268 result(s) for 500 forint
Hungarian Government Interest Expenditure Fell EUR 1.6bn Last Year
- 11 Oct 2017 11:00 AM
- business
Interest expenditure of the government fell by 500 billion forints (EUR 1.6bn) last year because of the lower yield of government bonds, National Bank of Hungary (NBH) governor György Matolcsy said at the meeting of parliament’s economic committee on Tuesday.
Self-Driving Car Test Track To Start Operating Next Summer
- 1 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
- getting around
A 42 billion forint (EUR 137.7m) test track for self-driving cars the government is building in Zalaegerszeg, in western Hungary, could start operating by next summer, the government commissioner for the project said at the site.
The European Commission Approves Hungary Renewable Energy Support Scheme
- 12 Jul 2017 8:38 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission on Tuesday said it has approved a Hungarian scheme to support renewable energy. The EC said the scheme aimed at reducing CO2 emissions as well as preserving competition conform with European Union rules on state aid.
Ambulance Service On “Positive Growth Path”
- 26 Jun 2017 10:00 AM
- health & wellness
The National Ambulance Service, which saw its budget nearly doubled in the past seven years, has started “on a growth path”, the state secretary for health care said on Saturday. “This government has done a lot for the ambulance service and intends to do even more in the future”, Zoltán Ónodi-Szűcs said.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Foreign-Funded NGO Transparency Law
- 14 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law requiring civil groups receiving foreign donations above a certain threshold to register as organisations funded from abroad. The government-sponsored bill was passed with 130 votes in favour, 44 against and 24 abstentions. Under the law, civil groups will be required to register as foreign-backed groups once their foreign donations reach 7.2 million forints (EUR ...
Kincsem Breaks Box Office Record For Hungarian Film
- 26 May 2017 8:10 AM
- entertainment
Kincsem, a film paying homage to the world’s greatest thoroughbred race horse, has broken the box office record for a Hungarian film, distributor Forum Hungary.
Street Music Festival @ Gozsdu Udvar, On Until 20 June
- 25 May 2017 2:35 AM
- entertainment
Popular downtown venue Gozsdu Courtyard (Gozsdu Udvar) is holding a street music festival between until 20 June. Events take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and lesser known Hungarian musicians are invited to compete for a prize of 500,000 forints (EUR 1,625), which will be awarded based on ‘likes’ by the audience.
Gulyás: Soros ‘Brazenly Lobbying’ In Brussels Against Hungary
- 27 Apr 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian-born US financier George Soros has started “brazen, intense lobbying” in Brussels against Hungary, the Fidesz deputy group leader told a press conference.
Ruling Fidesz MP Mengyi Charged With Attempt To Misappropriate Public Funds
- 25 Apr 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
The Central Chief Prosecution Office of Investigation has pressed charges against ruling Fidesz lawmaker Roland Mengyi and six others, the head of the office said on Tuesday. The lawmaker is charged with attempting to misappropriate public funds and abusing the powers of his office, Imre Keresztes said in a statement.
Hungarian Government Interest Expenditure Fell EUR 1.6bn Last Year
- 11 Oct 2017 11:00 AM
- business
Interest expenditure of the government fell by 500 billion forints (EUR 1.6bn) last year because of the lower yield of government bonds, National Bank of Hungary (NBH) governor György Matolcsy said at the meeting of parliament’s economic committee on Tuesday.
Self-Driving Car Test Track To Start Operating Next Summer
- 1 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
- getting around
A 42 billion forint (EUR 137.7m) test track for self-driving cars the government is building in Zalaegerszeg, in western Hungary, could start operating by next summer, the government commissioner for the project said at the site.
The European Commission Approves Hungary Renewable Energy Support Scheme
- 12 Jul 2017 8:38 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission on Tuesday said it has approved a Hungarian scheme to support renewable energy. The EC said the scheme aimed at reducing CO2 emissions as well as preserving competition conform with European Union rules on state aid.
Ambulance Service On “Positive Growth Path”
- 26 Jun 2017 10:00 AM
- health & wellness
The National Ambulance Service, which saw its budget nearly doubled in the past seven years, has started “on a growth path”, the state secretary for health care said on Saturday. “This government has done a lot for the ambulance service and intends to do even more in the future”, Zoltán Ónodi-Szűcs said.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Foreign-Funded NGO Transparency Law
- 14 Jun 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law requiring civil groups receiving foreign donations above a certain threshold to register as organisations funded from abroad. The government-sponsored bill was passed with 130 votes in favour, 44 against and 24 abstentions. Under the law, civil groups will be required to register as foreign-backed groups once their foreign donations reach 7.2 million forints (EUR ...
Kincsem Breaks Box Office Record For Hungarian Film
- 26 May 2017 8:10 AM
- entertainment
Kincsem, a film paying homage to the world’s greatest thoroughbred race horse, has broken the box office record for a Hungarian film, distributor Forum Hungary.
Street Music Festival @ Gozsdu Udvar, On Until 20 June
- 25 May 2017 2:35 AM
- entertainment
Popular downtown venue Gozsdu Courtyard (Gozsdu Udvar) is holding a street music festival between until 20 June. Events take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and lesser known Hungarian musicians are invited to compete for a prize of 500,000 forints (EUR 1,625), which will be awarded based on ‘likes’ by the audience.
Gulyás: Soros ‘Brazenly Lobbying’ In Brussels Against Hungary
- 27 Apr 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian-born US financier George Soros has started “brazen, intense lobbying” in Brussels against Hungary, the Fidesz deputy group leader told a press conference.
Ruling Fidesz MP Mengyi Charged With Attempt To Misappropriate Public Funds
- 25 Apr 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
The Central Chief Prosecution Office of Investigation has pressed charges against ruling Fidesz lawmaker Roland Mengyi and six others, the head of the office said on Tuesday. The lawmaker is charged with attempting to misappropriate public funds and abusing the powers of his office, Imre Keresztes said in a statement.