211 result(s) for surplus
Xpat Opinion: Guessing Hungary's PM Orbán’s Strategy In Negotiations With The EU
- 28 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading pro-government daily welcomes the failure of the EU summit as a sign of democracy and good news for Hungary, while its left-wing counterpart accuses PM Orbán of selfishness. An influential economist says that although the EU’s growth forecasts are biased against Hungary, the government has to make efforts to convince Brussels anyway. An independent centrist outlet suspects that once ...
Hungary's Downgrade By Standard&Poor’s Rating Services Should Not Be Taken Seriously
- 27 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- business
Rating agencies can no longer be taken seriously as they were the ones that suffered the largest loss of credibility during the years of crisis. Having failed to predict the financial crisis, they are a thing of the past now. The future will not depend on them or on speculators, but on countries and production. Instead of credit rating agencies, Hungary has been assessed by investors which have ...
Hungary's June Trade Surplus Beats Forecasts
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The trade surplus grew to €761.7 million in June, from €570.8 million one year earlier, according to preliminary data from the Central Statistics Office. Exports saw 5.6% growth, to €6.9 billion, while imports were 3% higher, at €6.1 billion.
Hungarian Economy Minister: Growth And Job Creation Are Top Budget Priorities
- 3 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The 2013 budget is based on a turnaround in investments and will provide the necessary funds to bring that about, Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy declared on Wednesday as Parliament began general debate on the draft document.
A New Front-Line Between The EU And Hungary: Home Distilled Pálinka
- 29 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- food & drink
A left-wing commentator welcomes the European Commission’s decision to require Hungary to tax farmers who distil brandy. A right-wing columnist find the demand ridiculous and accuses the EU of applying double standards, once again, towards Hungary.
'Building The Olympics', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 30 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
"I can’t wait for the Olympics to start. I love to watch sport and the Olympics is really special. It’ll be even more special this year in London. I didn’t get any tickets in the public ballot so I’ll be watching the Games on TV. But the quality and diversity of the competition will be outstanding.
The Key Financial Developments Of The Central Subsystem Of The State Budget In Hungary
- 8 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
"In February 2012 the deficit of the central subsystem of the state budget was 393.9bn HUF. Within that, the central budget had a deficit of 404.5bn HUF, social security funds had a deficit of 3.7bn HUF and the extrabudgetary funds had a surplus of 14.3bn HUF. In February 2011 the central subsystem of the state budget had a deficit of 436.9bn HUF.
Higher VAT And Cutbacks Boost Budget In Hungary
- 1 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- business
"The budget recorded a Ft 107.3 billion surplus in January, in line with initial estimates, according to final data released recently by the Economy Ministry. The budget ran a Ft 122.8 billion deficit in January 2011.
EC Proposes Suspending Euro 495m Funds To Hungary
- 23 Feb 2012 10:50 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has proposed to suspend EUR 495 184 000 of Cohesion Fund commitments taking effect on 1 January 2013, representing 0.5 % of GDP and 29% of the country's cohesion fund allocations for 2013. This unprecedented step follows the Commission's repeated warnings to Hungary urging it to step up its efforts to end the country's excessive government deficit, and its subsequent ...
Xpat Opinion: Guessing Hungary's PM Orbán’s Strategy In Negotiations With The EU
- 28 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading pro-government daily welcomes the failure of the EU summit as a sign of democracy and good news for Hungary, while its left-wing counterpart accuses PM Orbán of selfishness. An influential economist says that although the EU’s growth forecasts are biased against Hungary, the government has to make efforts to convince Brussels anyway. An independent centrist outlet suspects that once ...
Hungary's Downgrade By Standard&Poor’s Rating Services Should Not Be Taken Seriously
- 27 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- business
Rating agencies can no longer be taken seriously as they were the ones that suffered the largest loss of credibility during the years of crisis. Having failed to predict the financial crisis, they are a thing of the past now. The future will not depend on them or on speculators, but on countries and production. Instead of credit rating agencies, Hungary has been assessed by investors which have ...
Hungary's June Trade Surplus Beats Forecasts
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The trade surplus grew to €761.7 million in June, from €570.8 million one year earlier, according to preliminary data from the Central Statistics Office. Exports saw 5.6% growth, to €6.9 billion, while imports were 3% higher, at €6.1 billion.
Hungarian Economy Minister: Growth And Job Creation Are Top Budget Priorities
- 3 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The 2013 budget is based on a turnaround in investments and will provide the necessary funds to bring that about, Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy declared on Wednesday as Parliament began general debate on the draft document.
A New Front-Line Between The EU And Hungary: Home Distilled Pálinka
- 29 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- food & drink
A left-wing commentator welcomes the European Commission’s decision to require Hungary to tax farmers who distil brandy. A right-wing columnist find the demand ridiculous and accuses the EU of applying double standards, once again, towards Hungary.
'Building The Olympics', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 30 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
"I can’t wait for the Olympics to start. I love to watch sport and the Olympics is really special. It’ll be even more special this year in London. I didn’t get any tickets in the public ballot so I’ll be watching the Games on TV. But the quality and diversity of the competition will be outstanding.
The Key Financial Developments Of The Central Subsystem Of The State Budget In Hungary
- 8 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
"In February 2012 the deficit of the central subsystem of the state budget was 393.9bn HUF. Within that, the central budget had a deficit of 404.5bn HUF, social security funds had a deficit of 3.7bn HUF and the extrabudgetary funds had a surplus of 14.3bn HUF. In February 2011 the central subsystem of the state budget had a deficit of 436.9bn HUF.
Higher VAT And Cutbacks Boost Budget In Hungary
- 1 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- business
"The budget recorded a Ft 107.3 billion surplus in January, in line with initial estimates, according to final data released recently by the Economy Ministry. The budget ran a Ft 122.8 billion deficit in January 2011.
EC Proposes Suspending Euro 495m Funds To Hungary
- 23 Feb 2012 10:50 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has proposed to suspend EUR 495 184 000 of Cohesion Fund commitments taking effect on 1 January 2013, representing 0.5 % of GDP and 29% of the country's cohesion fund allocations for 2013. This unprecedented step follows the Commission's repeated warnings to Hungary urging it to step up its efforts to end the country's excessive government deficit, and its subsequent ...


















