516 result(s) for price rise
Hungarian Forint Steady Despite Greek Turbulence
- 7 Jul 2015 5:01 AM
- business
Greek woes may mean some temporary weakness for the Hungarian currency but it is set to firm in the medium term, analysts say after a brief wobble. The forint showed resilience on Monday, trading at 316.06 to the euro late in the day, down from 314.68 on Friday but up from 316.44 late Sunday. It hit an intraday low of 317.12 on Monday.
Hungarian Analysts See Continued Easing On Ties
- 23 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian analysts expect the National Bank of Hungary to continue an easing cycle at a steady pace at a policy meeting. K and H chief analyst Dávid Németh said the central bank’s Monetary Council would probably reduce the base rate by 15 basis points to 1.50%. The cut is likely to be the last of the cycle on the chance that inflation rises faster than expected and reaches the NBH’s mid-term ...
Telegraph: Budapest The Cheapest City For Alcoholic Drinks
- 4 Jun 2015 11:30 AM
- shopping
According to British newspaper The Telegraph, Budapest is the cheapest place in Europe for drinks, according to UK Post Office research. The analysts examined the prices of 10 different drinks (wine, beers, cocktails), in popular tourist destinations. According to the results, drinks cost half as much in Budapest as in places like Amsterdam or Ibiza. In the Hungarian capital you can buy a glass ...
WHO: World No Tobacco Day, Hungary, 31 May
- 29 May 2015 9:01 AM
- health & wellness
Eliminating the illicit trade in tobacco would generate an annual tax windfall of US$ 31 billion for governments, improve public health, help cut crime and curb an important revenue source for the tobacco industry. Those are the key themes of World No Tobacco Day on May 31 when the World Health Organization will urge Member States to sign the Protocol to Eliminate the Illicit Trade in Tobacco ...
CEO’s More Optimistic In Hungary
- 29 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian executives are optimistic about the next 12 months, and are keeping a vigilant eye on Berlin.
“Sentiment among Hungarian chief executives reflects the global trend; confidence in global growth is waning, while their expectations of their own corporate earnings are slightly more optimistic”, said Nick Kós, CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Hungary in response to our enquiry.
“Sentiment among Hungarian chief executives reflects the global trend; confidence in global growth is waning, while their expectations of their own corporate earnings are slightly more optimistic”, said Nick Kós, CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Hungary in response to our enquiry.
MTEL Focuses On Network Developments To Retain Clients
- 14 May 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Magyar Telekom will focus on network developments this year to boost customer satisfaction and reduce churn, the company’s chief financial officer, János Szabó said after the company published its first-quarter earnings. MTel will make developments in both its mobile and fixed line networks, Szabó said. MTel expects to spend about 105 billion forints on investments this year, according to ...
Ad Tax Changes Would Hurt Hungarian Consumer Goods Market
- 12 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Retailers could be seriously hurt by changes to the advertisement tax, especially in the consumer goods segment, the National Association of Retailers (OKSZ) reported. The consumer goods market is extremely price sensitive and both retailers and suppliers have a vested interest in curbing price rises, the OKSZ said in a statement.
Two Main Stages At VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2015 9:06 AM
- entertainment
Exactly 3 months to go till Telekom VOLT Festival opens its gates with a great line-up of more than 130 artists on 5 stages. This year VOLT will have 2 main stages, so starting from 3 in the afternoon until 6 in the morning the program will continuously flow. Tickets for the lowest price are still available until 10th April. VOLT Festival is held in the beautiful city of Sopron between 1-4 July, ...
Easter Holiday Boosts Retail Sales In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in the run-up to the Easter holiday are expected to rise by 60 billion forints, about the same amount as last year, according to the National Retail Association (OKSZ). Last year’s retail sales around the holiday were up from 45 -50 billion in the preceding years, said OKSZ chief secretary György Vámos. This year’s sales were helped by the decision by some retailers to keep their ...
