2,503 result(s) for hungarian forint
Hungary Eyes Formula One Contract Extension
- 3 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary has long-term plans for its Formula One race, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said ahead of the 30th Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. Mihály Varga said it was essential that the Hungaroring undergo occasional upgrades for F1 to keep coming back for years to come. The Hungaroring was therefore upgraded last year, and the Hungarian government would like to continue the work in the long run, ...
Hungarians Spending More On Summer Vacations
- 31 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
Spending by Hungarian families vacationing this summer is set to reach 151,000 forints (EUR 490), on average, 28% more than last summer, a representative survey by Budapest Bank shows. Fully 22% of vacationers are spending under 50,000 forints, while 23% are spending more than 200,000 forints.
Miksa: Budapest's New Eco-Friendly Eatery
- 23 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : While many edible elements of unhealthy lifestyles are trendy lately (including most street food), a lot of people still value healthy eating, environmental protection, selective waste collection, and high-quality food products sourced from local producers. The Miksa Cafe on leafy Falk Miksa Street is a true ...
Hungarian State Secretary: Migration Crisis Europe’s "Invasion"
- 21 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe’s migration crisis is an "invasion" of the continent, the state secretary for church, ethnic and civil society relations told daily Napi Gazdaság. Miklós Soltész said the ongoing crisis was not about refugees, but was an issue of mass migration which could have “grave economic consequences” for the entire world.
Budapest-Belgrade Rail Line Revamp Set To Start This Year
- 17 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
The revamp of the Budapest-Belgrade rail line could begin this year once the necessary agreements between the Hungarian and Chinese governments are signed, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. The Hungarian-Serbian-Chinese working group dealing with the modernisation of the railway line held its third session at the foreign ministry on Thursday.
Hungarian Army Ready To Build Border Fence
- 17 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian army has “all the skills needed” to build a fence along Hungary’s border with Serbia to stem the massive inflow of illegal migrants, Defence Minister Csaba Hende said. Nine hundred soldiers are involved in the construction and the deadline to complete the fence is November 30, the minister told the press in Mórahalom, near the border, where a “sample section” of the fence is being ...
Water Melon Growers In Hungary Set For Good Season
- 17 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian watermelon farmers expect to see a good season in 2015 with stable prices and a good harvest outlook, business daily Világgazdaság said, citing Ferenc Ledó, head of the fruit and vegetable growers’ association. Estimating the cost price of watermelon at 50-60 forints per kilogram, he said the consumer price should be between 90 forints and 130 forints, which roughly equals the current ...
Hungarian Forint Firms To Euro On Greek Debt Deal
- 13 Jul 2015 12:00 PM
- business
The forint traded at 310.30 to the euro around 10 in the morning on Monday, firming from 311.58 late Friday on news of a deal reached between Greece and its creditors after negotiations that lasted through the night. The Hungarian unit weakened to 279.74 from 278.78 against the dollar, but strengthened to 295.68 from 296.56 against the Swiss franc.
Insurers Estimate Storm Damage At HUF 3bn
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Damages from the recent storm in Hungary are estimated around 3 billion forints (EUR 9.5m), the Association of Hungarian Insurers (Mabisz) said. Some 20,000 claims are expected in connection with storm damages, Mabisz said.
Hungary Eyes Formula One Contract Extension
- 3 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary has long-term plans for its Formula One race, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said ahead of the 30th Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. Mihály Varga said it was essential that the Hungaroring undergo occasional upgrades for F1 to keep coming back for years to come. The Hungaroring was therefore upgraded last year, and the Hungarian government would like to continue the work in the long run, ...
Hungarians Spending More On Summer Vacations
- 31 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
Spending by Hungarian families vacationing this summer is set to reach 151,000 forints (EUR 490), on average, 28% more than last summer, a representative survey by Budapest Bank shows. Fully 22% of vacationers are spending under 50,000 forints, while 23% are spending more than 200,000 forints.
Miksa: Budapest's New Eco-Friendly Eatery
- 23 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : While many edible elements of unhealthy lifestyles are trendy lately (including most street food), a lot of people still value healthy eating, environmental protection, selective waste collection, and high-quality food products sourced from local producers. The Miksa Cafe on leafy Falk Miksa Street is a true ...
Hungarian State Secretary: Migration Crisis Europe’s "Invasion"
- 21 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Europe’s migration crisis is an "invasion" of the continent, the state secretary for church, ethnic and civil society relations told daily Napi Gazdaság. Miklós Soltész said the ongoing crisis was not about refugees, but was an issue of mass migration which could have “grave economic consequences” for the entire world.
Budapest-Belgrade Rail Line Revamp Set To Start This Year
- 17 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
The revamp of the Budapest-Belgrade rail line could begin this year once the necessary agreements between the Hungarian and Chinese governments are signed, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. The Hungarian-Serbian-Chinese working group dealing with the modernisation of the railway line held its third session at the foreign ministry on Thursday.
Hungarian Army Ready To Build Border Fence
- 17 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian army has “all the skills needed” to build a fence along Hungary’s border with Serbia to stem the massive inflow of illegal migrants, Defence Minister Csaba Hende said. Nine hundred soldiers are involved in the construction and the deadline to complete the fence is November 30, the minister told the press in Mórahalom, near the border, where a “sample section” of the fence is being ...
Water Melon Growers In Hungary Set For Good Season
- 17 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian watermelon farmers expect to see a good season in 2015 with stable prices and a good harvest outlook, business daily Világgazdaság said, citing Ferenc Ledó, head of the fruit and vegetable growers’ association. Estimating the cost price of watermelon at 50-60 forints per kilogram, he said the consumer price should be between 90 forints and 130 forints, which roughly equals the current ...
Hungarian Forint Firms To Euro On Greek Debt Deal
- 13 Jul 2015 12:00 PM
- business
The forint traded at 310.30 to the euro around 10 in the morning on Monday, firming from 311.58 late Friday on news of a deal reached between Greece and its creditors after negotiations that lasted through the night. The Hungarian unit weakened to 279.74 from 278.78 against the dollar, but strengthened to 295.68 from 296.56 against the Swiss franc.
Insurers Estimate Storm Damage At HUF 3bn
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Damages from the recent storm in Hungary are estimated around 3 billion forints (EUR 9.5m), the Association of Hungarian Insurers (Mabisz) said. Some 20,000 claims are expected in connection with storm damages, Mabisz said.