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Hungary’s Foreign Minister Supports Anti-IS Mission Proposal
- 9 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s parliament should approve the government’s proposal on the country’s participation in the international coalition fighting against the Islamic State (IS) terrorist organisation, the foreign minister said.Joining the international mission is a duty for Hungary as the country belongs to the western community, Péter Szijjártó told a press conference after a closed session of parliament’s ...
Church Heads In Hungary Send Easter Messages
- 7 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The death and resurrection of Christ has shown that God the creator and redeemer has not forgotten about humanity and awaits all to “come home” to him where eternal bliss is in the making, Cardinal Péter Erdő, head of Hungary’s Catholic Church, said in his Easter message.
Déli Pályaudvar Railway Station In Budapest Reopened
- 7 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Déli pályaudvar, one of Budapest’s three major railway hubs, reopened to rail traffic after more than two months in the early hours of Friday, meaning that trains serving the Buda stations are again running according to original schedules.
Consultations On Planned Budapest Hospital
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Cabinet chief János Lázár called for the launch of consultations on a new hospital planned to be built in Budapest. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expects Mayor István Tarlós and the Budapest Fidesz group to launch a joint initiative to ask Budapest residents about their opinion on current health services in the capital and potential avenues of development.
Easter Holiday Boosts Retail Sales In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in the run-up to the Easter holiday are expected to rise by 60 billion forints, about the same amount as last year, according to the National Retail Association (OKSZ). Last year’s retail sales around the holiday were up from 45 -50 billion in the preceding years, said OKSZ chief secretary György Vámos. This year’s sales were helped by the decision by some retailers to keep their ...
Event Report: Great Tokaj Wine Auction 2015
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Only the finest contemporary Tokaji wines are offered at the Great Tokaj Wine Auction staged annually by the Confrérie de Tokaj in Sárospatak Castle, Hungary as part of the Tokaj Spring event. Each is a unique barrel lot (136 l), a primeur wine that is available exclusively at the Auction to be held on 25th April 2015.
Individuals In Hungary Hoard Cash, Shun Banks
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Individuals have closed over 430,000 bank accounts over the last two years and 280,000 in 2014 alone, reports Világgazdaság. As a result, the number of private bank accounts dropped to 9.4 million, the lowest figure since 2010.
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Hungarians Close Bank Accounts
- 2 Apr 2015 5:00 AM
- business
Over the past two years Hungarian private individuals closed over 430,000 bank accounts, business daily Világgazdaság said. In 2014 alone, the number of private bank accounts dropped by 282,000. The trend could be attributed to the duty imposed on financial transactions which triggered a rise in bank charges, according to the central bank.
Dramatic Fall In Number Of Visitors To Shopping Centres In Hungary
- 1 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
On the second Sunday (22 March) since the law restricting retail activity took effect, the number of visitors to shopping malls with cinemas fell to less than half of previous levels, the daily newspaper Napi Gazdaság has reported.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Supports Anti-IS Mission Proposal
- 9 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s parliament should approve the government’s proposal on the country’s participation in the international coalition fighting against the Islamic State (IS) terrorist organisation, the foreign minister said.Joining the international mission is a duty for Hungary as the country belongs to the western community, Péter Szijjártó told a press conference after a closed session of parliament’s ...
Church Heads In Hungary Send Easter Messages
- 7 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The death and resurrection of Christ has shown that God the creator and redeemer has not forgotten about humanity and awaits all to “come home” to him where eternal bliss is in the making, Cardinal Péter Erdő, head of Hungary’s Catholic Church, said in his Easter message.
Déli Pályaudvar Railway Station In Budapest Reopened
- 7 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Déli pályaudvar, one of Budapest’s three major railway hubs, reopened to rail traffic after more than two months in the early hours of Friday, meaning that trains serving the Buda stations are again running according to original schedules.
Consultations On Planned Budapest Hospital
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Cabinet chief János Lázár called for the launch of consultations on a new hospital planned to be built in Budapest. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expects Mayor István Tarlós and the Budapest Fidesz group to launch a joint initiative to ask Budapest residents about their opinion on current health services in the capital and potential avenues of development.
Easter Holiday Boosts Retail Sales In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in the run-up to the Easter holiday are expected to rise by 60 billion forints, about the same amount as last year, according to the National Retail Association (OKSZ). Last year’s retail sales around the holiday were up from 45 -50 billion in the preceding years, said OKSZ chief secretary György Vámos. This year’s sales were helped by the decision by some retailers to keep their ...
Event Report: Great Tokaj Wine Auction 2015
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Only the finest contemporary Tokaji wines are offered at the Great Tokaj Wine Auction staged annually by the Confrérie de Tokaj in Sárospatak Castle, Hungary as part of the Tokaj Spring event. Each is a unique barrel lot (136 l), a primeur wine that is available exclusively at the Auction to be held on 25th April 2015.
Individuals In Hungary Hoard Cash, Shun Banks
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Individuals have closed over 430,000 bank accounts over the last two years and 280,000 in 2014 alone, reports Világgazdaság. As a result, the number of private bank accounts dropped to 9.4 million, the lowest figure since 2010.
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Hungarians Close Bank Accounts
- 2 Apr 2015 5:00 AM
- business
Over the past two years Hungarian private individuals closed over 430,000 bank accounts, business daily Világgazdaság said. In 2014 alone, the number of private bank accounts dropped by 282,000. The trend could be attributed to the duty imposed on financial transactions which triggered a rise in bank charges, according to the central bank.
Dramatic Fall In Number Of Visitors To Shopping Centres In Hungary
- 1 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
On the second Sunday (22 March) since the law restricting retail activity took effect, the number of visitors to shopping malls with cinemas fell to less than half of previous levels, the daily newspaper Napi Gazdaság has reported.