3,147 result(s) for economy
US-Hungary Business Council Delegation In Budapest
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
A delegation of the non-profit US-Hungary Business Council, met Economy Minister Mihály Varga in Budapest on the second day of its first business mission organised in Hungary. Varga greeted USHBC head Eric Stewart in his office and said that the Hungarian government’s investor-friendly policies offer good opportunities for US firms.
Parragh Says Hungarian Economy Needs More Skilled Workers
- 22 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian economy needs more skilled workers and technicians, László Parragh, president of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK), said. Vocational guidance with onsite training is currently missing in Hungary, he told a conference on vocational training organised by the PDSZ teacher union and Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
Gross Wages Rise 6.4% In April
- 22 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The average gross wage in Hungary was 264,471 forints (EUR 845) in April, up by 6.4% from the same month a year earlier, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Net wage growth outpaced the increase, rising by 8.0% to 175,874 forints, because of a one percentage point cut in the personal income tax rate, to 15%, from January.
State, EBRD Buy 15% Stakes In Erste Bank Hungary
- 22 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian state and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) today finalized acquisition of 15% stakes each in the local unit of Austrian banking group Erste, as per an agreement made in February 2015, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. Hungary reportedly paid HUF 38.9 billion for its 15% stake.
Szijjártó: Hungary Supports UK’s Continued EU Membership
- 21 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
It is in the interest of the European Union and Hungary that Britain should vote to remain in the bloc, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said before a meeting of his European counterparts in Luxembourg. Brexit, if it were to happen, would have an “extreme impact” on the EU, he said, noting that Britain was the second largest economy in Europe as well as the world’s fifth largest.
Hungarian CEOs Optimistic About State Of The Economy
- 21 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian chief executives are optimistic: 81% feel confident about the direction the economy is headed in the next twelve months, consulting firm Stanton Chase said based on a survey of 120 executives. Last year an almost identical share said they were optimistic about the economy.
Varga: Brexit Could Slow Hungarian GDP Growth By 0.4%
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The exit of Great Britain from the European Union could slow the speed of Hungarian GDP growth by 0.3-0.4 of a percentage point, National Economy Minister Mihály Varga said at a press conference regarding the 2017 Hungarian budget bill.
Hungarian Parliament Bans Uber Application
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The National Assembly of Hungary voted on Monday to allow authorities to block websites that offer unauthorized livery services, reports Hungarian news site 444.hu. The law, which is scheduled to come into effect over the next month, was approved by MPs with a 119-61 vote, and three abstentions. The bill had been submitted ny Minister of National Development Miklós Seszták.
School Year Ends In Hungary
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The school year ended and summer began yesterday for more than 1.3 million primary and secondary school pupils across Hungary. Various government schemes are available to encourage camping and other summer activities in Hungary.
US-Hungary Business Council Delegation In Budapest
- 24 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
A delegation of the non-profit US-Hungary Business Council, met Economy Minister Mihály Varga in Budapest on the second day of its first business mission organised in Hungary. Varga greeted USHBC head Eric Stewart in his office and said that the Hungarian government’s investor-friendly policies offer good opportunities for US firms.
Parragh Says Hungarian Economy Needs More Skilled Workers
- 22 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian economy needs more skilled workers and technicians, László Parragh, president of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK), said. Vocational guidance with onsite training is currently missing in Hungary, he told a conference on vocational training organised by the PDSZ teacher union and Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
Gross Wages Rise 6.4% In April
- 22 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The average gross wage in Hungary was 264,471 forints (EUR 845) in April, up by 6.4% from the same month a year earlier, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Net wage growth outpaced the increase, rising by 8.0% to 175,874 forints, because of a one percentage point cut in the personal income tax rate, to 15%, from January.
State, EBRD Buy 15% Stakes In Erste Bank Hungary
- 22 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian state and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) today finalized acquisition of 15% stakes each in the local unit of Austrian banking group Erste, as per an agreement made in February 2015, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. Hungary reportedly paid HUF 38.9 billion for its 15% stake.
Szijjártó: Hungary Supports UK’s Continued EU Membership
- 21 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
It is in the interest of the European Union and Hungary that Britain should vote to remain in the bloc, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said before a meeting of his European counterparts in Luxembourg. Brexit, if it were to happen, would have an “extreme impact” on the EU, he said, noting that Britain was the second largest economy in Europe as well as the world’s fifth largest.
Hungarian CEOs Optimistic About State Of The Economy
- 21 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian chief executives are optimistic: 81% feel confident about the direction the economy is headed in the next twelve months, consulting firm Stanton Chase said based on a survey of 120 executives. Last year an almost identical share said they were optimistic about the economy.
Varga: Brexit Could Slow Hungarian GDP Growth By 0.4%
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The exit of Great Britain from the European Union could slow the speed of Hungarian GDP growth by 0.3-0.4 of a percentage point, National Economy Minister Mihály Varga said at a press conference regarding the 2017 Hungarian budget bill.
Hungarian Parliament Bans Uber Application
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The National Assembly of Hungary voted on Monday to allow authorities to block websites that offer unauthorized livery services, reports Hungarian news site 444.hu. The law, which is scheduled to come into effect over the next month, was approved by MPs with a 119-61 vote, and three abstentions. The bill had been submitted ny Minister of National Development Miklós Seszták.
School Year Ends In Hungary
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The school year ended and summer began yesterday for more than 1.3 million primary and secondary school pupils across Hungary. Various government schemes are available to encourage camping and other summer activities in Hungary.