary , Poland and the Czech Republic , now generates about 55 to 60 percent of its annual sales from Hungary .
<response> Analysts blame , at least partly , <location>Hungary</location> 's macroeconomic environment for the weaker figures for <organization>Cofinec</organization> which , operating in <location>Hungary</location> , <location>Poland</location> and the <location>Czech Republic</location> , now generates about 55 to ...
8801
Hungary 's Gross Domestic Product fell one percentage point in the first quarter while real wages plunged 7.2 percentage points in the first half of 1996 .
<response> <location>Hungary</location> 's Gross Domestic Product fell one percentage point in the first quarter while real wages plunged 7.2 percentage points in the first half of 1996 . </response>
8802
Both will have their impact on Cofinec 's figures , the analysts said .
<response> Both will have their impact on <organization>Cofinec</organization> 's figures , the analysts said . </response>
8803
Despite the current difficulties , however , analysts were convinced that Cofinec 's outlook was strong .
<response> Despite the current difficulties , however , analysts were convinced that <organization>Cofinec</organization> 's outlook was strong . </response>
8804
" The eastern European market offers good chances , " said Erdei . "
<response> " The eastern <misc>European</misc> market offers good chances , " said <person>Erdei</person> . " </response>
8805
Just like many other companies on the bourse , Cofinec has big growth opportunities . "
<response> Just like many other companies on the bourse , <organization>Cofinec</organization> has big growth opportunities . " </response>
8806
" At the same time , it 's an advantage for Cofinec that it has a foreign management which perhaps understands the market better , " Erdei added .
<response> " At the same time , it 's an advantage for <organization>Cofinec</organization> that it has a foreign management which perhaps understands the market better , " <person>Erdei</person> added . </response>
8807
" Cofinec is a very good story in the long-term as the per capita packaging consumption is still so low in east Europe that a very strong increase can be expected ( long-term ) , " Sitanyi said , saying that several recent moves by Cofinec boosted its position .
<response> " <organization>Cofinec</organization> is a very good story in the long-term as the per capita packaging consumption is still so low in east <location>Europe</location> that a very strong increase can be expected ( long-term ) , " <person>Sitanyi</person> said , saying that several recent moves by <organizat...
8808
Among them , he noted that Cofinec had acquired the outstanding stake in its Czech folding company Krpaco a.s. , increasing its ownership to 100 percent , so in the second half the whole of Krpaco 's figures will be consolidated .
<response> Among them , he noted that <organization>Cofinec</organization> had acquired the outstanding stake in its <misc>Czech</misc> folding company <organization>Krpaco a.s.</organization> , increasing its ownership to 100 percent , so in the second half the whole of <organization>Krpaco</organization> 's figures w...
8809
The company also repaid some $ 21 million of debt , well above the originally planned $ 8 million to $ 9 million .
<response> The company also repaid some $ 21 million of debt , well above the originally planned $ 8 million to $ 9 million . </response>
8810
In addition , its Polish operation began with some six weeks of delay due to cold winter weather and the test run was also longer than planned .
<response> In addition , its <misc>Polish</misc> operation began with some six weeks of delay due to cold winter weather and the test run was also longer than planned . </response>
8811
-- Budapest newsroom ( 36 1 ) 266 2410
<response> -- <location>Budapest</location> newsroom ( 36 1 ) 266 2410 </response>
8812
DIRECT EQUITY TRADES ON THE CZECH PSE - AUG 27 .
<response> DIRECT EQUITY TRADES ON THE <misc>CZECH</misc> <organization>PSE</organization> - AUG 27 . </response>
8813
PRAGUE 1996-08-27
<response> <location>PRAGUE</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8814
The following is a list of
<response> The following is a list of </response>
8815
direct equity trades made on the Prague Stock Exchange :
<response> direct equity trades made on the <organization>Prague Stock Exchange</organization> : </response>
8816
ISSUE Min .
<response> ISSUE Min . </response>
8817
Price Max .
