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‘State Of The Nation’ Speech By Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
- 9 Feb 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"On 7 February 2012 Viktor Orbán gave his traditional ‘state of the nation’ speech, focusing on the past year. This was the fourteenth such occasion. At the beginning of his speech Mr. Orbán thanked all those who have stood by the country in spite of the criticism directed at it and its government. This was a reference to the four hundred thousand people who took part in the ‘Peace March for ...
Hódmezővásárhely’s Fidesz Mayor János Lázár Accuses Erste Of Abuse Of Power
- 1 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hódmezővásárhely’s Fidesz mayor János Lázár lashed out at Erste yesterday after the bank rejected his request to renegotiate loans extended to the municipality. Erste instead said it would consider the request if Hódmezővásárhely first makes a Ft 10 billion early repayment on a Swiss franc bond issued by the town in 2006.
U.S. Ambassador Kounalakis Interview With Ildiko Eperjesi, ATV Hungary
- 11 Jan 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Question: Last year took some very unusual turns as far as the contacts between the United States and our country are concerned. First, Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State came to Hungary and she raised some criticism. And then you published some articles where you were very polite, but you also raised some criticism in terms of the operation of the Hungarian government.
Lifeline For Homeless Shelter In Budapest
- 25 May 2010 3:06 AM
- community & culture
"Managers of Budapest homeless shelter, Segítőház, caring for 300 homeless people daily, called mayday more than once recently claiming that the building was on its last legs. Yet, thanks to a recent charity auction, the shelter’s story has taken a good turn and conditions are expected to improve significantly before this year’s winter sets in.
Hungary's Forint Gains Sharply Against Euro On Massive EU Bailout
- 11 May 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"In tandem with the rally on global stock markets Hungary’s forint has firmed sharply on Monday morning and gained 2% versus the euro in a matter of hours. The spectacular improvement in global investor sentiment comes after an unprecedented decision by the European Union to support the embattled euro and the eurozone’s weakest nations struggling with debt with a massive bailout package of EUR ...
Airline Predicaments Offer Selected Buying Opportunities
- 20 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"Since the closure of European air space airline losses from the volcanic ash cloud spiralled over USD 1 billion on Monday and the European airline sector has lost 7% of value. While the closure is unprecedented, Nomura believes the current situation is not comparable with previous exogenous events such as 9/11 and Sars. Nomura’s research analysts also think that there are selected buying ...
Hungarian PM To CNBC: Support For Greece Good Choice, Hungarian Budget On Track
- 29 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"The leaders of 16 European Union nations that share the euro have come to terms about a rescue plan for Greece, agreeing that if the troubled country runs out of fundraising options, help will come from both the EU and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Hungarian Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai urged euro zone leaders before to given Athens "breathing space" and help it access IMF loans.
Ringier-Axel Springer Merger Would Create Print Media King In Hungary
- 25 Mar 2010 10:58 AM
- business
"The merger of Swiss Ringier and Germany’s Axel Springer would create the biggest print media company in Hungary, provided the competition authority green-lights the deal. Ringier AG and Axel Springer AG have announced on Wednesday that they will combine their operations in five Eastern European countries in a new company to be headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Each partner will hold 50% of ...
When The EUR Falls, Hungary's Forint Tends To Underperform CE3 Peers
- 5 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"A better risk appetite environment should support the EUR/USD in the short term, but the cross looks to be heading lower from Q2 on, Crédit Agricole Corporate Investment Bank said on Thursday. It reminded that there have only been three other periods of EUR weakness, the last of which corresponded with the worst of the credit crisis.
‘State Of The Nation’ Speech By Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
- 9 Feb 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
"On 7 February 2012 Viktor Orbán gave his traditional ‘state of the nation’ speech, focusing on the past year. This was the fourteenth such occasion. At the beginning of his speech Mr. Orbán thanked all those who have stood by the country in spite of the criticism directed at it and its government. This was a reference to the four hundred thousand people who took part in the ‘Peace March for ...
Hódmezővásárhely’s Fidesz Mayor János Lázár Accuses Erste Of Abuse Of Power
- 1 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hódmezővásárhely’s Fidesz mayor János Lázár lashed out at Erste yesterday after the bank rejected his request to renegotiate loans extended to the municipality. Erste instead said it would consider the request if Hódmezővásárhely first makes a Ft 10 billion early repayment on a Swiss franc bond issued by the town in 2006.
U.S. Ambassador Kounalakis Interview With Ildiko Eperjesi, ATV Hungary
- 11 Jan 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Question: Last year took some very unusual turns as far as the contacts between the United States and our country are concerned. First, Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State came to Hungary and she raised some criticism. And then you published some articles where you were very polite, but you also raised some criticism in terms of the operation of the Hungarian government.
Lifeline For Homeless Shelter In Budapest
- 25 May 2010 3:06 AM
- community & culture
"Managers of Budapest homeless shelter, Segítőház, caring for 300 homeless people daily, called mayday more than once recently claiming that the building was on its last legs. Yet, thanks to a recent charity auction, the shelter’s story has taken a good turn and conditions are expected to improve significantly before this year’s winter sets in.
Hungary's Forint Gains Sharply Against Euro On Massive EU Bailout
- 11 May 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"In tandem with the rally on global stock markets Hungary’s forint has firmed sharply on Monday morning and gained 2% versus the euro in a matter of hours. The spectacular improvement in global investor sentiment comes after an unprecedented decision by the European Union to support the embattled euro and the eurozone’s weakest nations struggling with debt with a massive bailout package of EUR ...
Airline Predicaments Offer Selected Buying Opportunities
- 20 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"Since the closure of European air space airline losses from the volcanic ash cloud spiralled over USD 1 billion on Monday and the European airline sector has lost 7% of value. While the closure is unprecedented, Nomura believes the current situation is not comparable with previous exogenous events such as 9/11 and Sars. Nomura’s research analysts also think that there are selected buying ...
Hungarian PM To CNBC: Support For Greece Good Choice, Hungarian Budget On Track
- 29 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"The leaders of 16 European Union nations that share the euro have come to terms about a rescue plan for Greece, agreeing that if the troubled country runs out of fundraising options, help will come from both the EU and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Hungarian Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai urged euro zone leaders before to given Athens "breathing space" and help it access IMF loans.
Ringier-Axel Springer Merger Would Create Print Media King In Hungary
- 25 Mar 2010 10:58 AM
- business
"The merger of Swiss Ringier and Germany’s Axel Springer would create the biggest print media company in Hungary, provided the competition authority green-lights the deal. Ringier AG and Axel Springer AG have announced on Wednesday that they will combine their operations in five Eastern European countries in a new company to be headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Each partner will hold 50% of ...
When The EUR Falls, Hungary's Forint Tends To Underperform CE3 Peers
- 5 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"A better risk appetite environment should support the EUR/USD in the short term, but the cross looks to be heading lower from Q2 on, Crédit Agricole Corporate Investment Bank said on Thursday. It reminded that there have only been three other periods of EUR weakness, the last of which corresponded with the worst of the credit crisis.