Hungarian Forint Steady Despite Greek Turbulence
- 7 Jul 2015 5:01 AM
- business
Greek woes may mean some temporary weakness for the Hungarian currency but it is set to firm in the medium term, analysts say after a brief wobble. The forint showed resilience on Monday, trading at 316.06 to the euro late in the day, down from 314.68 on Friday but up from 316.44 late Sunday. It hit an intraday low of 317.12 on Monday.
Hungarian Analysts See Continued Easing On Ties
- 23 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian analysts expect the National Bank of Hungary to continue an easing cycle at a steady pace at a policy meeting. K and H chief analyst Dávid Németh said the central bank’s Monetary Council would probably reduce the base rate by 15 basis points to 1.50%. The cut is likely to be the last of the cycle on the chance that inflation rises faster than expected and reaches the NBH’s mid-term ...
Telegraph: Budapest The Cheapest City For Alcoholic Drinks
- 4 Jun 2015 11:30 AM
- shopping
According to British newspaper The Telegraph, Budapest is the cheapest place in Europe for drinks, according to UK Post Office research. The analysts examined the prices of 10 different drinks (wine, beers, cocktails), in popular tourist destinations. According to the results, drinks cost half as much in Budapest as in places like Amsterdam or Ibiza. In the Hungarian capital you can buy a glass ...
WHO: World No Tobacco Day, Hungary, 31 May
- 29 May 2015 9:01 AM
- health & wellness
Eliminating the illicit trade in tobacco would generate an annual tax windfall of US$ 31 billion for governments, improve public health, help cut crime and curb an important revenue source for the tobacco industry. Those are the key themes of World No Tobacco Day on May 31 when the World Health Organization will urge Member States to sign the Protocol to Eliminate the Illicit Trade in Tobacco ...
CEO’s More Optimistic In Hungary
- 29 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian executives are optimistic about the next 12 months, and are keeping a vigilant eye on Berlin.
“Sentiment among Hungarian chief executives reflects the global trend; confidence in global growth is waning, while their expectations of their own corporate earnings are slightly more optimistic”, said Nick Kós, CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Hungary in response to our enquiry.
“Sentiment among Hungarian chief executives reflects the global trend; confidence in global growth is waning, while their expectations of their own corporate earnings are slightly more optimistic”, said Nick Kós, CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Hungary in response to our enquiry.
MTEL Focuses On Network Developments To Retain Clients
- 14 May 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Magyar Telekom will focus on network developments this year to boost customer satisfaction and reduce churn, the company’s chief financial officer, János Szabó said after the company published its first-quarter earnings. MTel will make developments in both its mobile and fixed line networks, Szabó said. MTel expects to spend about 105 billion forints on investments this year, according to ...
Ad Tax Changes Would Hurt Hungarian Consumer Goods Market
- 12 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Retailers could be seriously hurt by changes to the advertisement tax, especially in the consumer goods segment, the National Association of Retailers (OKSZ) reported. The consumer goods market is extremely price sensitive and both retailers and suppliers have a vested interest in curbing price rises, the OKSZ said in a statement.
Two Main Stages At VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2015 9:06 AM
- entertainment
Exactly 3 months to go till Telekom VOLT Festival opens its gates with a great line-up of more than 130 artists on 5 stages. This year VOLT will have 2 main stages, so starting from 3 in the afternoon until 6 in the morning the program will continuously flow. Tickets for the lowest price are still available until 10th April. VOLT Festival is held in the beautiful city of Sopron between 1-4 July, ...
Easter Holiday Boosts Retail Sales In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in the run-up to the Easter holiday are expected to rise by 60 billion forints, about the same amount as last year, according to the National Retail Association (OKSZ). Last year’s retail sales around the holiday were up from 45 -50 billion in the preceding years, said OKSZ chief secretary György Vámos. This year’s sales were helped by the decision by some retailers to keep their ...