1,328 result(s) for national economy
Family-Friendly Workplace Awards Handed Over In Hungary
- 22 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Twenty-three out of altogether ninety applications were bestowed the Family-friendly Workplace 2012 title. The awards were handed over in Budapest on Friday. State Secretary for Social, Family and Youth Affairs Miklós Soltész in his keynote speech emphasized the significance of families serving as the fundamentals of a nation, calling it important that enterprises also focus on the situation of ...
Renewed Speculation Against The Hungarian Forint
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- business
On Tuesday last week Nouriel Roubini, one of the world’s most influential financial analysts sent to clients the following investment recommendation in his regular newsletter: “Until Hungary signs a new deal with the IMF we recommend to short the forint." Thus he signalled that investors should bet on a weakening forint.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Forint Comes Under Pressure
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- business
As the Forint weakens against the Euro, pundits wonder why international speculators are selling the Hungarian currency, and whether its slump is the result of the uncertainty related to the imminent choice of a new National Bank president, and of a possible quantitative easing program.
Hungary Was Right To Stick To Its Own Opinion In Negotiations With IMF
- 16 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Government has been right to stick to its own opinion on certain issues regarding an agreement on a financial safety net with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), chief negotiator Mihály Varga said on Sunday.
Xpat Opinion: A Bad Week For The Hungarian Forint &The Government
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the weakening of the Hungarian currency (HUF) was due to a statement by the Minister of the Economy. One cautions the PM against nominating him for the presidency of the National Bank. Other analysts think recent events have dealt several blows to the authority of the governing élite.In a sarcastic week-end front page editorial, Népszabadság takes it almost for granted ...
Hungary's Socialists Against Matolcsy At National Bank
- 14 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party is urging Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to make a responsible decision and nominate an independent person recognised by the banking community rather than Economy Minister György Matolcsy for the post of central bank governor.
Rumours Speak Of Cabinet Changes In Hungary
- 3 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wants to persuade deputy prime minister Tibor Navracsics to take the seat of Foreign Minister, while Economy Minister György Matolcsy is most likely to head the central bank from March, according to widely circulated rumours.
Tax System In Hungary To Settle Into A Transparent, Continuous Structure By 1 January 2013
- 2 Jan 2013 8:02 AM
- business
The European Commission’s appeal to Hungary regarding retail trade and telecommunication taxes was unnecessary, Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász stated in an interview on Thursday, as Hungary had already decided to abolish them a week earlier. These extra taxes, levied temporarily, will be abolished entirely as of 1 January 2013.
Food Inspectors Monitor Markets, Shopping Centres & Warehouses In Hungary
- 20 Dec 2012 8:04 AM
- shopping
"The National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH) has performed 3700 inspections and issues HUF 4.3 million in fines during the first phase of winter food monitoring activities. Inspections will continue until the end of December", announced State Secretary for Food Chain Supervision and Agricultural Economy of the Ministry of Rural Development Endre Kardeván on Monday in Budapest.
Family-Friendly Workplace Awards Handed Over In Hungary
- 22 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Twenty-three out of altogether ninety applications were bestowed the Family-friendly Workplace 2012 title. The awards were handed over in Budapest on Friday. State Secretary for Social, Family and Youth Affairs Miklós Soltész in his keynote speech emphasized the significance of families serving as the fundamentals of a nation, calling it important that enterprises also focus on the situation of ...
Renewed Speculation Against The Hungarian Forint
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- business
On Tuesday last week Nouriel Roubini, one of the world’s most influential financial analysts sent to clients the following investment recommendation in his regular newsletter: “Until Hungary signs a new deal with the IMF we recommend to short the forint." Thus he signalled that investors should bet on a weakening forint.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Forint Comes Under Pressure
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- business
As the Forint weakens against the Euro, pundits wonder why international speculators are selling the Hungarian currency, and whether its slump is the result of the uncertainty related to the imminent choice of a new National Bank president, and of a possible quantitative easing program.
Hungary Was Right To Stick To Its Own Opinion In Negotiations With IMF
- 16 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Government has been right to stick to its own opinion on certain issues regarding an agreement on a financial safety net with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), chief negotiator Mihály Varga said on Sunday.
Xpat Opinion: A Bad Week For The Hungarian Forint &The Government
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the weakening of the Hungarian currency (HUF) was due to a statement by the Minister of the Economy. One cautions the PM against nominating him for the presidency of the National Bank. Other analysts think recent events have dealt several blows to the authority of the governing élite.In a sarcastic week-end front page editorial, Népszabadság takes it almost for granted ...
Hungary's Socialists Against Matolcsy At National Bank
- 14 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party is urging Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to make a responsible decision and nominate an independent person recognised by the banking community rather than Economy Minister György Matolcsy for the post of central bank governor.
Rumours Speak Of Cabinet Changes In Hungary
- 3 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wants to persuade deputy prime minister Tibor Navracsics to take the seat of Foreign Minister, while Economy Minister György Matolcsy is most likely to head the central bank from March, according to widely circulated rumours.
Tax System In Hungary To Settle Into A Transparent, Continuous Structure By 1 January 2013
- 2 Jan 2013 8:02 AM
- business
The European Commission’s appeal to Hungary regarding retail trade and telecommunication taxes was unnecessary, Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász stated in an interview on Thursday, as Hungary had already decided to abolish them a week earlier. These extra taxes, levied temporarily, will be abolished entirely as of 1 January 2013.
Food Inspectors Monitor Markets, Shopping Centres & Warehouses In Hungary
- 20 Dec 2012 8:04 AM
- shopping
"The National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH) has performed 3700 inspections and issues HUF 4.3 million in fines during the first phase of winter food monitoring activities. Inspections will continue until the end of December", announced State Secretary for Food Chain Supervision and Agricultural Economy of the Ministry of Rural Development Endre Kardeván on Monday in Budapest.