234 result(s) for economic influence
U S Ambassador Speaks At Pécs Conference
- 14 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Remarks at the "Expanding Europe" Conference: Ministers, Rectors Colleagues, distinguished guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak to you today. I am so impressed with our host institution, the University of Pécs, which was founded in 1367 by the Hungarian king Louis Anjou the Great. That’s more than 400 years before the United Stated declared its independence.
Poverty And Consumption: The Poor Rather Look for Cheap Products Than Promotions
- 14 May 2010 3:00 AM
- shopping
"Cheaper products are more popular with poorer consumer groups, but it is not typical of them that they look for promotions more – this is what GfK Hungária’s latest survey on the consumption of people living at subsistence level, those who can be considered poor, show.
Hungay GDP Surprises On The Upside In Q1
- 13 May 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"While analysts’ forecasts for Hungary’s first-quarter GDP ranged between 0% and -3.0% in a Portfolio.hu poll, the economy grew by 0.1% year on year (raw figure) and by 0.2%, adjusted for calendar effects, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) has reported on Wednesday. The joint KSH-Ecostat estimate showed a q/q GDP growth of 0.9% in January-March, up from 0.2% in Q4 2009.
The (Great)Power Of Children - Parents Spend The Most On Only Children
- 13 May 2010 1:10 AM
- community & culture
"There are fewer and fewer children born nowadays, but those born will most probably have a lot higher standard of living than their parents. This is certainly due to the decade-long increase in purchasing power, and as a result, parents spend more on their children – this is what GfK Hungária’s research results show.
Power Games, Ludwig Museum, Shown Now
- 20 Apr 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"PowerGames aims to create a space for showing a wide range of approaches that problematize the relations between art and its political and social impact, its possible influence on our community. Featuring works by Danish artists and artist groups, the exhibition endeavours to open a dialogue and to give Hungarian audiences access to attitudes that shape collective thinking and responsible ...
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Escape From Budapest To Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010
- 11 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- travel
Along with the Hungarian city of Pecs, and the German city of Essen, Istanbul is also a ‘European Capital of Culture’ this year. This Turkish delight of a city stands out from the others in several ways, not least because part of it’s in Asia. Recently I caught up with Wolfgang Koller there, former Budapest expat and now the GM of the
Hungary's Socialists Almost "Fail" With Election Programme
- 1 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) almost got an 'F’ on its election programme. The "teacher" in this case was a group of Hungarian economists who have recently launched an independent civilian initiative to see what the sometimes cloudy, boisterous, humbug or downright ridiculous promises of local political parties would actually do to the economy if they were fulfilled.
Ben Hur Live Date In Budapest Changed Again
- 1 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"Multimedia, the local promoter of Ben Hur Live show in Budapest announce with regret that due to financial failure of the producers, the German Art-Concerts GmbH, the spectacles of 27/28 February as well as the other European shows will be postponed. A new company took over the tour organization and they will move the whole production to autumn 2010. The new date for the Budapest show is 17/18 ...
U S Ambassador Speaks At Pécs Conference
- 14 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Remarks at the "Expanding Europe" Conference: Ministers, Rectors Colleagues, distinguished guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak to you today. I am so impressed with our host institution, the University of Pécs, which was founded in 1367 by the Hungarian king Louis Anjou the Great. That’s more than 400 years before the United Stated declared its independence.
Poverty And Consumption: The Poor Rather Look for Cheap Products Than Promotions
- 14 May 2010 3:00 AM
- shopping
"Cheaper products are more popular with poorer consumer groups, but it is not typical of them that they look for promotions more – this is what GfK Hungária’s latest survey on the consumption of people living at subsistence level, those who can be considered poor, show.
Hungay GDP Surprises On The Upside In Q1
- 13 May 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"While analysts’ forecasts for Hungary’s first-quarter GDP ranged between 0% and -3.0% in a Portfolio.hu poll, the economy grew by 0.1% year on year (raw figure) and by 0.2%, adjusted for calendar effects, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) has reported on Wednesday. The joint KSH-Ecostat estimate showed a q/q GDP growth of 0.9% in January-March, up from 0.2% in Q4 2009.
The (Great)Power Of Children - Parents Spend The Most On Only Children
- 13 May 2010 1:10 AM
- community & culture
"There are fewer and fewer children born nowadays, but those born will most probably have a lot higher standard of living than their parents. This is certainly due to the decade-long increase in purchasing power, and as a result, parents spend more on their children – this is what GfK Hungária’s research results show.
Power Games, Ludwig Museum, Shown Now
- 20 Apr 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"PowerGames aims to create a space for showing a wide range of approaches that problematize the relations between art and its political and social impact, its possible influence on our community. Featuring works by Danish artists and artist groups, the exhibition endeavours to open a dialogue and to give Hungarian audiences access to attitudes that shape collective thinking and responsible ...
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Escape From Budapest To Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010
- 11 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- travel
Along with the Hungarian city of Pecs, and the German city of Essen, Istanbul is also a ‘European Capital of Culture’ this year. This Turkish delight of a city stands out from the others in several ways, not least because part of it’s in Asia. Recently I caught up with Wolfgang Koller there, former Budapest expat and now the GM of the
Hungary's Socialists Almost "Fail" With Election Programme
- 1 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) almost got an 'F’ on its election programme. The "teacher" in this case was a group of Hungarian economists who have recently launched an independent civilian initiative to see what the sometimes cloudy, boisterous, humbug or downright ridiculous promises of local political parties would actually do to the economy if they were fulfilled.
Ben Hur Live Date In Budapest Changed Again
- 1 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"Multimedia, the local promoter of Ben Hur Live show in Budapest announce with regret that due to financial failure of the producers, the German Art-Concerts GmbH, the spectacles of 27/28 February as well as the other European shows will be postponed. A new company took over the tour organization and they will move the whole production to autumn 2010. The new date for the Budapest show is 17/18 ...