3,474 result(s) for capital
Police Officers Convicted Of Assault
- 15 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Capital Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a lower court’s conviction of three policemen on charges of physical assault in Hatvan. Two were demoted and received suspended prison terms, while the third received an 18-month jail sentence.
Orbán Calls For Higher Wages At EBRD Conference
- 11 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called for a “firm increase” in wages in the Hungarian economy, which he said required increasingly competitive businesses. Addressing a conference organised by the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Budapest, Orbán said that reducing corporate and personal income taxes as well as employer contributions were necessary to enhance competitiveness.
CBanker: Hungary Companies Should Transition To Marketbased Financing
- 11 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungarian economic players must learn to transition from state-based financing to market-based financing, NBH deputy-governor Márton Nagy said at a conference organised by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Budapest.
Restaurant Review: Márga Bisztró
- 11 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- food & drink
The hot days are over, so for many Budapesters it’s time to leave their summer residences at the “Balcsi”, as the Hungarians lovingly call their largest lake, and move back to their urban domiciles. However, it is not only they who are returning to the capital this year: one of the Balaton region’s most renowned restaurants, namely Márga, has also shifted east – making the taste of Balaton ...
VIDEO UPDATE: See What Happened @ XpatLoop's Party For Charity
- 10 Nov 2016 11:57 AM
- community & culture
Thanks to everyone who came and supported, especially British Ambassador Iain Lindsay OBE for warmly encouraging guests to "dig deep", together we raised HUF 4.236 million.
This is a record fundraising result for XpatLoop's annual bonfire party, with 250 guests uniting for charity. Her Majesty's Ambassador to Hungary wrote afterwards: "Really enjoyed it, very good event." Read on for more ...
Ambassadors Appointed To Promote Budapest’s Bid To Host 2024 Olympics
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Nine ambassadors appointed to promote Budapest’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics in Hungary and abroad were presented at a press conference.
Fiscal Council: Return To Investment Grade Expands Room For Manoeuvre
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Moody’s decision to return Hungary to investment grade will expand room for financial manoeuvre and bring new capital to Hungary, head of the Fiscal Council Árpád Kovács told daily Magyar Hírlap. Moody’s bumped Hungary back into investment grade late on Friday, the last of the big three ratings agencies to do so. Kovács said the decision was also in recognition of Hungary’s economic policy.
Xpat Opinion: US Presidential Election In Focus
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Just days ahead of the US presidential election, pundits in the leading Hungarian dailies and weeklies assess the possible impact of election victory either candidate on US foreign policy and global politics.
Fully Booked: Xpat Party For Charity, Marriott Ballroom, Friday 4 November
- 4 Nov 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
250 expats & locals registered to join Iain Lindsay OBE, British Ambassador, and a host of VIP's inc. Adam Goodman, Dennis Diokno, Paul Slocombe, Richard Dyer, and many more friendly folks at this annual event uniting the international community in support of charity.
Police Officers Convicted Of Assault
- 15 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Capital Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a lower court’s conviction of three policemen on charges of physical assault in Hatvan. Two were demoted and received suspended prison terms, while the third received an 18-month jail sentence.
Orbán Calls For Higher Wages At EBRD Conference
- 11 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called for a “firm increase” in wages in the Hungarian economy, which he said required increasingly competitive businesses. Addressing a conference organised by the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Budapest, Orbán said that reducing corporate and personal income taxes as well as employer contributions were necessary to enhance competitiveness.
CBanker: Hungary Companies Should Transition To Marketbased Financing
- 11 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungarian economic players must learn to transition from state-based financing to market-based financing, NBH deputy-governor Márton Nagy said at a conference organised by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Budapest.
Restaurant Review: Márga Bisztró
- 11 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- food & drink
The hot days are over, so for many Budapesters it’s time to leave their summer residences at the “Balcsi”, as the Hungarians lovingly call their largest lake, and move back to their urban domiciles. However, it is not only they who are returning to the capital this year: one of the Balaton region’s most renowned restaurants, namely Márga, has also shifted east – making the taste of Balaton ...
VIDEO UPDATE: See What Happened @ XpatLoop's Party For Charity
- 10 Nov 2016 11:57 AM
- community & culture
Thanks to everyone who came and supported, especially British Ambassador Iain Lindsay OBE for warmly encouraging guests to "dig deep", together we raised HUF 4.236 million.
This is a record fundraising result for XpatLoop's annual bonfire party, with 250 guests uniting for charity. Her Majesty's Ambassador to Hungary wrote afterwards: "Really enjoyed it, very good event." Read on for more ...
Ambassadors Appointed To Promote Budapest’s Bid To Host 2024 Olympics
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Nine ambassadors appointed to promote Budapest’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics in Hungary and abroad were presented at a press conference.
Fiscal Council: Return To Investment Grade Expands Room For Manoeuvre
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Moody’s decision to return Hungary to investment grade will expand room for financial manoeuvre and bring new capital to Hungary, head of the Fiscal Council Árpád Kovács told daily Magyar Hírlap. Moody’s bumped Hungary back into investment grade late on Friday, the last of the big three ratings agencies to do so. Kovács said the decision was also in recognition of Hungary’s economic policy.
Xpat Opinion: US Presidential Election In Focus
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Just days ahead of the US presidential election, pundits in the leading Hungarian dailies and weeklies assess the possible impact of election victory either candidate on US foreign policy and global politics.
Fully Booked: Xpat Party For Charity, Marriott Ballroom, Friday 4 November
- 4 Nov 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
250 expats & locals registered to join Iain Lindsay OBE, British Ambassador, and a host of VIP's inc. Adam Goodman, Dennis Diokno, Paul Slocombe, Richard Dyer, and many more friendly folks at this annual event uniting the international community in support of charity.