966 result(s) for gdp
Hungarian Govt To Freeze 110 Billion Forints In Spending
- 18 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will freeze 110 billion forints (EUR 355m) in central budget expenditures to ensure that this year’s 2.9%-of-GDP deficit target can be met, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said on Thursday. The freeze will not affect families or businesses, only government expenditures, he said at a conference of the Hungarian Economic Association and the Fiscal Council.
EU -US Trade Zone Could Boost Hungary’s GDP By 0.2-0.3%
- 18 Jul 2014 8:00 AM
- business
If a free trade zone between the European Union and the United States materialises, Hungary’s GDP could be boosted by 0.2-0.3%, business daily Napi Gazdaság reports. Citing a foreign and trade ministry study, the paper said that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), if signed, could increase bilateral trade between Hungary and the United States by 15-20%, creating 20,000- ...
No Need For New Special Taxes Due To FX Conversion In Hungary
- 4 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Despite the views of some analysts, the possible conversion of forex loans into forint denominated ones will not generate the need to introduce any new special taxes, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in connection with a critical report published by the European Commission.
Pros And Cons Of Hungary's Nuclear Agreement With Russia
- 4 Jul 2014 1:00 AM
- business
Parliament is soon to adopt a law approving the Hungarian-Russian credit agreement on which the expansion of the Paks nuclear power plant is based. At present prices the tab runs to 10 percent of the Hungarian GDP.
Hungary’s Health Spending Below OECD Average
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
State and private-sector spending on health care in Hungary, at 8% of GDP in 2012, was lower than the 9.3% average in OECD countries, the intergovernmental think-tank said in a report. Among the 34 countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Hungary stood in 26th place on the health spending chart. Spending on medicines generally declined, the OECD report said.
Defence Minister Of Hungary Expects Protracted Conflict In Ukraine
- 30 Jun 2014 5:00 AM
- current affairs
Ukraine is involved in what will probably become a protracted conflict, to which both Hungary and NATO should give a response, Defence Minister Csaba Hende told the annual meeting of military, defence and air attaches. “The Ukrainian crisis has radically changed Europe’s security environment. Both Hungary, including its armed forces, and NATO should prepare for a protracted conflict.”
Recommendations By Ecofin To Hungary Eased
- 23 Jun 2014 11:00 AM
- current affairs
The EU Council of finance ministers (Ecofin) has adopted recommendations on Hungary’s updated convergence plan, dropping some of the specific proposals, most importantly, a nearly 1% fiscal tightening, while maintaining the rest of the general recommendations made by the European Commission on June 2.
Hungary: Loving It, Leaving It
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By David Landry: When I first came here, local folks mostly asked me “Why Hungary?” Now when I tell them I’m leaving, they say “It’s a good time.” So what has happened in the past 19 years?
Xpat Opinion: IMF & World Bank Reports Show A Hungary “Back On Track”
- 16 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank have recently released reports evaluating the Hungarian economy. The World Bank, as widely reported , predicts GDP to grow by 2.4 percent in 2014, while most saw as the key takeaway in the 68-page IMF country report (
Hungarian Govt To Freeze 110 Billion Forints In Spending
- 18 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will freeze 110 billion forints (EUR 355m) in central budget expenditures to ensure that this year’s 2.9%-of-GDP deficit target can be met, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said on Thursday. The freeze will not affect families or businesses, only government expenditures, he said at a conference of the Hungarian Economic Association and the Fiscal Council.
EU -US Trade Zone Could Boost Hungary’s GDP By 0.2-0.3%
- 18 Jul 2014 8:00 AM
- business
If a free trade zone between the European Union and the United States materialises, Hungary’s GDP could be boosted by 0.2-0.3%, business daily Napi Gazdaság reports. Citing a foreign and trade ministry study, the paper said that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), if signed, could increase bilateral trade between Hungary and the United States by 15-20%, creating 20,000- ...
No Need For New Special Taxes Due To FX Conversion In Hungary
- 4 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Despite the views of some analysts, the possible conversion of forex loans into forint denominated ones will not generate the need to introduce any new special taxes, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in connection with a critical report published by the European Commission.
Pros And Cons Of Hungary's Nuclear Agreement With Russia
- 4 Jul 2014 1:00 AM
- business
Parliament is soon to adopt a law approving the Hungarian-Russian credit agreement on which the expansion of the Paks nuclear power plant is based. At present prices the tab runs to 10 percent of the Hungarian GDP.
Hungary’s Health Spending Below OECD Average
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
State and private-sector spending on health care in Hungary, at 8% of GDP in 2012, was lower than the 9.3% average in OECD countries, the intergovernmental think-tank said in a report. Among the 34 countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Hungary stood in 26th place on the health spending chart. Spending on medicines generally declined, the OECD report said.
Defence Minister Of Hungary Expects Protracted Conflict In Ukraine
- 30 Jun 2014 5:00 AM
- current affairs
Ukraine is involved in what will probably become a protracted conflict, to which both Hungary and NATO should give a response, Defence Minister Csaba Hende told the annual meeting of military, defence and air attaches. “The Ukrainian crisis has radically changed Europe’s security environment. Both Hungary, including its armed forces, and NATO should prepare for a protracted conflict.”
Recommendations By Ecofin To Hungary Eased
- 23 Jun 2014 11:00 AM
- current affairs
The EU Council of finance ministers (Ecofin) has adopted recommendations on Hungary’s updated convergence plan, dropping some of the specific proposals, most importantly, a nearly 1% fiscal tightening, while maintaining the rest of the general recommendations made by the European Commission on June 2.
Hungary: Loving It, Leaving It
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By David Landry: When I first came here, local folks mostly asked me “Why Hungary?” Now when I tell them I’m leaving, they say “It’s a good time.” So what has happened in the past 19 years?
Xpat Opinion: IMF & World Bank Reports Show A Hungary “Back On Track”
- 16 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank have recently released reports evaluating the Hungarian economy. The World Bank, as widely reported , predicts GDP to grow by 2.4 percent in 2014, while most saw as the key takeaway in the 68-page IMF country report (