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Lower Utilities Tax For Network Investments In Hungary Possible
- 13 May 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
A reduction in the utilities tax should be considered if internet service providers build new networks or upgrade their existing ones, state secretary for info-communications, Ákos Kara, said. Hungary is back on the path of economic growth, thus the government will weigh the possibility of reducing some tax burdens next year, Kara said.
Hungarian Lawmakers Address Health-Care Sector Troubles
- 13 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Lawmakers addressed burning issues in health-care financing in parliament, ahead of a demonstration planned by workers in the sector this afternoon. István Ikotity, a lawmaker for the opposition LMP party, said Hungary’s health-care sector was overloaded and faced shortages in staff, equipment and medication supplies. He estimated that there is a shortage of some 6,000 nurses and their wages are ...
IMF Projects Faster Economic Growth In Hungary
- 12 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for Hungary’s economic growth in its Regional Economic Issues report. Growth could reach 2.7% this year according to the new report. The forecast was raised from 2.3% in the previous report published in October 2014. For 2016, the IMF expects growth of 2.3%.
Ad Tax Changes Would Hurt Hungarian Consumer Goods Market
- 12 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Retailers could be seriously hurt by changes to the advertisement tax, especially in the consumer goods segment, the National Association of Retailers (OKSZ) reported. The consumer goods market is extremely price sensitive and both retailers and suppliers have a vested interest in curbing price rises, the OKSZ said in a statement.
Over 100,000 Hungarian Stuck With FX Loans
- 8 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
An estimated 182,000 foreign-currency debtors can not pay back their loans, of whom 100,000 are not helped by the conversion of foreign-currency mortgage loans or other state assistance, MNB deputy governor Ádám Balog announced at a Thursday conference.
Nearly Two Thirds Of Over-18 Hungarians Overweight Or Obese
- 7 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Last year about 5 million Hungarian adults or 65% were overweight or obese according to a national nutrition and health survey. Fully 67% of men and 62% of women fell into the category of overweight or obese, and the problem rose with age, the survey prepared by the National Institute for Food and Nutrition Science (OETI) said.
Positive Economic Outlook Key To Construction Sector Upswing In Hungary
- 6 May 2015 9:00 AM
- property
The major improvement in Hungary’s economic outlook has led to the emergence of the real estate market and construction sector from the doldrums, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told a conference. The construction sector can only add new real estate in places where there is confidence about the future of the economy, Varga told the conference organised by business daily Napi Gazdaság, adding that ...
Xenophobia Record High In Hungary
- 6 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A record number of Hungarians expressed xenophobia or adverse attitudes towards foreigners according to the latest results of pollster Tárki’s annual survey. Fully 46% of respondents agreed with the statement that no asylum-seeker should be allowed to enter Hungary at all, the survey, taken since 1992, said.
Child Poverty Is An Undeniable Fact In Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Our compilation of excerpts from press articles offers conflicting statements about child poverty in Hungary. Even the pro-government media admit the problem but they stress improvement in recent years.
Lower Utilities Tax For Network Investments In Hungary Possible
- 13 May 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
A reduction in the utilities tax should be considered if internet service providers build new networks or upgrade their existing ones, state secretary for info-communications, Ákos Kara, said. Hungary is back on the path of economic growth, thus the government will weigh the possibility of reducing some tax burdens next year, Kara said.
Hungarian Lawmakers Address Health-Care Sector Troubles
- 13 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Lawmakers addressed burning issues in health-care financing in parliament, ahead of a demonstration planned by workers in the sector this afternoon. István Ikotity, a lawmaker for the opposition LMP party, said Hungary’s health-care sector was overloaded and faced shortages in staff, equipment and medication supplies. He estimated that there is a shortage of some 6,000 nurses and their wages are ...
IMF Projects Faster Economic Growth In Hungary
- 12 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for Hungary’s economic growth in its Regional Economic Issues report. Growth could reach 2.7% this year according to the new report. The forecast was raised from 2.3% in the previous report published in October 2014. For 2016, the IMF expects growth of 2.3%.
Ad Tax Changes Would Hurt Hungarian Consumer Goods Market
- 12 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Retailers could be seriously hurt by changes to the advertisement tax, especially in the consumer goods segment, the National Association of Retailers (OKSZ) reported. The consumer goods market is extremely price sensitive and both retailers and suppliers have a vested interest in curbing price rises, the OKSZ said in a statement.
Over 100,000 Hungarian Stuck With FX Loans
- 8 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
An estimated 182,000 foreign-currency debtors can not pay back their loans, of whom 100,000 are not helped by the conversion of foreign-currency mortgage loans or other state assistance, MNB deputy governor Ádám Balog announced at a Thursday conference.
Nearly Two Thirds Of Over-18 Hungarians Overweight Or Obese
- 7 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Last year about 5 million Hungarian adults or 65% were overweight or obese according to a national nutrition and health survey. Fully 67% of men and 62% of women fell into the category of overweight or obese, and the problem rose with age, the survey prepared by the National Institute for Food and Nutrition Science (OETI) said.
Positive Economic Outlook Key To Construction Sector Upswing In Hungary
- 6 May 2015 9:00 AM
- property
The major improvement in Hungary’s economic outlook has led to the emergence of the real estate market and construction sector from the doldrums, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told a conference. The construction sector can only add new real estate in places where there is confidence about the future of the economy, Varga told the conference organised by business daily Napi Gazdaság, adding that ...
Xenophobia Record High In Hungary
- 6 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A record number of Hungarians expressed xenophobia or adverse attitudes towards foreigners according to the latest results of pollster Tárki’s annual survey. Fully 46% of respondents agreed with the statement that no asylum-seeker should be allowed to enter Hungary at all, the survey, taken since 1992, said.
Child Poverty Is An Undeniable Fact In Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Our compilation of excerpts from press articles offers conflicting statements about child poverty in Hungary. Even the pro-government media admit the problem but they stress improvement in recent years.