Hungary in the news

England 2 Hungary 1 - international friendly result

on Aug 12, 2010 via YahooNews

England 2 Hungary 1 - international friendly result.

See details

Hungarian Inflation Rate Drops to Lowest in More Than a Year on Fuel, Tax

on Aug 12, 2010 via YahooNews

Hungarys annual inflation rate dropped to the lowest in more than a year in July as a value- added tax increase a year ago no longer affected the index and as fuel price increases slowed.

See details

Hungary's OTP Bank Second-Quarter Net Income Falls 35%; Misses Estimates

on Aug 12, 2010 via YahooNews

OTP Bank Nyrt., Hungarys largest lender, said second-quarter net income declined 35 percent to 27.4 billion forint from 42.2 billion forint a year earlier. That misses the 38.1 billion forint mean estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.

See details

Hungary's opposition parties raise concerns about government's influence on public media

on Aug 12, 2010 via YahooNews

BUDAPEST, Hungary - The government' decision to combine several media and communications regulators into a new authority with wide-ranging powers is undemocratic and will increase the government's influence over public broadcasters, Hungarian opposition parties said Wednesday.

See details

Hungarian band rocks goodbye to post-communist era

on Aug 12, 2010 via YahooNews

BUDAPEST, Aug 12 When communism ended in Hungary, a small political party called the Alliance of Young Democrats (Fidesz) celebrated with two concerts: one to say so long to the old era, the other to welcome the new. Headlining both events was a little-known alternative rock trio called Kispal and the Badger. Its quirky, imaginative lyrics and ...

See details

Hungary opposition parties condemn new media rules

on Aug 12, 2010 via YahooNews

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Hungarian opposition parties say a new law reshaping the institutions overseeing the country's media are undemocratic and will increase the government's influence over public broadcasters.

See details

Capello to test new England players versus Hungary

on Aug 11, 2010 via YahooNews

England's friendly against Hungary on Wednesday could provide a glimpse into the future for Fabio Capello, or it could just be a reality check about the paucity of emerging talent available as he rebuilds the team ahead of European Championship qualifying. One thing seems certain -- and both Capello and captain Steven Gerrard are almost encouraging it: The players will be jeered at Wembley...

See details

Hungarian boat victims' families file suit in US

on Aug 11, 2010 via YahooNews

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The parents of two Hungarian students killed in a tour boat accident on the Delaware River last month filed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday against the tour operator, the city and others.

See details

Hungarys debt to rise until 2013

on Aug 11, 2010 via YahooNews

Hungary's debt-to-GDP ratio is likely to rise until 2013 when it is estimated to plateau at 83%, London-based Nomura analyst Peter Attard Montalto said in an analysis yesterday.

See details

Polish, Hungarian, Czech Stocks Face Headwinds After Rally, Citigroup Says

on Aug 11, 2010 via YahooNews

Polish, Hungarian and Czech stocks, some of the worlds best performers in the past month due to a return of risk appetite, face headwinds from slower growth than in other emerging markets, Citigroup Inc. said.

See details

Hungary Sees No Problems in Refinancing Debt Through 2012, Borbely Says

on Aug 11, 2010 via YahooNews

Hungarys government is confident the nation will be able to refinance maturing debt in the next two years, said Laszlo Andras Borbely , the debt management agencys deputy chief executive.

See details

Hungary's Defiance Of IMF And European Authorities Scares The Guardians Of Austerity In Europe

on Aug 10, 2010 via YahooNews

The government of Hungary has taken on a lot of powerful interests in the last couple of months, and so far appears to be winning despite provoking outrage from everybody who's anybody.

See details

Hungary to put 4 on trial over killings of Roma

on Aug 10, 2010 via YahooNews

Hungarian prosecutors yesterday called for four right-wing extremists to be put on trial for a series of murderous attacks on members of the countrys Roma minority.

See details

Hungary expect refreshed England

on Aug 10, 2010 via YahooNews

Hungary's new coach tells BBC Sport he expects to see a different England from the team that failed at the World Cup when the teams meet on Wednesday.

See details

Biedermann beaten by teen in 400 free at Euros

on Aug 10, 2010 via YahooNews

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -- Teenager Yannick Agnel of France won the 400-meter freestyle at the European Championships, beating world-record holder Paul Biedermann of Germany in the final Monday.

See details

Hungary to put four on trial for series of murders of Roma

on Aug 10, 2010 via YahooNews

Budapest - Hungarian prosecutors Monday called for four right-wing extremists to be put on trial for a series of murderous attacks on members of the country's Roma minority.

See details

Hungary Government Sees 0.6% Economic Growth in 2010, Napi Gazdasag Says

on Aug 10, 2010 via YahooNews

The Hungarian government expects the economy to expand 0.6 percent this year after a previous projection for a 0.2 percent decline, Napi Gazdasag said, citing an Economy Ministry forecast.

See details

Hungarian championship result

on Aug 09, 2010 via YahooNews

Hungarian championship result on Friday Kaposvar 0 Ujpest 1

See details

The Economist: Hungary's real problems

on Aug 09, 2010 via YahooNews

A Hungarian, according to the old joke, is someone who goes into a revolving door behind you but comes out in front.

See details

Orban Bets Hungary Isn't Next Greece as He Shuns IMF Spending Cut Demands

on Aug 09, 2010 via YahooNews

Viktor Orban , as a student leader in 1989, urged Hungarians to fight for political liberty from the Soviet Union. Now, hes calling for Hungary to reclaim economic self-rule from the International Monetary Fund.

See details

Sources : YahooNews