<response> Price Max . </response>
8818
Price Volume Turnover
<response> Price Volume Turnover </response>
8819
( CZK ) ( CZK ) ( shares ) ( CZK 000 's )
<response> ( CZK ) ( CZK ) ( shares ) ( CZK 000 's ) </response>
8820
AGROTONZ TLUMACOV 336.47 336.47 59440 19999.777
<response> <organization>AGROTONZ TLUMACOV</organization> 336.47 336.47 59440 19999.777 </response>
8821
AVIA 290.00 290.00 700 203.000
<response> <organization>AVIA</organization> 290.00 290.00 700 203.000 </response>
8822
BARUM HOLDING 171.00 171.00 14432 2467.872
<response> <organization>BARUM HOLDING</organization> 171.00 171.00 14432 2467.872 </response>
8823
CESKA SPORITELNA 335.00 375.00 533153 198354.941
<response> <organization>CESKA SPORITELNA</organization> 335.00 375.00 533153 198354.941 </response>
8824
CKD PRAHA HOLDING 369.66 384.00 5565 2065.260
<response> <organization>CKD PRAHA HOLDING</organization> 369.66 384.00 5565 2065.260 </response>
8825
EMKAM 25.00 25.00 34684 867.100
<response> <organization>EMKAM</organization> 25.00 25.00 34684 867.100 </response>
8826
KABLO KLADNO 960.00 960.00 2230 2140.800
<response> <organization>KABLO KLADNO</organization> 960.00 960.00 2230 2140.800 </response>
8827
KOMERCNI BANKA 2320.00 2370.00 7000 16408.700
<response> <organization>KOMERCNI BANKA</organization> 2320.00 2370.00 7000 16408.700 </response>
8828
LECIVA PRAHA 2470.00 2470.00 1360 3359.200
<response> <organization>LECIVA PRAHA</organization> 2470.00 2470.00 1360 3359.200 </response>
8829
METROSTAV 3024.95 3024.95 3000 9074.850
<response> <organization>METROSTAV</organization> 3024.95 3024.95 3000 9074.850 </response>
8830
MORAV.CHEMIC. ZAV .
<response> <organization>MORAV.CHEMIC. ZAV</organization> . </response>
8831
637.50 637.50 1626 1036.575
<response> 637.50 637.50 1626 1036.575 </response>
8832
OKD 111.50 112.56 95975 10752.092
<response> <organization>OKD</organization> 111.50 112.56 95975 10752.092 </response>
8833
PF IKS KB PLUS 156.00 156.00 6000 936.000
<response> <organization>PF IKS KB PLUS</organization> 156.00 156.00 6000 936.000 </response>
8834
RIF 900.00 900.00 5500 4950.000
<response> <organization>RIF</organization> 900.00 900.00 5500 4950.000 </response>
8835
SELIKO 4000.00 20000.00 3565 32607.500
<response> <organization>SELIKO</organization> 4000.00 20000.00 3565 32607.500 </response>
8836
SOKOLOVSKA UHELNA 785.00 785.00 6000 4710.000
<response> <organization>SOKOLOVSKA UHELNA</organization> 785.00 785.00 6000 4710.000 </response>
8837
SPIF CESKY 339.00 340.00 7546 2562.094
<response> <organization>SPIF CESKY</organization> 339.00 340.00 7546 2562.094 </response>
8838
SPT TELECOM 3355.00 3404.71 10700 36337.137
<response> <organization>SPT TELECOM</organization> 3355.00 3404.71 10700 36337.137 </response>
8839
SKODA PLZEN 1045.56 1060.00 10772 11361.330
<response> <organization>SKODA PLZEN</organization> 1045.56 1060.00 10772 11361.330 </response>
8840
TABAK 6700.00 6700.00 1000 6700.000
<response> <organization>TABAK</organization> 6700.00 6700.00 1000 6700.000 </response>
8841
TRINECKE ZELEZARNY 210.00 210.00 3000 630.000
<response> <organization>TRINECKE ZELEZARNY</organization> 210.00 210.00 3000 630.000 </response>
8842
VODNI STAVBY PRAHA 1915.00 1915.00 2000 3830.000
<response> <organization>VODNI STAVBY PRAHA</organization> 1915.00 1915.00 2000 3830.000 </response>
8843
-- Prague Newsroom , 42-2-2423-0003
<response> -- <organization>Prague Newsroom</organization> , 42-2-2423-0003 </response>
8844
AFTER THE BELL - After hours slows in light volume .
