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Covid Update: More Soldiers Assigned to Help Out Staff at Vaccination Points
The Hungarian Armed Forces has assigned more soldiers to help out staff at Hungary’s designated coronavirus vaccination points during this week’s national vaccination campaign, the defence ministry said.
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"EU Must Help Pay for Border Protection, Current Pressure Unprecedented", Says PM Orbán
Hungary insists that the European Union should cover the costs of the protection of its borders, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after a meeting with his Visegrad Group (V4) counterparts in Budapest on Tuesday.
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Budget Deficit HUF 2,922 Billion in October Ministry Confirms
Hungary’s cash flow-based budget deficit, excluding local councils, was 2,922.2 billion forints at the end of October, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday, confirming preliminary data.
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Fiscal Policy's Effect On Inflation Only Mild, Says Hungarian Finmin
Mihály Varga, the finance minister, in an op-ed published on Tuesday, said fiscal policy and wages only had a mild effect on inflation and the current account, and external factors were more at play. In his article in the business daily Világgazdaság, Varga said the jump in energy prices, raw materials and transport costs, as well as the re-pricing amid the post-pandemic economy — services in particular — was largely behind the 6.5% headline inflation.
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Prostate Cancer is “Very Treatable Disease”, by Dr. Rose Private Hospital
In Hungary, prostate cancer is one of the most common causes of death from cancer in men, with 4,000-4,500 men diagnosed with the disease each year. The most dangerous of the prostate diseases is malignancy, which can now be screened and is very curable.
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Few Hungarian Companies Insist on Vaccinations
Companies are divided on whether to require compulsory vaccination from their employees: a third of human resources leaders favour it, but only 9% of companies have made it mandatory so far, according to a survey by consultancy HR Evolution.
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Agnes Szikra, Artist & Art Instructor in Budapest
Agnes is a Budapest-born and based artist whose painting practice is complemented by several years of dedicated work as an art instructor.
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Holidays Poured into a Cocktail at The Duchess Bar in Budapest
The festive season is traditionally the time for exceptional flavors and remarkable drinks. This is when noble wines, rich sweetness and celebratory aromas take center stage. Few wine regions embody these qualities as perfectly as Tokaj.
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VIBE Budapest Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary on December 20th
VIBE Budapest, the city’s modern dining-meets-entertainment hotspot, is celebrating its 1st anniversary on December 20, marking a full year of transformation, expansion and remarkable growth. In just twelve months, the venue has become one of Budapest’s most distinctive and internationally minded places, a favourite among locals, visitors and the expat community alike.
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Festive Feasts at Corinthia Budapest
The season takes centre stage at Corinthia Budapest, where every dining experience is a celebration of flavour and artistry.
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