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Ex Hungarian PM Calls For Constitution Referendum
- 16 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
“People should force a referendum, so as to be able to accept the new Constitution or reject it,” former prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsány declared Wednesday. The new document could be a Fidesz Constitution at best, but not the Constitution of the nation, he told a conference on the rule of law, arranged by the Táncsics Mihály Foundation.
Hungarian Retailers Optimistic About Christmas
- 15 Dec 2010 7:40 AM
- shopping
"This Christmas season appears to be a successful one for retailers, based on turnover recorded last Sunday, the second Sunday before Christmas, Népszabadság reports. Turnover at Media Markt on Sunday was up 10% from one year earlier. Demand for LCD TV sets, intelligent telephones, laptop computers, washing machines and coffee machines was above average, said sales manager Balázs Szánthó. Tesco ...
Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2010 7:35 AM
- shopping
"Retail fuel prices hit an all-time high last week after MOL announced that it would raise petrol prices by Ft 8 per litre and those of diesel by Ft 6. The average price of a litre of unleaded 95-octane petrol is around Ft 354, while the price of diesel topped Ft 340 per litre. These prices stood at Ft 298 and Ft 276, respectively, one year ago.
Budapest Mayor Tarlós Explains Action On Homeless
- 15 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest officials want to address those who have fallen out of the social safety net and integrate them into society, but will not allow them to live their lives in underpasses and train stations, mayor István Tarlós told reporters on Tuesday.
Hungarian Economy Minister Matolcsy Outlines Reform Plans
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The government plans to cut Ft 600-800 billion in spending to make up for revenue lost when the crisis taxes end in two years time, Economy Minister György Matolcsy told weekly magazine HVG.
Hungarian Cabinet Promises To Announce Reforms In February
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- business
"Hungary's structural reform plans, officially entitled the Hungarian Growth and Stability Programme, will be finalised by late February, government spokeswoman Anna Nagy announced after the cabinet held its weekly meeting.
State Subsidy For Sports In Hungary To Rise 50%
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- sport
"The cabinet will increase this year’s Ft 16 billion in state subsidies for sports by over 50%, prime ministerial sports adviser Gabor Balogh announced. He said more funds will be allocated to upgrade and sustain state, local government and other sports establishments.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Martonyi Criticises Moody's Downgrade
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"It was a huge mistake for Moody's credit-rating agency to downgrade Hungarian debt, Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi said on the BBC's “Hard Talk” programme in London last week. Calling the downgrade completely unfounded, he asked: “If we can meet the deficit targets for this year, next year and 2012, why should we think that we cannot meet these goals in 2013, 2014 or 2015?” Hungary can safely ...
MKIK Survey Finds Growing Optimism In Companies In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The business expectations of Hungarian companies reached pre-crisis levels, according to an October survey by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK). The survey was conducted before the government announced its windfall taxes on the telecoms, retail and energy sectors.
Ex Hungarian PM Calls For Constitution Referendum
- 16 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
“People should force a referendum, so as to be able to accept the new Constitution or reject it,” former prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsány declared Wednesday. The new document could be a Fidesz Constitution at best, but not the Constitution of the nation, he told a conference on the rule of law, arranged by the Táncsics Mihály Foundation.
Hungarian Retailers Optimistic About Christmas
- 15 Dec 2010 7:40 AM
- shopping
"This Christmas season appears to be a successful one for retailers, based on turnover recorded last Sunday, the second Sunday before Christmas, Népszabadság reports. Turnover at Media Markt on Sunday was up 10% from one year earlier. Demand for LCD TV sets, intelligent telephones, laptop computers, washing machines and coffee machines was above average, said sales manager Balázs Szánthó. Tesco ...
Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2010 7:35 AM
- shopping
"Retail fuel prices hit an all-time high last week after MOL announced that it would raise petrol prices by Ft 8 per litre and those of diesel by Ft 6. The average price of a litre of unleaded 95-octane petrol is around Ft 354, while the price of diesel topped Ft 340 per litre. These prices stood at Ft 298 and Ft 276, respectively, one year ago.
Budapest Mayor Tarlós Explains Action On Homeless
- 15 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest officials want to address those who have fallen out of the social safety net and integrate them into society, but will not allow them to live their lives in underpasses and train stations, mayor István Tarlós told reporters on Tuesday.
Hungarian Economy Minister Matolcsy Outlines Reform Plans
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The government plans to cut Ft 600-800 billion in spending to make up for revenue lost when the crisis taxes end in two years time, Economy Minister György Matolcsy told weekly magazine HVG.
Hungarian Cabinet Promises To Announce Reforms In February
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- business
"Hungary's structural reform plans, officially entitled the Hungarian Growth and Stability Programme, will be finalised by late February, government spokeswoman Anna Nagy announced after the cabinet held its weekly meeting.
State Subsidy For Sports In Hungary To Rise 50%
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- sport
"The cabinet will increase this year’s Ft 16 billion in state subsidies for sports by over 50%, prime ministerial sports adviser Gabor Balogh announced. He said more funds will be allocated to upgrade and sustain state, local government and other sports establishments.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Martonyi Criticises Moody's Downgrade
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"It was a huge mistake for Moody's credit-rating agency to downgrade Hungarian debt, Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi said on the BBC's “Hard Talk” programme in London last week. Calling the downgrade completely unfounded, he asked: “If we can meet the deficit targets for this year, next year and 2012, why should we think that we cannot meet these goals in 2013, 2014 or 2015?” Hungary can safely ...
MKIK Survey Finds Growing Optimism In Companies In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The business expectations of Hungarian companies reached pre-crisis levels, according to an October survey by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK). The survey was conducted before the government announced its windfall taxes on the telecoms, retail and energy sectors.