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IMF, EU To Accept Only Constructive Action From New Hungarian Government
- 19 May 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"There is very limited guidance from Hungary’s new government on how it intends to approach fiscal consolidation in the quarters ahead, research analysts at UBS said after a recent visit to Budapest. Most observers are disregarding the populist rhetoric of centre-right Fidesz, which obtained an unprecedented two-thirds legislative majority in April - and are waiting to see actual action which ...
Markets Will Be Quick To Punish Any Expansionary Budget Policy In Hungary
- 17 May 2010 4:00 AM
- business
"Hungary’s currency and bonds may weaken on investor concern the new government will widen the budget deficit as the Greek crisis pushes the European Union to cap shortfalls, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing analysts, who warned that the market will be quick to punish any expansionary budget policy.
Poverty And Consumption: The Poor Rather Look for Cheap Products Than Promotions
- 14 May 2010 3:00 AM
- shopping
"Cheaper products are more popular with poorer consumer groups, but it is not typical of them that they look for promotions more – this is what GfK Hungária’s latest survey on the consumption of people living at subsistence level, those who can be considered poor, show.
The (Great)Power Of Children - Parents Spend The Most On Only Children
- 13 May 2010 1:10 AM
- community & culture
"There are fewer and fewer children born nowadays, but those born will most probably have a lot higher standard of living than their parents. This is certainly due to the decade-long increase in purchasing power, and as a result, parents spend more on their children – this is what GfK Hungária’s research results show.
Embassies In Hungary Going Green And Fair Trade
- 10 May 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"In January, the Dutch Embassy became the first embassy in Hungary to go Fair Trade. The embassy just placed their first order of Treehugger Dan's Fair Trade Kafequo coffee (55% arabica/45% robusta). The beans come from Peru and Tanzania, and are mixed and roasted by Caffe Agust in Italy. This move was quickly followed by the Gambian Embassy.
Hungary Forint Eases To Horrific Levels
- 7 May 2010 6:00 AM
- business
"As the signs of panic became apparent, Hungary’s forint eased further against the euro late on Thursday. Amidst increasing selling pressure the HUF depreciated to above 284, but in early morning trading on Friday the market seemed more at calm and EUR/HUF is currently quoted at around 282.
Hungarians Still Buy Ham And Chocolate At Easter
- 7 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- shopping
"The Easter season has outstanding importance in the sales of smoked-boiled ham, soft-centred chocolates and other seasonal sweets. Although the volume of smoked-boiled ham households bought further fell last year, Hungarians still like to buy this product category at this time of the year. Soft-centred chocolates are also popular in this period, one in four households buys them during this ...
Danube In The Spotlight On World Water Day
- 31 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"On World Water Day, Danube River Basin countries are looking at an impressive progress made early in the year towards the protection and sustainable use of water and other ecological resources, reaffirming and strengthening their commitment to transboundary cooperation.
Radisson Blu In Budapest Joins Earth Hour 2010
- 26 Mar 2010 4:20 AM
- community & culture
"Earth Hour is a global event organized by WWF and is held on the last Saturday of March annually, asking households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change. Earth hour was conceived by WWF and The Sydney Morning Herald in 2007, when 2.2 million residents of Sydney ...
IMF, EU To Accept Only Constructive Action From New Hungarian Government
- 19 May 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"There is very limited guidance from Hungary’s new government on how it intends to approach fiscal consolidation in the quarters ahead, research analysts at UBS said after a recent visit to Budapest. Most observers are disregarding the populist rhetoric of centre-right Fidesz, which obtained an unprecedented two-thirds legislative majority in April - and are waiting to see actual action which ...
Markets Will Be Quick To Punish Any Expansionary Budget Policy In Hungary
- 17 May 2010 4:00 AM
- business
"Hungary’s currency and bonds may weaken on investor concern the new government will widen the budget deficit as the Greek crisis pushes the European Union to cap shortfalls, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing analysts, who warned that the market will be quick to punish any expansionary budget policy.
Poverty And Consumption: The Poor Rather Look for Cheap Products Than Promotions
- 14 May 2010 3:00 AM
- shopping
"Cheaper products are more popular with poorer consumer groups, but it is not typical of them that they look for promotions more – this is what GfK Hungária’s latest survey on the consumption of people living at subsistence level, those who can be considered poor, show.
The (Great)Power Of Children - Parents Spend The Most On Only Children
- 13 May 2010 1:10 AM
- community & culture
"There are fewer and fewer children born nowadays, but those born will most probably have a lot higher standard of living than their parents. This is certainly due to the decade-long increase in purchasing power, and as a result, parents spend more on their children – this is what GfK Hungária’s research results show.
Embassies In Hungary Going Green And Fair Trade
- 10 May 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"In January, the Dutch Embassy became the first embassy in Hungary to go Fair Trade. The embassy just placed their first order of Treehugger Dan's Fair Trade Kafequo coffee (55% arabica/45% robusta). The beans come from Peru and Tanzania, and are mixed and roasted by Caffe Agust in Italy. This move was quickly followed by the Gambian Embassy.
Hungary Forint Eases To Horrific Levels
- 7 May 2010 6:00 AM
- business
"As the signs of panic became apparent, Hungary’s forint eased further against the euro late on Thursday. Amidst increasing selling pressure the HUF depreciated to above 284, but in early morning trading on Friday the market seemed more at calm and EUR/HUF is currently quoted at around 282.
Hungarians Still Buy Ham And Chocolate At Easter
- 7 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- shopping
"The Easter season has outstanding importance in the sales of smoked-boiled ham, soft-centred chocolates and other seasonal sweets. Although the volume of smoked-boiled ham households bought further fell last year, Hungarians still like to buy this product category at this time of the year. Soft-centred chocolates are also popular in this period, one in four households buys them during this ...
Danube In The Spotlight On World Water Day
- 31 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"On World Water Day, Danube River Basin countries are looking at an impressive progress made early in the year towards the protection and sustainable use of water and other ecological resources, reaffirming and strengthening their commitment to transboundary cooperation.
Radisson Blu In Budapest Joins Earth Hour 2010
- 26 Mar 2010 4:20 AM
- community & culture
"Earth Hour is a global event organized by WWF and is held on the last Saturday of March annually, asking households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change. Earth hour was conceived by WWF and The Sydney Morning Herald in 2007, when 2.2 million residents of Sydney ...