139 result(s) for freeze
Hungary Not To Lose A Penny Of Cohesion Support, Says PM
- 3 Mar 2012 6:30 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary will not lose any penny of its convergence or cohesion fund support next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told a press conference after the EU's summit on Friday. The European Commission proposed in February the suspension of 495 million euros of Cohesion Fund allocations for Hungary for 2013 because of the country's failure to address its excessive deficit.
Hungarian Cabinet Disputes Brussels Decision
- 29 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission’s (EC) proposal to freeze cohesion fund payments to Hungary is unfounded and unfair, the government said in response. It is impossible to comprehend why the Commission has ignored the fact that, for the first time since joining the EU, Hungary's budget deficit was below 3% of GDP in 2011 and will remain under that figure this year, prime ministerial spokesman Peter ...
Danube May Freeze Over In Hungary
- 8 Feb 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"The Danube may freeze over in Budapest for the first time in 25 years, if night-time temperatures plunge to around –20C for a few more days. In 1987 a few people were able to cross the river on foot between Pest and Buda.
More Snow Forecast, Tisza Freezes In Hungary
- 7 Feb 2012 8:12 AM
- current affairs
"The National Meteorological Service has issued snow warnings for Zala, Somogy and Baranya counties, forecasting heavy snowfall for the southern region today, as wintry conditions retain their grip on the country. Ice-breaking ships are on standby at various critical points along the Tisza as the river and its tributaries have frozen over on almost their entire stretch.
Finnish Foreign Minister Suggests Freezing Subsidies For Hungary For Violating EU Values
- 7 Jan 2012 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"If political signals are not successful, then the EU must impose sanctions on Hungary for violating basic EU values, Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja told Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat on Thursday.
Hungary Prepares For Adulthood In The European Union
- 29 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"In January 2011 Hungary will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Its six-month term will be an interesting period for Hungary and the EU alike. Hungary will coordinate the Council’s vast bureaucratic and decision-making apparatus while not being able to rely on any significant wealth of accumulated knowledge about some of its workings due to the novelty of the Lisbon ...
Bank Sector In Hungary Losing Its Competitiveness
- 24 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"The bank tax, the freeze on foreclosures and the strong Swiss franc have depressed Hungarian banks’ income-generating capacity to the extent that their ability to contribute to economic growth will decline, the national bank MNB warned in its quarterly report on financial stability.
Hungarian Gas Companies And Government Agree On Prices
- 24 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- business
"After months of talks, the government and gas suppliers have agreed on the new gas price formula that will come into effect next year. The new formula gives 60% weighting to the long-term import price of Russian oil and 40% weighting to the spot price of natural gas on the Rotterdam exchange.
Fall In House Prices In Hungary Comes To A Halt
- 30 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- property
"The latest FHB housing price index shows that the fall in property values has ceased. The index fell from 179 points in the first quarter to 174 points in the second quarter. It peaked at 200 in the first quarter of 2008; with the base level calculated as 100, based on the house prices in the year 2000.
Hungary Not To Lose A Penny Of Cohesion Support, Says PM
- 3 Mar 2012 6:30 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary will not lose any penny of its convergence or cohesion fund support next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told a press conference after the EU's summit on Friday. The European Commission proposed in February the suspension of 495 million euros of Cohesion Fund allocations for Hungary for 2013 because of the country's failure to address its excessive deficit.
Hungarian Cabinet Disputes Brussels Decision
- 29 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission’s (EC) proposal to freeze cohesion fund payments to Hungary is unfounded and unfair, the government said in response. It is impossible to comprehend why the Commission has ignored the fact that, for the first time since joining the EU, Hungary's budget deficit was below 3% of GDP in 2011 and will remain under that figure this year, prime ministerial spokesman Peter ...
Danube May Freeze Over In Hungary
- 8 Feb 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"The Danube may freeze over in Budapest for the first time in 25 years, if night-time temperatures plunge to around –20C for a few more days. In 1987 a few people were able to cross the river on foot between Pest and Buda.
More Snow Forecast, Tisza Freezes In Hungary
- 7 Feb 2012 8:12 AM
- current affairs
"The National Meteorological Service has issued snow warnings for Zala, Somogy and Baranya counties, forecasting heavy snowfall for the southern region today, as wintry conditions retain their grip on the country. Ice-breaking ships are on standby at various critical points along the Tisza as the river and its tributaries have frozen over on almost their entire stretch.
Finnish Foreign Minister Suggests Freezing Subsidies For Hungary For Violating EU Values
- 7 Jan 2012 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"If political signals are not successful, then the EU must impose sanctions on Hungary for violating basic EU values, Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja told Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat on Thursday.
Hungary Prepares For Adulthood In The European Union
- 29 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"In January 2011 Hungary will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Its six-month term will be an interesting period for Hungary and the EU alike. Hungary will coordinate the Council’s vast bureaucratic and decision-making apparatus while not being able to rely on any significant wealth of accumulated knowledge about some of its workings due to the novelty of the Lisbon ...
Bank Sector In Hungary Losing Its Competitiveness
- 24 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"The bank tax, the freeze on foreclosures and the strong Swiss franc have depressed Hungarian banks’ income-generating capacity to the extent that their ability to contribute to economic growth will decline, the national bank MNB warned in its quarterly report on financial stability.
Hungarian Gas Companies And Government Agree On Prices
- 24 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- business
"After months of talks, the government and gas suppliers have agreed on the new gas price formula that will come into effect next year. The new formula gives 60% weighting to the long-term import price of Russian oil and 40% weighting to the spot price of natural gas on the Rotterdam exchange.
Fall In House Prices In Hungary Comes To A Halt
- 30 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- property
"The latest FHB housing price index shows that the fall in property values has ceased. The index fell from 179 points in the first quarter to 174 points in the second quarter. It peaked at 200 in the first quarter of 2008; with the base level calculated as 100, based on the house prices in the year 2000.