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Xpat Interview: Simon Harding, Chairman, Chronos Group
- 7 Jul 2010 12:00 PM
Simon Harding is the Chairman of the Chronos Group of companies with interests in alternative energy, oil, gas, nuclear, mining, engineering, IT and telecom recruitment and software in 70 countries.
Markets Will Be Quick To Punish Any Expansionary Budget Policy In Hungary
- 17 May 2010 4:00 AM
- business
"Hungary’s currency and bonds may weaken on investor concern the new government will widen the budget deficit as the Greek crisis pushes the European Union to cap shortfalls, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing analysts, who warned that the market will be quick to punish any expansionary budget policy.
Embassies In Hungary Going Green And Fair Trade
- 10 May 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"In January, the Dutch Embassy became the first embassy in Hungary to go Fair Trade. The embassy just placed their first order of Treehugger Dan's Fair Trade Kafequo coffee (55% arabica/45% robusta). The beans come from Peru and Tanzania, and are mixed and roasted by Caffe Agust in Italy. This move was quickly followed by the Gambian Embassy.
Hungary C.Bank Chief Intends To Stay Until His Mandate Expires
- 27 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"There were two proposals discussed at the Monetary Council’s rate meeting on Monday, one to lower the benchmark rate by 25 bps and one to cut it by 50 bps. The former proposal was supported by a "convincing majority", NBH Governor András Simor told a press conference. Hungary’s base rate was trimmed to an all-time low of 5.15% today.
ESU In Hungary: “Friends, Romans, Countrymen….”
- 20 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- community & culture
Yes, it’s time again to offer praise to those young people of Hungary brave enough to step up and compete in the annual English Speaking Union’s Public Speaking Competition. This year’s event was held on April 15 in the British Embassy’s Old Banking Hall, and was witnessed by an audience of locals and expats interested in the competition.
Hungary’s New Govt Will Seek To Renew Or Extend IMF/EU Deal
- 16 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary's new centre-right Fidesz government will seek a new financing deal or an extension to the existing agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union, foreign minister-designate János Martonyi told Reuters in an interview. He said they would like to sit to the negotiating table as soon as possible.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Credigen Bank Withdraws From Hungary
- 12 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"Credigen Bank, the Hungarian consumer finance unit of French Sofinco, has terminated its activities in Hungary. A major player on the local consumer loan market, it will complete collecting its outstanding debt and then withdraw from Hungary altogether, the bank confirmed to local news portal index.hu. It has contracts with such large retail chains as Tesco, Media Markt, Saturn and Extreme ...
The Sky Is Blue, The Grass Is Green And Hungary's C.Bank Cuts Rates 25 bps
- 30 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has on Monday reduced its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, as expected. The base rate has not been this low since the change of regime. The Monetary Council has cut the benchmark rate for the ninth consecutive month and by 25 bps for the third time in a row.
Xpat Interview: Simon Harding, Chairman, Chronos Group
- 7 Jul 2010 12:00 PM
Simon Harding is the Chairman of the Chronos Group of companies with interests in alternative energy, oil, gas, nuclear, mining, engineering, IT and telecom recruitment and software in 70 countries.
Markets Will Be Quick To Punish Any Expansionary Budget Policy In Hungary
- 17 May 2010 4:00 AM
- business
"Hungary’s currency and bonds may weaken on investor concern the new government will widen the budget deficit as the Greek crisis pushes the European Union to cap shortfalls, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing analysts, who warned that the market will be quick to punish any expansionary budget policy.
Embassies In Hungary Going Green And Fair Trade
- 10 May 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"In January, the Dutch Embassy became the first embassy in Hungary to go Fair Trade. The embassy just placed their first order of Treehugger Dan's Fair Trade Kafequo coffee (55% arabica/45% robusta). The beans come from Peru and Tanzania, and are mixed and roasted by Caffe Agust in Italy. This move was quickly followed by the Gambian Embassy.
Hungary C.Bank Chief Intends To Stay Until His Mandate Expires
- 27 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"There were two proposals discussed at the Monetary Council’s rate meeting on Monday, one to lower the benchmark rate by 25 bps and one to cut it by 50 bps. The former proposal was supported by a "convincing majority", NBH Governor András Simor told a press conference. Hungary’s base rate was trimmed to an all-time low of 5.15% today.
ESU In Hungary: “Friends, Romans, Countrymen….”
- 20 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- community & culture
Yes, it’s time again to offer praise to those young people of Hungary brave enough to step up and compete in the annual English Speaking Union’s Public Speaking Competition. This year’s event was held on April 15 in the British Embassy’s Old Banking Hall, and was witnessed by an audience of locals and expats interested in the competition.
Hungary’s New Govt Will Seek To Renew Or Extend IMF/EU Deal
- 16 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary's new centre-right Fidesz government will seek a new financing deal or an extension to the existing agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union, foreign minister-designate János Martonyi told Reuters in an interview. He said they would like to sit to the negotiating table as soon as possible.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Credigen Bank Withdraws From Hungary
- 12 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"Credigen Bank, the Hungarian consumer finance unit of French Sofinco, has terminated its activities in Hungary. A major player on the local consumer loan market, it will complete collecting its outstanding debt and then withdraw from Hungary altogether, the bank confirmed to local news portal index.hu. It has contracts with such large retail chains as Tesco, Media Markt, Saturn and Extreme ...
The Sky Is Blue, The Grass Is Green And Hungary's C.Bank Cuts Rates 25 bps
- 30 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has on Monday reduced its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, as expected. The base rate has not been this low since the change of regime. The Monetary Council has cut the benchmark rate for the ninth consecutive month and by 25 bps for the third time in a row.