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Xpat Report: Authorities Allegedly Bribed BKV Suspect
- 24 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ernő Mesterházy, one of the main suspects in the high-profile BKV case and the former senior advisor to Gábor Demszky, said in his written statement during Thursday's hearing that the investigation authority had committed crimes during a previous hearing.
European Banking Supervision – Enikő Győri Speaks About Hungary’s Doubts
- 14 Sep 2012 12:00 PM
- business
In an interview given to Dow Jones on 12 September 2012, Minister of State for EU Affairs Enikő Győri said that Hungary has doubts concerning the European Commission’s proposal to grant supervisory powers over banking in the eurozone to the European Central Bank (ECB).
Xpat Opinion: Barroso’s Vision Of A United Europe And Hungary
- 14 Sep 2012 12:00 PM
- current affairs
José Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission (EC), made a very important speech yesterday. He announced the need for a United Europe. From his speech it was evident that the EC has already prepared some of the steps necessary to modify the current European Union structure which, as has been manifest for some time, doesn’t work. His message was that “Europe needs a new direction. And, ...
Hungary's PM Orbán: A different IMF Deal Necessary Than In 2008
- 11 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke at the opening session of the Hungarian Parliament following its summer recess, stating that Hungary is in a different situation than in 2008 and a different International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement is necessary. He highlighted that the country is stronger than it was four years ago with larger room for manoeuvre, which is a result of the policy linking the ...
Wallenberg Remembered By Public Dignitaries At Great Synagogue In Budapest
- 11 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Speaking at the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Evening yesterday, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh underlined the importance of preventing anti-Semitic incidents and ensuring the safety of Hungarian citizens.
Chips Tax Revenue In Hungary Reaches Ft 15bn
- 5 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
The tax on foods deemed unhealthy brought in Ft 15 billion as of July 31 following its launch in September last year, the tax and customs authority NAV announced. A total of Ft 1.7 billion was collected in July and Ft 1.8 billion in June. The 2012 revenue target is Ft 20 billion. The tax generated Ft 4.7 billion last year, falling short of the Ft 5 billion target.
Server-Based Gaming Starts In January 2013 In Hungary
- 2 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
Hungarian-owned WGS Szerver Szolgátó is the first company to be granted a license to operate servers for server-based gaming technology, which will be mandatory for casino operators from January 1. The license must be approved by the Economy Ministry, which has 60 days to approve the request.
Xpat Opinion: Ringier To Get Rid Of Népszabadság In Hungary
- 31 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
An independent conservative blogger wonders if the left-wing audience can sustain two nationwide dailies, or if one of them is destined to disappear.
Invitel And MPVI May Form Consortium In Hungary
- 29 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
State-owned mobile operator MPVI and telecoms provider Invitel plan to form a consortium, Napi Gazdasag writes. MPVI dismissed the report as a rumour, adding that it aims to co-operate on mobile virtual network operations with its partners.
Xpat Report: Authorities Allegedly Bribed BKV Suspect
- 24 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ernő Mesterházy, one of the main suspects in the high-profile BKV case and the former senior advisor to Gábor Demszky, said in his written statement during Thursday's hearing that the investigation authority had committed crimes during a previous hearing.
European Banking Supervision – Enikő Győri Speaks About Hungary’s Doubts
- 14 Sep 2012 12:00 PM
- business
In an interview given to Dow Jones on 12 September 2012, Minister of State for EU Affairs Enikő Győri said that Hungary has doubts concerning the European Commission’s proposal to grant supervisory powers over banking in the eurozone to the European Central Bank (ECB).
Xpat Opinion: Barroso’s Vision Of A United Europe And Hungary
- 14 Sep 2012 12:00 PM
- current affairs
José Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission (EC), made a very important speech yesterday. He announced the need for a United Europe. From his speech it was evident that the EC has already prepared some of the steps necessary to modify the current European Union structure which, as has been manifest for some time, doesn’t work. His message was that “Europe needs a new direction. And, ...
Hungary's PM Orbán: A different IMF Deal Necessary Than In 2008
- 11 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke at the opening session of the Hungarian Parliament following its summer recess, stating that Hungary is in a different situation than in 2008 and a different International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement is necessary. He highlighted that the country is stronger than it was four years ago with larger room for manoeuvre, which is a result of the policy linking the ...
Wallenberg Remembered By Public Dignitaries At Great Synagogue In Budapest
- 11 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Speaking at the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Evening yesterday, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh underlined the importance of preventing anti-Semitic incidents and ensuring the safety of Hungarian citizens.
Chips Tax Revenue In Hungary Reaches Ft 15bn
- 5 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
The tax on foods deemed unhealthy brought in Ft 15 billion as of July 31 following its launch in September last year, the tax and customs authority NAV announced. A total of Ft 1.7 billion was collected in July and Ft 1.8 billion in June. The 2012 revenue target is Ft 20 billion. The tax generated Ft 4.7 billion last year, falling short of the Ft 5 billion target.
Server-Based Gaming Starts In January 2013 In Hungary
- 2 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
Hungarian-owned WGS Szerver Szolgátó is the first company to be granted a license to operate servers for server-based gaming technology, which will be mandatory for casino operators from January 1. The license must be approved by the Economy Ministry, which has 60 days to approve the request.
Xpat Opinion: Ringier To Get Rid Of Népszabadság In Hungary
- 31 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
An independent conservative blogger wonders if the left-wing audience can sustain two nationwide dailies, or if one of them is destined to disappear.
Invitel And MPVI May Form Consortium In Hungary
- 29 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
State-owned mobile operator MPVI and telecoms provider Invitel plan to form a consortium, Napi Gazdasag writes. MPVI dismissed the report as a rumour, adding that it aims to co-operate on mobile virtual network operations with its partners.