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Icelandic Volcanic Ash Chokes Hungary's Forint
- 19 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- business
"Goldman Sachs being charged with fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ruined the appetite for markets on Friday, and the volcanic ash from Iceland keeps choking European markets. The airspace closure is seen putting Europe’s fragile recovery in danger, according to the most recent press reports. Hungary’s forint eased to above 265 against the euro again.
International Festival of Palinka, Gyula, 16 -18 April
- 17 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- entertainment
"This festival and exhibition takes place annually in mid April in Gyula. The National Pálinka Competition is part of that festival of spirits that features some spectacular entertainment.
2009 Was A 'Not To Beer' Year In Hungary
- 16 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- shopping
"Beer sales in Hungary dropped further in Hungary in 2009, the Association of Hungarian Brewers has said on Thursday. According to the beer association’s data, sales of local brewers contracted by 12.4% year on year, with domestic sales declining 9%. The brewers expect a 2-3% drop in 2010.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Hungary's Fidesz To Focus On Growth, Competitiveness
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s budget deficit will reach the full-year target by the end of May and that, i.e. the real state of the economy, needs to be understood by the IMF, the European Commission and analysts too, said Viktor Orbán, who looks to be en route to shortly become Hungary’s next Prime Minister.
Credigen Bank Withdraws From Hungary
- 12 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"Credigen Bank, the Hungarian consumer finance unit of French Sofinco, has terminated its activities in Hungary. A major player on the local consumer loan market, it will complete collecting its outstanding debt and then withdraw from Hungary altogether, the bank confirmed to local news portal index.hu. It has contracts with such large retail chains as Tesco, Media Markt, Saturn and Extreme ...
Hungarian Firm Catches International Fever
- 9 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"During times of crisis, as many are all too familiar with, companies are forced to become more agile in order to survive. For many firms this has come down to cutting costs and focusing all available resources on sustaining business. Though these tactics may not be the ideal solution for young firms looking to grow their business, in many cases it’s done simply so the firm can stay afloat until ...
Depreciation Of Hungary's Forint On The Horizon
- 8 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"Fund managers expecting Hungary’s forint to weaken outnumber those who don’t both in terms of short-term (3 months) and longer term (12 m) projections, Portfolio.hu’s latest monthly poll showed on Wednesday.
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 ...
Icelandic Volcanic Ash Chokes Hungary's Forint
- 19 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- business
"Goldman Sachs being charged with fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ruined the appetite for markets on Friday, and the volcanic ash from Iceland keeps choking European markets. The airspace closure is seen putting Europe’s fragile recovery in danger, according to the most recent press reports. Hungary’s forint eased to above 265 against the euro again.
International Festival of Palinka, Gyula, 16 -18 April
- 17 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- entertainment
"This festival and exhibition takes place annually in mid April in Gyula. The National Pálinka Competition is part of that festival of spirits that features some spectacular entertainment.
2009 Was A 'Not To Beer' Year In Hungary
- 16 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- shopping
"Beer sales in Hungary dropped further in Hungary in 2009, the Association of Hungarian Brewers has said on Thursday. According to the beer association’s data, sales of local brewers contracted by 12.4% year on year, with domestic sales declining 9%. The brewers expect a 2-3% drop in 2010.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Hungary's Fidesz To Focus On Growth, Competitiveness
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s budget deficit will reach the full-year target by the end of May and that, i.e. the real state of the economy, needs to be understood by the IMF, the European Commission and analysts too, said Viktor Orbán, who looks to be en route to shortly become Hungary’s next Prime Minister.
Credigen Bank Withdraws From Hungary
- 12 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"Credigen Bank, the Hungarian consumer finance unit of French Sofinco, has terminated its activities in Hungary. A major player on the local consumer loan market, it will complete collecting its outstanding debt and then withdraw from Hungary altogether, the bank confirmed to local news portal index.hu. It has contracts with such large retail chains as Tesco, Media Markt, Saturn and Extreme ...
Hungarian Firm Catches International Fever
- 9 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"During times of crisis, as many are all too familiar with, companies are forced to become more agile in order to survive. For many firms this has come down to cutting costs and focusing all available resources on sustaining business. Though these tactics may not be the ideal solution for young firms looking to grow their business, in many cases it’s done simply so the firm can stay afloat until ...
Depreciation Of Hungary's Forint On The Horizon
- 8 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"Fund managers expecting Hungary’s forint to weaken outnumber those who don’t both in terms of short-term (3 months) and longer term (12 m) projections, Portfolio.hu’s latest monthly poll showed on Wednesday.
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 ...