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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 ...
Stable Fidesz Lead In Hungary
- 2 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ruling party Fidesz maintained its strong lead in March with 29% of all voters behind it while radical nationalist Jobbik had the backing of 16%, according to the Nézőpont Institute. The Socialists registered 7% among all voters, while the Democratic Coalition was favoured by 6%.
S&P Upgrades Hungary’s Rating To “BB Plus”
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Standard and Poor’s raised Hungary’s credit rating for long-term foreign currency and forint debt by one notch to “BB plus”. The international rating agency said that Hungary’s problems related to its external economic balance had significantly eased over the past few years.
Mihály Varga: High Time For A Credit Rating Upgrade
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The country’s situation warrants an upgrade by credit rating agencies, as over the past years Hungary’s current account has posted massive surpluses, general government budget deficit has been below 3 percent for years, economic growth has been picking up and employment shows steady improvement, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the Hungarian Business Leaders Forum held in ...
Govt Allocates Almost Huf 8 Bn For Castle District Reconstruction
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- property
The government is allocating 7.9 billion forints (EUR 26m) until the end of next year for the reconstruction of Budapest’s Castle District, state secretary László L Simon said. The project includes the construction of a 1.5 billion forint 300-space underground car park at the back of the Buda Castle, the 2 billion forint renovation of the historic stables and 3.5 billion forints for revamping a ...
U.S. Urges Hungary To Join Military Alliance Against ISIS
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has received a formal request from the United States to increase its contribution to the international coalition fighting against the Islamic State, the foreign minister told commercial TV2. The Islamic State poses a direct threat to Europe’s security and it has carried out a harsh attack against its values Hungary highly respects, Péter Szijjártó told the programme.
Brussels Notes High Growth, Rising Employment In Hungary
- 20 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- business
A European Commission report containing a survey of Hungary’s economic performance notes high growth, rising employment and low inflation. The EU balance of payments assistance to Hungary sixth review said that high growth had been boosted by “several one-offs and stimulus measures”.
Xpat Opinion: Stop Using Taxes As A Weapon
- 20 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: It is generally understood that tax cuts are good for business, and can actually increase government revenue by encouraging private-sector activity, which in turn generates more taxable revenue.
Poll: Hungary’s Fidesz Near Two Thirds Majority
- 16 Feb 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s ruling parties would get nearly a two-thirds majority if parliamentary elections were held this weekend, according to Nézőpont. The Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance enjoys the support of 40% of potential voters.
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 ...
Stable Fidesz Lead In Hungary
- 2 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ruling party Fidesz maintained its strong lead in March with 29% of all voters behind it while radical nationalist Jobbik had the backing of 16%, according to the Nézőpont Institute. The Socialists registered 7% among all voters, while the Democratic Coalition was favoured by 6%.
S&P Upgrades Hungary’s Rating To “BB Plus”
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Standard and Poor’s raised Hungary’s credit rating for long-term foreign currency and forint debt by one notch to “BB plus”. The international rating agency said that Hungary’s problems related to its external economic balance had significantly eased over the past few years.
Mihály Varga: High Time For A Credit Rating Upgrade
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The country’s situation warrants an upgrade by credit rating agencies, as over the past years Hungary’s current account has posted massive surpluses, general government budget deficit has been below 3 percent for years, economic growth has been picking up and employment shows steady improvement, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the Hungarian Business Leaders Forum held in ...
Govt Allocates Almost Huf 8 Bn For Castle District Reconstruction
- 13 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- property
The government is allocating 7.9 billion forints (EUR 26m) until the end of next year for the reconstruction of Budapest’s Castle District, state secretary László L Simon said. The project includes the construction of a 1.5 billion forint 300-space underground car park at the back of the Buda Castle, the 2 billion forint renovation of the historic stables and 3.5 billion forints for revamping a ...
U.S. Urges Hungary To Join Military Alliance Against ISIS
- 9 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has received a formal request from the United States to increase its contribution to the international coalition fighting against the Islamic State, the foreign minister told commercial TV2. The Islamic State poses a direct threat to Europe’s security and it has carried out a harsh attack against its values Hungary highly respects, Péter Szijjártó told the programme.
Brussels Notes High Growth, Rising Employment In Hungary
- 20 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- business
A European Commission report containing a survey of Hungary’s economic performance notes high growth, rising employment and low inflation. The EU balance of payments assistance to Hungary sixth review said that high growth had been boosted by “several one-offs and stimulus measures”.
Xpat Opinion: Stop Using Taxes As A Weapon
- 20 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: It is generally understood that tax cuts are good for business, and can actually increase government revenue by encouraging private-sector activity, which in turn generates more taxable revenue.
Poll: Hungary’s Fidesz Near Two Thirds Majority
- 16 Feb 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s ruling parties would get nearly a two-thirds majority if parliamentary elections were held this weekend, according to Nézőpont. The Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance enjoys the support of 40% of potential voters.