Hungary, Factors to watch, Dec 14
BUDAPEST, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Following is a list of events in Hungary and the region, as well as news stories and press reports which may influence financial markets.
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WHAT IS HAPPENING IN HUNGARY (ALL TIMES GMT)
BUDAPEST - Farm prices, Oct (0700)
BUDAPEST - Business forum with cbank Governor Matolcsy (1430)
IN THE REGION
SLOVAKIA - Inflation, Nov (0700)
CZECH - C/A, Oct (0800)
BULGARIA - Inflation, Nov (0800)
POLAND - C/A, Oct (1200)
ROMANIA - T-bond tender
IN THE NEWS REUTERS
U.S. "shocked" at Hungarian plans to honour WW2 anti-Semite
A U.S. envoy said on Sunday Washington was shocked by plans to erect a statue of Balint Homan, who contributed to murderous anti-Semitism in Hungary in the 1930s and 40s.
Hungary's Orban plans to lead party into 2018 election
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Sunday he was ready to lead his Fidesz party in 2018 national elections, aiming to become prime minister for a third consecutive term.
Hungary tweaks bank tax cut draft legislation to comply with EU
Hungary has tweaked its draft legislation aimed at reducing a windfall tax on banks next year, after the European Commission raised concerns about some aspects of the country's earlier tax-cut plans, the Economy Ministry said late on Thursday.
Hungarian central bank sees 2.5 pct growth next year -cbank chief
Hungary's economy can grow at annual rate around 2.5 percent from next year, the Governor of the National Bank of Hungary, Gyorgy Matolcsy said on Friday, days before the bank's meeting where it will publish its new quarterly economic forecasts.
Hungary does not need to tap international markets in 2016 -cbank
Hungary could refinance its entire 2016 foreign currency debt expiries from forint issuance if current market conditions prevail, central bank chief economist Daniel Palotai said on Friday.
Don't shy away from exposing corruption, EU anti-fraud body tells Hungary
Hungary needs to do a better job of reporting potential misuse of European Union funds, the head of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) said on Friday, adding that the authorities must be "able and willing" to expose wrongdoing. (Reporting by Marton Dunai)
