453 result(s) for hike
Many Budapest Public Transport Suppliers Cancelling Contracts, Renovation of M3 in Jeopardy
- 13 May 2022 11:59 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
Some 36 suppliers to Budapest transport company BKV reneged on contracts by the end of April, citing increased costs or supply problems, and the company is concerned that the extra claims by contractors could amount to tens of billions of forints, Népszava learned.
DK Calls on Gov’t, Central Bank to 'Take Responsibility for Rising Food Prices' in Hungary
- 12 May 2022 7:23 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
At a time when basic necessities are luxuries for some Hungarians, the government has to take responsibility for the rise in food prices it had caused, the deputy leader of the opposition Democratic Coalition said.
Hungarian Opinion: Inflation Higher, Growth Rate Lower Than Expected
- 4 May 2022 8:02 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- finance
Economists across the political spectrum investigate the causes and possible remedies of soaring inflation.
Hungarian Opinion: Government Extends Price Caps
- 30 Apr 2022 7:55 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
Pro-government analysts welcome the government’s decision to keep prices down as a pragmatic social policy at a time of rapid inflation. Left-wing and liberal commentators see price caps as political tools with few economic benefits.
Central Bank Hiked Interest Rate in Hungary by 100 Basis Points
- 27 Apr 2022 6:59 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Hungarian central bank rate-setters hiked the base rate by 100 basis points to 5.40% at their regular meeting on Tuesday, while also expanding the two sides of the interest rate corridor by the same ratio. In a statement released after the meeting, the Monetary Council said the war in Ukraine has “posed a much higher risk than usual” to the outlook for inflation.
Teachers' Union Demands Independent Education Ministry, Higher Wages in Hungary
- 27 Apr 2022 6:53 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Teachers’ trade union PDSZ has sent an open letter to Hungary’s next prime minister demanding the government set up an independent education ministry and increase wages “significantly” while reducing various work-related burdens.
Borrowers Face Dire Impact of Rising Loan Rates in Hungary
- 25 Apr 2022 11:49 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- property
Hungarian mortgage rates have surged in recent months due to rising inflation and the MNB’s subsequent monetary tightening, which means that the size of loans that borrowers can take out under the MNB debt cap rules has declined significantly in one year, Portfolio writes in an analysis.
Consumer Prices Grew by an Annual 8.5% this March in Hungary
- 9 Apr 2022 8:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Consumer prices in Hungary grew by an annual 8.5% in March, quickening from 8.3% in the previous month, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Friday.
Paks Nuclear Plant Upgrade to Continue
- 7 Apr 2022 7:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Concerning the upgrade of Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant, PM Orbán said that Hungary had a general objection against European sanctions against Russia, but “since unity within the EU is important, Hungary approves such measures unless they do not impact vital Hungarian interests”.
Many Budapest Public Transport Suppliers Cancelling Contracts, Renovation of M3 in Jeopardy
- 13 May 2022 11:59 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
Some 36 suppliers to Budapest transport company BKV reneged on contracts by the end of April, citing increased costs or supply problems, and the company is concerned that the extra claims by contractors could amount to tens of billions of forints, Népszava learned.
DK Calls on Gov’t, Central Bank to 'Take Responsibility for Rising Food Prices' in Hungary
- 12 May 2022 7:23 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
At a time when basic necessities are luxuries for some Hungarians, the government has to take responsibility for the rise in food prices it had caused, the deputy leader of the opposition Democratic Coalition said.
Hungarian Opinion: Inflation Higher, Growth Rate Lower Than Expected
- 4 May 2022 8:02 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- finance
Economists across the political spectrum investigate the causes and possible remedies of soaring inflation.
Hungarian Opinion: Government Extends Price Caps
- 30 Apr 2022 7:55 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
Pro-government analysts welcome the government’s decision to keep prices down as a pragmatic social policy at a time of rapid inflation. Left-wing and liberal commentators see price caps as political tools with few economic benefits.
Central Bank Hiked Interest Rate in Hungary by 100 Basis Points
- 27 Apr 2022 6:59 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Hungarian central bank rate-setters hiked the base rate by 100 basis points to 5.40% at their regular meeting on Tuesday, while also expanding the two sides of the interest rate corridor by the same ratio. In a statement released after the meeting, the Monetary Council said the war in Ukraine has “posed a much higher risk than usual” to the outlook for inflation.
Teachers' Union Demands Independent Education Ministry, Higher Wages in Hungary
- 27 Apr 2022 6:53 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Teachers’ trade union PDSZ has sent an open letter to Hungary’s next prime minister demanding the government set up an independent education ministry and increase wages “significantly” while reducing various work-related burdens.
Borrowers Face Dire Impact of Rising Loan Rates in Hungary
- 25 Apr 2022 11:49 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- property
Hungarian mortgage rates have surged in recent months due to rising inflation and the MNB’s subsequent monetary tightening, which means that the size of loans that borrowers can take out under the MNB debt cap rules has declined significantly in one year, Portfolio writes in an analysis.
Consumer Prices Grew by an Annual 8.5% this March in Hungary
- 9 Apr 2022 8:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Consumer prices in Hungary grew by an annual 8.5% in March, quickening from 8.3% in the previous month, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Friday.
Paks Nuclear Plant Upgrade to Continue
- 7 Apr 2022 7:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Concerning the upgrade of Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant, PM Orbán said that Hungary had a general objection against European sanctions against Russia, but “since unity within the EU is important, Hungary approves such measures unless they do not impact vital Hungarian interests”.