2,819 result(s) for central europe
U.S. Embassy Supports CEU Youth LGBTQ Activism Forum
- 11 May 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"As part of the U.S. Embassy’s strong promotion of diversity and tolerance initiatives, Ambassador Kounalakis delivered remarks at the opening of a three-day LGBTQ forum held at the Central European University on May 6.
Hungary's Forint Gains Sharply Against Euro On Massive EU Bailout
- 11 May 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"In tandem with the rally on global stock markets Hungary’s forint has firmed sharply on Monday morning and gained 2% versus the euro in a matter of hours. The spectacular improvement in global investor sentiment comes after an unprecedented decision by the European Union to support the embattled euro and the eurozone’s weakest nations struggling with debt with a massive bailout package of EUR ...
Hungary Posts Never-Before-Seen Trade Surplus In March
- 10 May 2010 4:00 AM
- business
"Hungary posted a record large trade surplus of EUR 653.1 million in March, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) has reported on Monday. The monthly surplus is bigger than the one achieved in the whole of 2009.
Hungary Forint Eases To Horrific Levels
- 7 May 2010 6:00 AM
- business
"As the signs of panic became apparent, Hungary’s forint eased further against the euro late on Thursday. Amidst increasing selling pressure the HUF depreciated to above 284, but in early morning trading on Friday the market seemed more at calm and EUR/HUF is currently quoted at around 282.
Fitch Sees Crisis Delaying Eastern European Euro Adoption
- 7 May 2010 5:00 AM
- business
"The global financial crisis has caused a further setback to euro adoption timetables in most EU member states in central and eastern Europe (CEE), owing to a marked widening of budget deficits and higher sovereign bond spreads, Fitch Ratings has said in a new report on Thursday. The exception, in the rating agency’s view, is Estonia, which Fitch expects to join the euro area in January 2011.
Starbucks To Open First Hungarian Store In May
- 7 May 2010 5:00 AM
- shopping
"Starbucks, the world's largest coffee shop chain, has announced on Thursday that it will open its first store in Hungary by the end of the year. A local blog featured on news portal index.hu has come up with a more precise date: 17 May, WestEnd City Centre, Budapest.
Fund Raising Waiter Race In The Heart Of Budapest
- 7 May 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
On 5 May 2010, the waiter race in the heart of Budapest was organized for the 6th consecutive year. All participating waiters and waitresses contributed to the fund raising activity of Robert Burns International Foundation in the aid of helping sick and underprivileged children in Hungary and Central Europe.
Freedom Of The Press Declines Slightly In Hungary
- 30 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Global press freedom declined in 2009, with setbacks registered in almost every region of the world, according to a study released by Freedom House, an independent watchdog organization, monitoring the status of freedom around the world, and advocating for democracy and human rights.
Hungary Orbán Names Three Top Officials In New Government
- 29 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister has named three members of his new government on Thursday. The Prime Minister’s Office will be abolished to be replaced by a body for the Prime Minister ("Miniszterelnökség" instead of "Miniszterelnöki Hivatal"), the political centre of the cabinet, he added.
U.S. Embassy Supports CEU Youth LGBTQ Activism Forum
- 11 May 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"As part of the U.S. Embassy’s strong promotion of diversity and tolerance initiatives, Ambassador Kounalakis delivered remarks at the opening of a three-day LGBTQ forum held at the Central European University on May 6.
Hungary's Forint Gains Sharply Against Euro On Massive EU Bailout
- 11 May 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"In tandem with the rally on global stock markets Hungary’s forint has firmed sharply on Monday morning and gained 2% versus the euro in a matter of hours. The spectacular improvement in global investor sentiment comes after an unprecedented decision by the European Union to support the embattled euro and the eurozone’s weakest nations struggling with debt with a massive bailout package of EUR ...
Hungary Posts Never-Before-Seen Trade Surplus In March
- 10 May 2010 4:00 AM
- business
"Hungary posted a record large trade surplus of EUR 653.1 million in March, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) has reported on Monday. The monthly surplus is bigger than the one achieved in the whole of 2009.
Hungary Forint Eases To Horrific Levels
- 7 May 2010 6:00 AM
- business
"As the signs of panic became apparent, Hungary’s forint eased further against the euro late on Thursday. Amidst increasing selling pressure the HUF depreciated to above 284, but in early morning trading on Friday the market seemed more at calm and EUR/HUF is currently quoted at around 282.
Fitch Sees Crisis Delaying Eastern European Euro Adoption
- 7 May 2010 5:00 AM
- business
"The global financial crisis has caused a further setback to euro adoption timetables in most EU member states in central and eastern Europe (CEE), owing to a marked widening of budget deficits and higher sovereign bond spreads, Fitch Ratings has said in a new report on Thursday. The exception, in the rating agency’s view, is Estonia, which Fitch expects to join the euro area in January 2011.
Starbucks To Open First Hungarian Store In May
- 7 May 2010 5:00 AM
- shopping
"Starbucks, the world's largest coffee shop chain, has announced on Thursday that it will open its first store in Hungary by the end of the year. A local blog featured on news portal index.hu has come up with a more precise date: 17 May, WestEnd City Centre, Budapest.
Fund Raising Waiter Race In The Heart Of Budapest
- 7 May 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
On 5 May 2010, the waiter race in the heart of Budapest was organized for the 6th consecutive year. All participating waiters and waitresses contributed to the fund raising activity of Robert Burns International Foundation in the aid of helping sick and underprivileged children in Hungary and Central Europe.
Freedom Of The Press Declines Slightly In Hungary
- 30 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Global press freedom declined in 2009, with setbacks registered in almost every region of the world, according to a study released by Freedom House, an independent watchdog organization, monitoring the status of freedom around the world, and advocating for democracy and human rights.
Hungary Orbán Names Three Top Officials In New Government
- 29 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister has named three members of his new government on Thursday. The Prime Minister’s Office will be abolished to be replaced by a body for the Prime Minister ("Miniszterelnökség" instead of "Miniszterelnöki Hivatal"), the political centre of the cabinet, he added.