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Central bank holds base rate at 5.50% for third consecutive meeting

The Monetary Council of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) left the base rate unchanged at 5.50 percent at its Tuesday meeting, the central bank announced. The two edges of the interest rate corridor also remained unchanged: the overnight (O/N) deposit rate stands at 4.50 percent, while the upper edge o»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 22.09. 17:38

Hungarian central bank makes a move towards the euro

Hungary’s central bank has decided to lower its medium-term inflation target from 3 per cent to 2.5 per cent from 2028, a move that could support Hungary euro adoption by bringing domestic monetary policy closer to conditions prevailing in the euro area. However, several other economic, fiscal and »»»

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Business-review 22.09. 13:17

B+N to lease 1,500 sqm at Globalworth’s Green Court D for its new Bucharest headquarters

Globalworth, one of the leading office investors in Central and Eastern Europe, announces the signing of a lease agreement with B+N Integrated Facility Services, part of the international facility management company LIWO Group, which operates across nine European countries. B+N will occupy approxim»»»

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The Peninsula 18.09. 08:17

Leaders’ Forum Qatar celebrates Engineers’ Day

DOHA: Leaders’ Forum Qatar (LFQ), a prominent community-based forum, celebrated Engineers’ Day at Maestro Hall, Skills Development Centre, Doha, bringing together senior professionals, young engineers, and members of the Indian community. The programme was presided over by P N Babu Rajan, former Pr»»»

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Gulf News 17.09. 12:42

Tata Sons board approves listing, extends Chandrasekaran's term; Noel Tata outvoted

N Chandrasekaran to be reappointed as chairman despite Noel Tata's veto The outcome of the Tata Sons board meet saw chairman N Chandrasekaran get a five-year extension and also gave a go-ahead for the group's long-pending listing plan. According to multiple reports citing sources, the board is said»»»

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EU Observer 15.09. 16:05

Babiš’s ‘blind trust’ under fire: EU says Czech PM still benefits from Agrofert profits

First published in Deník N. Transferring his agricultural holdings into a trust fund has not resolved concerns over conflicts of interest for Czech PM Andrej Babiš. A commissioner’s letter to a European Parliament committee obtained by Deník N reveals concerns about the fund’s ties to the immediate»»»

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Gulf News 15.09. 11:35

“The plan never makes it out of the group chat”: How a Dubai woman turned a frustrating friendship problem into a business

Dubai entrepreneur’s women-only app turns ‘sometime’ chats into real-life hangouts Dubai: Mercy Joyce, 29, has lived in Dubai since 2020, and like most newcomers to the city, she joined every women's Facebook group and community chat she could find. The plans were always the same story - enthusiast»»»

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The Peninsula 15.09. 07:21

'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' win big at Emmy Awards

Los Angeles, United States: Quirky horror series "Widow's Bay" cleaned up at Monday's Emmys, setting a new record for the most awards won by a comedy in a single year, as gritty hospital show "The Pitt" won again for best drama. Apple TV's "Widow's Bay," which stars Matthew Rhys as the leader of an»»»

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Gulf News 14.09. 03:25

North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'

Missiles fly 250 kilometers toward eastern waters, signaling South Korea as target SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea said Monday it conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “the huge destructive power of concentration fire.” The official »»»

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Qatar Tribune 13.09. 00:06

KZ, TJ bring ‘In Between’ to Qatar

Darlene Regis The countdown is on for Filipino music power couple KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde, who are set to return to Qatar for their much-anticipated “In Between Concert” on October 9 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Media representatives and event marshals recently gathered for »»»

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EU Observer 11.09. 16:42

[Interview] ‘Not everyone wants to come to Europe’, says IOM researcher warning against migration panic

First published in Deník N. “We should under no circumstances speak about migration as an ‘invasion’,” Pablo Rojas Coppari, a researcher at the International Organisation for Migration, warns. In this interview, he discusses the situation in Ceuta, public perceptions of migration, and why, in his v»»»

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EU Observer 09.09. 15:49

‘I’m not interested’: Czech PM Babiš on EU conflict of interest probe over Agrofert company

First published in Deník N. According to the European Commission, Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš may still have a conflict of interest — and that transferring the Agrofert holding company into a trust fund does not resolve the problem. The commission confirmed that it had suspended reimbursement»»»

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24 News Agency 08.09. 06:23

SCNS disrupts route for supply of narcotics and psychotropic drugs to Osh - | 24.KG

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan has dismantled a cross-border criminal group that had organized a network for supply and trafficking of narcotics, precursors, and potent psychotropic substances intended for sale in the city of Osh. According to the security services, »»»

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Gulf News 08.09. 05:34

Manipuri rock pioneer Chongtham Vikram Singh beaten to death outside Delhi home after objecting to noise

Manipuri music icon killed after confronting late-night noise outside Delhi home One of the founding figures of Manipur's rock music movement, guitarist Chongtham Vikram Singh, has died after being attacked outside his residence in South Delhi. The 55-year-old leaves behind his wife and son. Family»»»

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