<response> AFTER THE BELL - After hours slows in light volume . </response>
8845
NEW YORK 1996-08-27
<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8846
Traders said on Tuesday after-hours activity was light .
<response> Traders said on Tuesday after-hours activity was light . </response>
8847
Both WorldCom Inc and MFS Communications Co Inc were trading but they moved in line with their close .
<response> Both <organization>WorldCom Inc</organization> and <organization>MFS Communications Co Inc</organization> were trading but they moved in line with their close . </response>
8848
WorldCom , which said it will buy MFS , shed 1-3/4 to close at 21 while MFS lost 3-8/16 to close at 41-5/16 .
<response> <organization>WorldCom</organization> , which said it will buy <organization>MFS</organization> , shed 1-3/4 to close at 21 while <organization>MFS</organization> lost 3-8/16 to close at 41-5/16 . </response>
8849
The New York Stock Exchange said its session one volume was 5,700 shares compared to 53,400 shares Monday .
<response> The <organization>New York Stock Exchange</organization> said its session one volume was 5,700 shares compared to 53,400 shares Monday . </response>
8850
Session two volume was 4,153,800 shares compared to no volume Monday .
<response> Session two volume was 4,153,800 shares compared to no volume Monday . </response>
8851
The American Stock Exchange said there was no after-hours activity .
<response> The <organization>American Stock Exchange</organization> said there was no after-hours activity . </response>
8852
CBOE in routine review of MFS options .
<response> <organization>CBOE</organization> in routine review of <organization>MFS</organization> options . </response>
8853
CHICAGO 1996-08-27
<response> <location>CHICAGO</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8854
The Chicago Board Options Exchange ( CBOE ) said on Tuesday it was doing a routine investigation into trading in options on MFS Communications Co Inc shares .
<response> The <organization>Chicago Board Options Exchange</organization> ( <organization>CBOE</organization> ) said on Tuesday it was doing a routine investigation into trading in options on <organization>MFS Communications Co Inc</organization> shares . </response>
8855
On Monday , the company said it had agreed to be acquired by WorldCom Inc in a deal valued at $ 14 billion .
<response> On Monday , the company said it had agreed to be acquired by <organization>WorldCom Inc</organization> in a deal valued at $ 14 billion . </response>
8856
MFS shares surged on the news while WorldCom fell on fears of dilution .
<response> <organization>MFS</organization> shares surged on the news while <organization>WorldCom</organization> fell on fears of dilution . </response>
8857
The New York Times said on Tuesday some of the options trading in MFS last Friday may suggest insider trading .
<response> <organization>The New York Times</organization> said on Tuesday some of the options trading in <organization>MFS</organization> last Friday may suggest insider trading . </response>
8858
MFS options also trade on the American Stock Exchange and the Pacific Stock Exchange .
<response> <organization>MFS</organization> options also trade on the <organization>American Stock Exchange</organization> and the <organization>Pacific Stock Exchange</organization> . </response>
8859
A spokesman for the American Stock Exchange would neither confirm or deny whether the exchange was looking into trading .
<response> A spokesman for the <organization>American Stock Exchange</organization> would neither confirm or deny whether the exchange was looking into trading . </response>
8860
" If there is unusual activity , certainly we look at it , but that 's not to say we 're doing anything official , " he said .
<response> " If there is unusual activity , certainly we look at it , but that 's not to say we 're doing anything official , " he said . </response>
8861
Pacific Stock Exchange officials were not available .
<response> <organization>Pacific Stock Exchange</organization> officials were not available . </response>
8862
One trader said trading in MFS options had increased steadily from about mid-August , and doubted whether any of last Friday 's activity was insider trading .
<response> One trader said trading in <organization>MFS</organization> options had increased steadily from about mid-August , and doubted whether any of last Friday 's activity was insider trading . </response>
8863
- Derivatives desk , 312 408-8750 / E-mail : derivatives@reuters.com
<response> - Derivatives desk , 312 408-8750 / E-mail : derivatives@reuters.com </response>
8864
Faulding target of patent lawsuit .
<response> <organization>Faulding</organization> target of patent lawsuit . </response>
8865
ELIZABETH , N.J. 1996-08-27
<response> <location>ELIZABETH</location> , <location>N.J.</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8866
Faulding Inc said on Tuesday Purdue Frederick Co filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Faulding and its Purepac Pharamceutical unit .
