2,266 result(s) for billion forint
Socialist Leader Calls On Áder To Take A Stand On CBank Spending
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist party leader József Tóbiás has called on President János Áder to make a statement regarding questions raised over central bank spending. Speaking at a press conference in front of the presidential Sándor Palace on Friday, Tóbiás said central bank governor György Matolcsy and the central bank’s foundations “endanger Hungary’s financial stability and weaken the forint”.
Hungarian Foie Gras Exports Expected To Reach 1,400 Tonnes
- 19 May 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Hungarian farmers expect to export almost 1,400 tonnes of foie gras this year, up from 1,200 tonnes in 2015, the head of the national Duck and Goose Association told Magyar Hírlap. Most of the exports will go to France and Belgium, Miklós Latits told the paper.
Socialist MEP: Govt Anti-Quota Ad Campaign ‘Waste Of Money’
- 17 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government’s latest campaign against the EU’s quota system is “money down the drain,” the opposition Socialists said, adding that Brussels was “fully aware” of what Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his ruling Fidesz party wanted to achieve.
Opposition: Orbán Hungary’s Richest Man With EUR 650m Handled By “Front Men”
- 17 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is Hungary’s richest man with 205 billion forints (EUR 650m) managed by his “front men”, the opposition Egyutt party told a press conference on Saturday. Citing the party’s own calculations based on a list of the wealthiest 100 Hungarians published recently, co-leader Viktor Szigetvári said just because Orbán has asked family members and fellow politicians to handle ...
Home Appliances, Consumer Electronics Sales Edge Down
- 13 May 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Sales of home appliances and consumer electronics fell by an annual 1.2% to 121.4 billion forints (EUR 384.4m) in the first quarter, market researcher GfK said. Sales of small home appliances rose 14.6% and sales of big home appliances were up by 9.4%.
Cost To Hungary Of EU Migrant ‘Fines ’ Would Be HUF 100 BN
- 12 May 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
If Hungary paid the “fines” for refusing to accept migrants as part of the European Union’s quota system, the budget would be around 100 billion forints (EUR 322m) worse off, the state secretary for government communications said. Bence Tuzson noted that Brussels had indicated a levy of 250,000 euros per migrant would be imposed on countries refusing to participate in the scheme, and Hungary ...
Budapest’s Széll Kálmán Square Re-Opened To Public
- 11 May 2016 9:02 AM
- getting around
The re-construction of the busiest junction in Buda started in January, 2015. According to the original plans, the constructions work should had finished as far back as February this year, however, it took a few months more than expected. Anyway, the square got ready by May and now it has a really modern and pretty face.
Tarlós: City Council To Continue Supporting Festival Orchestra
- 10 May 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Budapest city council will in the future continue to support the Budapest Festival Orchestra to the extent that its budget permits, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. Last month, the Municipal Assembly voted to cut funding for the orchestra by 200 million forints (EUR 940,000) to 60 million.
Matolcsy: Criticism On Central Bank Foundations Political Bluff
- 9 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Criticism of the central bank and its foundations is “political bluff”, the bank’s governor György Matolcsy said in an interview published in Friday’s daily Magyar Nemzet. Matolcsy said he highly valued the trust placed in him by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and he was sure that they would continue to work together.
Socialist Leader Calls On Áder To Take A Stand On CBank Spending
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist party leader József Tóbiás has called on President János Áder to make a statement regarding questions raised over central bank spending. Speaking at a press conference in front of the presidential Sándor Palace on Friday, Tóbiás said central bank governor György Matolcsy and the central bank’s foundations “endanger Hungary’s financial stability and weaken the forint”.
Hungarian Foie Gras Exports Expected To Reach 1,400 Tonnes
- 19 May 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Hungarian farmers expect to export almost 1,400 tonnes of foie gras this year, up from 1,200 tonnes in 2015, the head of the national Duck and Goose Association told Magyar Hírlap. Most of the exports will go to France and Belgium, Miklós Latits told the paper.
Socialist MEP: Govt Anti-Quota Ad Campaign ‘Waste Of Money’
- 17 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government’s latest campaign against the EU’s quota system is “money down the drain,” the opposition Socialists said, adding that Brussels was “fully aware” of what Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his ruling Fidesz party wanted to achieve.
Opposition: Orbán Hungary’s Richest Man With EUR 650m Handled By “Front Men”
- 17 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is Hungary’s richest man with 205 billion forints (EUR 650m) managed by his “front men”, the opposition Egyutt party told a press conference on Saturday. Citing the party’s own calculations based on a list of the wealthiest 100 Hungarians published recently, co-leader Viktor Szigetvári said just because Orbán has asked family members and fellow politicians to handle ...
Home Appliances, Consumer Electronics Sales Edge Down
- 13 May 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Sales of home appliances and consumer electronics fell by an annual 1.2% to 121.4 billion forints (EUR 384.4m) in the first quarter, market researcher GfK said. Sales of small home appliances rose 14.6% and sales of big home appliances were up by 9.4%.
Cost To Hungary Of EU Migrant ‘Fines ’ Would Be HUF 100 BN
- 12 May 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
If Hungary paid the “fines” for refusing to accept migrants as part of the European Union’s quota system, the budget would be around 100 billion forints (EUR 322m) worse off, the state secretary for government communications said. Bence Tuzson noted that Brussels had indicated a levy of 250,000 euros per migrant would be imposed on countries refusing to participate in the scheme, and Hungary ...
Budapest’s Széll Kálmán Square Re-Opened To Public
- 11 May 2016 9:02 AM
- getting around
The re-construction of the busiest junction in Buda started in January, 2015. According to the original plans, the constructions work should had finished as far back as February this year, however, it took a few months more than expected. Anyway, the square got ready by May and now it has a really modern and pretty face.
Tarlós: City Council To Continue Supporting Festival Orchestra
- 10 May 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Budapest city council will in the future continue to support the Budapest Festival Orchestra to the extent that its budget permits, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. Last month, the Municipal Assembly voted to cut funding for the orchestra by 200 million forints (EUR 940,000) to 60 million.
Matolcsy: Criticism On Central Bank Foundations Political Bluff
- 9 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Criticism of the central bank and its foundations is “political bluff”, the bank’s governor György Matolcsy said in an interview published in Friday’s daily Magyar Nemzet. Matolcsy said he highly valued the trust placed in him by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and he was sure that they would continue to work together.