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Hungary's Forint Gains Sharply Against Euro On Massive EU Bailout
- 11 May 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"In tandem with the rally on global stock markets Hungary’s forint has firmed sharply on Monday morning and gained 2% versus the euro in a matter of hours. The spectacular improvement in global investor sentiment comes after an unprecedented decision by the European Union to support the embattled euro and the eurozone’s weakest nations struggling with debt with a massive bailout package of EUR ...
Fitch Sees Crisis Delaying Eastern European Euro Adoption
- 7 May 2010 5:00 AM
- business
"The global financial crisis has caused a further setback to euro adoption timetables in most EU member states in central and eastern Europe (CEE), owing to a marked widening of budget deficits and higher sovereign bond spreads, Fitch Ratings has said in a new report on Thursday. The exception, in the rating agency’s view, is Estonia, which Fitch expects to join the euro area in January 2011.
Freedom Of The Press Declines Slightly In Hungary
- 30 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Global press freedom declined in 2009, with setbacks registered in almost every region of the world, according to a study released by Freedom House, an independent watchdog organization, monitoring the status of freedom around the world, and advocating for democracy and human rights.
Consumer Confidence In Hungary Jumps To 2006 Level
- 21 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- shopping
"The confidence indices of Hungary’s GKI have been rising since May 2009. The think tank’s economic sentiment index has climbed back to pre-crisis (Sept 2008) levels, and the consumer confidence index rose to a level not seen since 2006.
Icelandic Volcanic Ash Chokes Hungary's Forint
- 19 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- business
"Goldman Sachs being charged with fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ruined the appetite for markets on Friday, and the volcanic ash from Iceland keeps choking European markets. The airspace closure is seen putting Europe’s fragile recovery in danger, according to the most recent press reports. Hungary’s forint eased to above 265 against the euro again.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Crisis Creates Appetite For Movies In Hungary
- 29 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- entertainment
"How has the economic crisis changed movie-going patterns in Hungary? How come multiplex movie theatres are more successful in Slovakia than in Hungary? How can cinema operators keep audience numbers up in the age of torrent sites and affordable home theatre systems? Is 3D really the key to survival? Portfolio.hu has addressed these questions and more in an interview with V.J. Maury, Chief ...
Positive Emotions By Paul Pahil, Positivity Coach
- 26 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- health & wellness
In the wake of a global crisis positive emotions seem out of place. For the moment, perhaps we should forget about feeling good altogether, and simply find ways to cope. Yet scientific research on positive emotions suggests that feeling good is far more important than many people suspect. Positive emotions do much more than merely signal well-being.
JPmorgan Sees Hungary's Forint At 250 vs EUR By End-2011
- 22 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"Hungary’s forint could firm to 250 versus the euro by the end of 2011, and the country is likely to be the first in the region to join the euro zone, JPMorgan projected in its latest quarterly research note on Friday. While JPMorgan’s analysts expect the Hungarian economy to grow by 0.5% this year, UBS is less upbeat, forecasting a 0.5% GDP contraction.
Hungary's Forint Gains Sharply Against Euro On Massive EU Bailout
- 11 May 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"In tandem with the rally on global stock markets Hungary’s forint has firmed sharply on Monday morning and gained 2% versus the euro in a matter of hours. The spectacular improvement in global investor sentiment comes after an unprecedented decision by the European Union to support the embattled euro and the eurozone’s weakest nations struggling with debt with a massive bailout package of EUR ...
Fitch Sees Crisis Delaying Eastern European Euro Adoption
- 7 May 2010 5:00 AM
- business
"The global financial crisis has caused a further setback to euro adoption timetables in most EU member states in central and eastern Europe (CEE), owing to a marked widening of budget deficits and higher sovereign bond spreads, Fitch Ratings has said in a new report on Thursday. The exception, in the rating agency’s view, is Estonia, which Fitch expects to join the euro area in January 2011.
Freedom Of The Press Declines Slightly In Hungary
- 30 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Global press freedom declined in 2009, with setbacks registered in almost every region of the world, according to a study released by Freedom House, an independent watchdog organization, monitoring the status of freedom around the world, and advocating for democracy and human rights.
Consumer Confidence In Hungary Jumps To 2006 Level
- 21 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- shopping
"The confidence indices of Hungary’s GKI have been rising since May 2009. The think tank’s economic sentiment index has climbed back to pre-crisis (Sept 2008) levels, and the consumer confidence index rose to a level not seen since 2006.
Icelandic Volcanic Ash Chokes Hungary's Forint
- 19 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- business
"Goldman Sachs being charged with fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ruined the appetite for markets on Friday, and the volcanic ash from Iceland keeps choking European markets. The airspace closure is seen putting Europe’s fragile recovery in danger, according to the most recent press reports. Hungary’s forint eased to above 265 against the euro again.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Crisis Creates Appetite For Movies In Hungary
- 29 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- entertainment
"How has the economic crisis changed movie-going patterns in Hungary? How come multiplex movie theatres are more successful in Slovakia than in Hungary? How can cinema operators keep audience numbers up in the age of torrent sites and affordable home theatre systems? Is 3D really the key to survival? Portfolio.hu has addressed these questions and more in an interview with V.J. Maury, Chief ...
Positive Emotions By Paul Pahil, Positivity Coach
- 26 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- health & wellness
In the wake of a global crisis positive emotions seem out of place. For the moment, perhaps we should forget about feeling good altogether, and simply find ways to cope. Yet scientific research on positive emotions suggests that feeling good is far more important than many people suspect. Positive emotions do much more than merely signal well-being.
JPmorgan Sees Hungary's Forint At 250 vs EUR By End-2011
- 22 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"Hungary’s forint could firm to 250 versus the euro by the end of 2011, and the country is likely to be the first in the region to join the euro zone, JPMorgan projected in its latest quarterly research note on Friday. While JPMorgan’s analysts expect the Hungarian economy to grow by 0.5% this year, UBS is less upbeat, forecasting a 0.5% GDP contraction.