<response> <organization>Faulding Inc</organization> said on Tuesday <organization>Purdue Frederick Co</organization> filed a patent infringement lawsuit against <organization>Faulding</organization> and its <organization>Purepac Pharamceutical</organization> unit . </response>
8867
The suit was filed because of Purepac 's manufacture of Kadian , a sustained release morphine product , Faulding said .
<response> The suit was filed because of <organization>Purepac</organization> 's manufacture of <misc>Kadian</misc> , a sustained release morphine product , <organization>Faulding</organization> said . </response>
8868
Faulding said the claims in the lawsuit are without merit and will not impact upon the launch of Kadian in the United States .
<response> <organization>Faulding</organization> said the claims in the lawsuit are without merit and will not impact upon the launch of <misc>Kadian</misc> in the <location>United States</location> . </response>
8869
Kadian was approved for sale in the United States last month , Faulding said .
<response> <misc>Kadian</misc> was approved for sale in the <location>United States</location> last month , <organization>Faulding</organization> said . </response>
8870
Zeneca Group Plc , which will market Kadian , was named in the lawsuit with F.H. Faulding & Co , the majority shareholder of Faulding Inc , the company said .
<response> <organization>Zeneca Group Plc</organization> , which will market <misc>Kadian</misc> , was named in the lawsuit with <organization>F.H. Faulding & Co</organization> , the majority shareholder of <organization>Faulding Inc</organization> , the company said . </response>
8871
McGrath left out of Ireland World Cup squad .
<response> <person>McGrath</person> left out of <location>Ireland</location> <misc>World Cup</misc> squad . </response>
8872
DUBLIN 1996-08-27
<response> <location>DUBLIN</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8873
Ireland 's most experienced player , defender Paul McGrath , was left out of the national squad for the first time in 11 years on Tuesday when new manager Mick McCarthy named his side to face Liechtenstein in a World Cup qualifier .
<response> <location>Ireland</location> 's most experienced player , defender <person>Paul McGrath</person> , was left out of the national squad for the first time in 11 years on Tuesday when new manager <person>Mick McCarthy</person> named his side to face <location>Liechtenstein</location> in a <misc>World Cup</misc>...
8874
The 36-year-old Aston Villa player won the last of his Irish record of 82 international caps against the Czech Republic in Prague in April .
<response> The 36-year-old <organization>Aston Villa</organization> player won the last of his <misc>Irish</misc> record of 82 international caps against the <location>Czech Republic</location> in <location>Prague</location> in April . </response>
8875
" Paul accepted the situation .
<response> " <person>Paul</person> accepted the situation . </response>
8876
He has n't played any first-team games for Villa this season and he 's not the type of player I would have brought on as a substitute , " McCarthy said . "
<response> He has n't played any first-team games for <person>Villa</person> this season and he 's not the type of player I would have brought on as a substitute , " <person>McCarthy</person> said . " </response>
8877
But he surprised me in training over the last two days because of his involvement .
<response> But he surprised me in training over the last two days because of his involvement . </response>
8878
He 's certainly is still very much part of my plans for the future .
<response> He 's certainly is still very much part of my plans for the future . </response>
8879
" At 24 , 25 or 26 you could get away with it , not having played first-team games .
<response> " At 24 , 25 or 26 you could get away with it , not having played first-team games . </response>
8880
But at 36 it would be asking too much of Paul , " he said .
<response> But at 36 it would be asking too much of <person>Paul</person> , " he said . </response>
8881
Also omitted from the 20-man squad which will travel to Vaduz for Saturday 's group eight match are central defenders Alan Kernaghan and Liam Daish .
<response> Also omitted from the 20-man squad which will travel to <location>Vaduz</location> for Saturday 's group eight match are central defenders <person>Alan Kernaghan</person> and <person>Liam Daish</person> . </response>
8882
Leeds United defender Gary Kelly is unable to travel because of a knee injury picked up in Monday 's 1-0 victory over Wimbledon at Elland Road .
<response> <organization>Leeds United</organization> defender <person>Gary Kelly</person> is unable to travel because of a knee injury picked up in Monday 's 1-0 victory over <organization>Wimbledon</organization> at <location>Elland Road</location> . </response>
8883
Since taking over from Jack Charlton in February , McCarthy has played largely experimental sides and seen them lose five times , draw twice and win just once .
