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Xpat Opinion: Escalation In Hungarian-US Diplomatic Skirmishes
- 17 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As the Hungarian government reveals an aide memoire by the US Embassy’s document on corruption, a conservative columnist accuses the US of trying to pressure the Hungarian government in defense of American business interest. Left-wing commentators accuse the Hungarian government of closing its eyes over institutional corruption.
Hungary’s Consumer Prices Fall 0.4% In Oct
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s annual consumer price index was negative 0.4% in October, slowing from a 0.5% decline in September. Emerging market analysts in London had put the October index between -0.1% and -0.3%. In a month-on-month comparison, consumer prices fell 0.3 % in October, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said.
Hungarian Analysts’ Views Differ On Outlook For Forint Conversion Of FX Loans
- 11 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Analysts interviewed by MTI gave differing views on how successful the forint conversion of foreign currency loans could be. András Balatoni of ING Bank said borrowers would be happy to opt for the forint conversion to reduce their foreign currency exposure.
Hungary Second In EU In Growth Of Poverty Risk
- 6 Nov 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary was second only to Greece in the pace of growth of the proportion of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion from 2008 to 2013 in the 28-member EU, a fresh set of data from Eurostat reveals.
Hungarian Business ASSN Warns Against Keeping Shops Closed On Sundays
- 3 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Association of Shopping Centres (MBSZ) has given warning that a proposal to restrict retailers’ opening times on Sundays would have serious consequences. KDNP, a member of the governing alliance, said earlier that an initiative to prohibit all but family-owned retailers from doing businesses on Sundays was “in line with the expectations of most people, both on the part of employees ...
Hungary’s Jobbik Calls For Cancelling Measures To Control Soccer Fans
- 29 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- sport
The radical nationalist Jobbik party on Tuesday called on the government to cancel measures introduced to control soccer fans. Deputy leader István Apáti said the legal rules in question have caused a drop in the number of spectators, lower ticket sales, fewer sponsors and decreased revenues from television broadcasts, which means clubs losing income in the range of 100 million forints.
Hungary's Magyar Telekom CEO Mattheisen Shocked By Internet Tax
- 29 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- tech
The planned internet tax shocked Magyar Telekom, because it goes against the cooperation agreement signed with the government, chairman and CEO Christopher Mattheisen told portfolio.hu in an interview.
'Being Taught How To Sit' In Budapest
- 23 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- specials
By Mary Murphy. Working for the corporate world ruined my ability to sit comfortably at my non-corporate desk. I had been spoiled. One of the first things that would happen in a new job is that I’d have a visit from HR or Occupational Health or Health and Safety (depending on the country) to check out my workstation.
Varga: Hungarian Govt Not Mulling Corporate Tax Changes
- 22 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The government is not planning to change the taxation rate for companies next year but the longterm goal is to have a flat-rate tax, Mihály Varga, the economy minister, told a press conference. Presenting details of the government’s tax proposals, Varga said that small and medium-size ventures would continue to pay a 10% corporate tax, and large companies 19%.
Xpat Opinion: Escalation In Hungarian-US Diplomatic Skirmishes
- 17 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As the Hungarian government reveals an aide memoire by the US Embassy’s document on corruption, a conservative columnist accuses the US of trying to pressure the Hungarian government in defense of American business interest. Left-wing commentators accuse the Hungarian government of closing its eyes over institutional corruption.
Hungary’s Consumer Prices Fall 0.4% In Oct
- 12 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s annual consumer price index was negative 0.4% in October, slowing from a 0.5% decline in September. Emerging market analysts in London had put the October index between -0.1% and -0.3%. In a month-on-month comparison, consumer prices fell 0.3 % in October, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said.
Hungarian Analysts’ Views Differ On Outlook For Forint Conversion Of FX Loans
- 11 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Analysts interviewed by MTI gave differing views on how successful the forint conversion of foreign currency loans could be. András Balatoni of ING Bank said borrowers would be happy to opt for the forint conversion to reduce their foreign currency exposure.
Hungary Second In EU In Growth Of Poverty Risk
- 6 Nov 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary was second only to Greece in the pace of growth of the proportion of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion from 2008 to 2013 in the 28-member EU, a fresh set of data from Eurostat reveals.
Hungarian Business ASSN Warns Against Keeping Shops Closed On Sundays
- 3 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Association of Shopping Centres (MBSZ) has given warning that a proposal to restrict retailers’ opening times on Sundays would have serious consequences. KDNP, a member of the governing alliance, said earlier that an initiative to prohibit all but family-owned retailers from doing businesses on Sundays was “in line with the expectations of most people, both on the part of employees ...
Hungary’s Jobbik Calls For Cancelling Measures To Control Soccer Fans
- 29 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- sport
The radical nationalist Jobbik party on Tuesday called on the government to cancel measures introduced to control soccer fans. Deputy leader István Apáti said the legal rules in question have caused a drop in the number of spectators, lower ticket sales, fewer sponsors and decreased revenues from television broadcasts, which means clubs losing income in the range of 100 million forints.
Hungary's Magyar Telekom CEO Mattheisen Shocked By Internet Tax
- 29 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- tech
The planned internet tax shocked Magyar Telekom, because it goes against the cooperation agreement signed with the government, chairman and CEO Christopher Mattheisen told portfolio.hu in an interview.
'Being Taught How To Sit' In Budapest
- 23 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- specials
By Mary Murphy. Working for the corporate world ruined my ability to sit comfortably at my non-corporate desk. I had been spoiled. One of the first things that would happen in a new job is that I’d have a visit from HR or Occupational Health or Health and Safety (depending on the country) to check out my workstation.
Varga: Hungarian Govt Not Mulling Corporate Tax Changes
- 22 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The government is not planning to change the taxation rate for companies next year but the longterm goal is to have a flat-rate tax, Mihály Varga, the economy minister, told a press conference. Presenting details of the government’s tax proposals, Varga said that small and medium-size ventures would continue to pay a 10% corporate tax, and large companies 19%.