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Hungary's M1 Newscast Losing Viewers
- 14 May 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
The number of viewers of the nightly news programme “Híradó” aired on M1 at 7.30 p.m. has dropped from 332,000 when M1 became an all-news channel on March 15 to 151,000 among adults, Népszabadság reports. Ratings for the state-run TV news had been gradually dropping in recent years, but even in February and early March over 300,000 people watched the nightly news.
Measures On FX Loans Save Hungary HUF 1TR, Says Varga
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The government’s measures to shield foreign currency loan-holders have saved Hungary a total of around 1,000 billion forints, the economy minister said. Mihály Varga told public television M1 that since the majority of FX mortgages were denominated in Swiss franc, special attention had been placed on the fluctuation of the currency against the forint.
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Hungary's Foreign Minister Calls For New Energy Supply Options After Russian Pipeline Decision
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will need to find new sources to ensure the security of its energy supplies for the long term, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said, in reaction to news that Russia was dropping plans for the South Stream gas pipeline project. “Russia had the right to make that decision and Hungary has acknowledged the move,” he said.
Parties Comment On Hungary Debt Ratio Rise
- 19 Aug 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s public debt, calculated at nominal value, in line with Maastricht methodology, reached 25,432 billion forints (EUR 81.2bn), or 85.1% of GDP, at the end of June, preliminary data on financial accounts published by the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) on Monday show. Transactions raised the debt by 434 billion forints during the period. The weaker forint boosted it by 65 billion forints. ...
Recommendations By Ecofin To Hungary Eased
- 23 Jun 2014 11:00 AM
- current affairs
The EU Council of finance ministers (Ecofin) has adopted recommendations on Hungary’s updated convergence plan, dropping some of the specific proposals, most importantly, a nearly 1% fiscal tightening, while maintaining the rest of the general recommendations made by the European Commission on June 2.
Digital Music Sales Up Sharply In Hungary In 2013
- 16 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
The amount of music sold digitally shot up 50% last year to nearly Ft 500 million, according to the association of music publishers Mahasz. Revenues on music streaming services have doubled. Sales of physical CD’s, DVD’s and other video products, however, continued to fall, dropping 25% last year.
Xpat Opinion: Top 7 Tips For Renting A Car In Budapest
- 5 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest, Hungary is an idyllic destination, with plenty to offer for all, from the avid traveller to the ardent businessman. Renting a car whilst in Budapest enables you to experience this city at your own liberty and travel around at your own leisure. Before renting a car, read these seven tips which will ensure your trip is full of adventure yet stress-free.
Xpat Opinion: Yet Another Lunacy: Law On Teaching Foreign Languages In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The other day I happened upon a very funny 10-minute video. In Hungary bakers must put a big, ugly paper sticker on every loaf of bread before it goes into the oven. But only bread; other baked goods don’t have to have the sticker. So, a journalist wanted to know why the distinction between bread and, let’s say, brioche. No one the journalist asked could give an answer. People in the industry ...
Hungary's M1 Newscast Losing Viewers
- 14 May 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
The number of viewers of the nightly news programme “Híradó” aired on M1 at 7.30 p.m. has dropped from 332,000 when M1 became an all-news channel on March 15 to 151,000 among adults, Népszabadság reports. Ratings for the state-run TV news had been gradually dropping in recent years, but even in February and early March over 300,000 people watched the nightly news.
Measures On FX Loans Save Hungary HUF 1TR, Says Varga
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The government’s measures to shield foreign currency loan-holders have saved Hungary a total of around 1,000 billion forints, the economy minister said. Mihály Varga told public television M1 that since the majority of FX mortgages were denominated in Swiss franc, special attention had been placed on the fluctuation of the currency against the forint.
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Hungary's Foreign Minister Calls For New Energy Supply Options After Russian Pipeline Decision
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will need to find new sources to ensure the security of its energy supplies for the long term, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said, in reaction to news that Russia was dropping plans for the South Stream gas pipeline project. “Russia had the right to make that decision and Hungary has acknowledged the move,” he said.
Parties Comment On Hungary Debt Ratio Rise
- 19 Aug 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s public debt, calculated at nominal value, in line with Maastricht methodology, reached 25,432 billion forints (EUR 81.2bn), or 85.1% of GDP, at the end of June, preliminary data on financial accounts published by the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) on Monday show. Transactions raised the debt by 434 billion forints during the period. The weaker forint boosted it by 65 billion forints. ...
Recommendations By Ecofin To Hungary Eased
- 23 Jun 2014 11:00 AM
- current affairs
The EU Council of finance ministers (Ecofin) has adopted recommendations on Hungary’s updated convergence plan, dropping some of the specific proposals, most importantly, a nearly 1% fiscal tightening, while maintaining the rest of the general recommendations made by the European Commission on June 2.
Digital Music Sales Up Sharply In Hungary In 2013
- 16 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
The amount of music sold digitally shot up 50% last year to nearly Ft 500 million, according to the association of music publishers Mahasz. Revenues on music streaming services have doubled. Sales of physical CD’s, DVD’s and other video products, however, continued to fall, dropping 25% last year.
Xpat Opinion: Top 7 Tips For Renting A Car In Budapest
- 5 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest, Hungary is an idyllic destination, with plenty to offer for all, from the avid traveller to the ardent businessman. Renting a car whilst in Budapest enables you to experience this city at your own liberty and travel around at your own leisure. Before renting a car, read these seven tips which will ensure your trip is full of adventure yet stress-free.
Xpat Opinion: Yet Another Lunacy: Law On Teaching Foreign Languages In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The other day I happened upon a very funny 10-minute video. In Hungary bakers must put a big, ugly paper sticker on every loaf of bread before it goes into the oven. But only bread; other baked goods don’t have to have the sticker. So, a journalist wanted to know why the distinction between bread and, let’s say, brioche. No one the journalist asked could give an answer. People in the industry ...