633 result(s) for forecast
2012 Hungarian Grand Prix: Circuit Guide & Drivers View
- 23 Jul 2012 10:00 AM
- entertainment
"The first thing to say about the Hungaroring is that it can be phenomenally dull; at least it could be up until last year. For most of its 25-year history on the calendar, the tight and twisting bowl-shaped track on the outskirts of Budapest came with the reputation of regularly hosting complete snoozefests. Overtaking was (practically) impossible on the narrow track...The advent of ...
Inflation Jumps To 5.6% In Hungary, Beats Forecasts
- 17 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Inflation stood at 5.6% in June, above analysts’ forecasts, after rising 5.3% year-on-year in May, the Central Statistics Office announced last week. Core inflation, stripping out the impacts of energy and food prices, was 4.9%. The spike in consumer prices was due to higher taxes, including VAT and excise taxes, analysts said. Excluding these effects, inflation rose 3.4% year-on-year in June.
World Bank Sees Recession In Hungary In 2012
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The World Bank expects the Hungarian economy to fall into recession this year, shrinking by 0.4% before growth returns next year at 1.5%, according to a forecast for the Central Eastern European and Baltic regions. Hungary will be one of three countries in the group to post negative growth this year.
Budapest Is World's Second Hottest Capital, After Bagdad
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest is the second hottest capital in the world, after Bagdad, according to Index.hu. The report continues to say the Carpathian Basin and surroundings is now an extremely uncomfortable place. Bucharest is around 35, Bratislava is 33, and Zagreb 32 degrees respectively. These figures ...
Hungary: Council Lifts Cohesion Fund Suspension
- 26 Jun 2012 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The Council on 22 June adopted a decision lifting the suspension of cohesion fund commitments for Hungary. It concluded that Hungary has taken measures to correct its excessive government deficit by 2012, in line with the Council's recommendation of 13 March. Hungary's excessive deficit procedure nevertheless remains open.
Hungarian Medical Office Raises Heat Alert
- 21 Jun 2012 3:51 AM
- health & wellness
The State Medical Office on Tuesday stepped up the heat alert in effect for the whole country to third degree – the highest – and extended the alert until midnight Friday. The statement said temperatures are forecast to reach 33-36C today and up to 37C on Thursday.
Hungarian Minister Varga: IMF Talks Could Begin In Summer
- 18 Jun 2012 9:03 AM
- current affairs
Talks with the IMF and the EU could begin in July or August after the government modifies the central bank law and the group of EU finance ministers Ecofin decide on issues related to Hungary, Mihaly Varga, minister without portfolio in charge of negotiations with the IMF and EU said in a television interview.
Online Shopping Reaches Ft 155bn In Hungary
- 24 May 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
The total value of goods bought online reached Ft 155 billion last year, research institute GKI reported. The 1.4 million people who made online purchases amount to 35% of the population above age 14. The leading products sold are food or food-related goods, GKI pointed out.
Hungarian Parliament Has Voted On The Telecom Services Tax
- 21 May 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
The next step is taken in order to establish long term fiscal sustainability and reduce general government debt. Due to the slowing of the European economy and the protracted euro-zone crisis, the European Commission forecasts lower growth for 2012 and 2013, and therefore the government has decided to implement measures aimed at fiscal improvement.
2012 Hungarian Grand Prix: Circuit Guide & Drivers View
- 23 Jul 2012 10:00 AM
- entertainment
"The first thing to say about the Hungaroring is that it can be phenomenally dull; at least it could be up until last year. For most of its 25-year history on the calendar, the tight and twisting bowl-shaped track on the outskirts of Budapest came with the reputation of regularly hosting complete snoozefests. Overtaking was (practically) impossible on the narrow track...The advent of ...
Inflation Jumps To 5.6% In Hungary, Beats Forecasts
- 17 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Inflation stood at 5.6% in June, above analysts’ forecasts, after rising 5.3% year-on-year in May, the Central Statistics Office announced last week. Core inflation, stripping out the impacts of energy and food prices, was 4.9%. The spike in consumer prices was due to higher taxes, including VAT and excise taxes, analysts said. Excluding these effects, inflation rose 3.4% year-on-year in June.
World Bank Sees Recession In Hungary In 2012
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The World Bank expects the Hungarian economy to fall into recession this year, shrinking by 0.4% before growth returns next year at 1.5%, according to a forecast for the Central Eastern European and Baltic regions. Hungary will be one of three countries in the group to post negative growth this year.
Budapest Is World's Second Hottest Capital, After Bagdad
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest is the second hottest capital in the world, after Bagdad, according to Index.hu. The report continues to say the Carpathian Basin and surroundings is now an extremely uncomfortable place. Bucharest is around 35, Bratislava is 33, and Zagreb 32 degrees respectively. These figures ...
Hungary: Council Lifts Cohesion Fund Suspension
- 26 Jun 2012 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The Council on 22 June adopted a decision lifting the suspension of cohesion fund commitments for Hungary. It concluded that Hungary has taken measures to correct its excessive government deficit by 2012, in line with the Council's recommendation of 13 March. Hungary's excessive deficit procedure nevertheless remains open.
Hungarian Medical Office Raises Heat Alert
- 21 Jun 2012 3:51 AM
- health & wellness
The State Medical Office on Tuesday stepped up the heat alert in effect for the whole country to third degree – the highest – and extended the alert until midnight Friday. The statement said temperatures are forecast to reach 33-36C today and up to 37C on Thursday.
Hungarian Minister Varga: IMF Talks Could Begin In Summer
- 18 Jun 2012 9:03 AM
- current affairs
Talks with the IMF and the EU could begin in July or August after the government modifies the central bank law and the group of EU finance ministers Ecofin decide on issues related to Hungary, Mihaly Varga, minister without portfolio in charge of negotiations with the IMF and EU said in a television interview.
Online Shopping Reaches Ft 155bn In Hungary
- 24 May 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
The total value of goods bought online reached Ft 155 billion last year, research institute GKI reported. The 1.4 million people who made online purchases amount to 35% of the population above age 14. The leading products sold are food or food-related goods, GKI pointed out.
Hungarian Parliament Has Voted On The Telecom Services Tax
- 21 May 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
The next step is taken in order to establish long term fiscal sustainability and reduce general government debt. Due to the slowing of the European economy and the protracted euro-zone crisis, the European Commission forecasts lower growth for 2012 and 2013, and therefore the government has decided to implement measures aimed at fiscal improvement.