258 result(s) for rises
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.
Hungary’s 2016 Budget “Designed To Boost Economy, Help Families”
- 1 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The government seeks to promote job creation and boost the economy as well as provide assistance to families, a state secretary of the economy ministry said in his introduction to the parliamentary debate on next year’s budget. Béla Glattfelder said the bill would introduce changes to 18 laws, including rules governing efforts to reduce Hungary’s state debt. The current growth and inflation path ...
Hungarian Lawmakers Address Health-Care Sector Troubles
- 13 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Lawmakers addressed burning issues in health-care financing in parliament, ahead of a demonstration planned by workers in the sector this afternoon. István Ikotity, a lawmaker for the opposition LMP party, said Hungary’s health-care sector was overloaded and faced shortages in staff, equipment and medication supplies. He estimated that there is a shortage of some 6,000 nurses and their wages are ...
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.
Ray Brown, Musician & Producer
- 21 Apr 2015 12:00 PM
Ray Brown is a drummer/keyboardist/producer - recording and preforming with multi-platinum artists including WAR, Hootie and The Blow Fish, Carlos Santana and on occasion with actor Bruce Willis.
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.
Hungary’s 2016 Budget “Designed To Boost Economy, Help Families”
- 1 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The government seeks to promote job creation and boost the economy as well as provide assistance to families, a state secretary of the economy ministry said in his introduction to the parliamentary debate on next year’s budget. Béla Glattfelder said the bill would introduce changes to 18 laws, including rules governing efforts to reduce Hungary’s state debt. The current growth and inflation path ...
Hungarian Lawmakers Address Health-Care Sector Troubles
- 13 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Lawmakers addressed burning issues in health-care financing in parliament, ahead of a demonstration planned by workers in the sector this afternoon. István Ikotity, a lawmaker for the opposition LMP party, said Hungary’s health-care sector was overloaded and faced shortages in staff, equipment and medication supplies. He estimated that there is a shortage of some 6,000 nurses and their wages are ...
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.
Ray Brown, Musician & Producer
- 21 Apr 2015 12:00 PM
Ray Brown is a drummer/keyboardist/producer - recording and preforming with multi-platinum artists including WAR, Hootie and The Blow Fish, Carlos Santana and on occasion with actor Bruce Willis.