1,929 result(s) for crisis
Washington Post Slams Hungarian Media Law, Gov’t
- 28 Dec 2010 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Many EU member states may regret the rotating presidency system from next month, when Hungary takes on the role, the Washington Post editorialised on Monday, as the country’s “populist and power-hungry government has just adopted a media law more suited to an authoritarian system than to a Western democracy”.
Colling Accounting: Changes In Hungarian Tax Legislation 2011
- 17 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- specials
"2011 is the year of tax legislation changes, as tax laws this year have changed even more frequently than in previous years. Instead of – sometimes necessary, but often inspired by sudden ideas and consequently brush-fire nature (often surviving only for one year) – austerity measures taken in previous years, we can now witness the fundaments of an entirely different system taking form, which ...
Liberty Bridge Brings International Award To Budapest
- 15 Dec 2010 8:00 AM
- getting around
"Budapest citizens have a new reason to be proud, this iconic bridge as helped win a major prize for the Hungarian capital. On receiving the award, Mayor of District XVIII Budapest and the person in charge of Budapest cityscape and urban development said, “We are proud of this project not only because it provides the city with an additional jewel, but also because it is a true 21st century ...
Hungarian Economy Minister Matolcsy Outlines Reform Plans
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The government plans to cut Ft 600-800 billion in spending to make up for revenue lost when the crisis taxes end in two years time, Economy Minister György Matolcsy told weekly magazine HVG.
MKIK Survey Finds Growing Optimism In Companies In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The business expectations of Hungarian companies reached pre-crisis levels, according to an October survey by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK). The survey was conducted before the government announced its windfall taxes on the telecoms, retail and energy sectors.
Popular Christmas Presents In Hungary
- 10 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- shopping
"While three in four Hungarians are planning to spend up to €100 (about HUF28,000) on presents during this Christmas season, people in most of the surveyed European countries are intending to spend a higher amount – these are some of the findings of the representative Autumn 2010 survey of the GfK Group and Wall Street Journal Europe.
“Tolerance Without Boundaries” In Győr With British Ambassador To Hungary
- 9 Dec 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"On 3 December Greg Dorey visited Győr to consult with town leaders, visit one of the country’s largest editorial office, meet the rector of the university and to open the Rotary Club’s charity event in the name of tolerance without boundaries.
MOL To Lose Big From New Gas Price Rule In Hungary
- 9 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- business
"MOL is expected to be billions of forints out of pocket as a result of the bill on modifying gas prices that Parliament approved. The proposal would put price-setting authority on gas exploited in Hungary in the hands of National Development Minister Tamas Fellegi.
Holiday Season Overview In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- shopping
"Instead of the fall typical of the last years, a slight increase is expected this Christmas season due to people’s increasing propensity to spend – this is what the data of GfK Hungária Market Research Institute show. It can be stated on the basis of the trends of the last few years that hypermarkets are especially popular when it comes to Christmas shopping.
Washington Post Slams Hungarian Media Law, Gov’t
- 28 Dec 2010 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Many EU member states may regret the rotating presidency system from next month, when Hungary takes on the role, the Washington Post editorialised on Monday, as the country’s “populist and power-hungry government has just adopted a media law more suited to an authoritarian system than to a Western democracy”.
Colling Accounting: Changes In Hungarian Tax Legislation 2011
- 17 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- specials
"2011 is the year of tax legislation changes, as tax laws this year have changed even more frequently than in previous years. Instead of – sometimes necessary, but often inspired by sudden ideas and consequently brush-fire nature (often surviving only for one year) – austerity measures taken in previous years, we can now witness the fundaments of an entirely different system taking form, which ...
Liberty Bridge Brings International Award To Budapest
- 15 Dec 2010 8:00 AM
- getting around
"Budapest citizens have a new reason to be proud, this iconic bridge as helped win a major prize for the Hungarian capital. On receiving the award, Mayor of District XVIII Budapest and the person in charge of Budapest cityscape and urban development said, “We are proud of this project not only because it provides the city with an additional jewel, but also because it is a true 21st century ...
Hungarian Economy Minister Matolcsy Outlines Reform Plans
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The government plans to cut Ft 600-800 billion in spending to make up for revenue lost when the crisis taxes end in two years time, Economy Minister György Matolcsy told weekly magazine HVG.
MKIK Survey Finds Growing Optimism In Companies In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The business expectations of Hungarian companies reached pre-crisis levels, according to an October survey by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK). The survey was conducted before the government announced its windfall taxes on the telecoms, retail and energy sectors.
Popular Christmas Presents In Hungary
- 10 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- shopping
"While three in four Hungarians are planning to spend up to €100 (about HUF28,000) on presents during this Christmas season, people in most of the surveyed European countries are intending to spend a higher amount – these are some of the findings of the representative Autumn 2010 survey of the GfK Group and Wall Street Journal Europe.
“Tolerance Without Boundaries” In Győr With British Ambassador To Hungary
- 9 Dec 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"On 3 December Greg Dorey visited Győr to consult with town leaders, visit one of the country’s largest editorial office, meet the rector of the university and to open the Rotary Club’s charity event in the name of tolerance without boundaries.
MOL To Lose Big From New Gas Price Rule In Hungary
- 9 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- business
"MOL is expected to be billions of forints out of pocket as a result of the bill on modifying gas prices that Parliament approved. The proposal would put price-setting authority on gas exploited in Hungary in the hands of National Development Minister Tamas Fellegi.
Holiday Season Overview In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- shopping
"Instead of the fall typical of the last years, a slight increase is expected this Christmas season due to people’s increasing propensity to spend – this is what the data of GfK Hungária Market Research Institute show. It can be stated on the basis of the trends of the last few years that hypermarkets are especially popular when it comes to Christmas shopping.