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21.
07:00

Central bank says fiscal tightening of up to 7% of GDP needed for 2010 euro

Based on current trends, Hungary will have to enact fiscal tightening equivalent to 5.5–7% of GDP in the coming years in order to meet criteria for eurozone accession in 2010, according to a new report by Hungary's central bank MNB.

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11.
14.
07:00

EU investigates Hungary's electricity sector over breach of state subsidy laws

The European Commission launched an investigation Thursday into the largely state-controlled Hungarian power generation sector following suspicions that current purchasing practices contravene EU rules on state subsidies.

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10.
24.
07:00

Hungary's deteriorating budget deficit casts doubt on 2010 euro entry, says EU

The European Commission (EC) admonished the Hungarian government for its excessive budget deficit on Thursday and cast doubt on whether the country will be ready to adopt the European single currency in 2010.

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10.
10.
07:00

US's El Paso exits power plant JV with steel group Dunaferr

US-based El Paso Corporation announced in a statement that it will sell its 50% stake in Hungarian power generation complex EMA-Power Kft for USD 39 mln to Hungary's largest steel group Dunaferr, which will thus become the 100% owner of EMA-Power.

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09.
26.
07:00

IMF calls on Hungary to enact

Hungary has moved from being a "star" performer to one of the slower growing economies among the new EU member states, according to the findings of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Visit to Hungary concluded during the week.

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08.
08.
07:00

EUR 135 million BorsodChem–Linde investment project receives state support

Kazincbarcika-based chemical producer BorsodChem (BC) and German-owned industrial gas producer Linde Gaz have concluded an agreement with the economy ministry on government support for a combined EUR 135 million investment project currently carried out by the two companies.

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07.
18.
07:00

EU commends Hungarian budget deficit correction but concerns remain

In a statement released on Wednesday, the European Commission (EC) praised Hungarian efforts to correct the 2005 budget deficit but voiced concerns that the deficit target of 3.6% of GDP won't be achieved without further steps.

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07.
04.
17:22

IMF concludes Article IV consultations with Hungary

On 15 June 2005, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Hungary, the IMF announced Wednesday.

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06.
06.
07:00

Office vacancy rate falls to 14% in Q1, says CBRE

The office vacancy rate in Budapest has fallen to 14% in the first quarter of 2005, its lowest level since 2000, says a new report issued by property advisors CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).

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05.
30.
07:00

Hungary losing out to regional competitors, says KPMG

Hungary is losing out to regional competitors as new businesses arriving in the region choose destinations other than Hungary, while companies already here are leaving for more lucrative alternatives, concludes a study by consultancy firm KPMG.

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