Hungary

  • Oct 30, 2003
  • 1 min read

HUNGARY: Watchdog worries

The government yesterday rejected the annual report of the Financial Supervision Authority...

Hungary
  • Oct 29, 2003
  • 8 min read

EASTERN EUROPE: Euro-area entry risks further delay

The zloty fell to a record low against the euro on October 24 on worries about Poland's large and...

  • Oct 29, 2003
  • 1 min read

SLOVAKIA: Parliament approves flat-rate tax

Parliament yesterday approved the introduction of a flat 19% income and corporate tax in January.

Slovakia
  • Oct 27, 2003
  • 6 min read

EASTERN EUROPE: Diversifying FDI improves outlook

The Czech Republic's foreign trade balance was positive in September for the first time this...

  • Oct 22, 2003
  • 6 min read

HUNGARY: Healthcare reforms do not go far enough

Healthcare expenditure will rise by 1.5% in nominal terms in 2004, but will fall as a percentage...

Hungary
  • Oct 22, 2003
  • 1 min read

HUNGARY: Budget bargaining

Prime Minister Peter Medgyessy yesterday announced an extra 30 billion forints (137 million...

Hungary
  • Oct 20, 2003
  • 7 min read

HUNGARY: Draft budget based on dubious assumptions

The government needs to show discipline in implementing its budget for 2004, central bank...

Hungary
  • Oct 20, 2003
  • 1 min read

HUNGARY: Dubious draft

The government needs to show discipline in implementing its budget for 2004, central bank...

Hungary