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Semjén Calls For Reintroducing Sunday Shopping Ban
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Zsolt Semjén, deputy prime minister and head of the co-ruling Christian Democrats, has called for reintroducing and extending Hungary’s shopping ban on Sunday, in an interview published by national daily Magyar Idők on Friday. In the interview, Semjén insisted that economic arguments against the restrictions had “proven unfounded” and that employees had benefited from the ban before it was lifted ...
Govt Launches Probe Into Graft Allegation Linked To EU Tenders
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has started an internal investigation to uncover whether it was possible to influence decision-makers in connection with European Union tenders, the government office chief said. János Lázár told a news conference that ruling Fidesz lawmaker Roland Mengyi’s immunity would be suspended.
Decline Of Construction Sector Output Slows To 16.2% In June
- 12 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Output of Hungary’s construction industry fell by an annual 16.2% in June, the Central Statistical Office said. The pace of the decline slowed from 25.8% in May and 30.0% in April. Output of the buildings segment rose by 7.4%, mainly on the construction of industrial buildings, but also lifted by the construction of schools and sports facilities.
Retail Turnover Rebounds After Sunday Shopping Restrictions Lifted
- 3 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Large retailers have recovered from the drop in revenue caused by Sunday shopping restrictions, the daily Magyar Nemzet said on Wednesday. Since the restrictions were lifted in April, turnover has rebounded. Retail chain Spar told the paper that 9 percent of revenue is generated on Sundays.
Kékszalag – Europe’s Biggest Sailing Competition At Lake Balaton
- 15 Jul 2016 9:02 AM
- sport
The 48th Kékszalag (Blue Ribbon) Erste World Grand Prix, the biggest regatta in Europe, will be held on July 14 at Lake Balaton.
Interior, Defence Ministers Meet Austrian Counter Parts
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The interior and defence ministers of Hungary and Austria met at Röszke, in southern Hungary, on Thursday, to discuss cooperation against illegal migration. The meeting focused on ways Austria could contribute to border control in southern Hungary, Hungarian interior minister Sandor Pinter told a press conference after the talks.
OECD Lowers Hungary Forecast For 2016 GDP Growth
- 2 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The OECD has lowered its growth forecast for Hungary’s economy to 1.6% from 2.4% in the previous Economic Outlook released in November 2015. In its new report, the OECD maintained its 3.1% projection for Hungarian GDP growth next year. The organisation said “growth is projected to moderate in 2016 due to a temporary contraction in public investment as a new cycle of EU structural funds commences, ...
Home Sales Set To Reach 155,000 This Year
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Home sales in Hungary could rise to 155,000 this year from 130,000- 135,000 in 2015, according to an analysis by Otthon Centrum, which runs a franchise network of real estate brokers. New homes could make up 3-4% of the total, Otthon Centrum said.
Home Appliances, Consumer Electronics Sales Edge Down
- 13 May 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Sales of home appliances and consumer electronics fell by an annual 1.2% to 121.4 billion forints (EUR 384.4m) in the first quarter, market researcher GfK said. Sales of small home appliances rose 14.6% and sales of big home appliances were up by 9.4%.
Semjén Calls For Reintroducing Sunday Shopping Ban
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Zsolt Semjén, deputy prime minister and head of the co-ruling Christian Democrats, has called for reintroducing and extending Hungary’s shopping ban on Sunday, in an interview published by national daily Magyar Idők on Friday. In the interview, Semjén insisted that economic arguments against the restrictions had “proven unfounded” and that employees had benefited from the ban before it was lifted ...
Govt Launches Probe Into Graft Allegation Linked To EU Tenders
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has started an internal investigation to uncover whether it was possible to influence decision-makers in connection with European Union tenders, the government office chief said. János Lázár told a news conference that ruling Fidesz lawmaker Roland Mengyi’s immunity would be suspended.
Decline Of Construction Sector Output Slows To 16.2% In June
- 12 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Output of Hungary’s construction industry fell by an annual 16.2% in June, the Central Statistical Office said. The pace of the decline slowed from 25.8% in May and 30.0% in April. Output of the buildings segment rose by 7.4%, mainly on the construction of industrial buildings, but also lifted by the construction of schools and sports facilities.
Retail Turnover Rebounds After Sunday Shopping Restrictions Lifted
- 3 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Large retailers have recovered from the drop in revenue caused by Sunday shopping restrictions, the daily Magyar Nemzet said on Wednesday. Since the restrictions were lifted in April, turnover has rebounded. Retail chain Spar told the paper that 9 percent of revenue is generated on Sundays.
Kékszalag – Europe’s Biggest Sailing Competition At Lake Balaton
- 15 Jul 2016 9:02 AM
- sport
The 48th Kékszalag (Blue Ribbon) Erste World Grand Prix, the biggest regatta in Europe, will be held on July 14 at Lake Balaton.
Interior, Defence Ministers Meet Austrian Counter Parts
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The interior and defence ministers of Hungary and Austria met at Röszke, in southern Hungary, on Thursday, to discuss cooperation against illegal migration. The meeting focused on ways Austria could contribute to border control in southern Hungary, Hungarian interior minister Sandor Pinter told a press conference after the talks.
OECD Lowers Hungary Forecast For 2016 GDP Growth
- 2 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The OECD has lowered its growth forecast for Hungary’s economy to 1.6% from 2.4% in the previous Economic Outlook released in November 2015. In its new report, the OECD maintained its 3.1% projection for Hungarian GDP growth next year. The organisation said “growth is projected to moderate in 2016 due to a temporary contraction in public investment as a new cycle of EU structural funds commences, ...
Home Sales Set To Reach 155,000 This Year
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Home sales in Hungary could rise to 155,000 this year from 130,000- 135,000 in 2015, according to an analysis by Otthon Centrum, which runs a franchise network of real estate brokers. New homes could make up 3-4% of the total, Otthon Centrum said.
Home Appliances, Consumer Electronics Sales Edge Down
- 13 May 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Sales of home appliances and consumer electronics fell by an annual 1.2% to 121.4 billion forints (EUR 384.4m) in the first quarter, market researcher GfK said. Sales of small home appliances rose 14.6% and sales of big home appliances were up by 9.4%.