Foreign Visitors’ Shopping Spree Grew in the First Half of 2009
In the first half of 2009, foreign visitors spent a total of HUF 544 billion in Hungary,21 pct more than a year ago.
Good Opportunity for Hungarian Health Services
According to the recent verdict of a German court, German patients wishing to have dental care abroad will only need a price offer and preliminary approval from the health insurance to access foreign services.
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Hungary Reports April Trade Surplus as Imports Drop
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Hungarians Save Up and Invest Instead of Borrowing
The present economic situation has not brought about changes in people’s use of financial products.
Conference on the Program Aimed at Developing the 33 Most Disadvantaged Micro-Regions
The National Development Agency and Promei Non-Profit Ltd. jointly organized the first evaluation conference on the complex program aimed at developing of the 33 most disadvantaged micro-regions on 27 May.
Hungary Mobile Internet Subscriptions Rise to 566,000 in April
The number of mobile internet subscriptions in Hungary rose to 566,000 at the end of April from 542,000 at the end of March, the National Telecommunications Authority (NHH) said on May 21.
Parliament Approves Bajnai Government Pension Changes
Hungary's Parliament on May 11 approved pension changes proposed by the Bajnai government that replace annual bonuses with a premium linked to economic growth.
Recultivation of Solid Waste Dump Sites
The recultivation of closed municipal dump sites in over 40 town and villages around Győr, northwest Hungary, will start in the near future.
Consumer Price Inflation Slows Further to 3.1 Pct in January
Twelve-month consumer price inflation slowed to 3.1 pct in January from 3.5 pct in December 2008 and 4.2 pct in November of last year, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on February 13.
HP Magyarorszag Computer Sales Rise 30 pct in 2008
The Hungarian unit of American IT giant HP sold 110,000 computers in 2008, 30 pct more than in 2007, and revenue, calculated in dollars, rose about the same, HP Magyarorszag deputy-CEO Kristof Takats said on February 3rd 2009.
