87 result(s) for upgrades
Hungary To Refinance FX Debt Mainly With Forint Issues
- 30 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- property
Hungary will refinance its maturing FX debt mainly with forint issues, but will also issue FX debt if necessary, the head of the Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) told journalists. György Barcza noted that the ÁKK’s issue plan for this year includes 1 billion euros in FX bonds to be subscribed by international investors.
City: Hungary Could Return To Investment Grade In 2016
- 1 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is set to regain investment grade status next year, and the central bank is likely to embark on a new rate cutting cycle, London-based emerging markets economists said. In a report outlining its revised 2016 forecasts for emerging markets, released to clients in London, Morgan Stanley said that “credit upgrades are overdue” and Hungary will regain its investment grade rating with at least ...
Some 40,000 Vehicles In Hungary Affected By VW Emissions Scandal
- 22 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Data from the National Transport Authority indicate that 40,095 vehicles in Hungary are affected by Volkswagen’s diesel emissions scandal, Development Minister Miklós Seszták said. In his response to independent lawmaker Tímea Szabó in parliament, Seszták said the transport authority automatically certifies new cars based on approval by an EU member state regulator.
Jean Pierre Mifsud Appointed As New GM Of Corinthia Hotel Budapest
- 5 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Corinthia Hotels appoint Jean Pierre Mifsud as General Manager of its iconic Grande Dame hotel in Budapest. Moving from his position as General Manager of the Marina Hotel in Malta, and bringing over 20 years’ experience across the tourism and hospitality industry, Jean Pierre Mifsud will oversee Corinthia Budapest as it continues to thrive among the city’s leading hotels. He takes over from ...
Hungary Eyes Formula One Contract Extension
- 3 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary has long-term plans for its Formula One race, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said ahead of the 30th Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. Mihály Varga said it was essential that the Hungaroring undergo occasional upgrades for F1 to keep coming back for years to come. The Hungaroring was therefore upgraded last year, and the Hungarian government would like to continue the work in the long run, ...
Hungary Upgrades Espionage Capabilities
- 17 Jul 2015 12:40 PM
- current affairs
The massive reorganization at Hungary’s “Information Office”, the country’s non-military intelligence gathering agency, is finished. The next big reorganization will take place at the Constitutional Protection Office, Hungary’s counter-intelligence agency.
Microsoft Launches Free Windows 10
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- tech
By Christian Keszthelyi: Microsoft said yesterday that it is offering free upgrades to Windows 10 for all Windows 7 and Windows 8 users, even for those who currently use pirated versions of the operating system, international news agency Reuters reported. Microsoft’s new operating system Windows 10 is expected to become available for free in Hungary as of this summer.
Standard & Poor’s Upgrades Hungary’s Junk Credit Rating
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s junk credit rating has been upgraded by Standard & Poor’s, which cited the country’s improving growth outlook and its better preparedness to handle unexpected crises. Hungary had lost its investment grade credit rating as far back as 2011. S&P said in a statement Friday that it was raising Hungary’s rating from BB to BB+, one step below investment grade, bringing its assessment in line ...
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.
Hungary To Refinance FX Debt Mainly With Forint Issues
- 30 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- property
Hungary will refinance its maturing FX debt mainly with forint issues, but will also issue FX debt if necessary, the head of the Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) told journalists. György Barcza noted that the ÁKK’s issue plan for this year includes 1 billion euros in FX bonds to be subscribed by international investors.
City: Hungary Could Return To Investment Grade In 2016
- 1 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary is set to regain investment grade status next year, and the central bank is likely to embark on a new rate cutting cycle, London-based emerging markets economists said. In a report outlining its revised 2016 forecasts for emerging markets, released to clients in London, Morgan Stanley said that “credit upgrades are overdue” and Hungary will regain its investment grade rating with at least ...
Some 40,000 Vehicles In Hungary Affected By VW Emissions Scandal
- 22 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Data from the National Transport Authority indicate that 40,095 vehicles in Hungary are affected by Volkswagen’s diesel emissions scandal, Development Minister Miklós Seszták said. In his response to independent lawmaker Tímea Szabó in parliament, Seszták said the transport authority automatically certifies new cars based on approval by an EU member state regulator.
Jean Pierre Mifsud Appointed As New GM Of Corinthia Hotel Budapest
- 5 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Corinthia Hotels appoint Jean Pierre Mifsud as General Manager of its iconic Grande Dame hotel in Budapest. Moving from his position as General Manager of the Marina Hotel in Malta, and bringing over 20 years’ experience across the tourism and hospitality industry, Jean Pierre Mifsud will oversee Corinthia Budapest as it continues to thrive among the city’s leading hotels. He takes over from ...
Hungary Eyes Formula One Contract Extension
- 3 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary has long-term plans for its Formula One race, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said ahead of the 30th Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. Mihály Varga said it was essential that the Hungaroring undergo occasional upgrades for F1 to keep coming back for years to come. The Hungaroring was therefore upgraded last year, and the Hungarian government would like to continue the work in the long run, ...
Hungary Upgrades Espionage Capabilities
- 17 Jul 2015 12:40 PM
- current affairs
The massive reorganization at Hungary’s “Information Office”, the country’s non-military intelligence gathering agency, is finished. The next big reorganization will take place at the Constitutional Protection Office, Hungary’s counter-intelligence agency.
Microsoft Launches Free Windows 10
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- tech
By Christian Keszthelyi: Microsoft said yesterday that it is offering free upgrades to Windows 10 for all Windows 7 and Windows 8 users, even for those who currently use pirated versions of the operating system, international news agency Reuters reported. Microsoft’s new operating system Windows 10 is expected to become available for free in Hungary as of this summer.
Standard & Poor’s Upgrades Hungary’s Junk Credit Rating
- 23 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s junk credit rating has been upgraded by Standard & Poor’s, which cited the country’s improving growth outlook and its better preparedness to handle unexpected crises. Hungary had lost its investment grade credit rating as far back as 2011. S&P said in a statement Friday that it was raising Hungary’s rating from BB to BB+, one step below investment grade, bringing its assessment in line ...
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.