Hungary
HUNGARY: Fear not confidence holds coalition together
The attempts taken to deal with Hungary's economic crisis have been half-hearted and Prime...
HungaryCEE: 'Hidden' economy poses risks to growth
The hidden economy has grown from perhaps 10% of measured GDP at the end of communism to about...
HUNGARY: Private sector sets wage claim parameters
The guideline for next year's private sector wage claims was set today at 5.0-7.5%, in tripartite...
HungaryHUNGARY: Parliament approves budget and health bills
Parliament yesterday approved the 2008 budget and a bill opening the health system to private...
HungaryPROSPECTS 2008: Weaknesses may cut CEE growth
Nationalism and populism continue to dominate politics, and unstable coalitions are common. ...
HUNGARY: Quarterly data show first signs of growth
The central bank believes the recent slowdown in economic growth has bottomed out, MNB Deputy...
HungaryCEE: MOL proposes merging gas distribution companies
Hungarian Oil and Gas (MOL) today outlined a joint venture (JV) integrating regional gas...
EASTERN EUROPE: Slovaks nab uranium smugglers
The Slovak police yesterday announced that they had arrested three men on the border with Hungary...
