262 result(s) for rises
Proposal For Early Retirement For Hungarian Men “Irresponsible”
- 5 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Calls to allow men to retire after 40 years are “irresponsible”, the head of Hungary’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry said. Hungary’s biggest challenge in the past few years has been to maintain the budget balance, László Parragh told public television news channel M1, adding that lowering the retirement age would reduce tax revenues insupportably and erode the national pension fund.
Jobless Rate In Hungary Falls To 6.9%
- 30 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- business
A 23-year record high employment rate was recorded in April-June this year combined with a ten-year jobless low. The three-month rolling jobless rate was 6.9% in April-June, down from 7.1% in March-May, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said. The April- June jobless rate was down from 8.1% in the same period a year earlier. The number of unemployed averaged 310,400 in April-June.
Why You Haven’t Had A Real Drink ’Til You’ve Been To Budapest
- 16 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The Alchemy Of Alcohol With Dez O’Connell, Part I, by Liz Frommer. I figured I'd be too late for the first taster as I skipped up the stairs to Brody Studios’ main bar. Normally, I would not mind; but the buzz surrounding Dez and his now famous Brody Alchemists Nights had been steadily growing, and I didn't want to miss anything. What was all the hype about? A bartender could show some artistic ...
Electricity Demand In Hungary Peaks During Heat Wave
- 9 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Electricity demand in Hungary reached a new summer peak on Tuesday as people tried to stay cool during a heat wave, dailies said on Wednesday, citing data from transmission system operator Mavir. Demand reached 6,450 MW early in the afternoon on Tuesday. Last summer, demand peaked at 6,050 MW. The previous record, of 6,320 MW, was set in 2007.
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.
Consumers’ Rights Protection “Effective”, Says Hungarian Media Authority
- 3 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Hungary’s media authority on Thursday said it was "effective" in protecting infocommunications consumers’ rights and rejected recent critical remarks by a Socialist lawmaker. Ferenc Baja said the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) should do more to protect consumers’ rights in the infocommunications sector.
Telenor, Magyar Telekom Gear Up For Tariff Changes In Hungary
- 30 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Telenor is giving its clients until the end of June to refuse tariff changes that will take effect on July 1, while Magyar Telekom will inform its subscribers of tariff changes in July and give them a chance to reject them for 15 days, the telcos said. Hungary’s National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) on Friday said it signed contracts with Magyar Telekom and Telenor “ensuring the ...
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 ...
Mayor On Public Transport Strike, Budapest Pride
- 4 Jun 2015 2:00 AM
- current affairs
A strike at Budapest public transport company BKV may prevent wage rises, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. “You can reject the management’s proposal for wage rises and go on strike but this may involve the danger of zero wage hike. Nor is it clear how long the bus service can be saved from complete outsourcing in this scenario,” he said.
Proposal For Early Retirement For Hungarian Men “Irresponsible”
- 5 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Calls to allow men to retire after 40 years are “irresponsible”, the head of Hungary’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry said. Hungary’s biggest challenge in the past few years has been to maintain the budget balance, László Parragh told public television news channel M1, adding that lowering the retirement age would reduce tax revenues insupportably and erode the national pension fund.
Jobless Rate In Hungary Falls To 6.9%
- 30 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- business
A 23-year record high employment rate was recorded in April-June this year combined with a ten-year jobless low. The three-month rolling jobless rate was 6.9% in April-June, down from 7.1% in March-May, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said. The April- June jobless rate was down from 8.1% in the same period a year earlier. The number of unemployed averaged 310,400 in April-June.
Why You Haven’t Had A Real Drink ’Til You’ve Been To Budapest
- 16 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The Alchemy Of Alcohol With Dez O’Connell, Part I, by Liz Frommer. I figured I'd be too late for the first taster as I skipped up the stairs to Brody Studios’ main bar. Normally, I would not mind; but the buzz surrounding Dez and his now famous Brody Alchemists Nights had been steadily growing, and I didn't want to miss anything. What was all the hype about? A bartender could show some artistic ...
Electricity Demand In Hungary Peaks During Heat Wave
- 9 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Electricity demand in Hungary reached a new summer peak on Tuesday as people tried to stay cool during a heat wave, dailies said on Wednesday, citing data from transmission system operator Mavir. Demand reached 6,450 MW early in the afternoon on Tuesday. Last summer, demand peaked at 6,050 MW. The previous record, of 6,320 MW, was set in 2007.
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.
Consumers’ Rights Protection “Effective”, Says Hungarian Media Authority
- 3 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Hungary’s media authority on Thursday said it was "effective" in protecting infocommunications consumers’ rights and rejected recent critical remarks by a Socialist lawmaker. Ferenc Baja said the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) should do more to protect consumers’ rights in the infocommunications sector.
Telenor, Magyar Telekom Gear Up For Tariff Changes In Hungary
- 30 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Telenor is giving its clients until the end of June to refuse tariff changes that will take effect on July 1, while Magyar Telekom will inform its subscribers of tariff changes in July and give them a chance to reject them for 15 days, the telcos said. Hungary’s National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) on Friday said it signed contracts with Magyar Telekom and Telenor “ensuring the ...
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 ...
Mayor On Public Transport Strike, Budapest Pride
- 4 Jun 2015 2:00 AM
- current affairs
A strike at Budapest public transport company BKV may prevent wage rises, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. “You can reject the management’s proposal for wage rises and go on strike but this may involve the danger of zero wage hike. Nor is it clear how long the bus service can be saved from complete outsourcing in this scenario,” he said.