4,107 result(s) for forint
Hungary Eyes Formula One Contract Extension
- 3 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary has long-term plans for its Formula One race, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said ahead of the 30th Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. Mihály Varga said it was essential that the Hungaroring undergo occasional upgrades for F1 to keep coming back for years to come. The Hungaroring was therefore upgraded last year, and the Hungarian government would like to continue the work in the long run, ...
Hungarians Spending More On Summer Vacations
- 31 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
Spending by Hungarian families vacationing this summer is set to reach 151,000 forints (EUR 490), on average, 28% more than last summer, a representative survey by Budapest Bank shows. Fully 22% of vacationers are spending under 50,000 forints, while 23% are spending more than 200,000 forints.
July 25 Storm Damage Claims Reach Huf 733m
- 29 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Claims by policy holders on damages resulting from a storm that swept through Hungary last Saturday could come close to 733 million forints (EUR 2.4m), insurance companies told MTI. Generali put the claim on the storm damages at 300 million forints based on preliminary estimates. Allianz faces claims of 130 million, Aegon could pay 103 million and Groupama expects to pay up to 200 million forints.
British Authorities Extradite Drug Dealer To Hungary
- 27 Jul 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
British authorities have recently extradited to Hungary a Briton suspected of running a drug business in Budapest earlier, national police reported. According to charges, the 45-year-old man produced drugs in a lab in northern Budapest between 2010 and 2012, the police said on its website. The suspect mailed the drugs to clients mostly in the United States and Australia.
Xpat Opinion: Base Interest Rate In Hungary Cut To Historic Low
- 24 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- business
As the National Bank concludes its easing cycle by cutting the base interest rate to 1.35 per cent, a conservative columnist contends that the MNB has helped economic growth significantly, and, despite leftist fears, the Forint has not been weakened by the rapid sequence of rate cuts.
Miksa: Budapest's New Eco-Friendly Eatery
- 23 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : While many edible elements of unhealthy lifestyles are trendy lately (including most street food), a lot of people still value healthy eating, environmental protection, selective waste collection, and high-quality food products sourced from local producers. The Miksa Cafe on leafy Falk Miksa Street is a true ...
National Bank Of Hungary’s Cuts Base Rate 15BP
- 22 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary’s Monetary Council decided at a policy meeting on Tuesday to lower the central bank’s key rate by 15 basis points to 1.35%, maintaining the pace of its easing cycle. The rate-setters made a 15 basis point cut for the fifth month in a row.
Hungarian State Secretary: Migration Crisis Europe’s "Invasion"
- 21 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe’s migration crisis is an "invasion" of the continent, the state secretary for church, ethnic and civil society relations told daily Napi Gazdaság. Miklós Soltész said the ongoing crisis was not about refugees, but was an issue of mass migration which could have “grave economic consequences” for the entire world.
Hungary’s Balaton Vacation Home Prices Climb One-Fifth
- 21 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- property
Resale prices of vacation homes around Lake Balaton have gone up by 20% in the past year, but buyers are still paying just 150,000 forints per square metre on average, real estate broker Otthon Centrum told MTI. Turnover of vacation homes is up by about 40%, Otthon Centrum said. On the northern shore of the most popular holiday resort vacation homes are the most expensive in Balatonfüred, ...
Hungary Eyes Formula One Contract Extension
- 3 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary has long-term plans for its Formula One race, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said ahead of the 30th Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. Mihály Varga said it was essential that the Hungaroring undergo occasional upgrades for F1 to keep coming back for years to come. The Hungaroring was therefore upgraded last year, and the Hungarian government would like to continue the work in the long run, ...
Hungarians Spending More On Summer Vacations
- 31 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
Spending by Hungarian families vacationing this summer is set to reach 151,000 forints (EUR 490), on average, 28% more than last summer, a representative survey by Budapest Bank shows. Fully 22% of vacationers are spending under 50,000 forints, while 23% are spending more than 200,000 forints.
July 25 Storm Damage Claims Reach Huf 733m
- 29 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Claims by policy holders on damages resulting from a storm that swept through Hungary last Saturday could come close to 733 million forints (EUR 2.4m), insurance companies told MTI. Generali put the claim on the storm damages at 300 million forints based on preliminary estimates. Allianz faces claims of 130 million, Aegon could pay 103 million and Groupama expects to pay up to 200 million forints.
British Authorities Extradite Drug Dealer To Hungary
- 27 Jul 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
British authorities have recently extradited to Hungary a Briton suspected of running a drug business in Budapest earlier, national police reported. According to charges, the 45-year-old man produced drugs in a lab in northern Budapest between 2010 and 2012, the police said on its website. The suspect mailed the drugs to clients mostly in the United States and Australia.
Xpat Opinion: Base Interest Rate In Hungary Cut To Historic Low
- 24 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- business
As the National Bank concludes its easing cycle by cutting the base interest rate to 1.35 per cent, a conservative columnist contends that the MNB has helped economic growth significantly, and, despite leftist fears, the Forint has not been weakened by the rapid sequence of rate cuts.
Miksa: Budapest's New Eco-Friendly Eatery
- 23 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : While many edible elements of unhealthy lifestyles are trendy lately (including most street food), a lot of people still value healthy eating, environmental protection, selective waste collection, and high-quality food products sourced from local producers. The Miksa Cafe on leafy Falk Miksa Street is a true ...
National Bank Of Hungary’s Cuts Base Rate 15BP
- 22 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary’s Monetary Council decided at a policy meeting on Tuesday to lower the central bank’s key rate by 15 basis points to 1.35%, maintaining the pace of its easing cycle. The rate-setters made a 15 basis point cut for the fifth month in a row.
Hungarian State Secretary: Migration Crisis Europe’s "Invasion"
- 21 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe’s migration crisis is an "invasion" of the continent, the state secretary for church, ethnic and civil society relations told daily Napi Gazdaság. Miklós Soltész said the ongoing crisis was not about refugees, but was an issue of mass migration which could have “grave economic consequences” for the entire world.
Hungary’s Balaton Vacation Home Prices Climb One-Fifth
- 21 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- property
Resale prices of vacation homes around Lake Balaton have gone up by 20% in the past year, but buyers are still paying just 150,000 forints per square metre on average, real estate broker Otthon Centrum told MTI. Turnover of vacation homes is up by about 40%, Otthon Centrum said. On the northern shore of the most popular holiday resort vacation homes are the most expensive in Balatonfüred, ...