<response> Since taking over from <person>Jack Charlton</person> in February , <person>McCarthy</person> has played largely experimental sides and seen them lose five times , draw twice and win just once . </response>
8884
Squad : Alan Kelly , Shay Given , Denis Irwin , Phil Babb , Jeff Kenna , Curtis Fleming , Gary Breen , Ian Harte , Kenny Cunningham , Steve Staunton , Andy Townsend , Ray Houghton , Gareth Farrelly , Alan McLoughlin , Jason McAteer , Alan Moore , Keith O'Neill , Tony Cascarino , Niall Quinn , David Kelly .
<response> Squad : <person>Alan Kelly</person> , <person>Shay Given</person> , <person>Denis Irwin</person> , <person>Phil Babb</person> , <person>Jeff Kenna</person> , <person>Curtis Fleming</person> , <person>Gary Breen</person> , <person>Ian Harte</person> , <person>Kenny Cunningham</person> , <person>Steve Staunton...
8885
-- Dublin Newsroom +6613377
<response> -- <organization>Dublin Newsroom</organization> +6613377 </response>
8886
S. African apartheid killer convicted of six murders .
<response> <misc>S. African</misc> apartheid killer convicted of six murders . </response>
8887
PRETORIA 1996-08-27
<response> <location>PRETORIA</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8888
South African apartheid killer Eugene de Kock was found guilty of murder and attempted murder on Tuesday , a day after he was convicted of five other murders .
<response> <misc>South African</misc> apartheid killer <person>Eugene de Kock</person> was found guilty of murder and attempted murder on Tuesday , a day after he was convicted of five other murders . </response>
8889
De Kock , 48 , a former police colonel who commanded a hit-squad that wiped out opponents of apartheid , is the most senior servant of white rule yet to face justice .
<response> <person>De Kock</person> , 48 , a former police colonel who commanded a hit-squad that wiped out opponents of apartheid , is the most senior servant of white rule yet to face justice . </response>
8890
Sudanese rebels say missionaries should be freed .
<response> <misc>Sudanese</misc> rebels say missionaries should be freed . </response>
8891
Peter Smerdon
<response> <person>Peter Smerdon</person> </response>
8892
NAIROBI 1996-08-27
<response> <location>NAIROBI</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8893
The main rebel group in south Sudan said on Tuesday it was trying to arrange the release of six Roman Catholic missionaries , including three Australian nuns , held for nearly two weeks .
<response> The main rebel group in south <location>Sudan</location> said on Tuesday it was trying to arrange the release of six <misc>Roman Catholic</misc> missionaries , including three <misc>Australian</misc> nuns , held for nearly two weeks . </response>
8894
George Garang , Nairobi spokesman for the Sudan People 's Liberation Army ( SPLA ) , said it was urgently trying to contact SPLA commander Nuour Marial at Mapourdit in the south to free the six .
<response> <person>George Garang</person> , <location>Nairobi</location> spokesman for the <organization>Sudan People 's Liberation Army</organization> ( <organization>SPLA</organization> ) , said it was urgently trying to contact <organization>SPLA</organization> commander <person>Nuour Marial</person> at <location>Ma...
8895
" The movement is making arrangements for them to be set free .
<response> " The movement is making arrangements for them to be set free . </response>
8896
This is a decision of the leadership , " Garang said .
<response> This is a decision of the leadership , " <person>Garang</person> said . </response>
8897
" Commander Nuour Marial is a soldier so he must accept the leadership 's decision .
<response> " Commander <person>Nuour Marial</person> is a soldier so he must accept the leadership 's decision . </response>
8898
But communications at this time of year are very difficult because of rains and a lack of power , " he added .
<response> But communications at this time of year are very difficult because of rains and a lack of power , " he added . </response>
8899
The Catholic Information Office in Nairobi said on Monday that four of the six had been charged by the SPLA with spying , spreading Islam and hindering recruitment into the rebel group .
<response> The <organization>Catholic Information Office</organization> in <location>Nairobi</location> said on Monday that four of the six had been charged by the <organization>SPLA</organization> with spying , spreading <misc>Islam</misc> and hindering recruitment into the rebel group . </response>