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Experts Say Proposed Advertising Tax To Hit Independent Outlets Hardest
- 4 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- business
News of government attacks on NGOs and Central European University has drawn attention away from newer attempts to clamp down on Hungary’s media providers. A bill proposed last week by the Ministry of National Economy would have media providers pay a 9 percent advertising tax if their advertising revenues exceed HUF 100 million (USD 345,000) — a sizable increase from the earlier 5.3 percent tax.
European Commission Raises GDP Growth Forecast For Hungary
- 16 Feb 2017 7:42 AM
- business
Hungary’s real-term GDP growth is expected to be 3.5 percent this year, the European Commission said in its 2017 winter economic forecast released on Monday, in an upward revision from the 2.6 percent growth predicted in its earlier autumn forecast in November.
Hungary’s Grey Economy Shrinking, Says Nézőpont
- 3 Dec 2016 7:15 AM
- business
Hungary’s grey economy has been shrinking over the past 13 years to total about 6.5-7 billion forints (EUR 21-22m) last year, Sámuel Ágoston Mráz, chief executive of the Nézőpont Institute, said, citing fresh data. In 2003 the size of the grey economy was estimated at 25% of gross domestic product (GDP) and this fell to 23.3% in 2010 and 21.9% in 2015, he said.
Orbán: Wage Deal Result Of Hard Work
- 25 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The agreement between the government and its social partners on minimum wage increases in 2017 and 2018 was made possible by the hard work of “millions of Hungarians”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at the signing of the wage deal in the Economy Ministry.
Car Liability Insurance Rates Grow As More People Drive
- 18 Nov 2016 12:00 AM
- business
Annual rates for vehicle liability insurance in Hungary are expected to rise 10-12% on average, reaching HUF 22,000-25,000, due to increasing car usage and a growing number of insurance payments, according to an analysis by insurance broker Agenta-Consulting sent to the Budapest Business Journal.
EC Revises 2016 Hungary GDP Growth Forecast Downwards To 2.1%
- 10 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s economy, adjusted for inflation, is expected to grow by 2.1 % this year, the European Commission said in its autumn economic forecast released on Wednesday. The commission revised its estimate downwards from its spring forecast of 2.5%.
Varga: Moody’s Upgrade To Open ‘New Chapter’
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The upgrade of Hungary’s sovereign rating by Moody’s means that all three big ratings agencies have Hungary in investment grade and this could open a “new chapter” in efforts to reduce the country’s public debt, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said.
New Laws Seen Limiting Retail Working Hours
- 3 Nov 2016 3:30 AM
- business
The Hungarian government is planning to make changes to the country’s regulatory environment affecting the working hours of retail workers, according to a report today in government-friendly daily Magyar Idők. Reports yesterday suggested stricter regulations for Sunday working hours are being considered.
Xpat Opinion: Fears Over Russian Economic Expansion Dismissed
- 2 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
An economist rejects the claims of a recent CSIS report, according to which Russia has been restoring its economic and political leverage in Central and Eastern Europe.
Experts Say Proposed Advertising Tax To Hit Independent Outlets Hardest
- 4 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- business
News of government attacks on NGOs and Central European University has drawn attention away from newer attempts to clamp down on Hungary’s media providers. A bill proposed last week by the Ministry of National Economy would have media providers pay a 9 percent advertising tax if their advertising revenues exceed HUF 100 million (USD 345,000) — a sizable increase from the earlier 5.3 percent tax.
European Commission Raises GDP Growth Forecast For Hungary
- 16 Feb 2017 7:42 AM
- business
Hungary’s real-term GDP growth is expected to be 3.5 percent this year, the European Commission said in its 2017 winter economic forecast released on Monday, in an upward revision from the 2.6 percent growth predicted in its earlier autumn forecast in November.
Hungary’s Grey Economy Shrinking, Says Nézőpont
- 3 Dec 2016 7:15 AM
- business
Hungary’s grey economy has been shrinking over the past 13 years to total about 6.5-7 billion forints (EUR 21-22m) last year, Sámuel Ágoston Mráz, chief executive of the Nézőpont Institute, said, citing fresh data. In 2003 the size of the grey economy was estimated at 25% of gross domestic product (GDP) and this fell to 23.3% in 2010 and 21.9% in 2015, he said.
Orbán: Wage Deal Result Of Hard Work
- 25 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The agreement between the government and its social partners on minimum wage increases in 2017 and 2018 was made possible by the hard work of “millions of Hungarians”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at the signing of the wage deal in the Economy Ministry.
Car Liability Insurance Rates Grow As More People Drive
- 18 Nov 2016 12:00 AM
- business
Annual rates for vehicle liability insurance in Hungary are expected to rise 10-12% on average, reaching HUF 22,000-25,000, due to increasing car usage and a growing number of insurance payments, according to an analysis by insurance broker Agenta-Consulting sent to the Budapest Business Journal.
EC Revises 2016 Hungary GDP Growth Forecast Downwards To 2.1%
- 10 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s economy, adjusted for inflation, is expected to grow by 2.1 % this year, the European Commission said in its autumn economic forecast released on Wednesday. The commission revised its estimate downwards from its spring forecast of 2.5%.
Varga: Moody’s Upgrade To Open ‘New Chapter’
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The upgrade of Hungary’s sovereign rating by Moody’s means that all three big ratings agencies have Hungary in investment grade and this could open a “new chapter” in efforts to reduce the country’s public debt, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said.
New Laws Seen Limiting Retail Working Hours
- 3 Nov 2016 3:30 AM
- business
The Hungarian government is planning to make changes to the country’s regulatory environment affecting the working hours of retail workers, according to a report today in government-friendly daily Magyar Idők. Reports yesterday suggested stricter regulations for Sunday working hours are being considered.
Xpat Opinion: Fears Over Russian Economic Expansion Dismissed
- 2 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
An economist rejects the claims of a recent CSIS report, according to which Russia has been restoring its economic and political leverage in Central and Eastern Europe.