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Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
New Statutes Might Reduce Market Share Of Foreign-Owned Food Retailers
- 4 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian government is about to use legal measures to reduce the market share of foreign-owned retail chain stores in Hungary. The proposed measures - which amalgamate related ideas of the past five years - might even shoo off some foreign retailers from Hungary altogether.
Hungary To Buy Budapest Bank From American GE
- 4 Dec 2014 4:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian state will buy Budapest Bank, Hungary’s eighth-biggest lender, from current owner GE, the government has announced. The government signed a preliminary contract to buy the bank on Thursday.
Sunday Shopping In Hungary Debated
- 4 Dec 2014 3:00 AM
- shopping
Most participants in the latest round of consultations held at the economy ministry argued against planned restrictions on Sunday opening times, business dailies Világgazdaság and Napi Gazdaság said, citing general secretary of the National Trade Association György Vámos.
Icy Weather Cuts Off Electricity Supply In Hungary
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Nearly 40 villages remained without electricity on Tuesday as freezing rain and ice caused power lines and trees to collapse, while many roads had to be closed to traffic. Authorities have banned entry to wooded areas more than 400 metres above sea level in the Pilis, Budai and Visegrádi hills.
Freezing Rain Causes Traffic Disruptions Nationwide
- 2 Dec 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Sleet and freezing rain have left streets in western Budapest’s hills and many roads across the country impassable, while disaster management staff have been busy removing fallen trees in many places. Several streets in Budapest’s 2nd and 12th districts were closed for traffic on Tuesday morning, the disaster management authority reported on its website.
Brussels Drops Road Toll Infringement Procedure Against Hungary
- 27 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has dropped an infringement procedure against Hungary for failing to call a tender to build a road toll system for commercial vehicles, a commission source told MTI. Hungary introduced a per-kilometre toll on commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes last year.
Confrérie De Tokaj Planning Great Tokaj Wine Auction 2015
- 22 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Following in the footsteps of the successful first two Great Tokaj Wine Auctions, the Confrérie de Tokaj is planning the third auction for 25th April 2015 – to be held in Sárospatak Castle Knights' Hall as has become the tradition. All lots are exclusive and contemporary wines, barrel quantity (136 l) of primeur Tokaji wines which are bottled and delivered to the winning bidder with their Great ...
Adults In Hungary Smoking Less
- 21 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Four billion fewer cigarettes sold in Hungary last year thanks to a 2012 ban on smoking in closed areas, and at bus and tram stations, Human Resources Ministry undersecretary Attila Beneda told reporters yesterday.
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
New Statutes Might Reduce Market Share Of Foreign-Owned Food Retailers
- 4 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian government is about to use legal measures to reduce the market share of foreign-owned retail chain stores in Hungary. The proposed measures - which amalgamate related ideas of the past five years - might even shoo off some foreign retailers from Hungary altogether.
Hungary To Buy Budapest Bank From American GE
- 4 Dec 2014 4:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian state will buy Budapest Bank, Hungary’s eighth-biggest lender, from current owner GE, the government has announced. The government signed a preliminary contract to buy the bank on Thursday.
Sunday Shopping In Hungary Debated
- 4 Dec 2014 3:00 AM
- shopping
Most participants in the latest round of consultations held at the economy ministry argued against planned restrictions on Sunday opening times, business dailies Világgazdaság and Napi Gazdaság said, citing general secretary of the National Trade Association György Vámos.
Icy Weather Cuts Off Electricity Supply In Hungary
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Nearly 40 villages remained without electricity on Tuesday as freezing rain and ice caused power lines and trees to collapse, while many roads had to be closed to traffic. Authorities have banned entry to wooded areas more than 400 metres above sea level in the Pilis, Budai and Visegrádi hills.
Freezing Rain Causes Traffic Disruptions Nationwide
- 2 Dec 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Sleet and freezing rain have left streets in western Budapest’s hills and many roads across the country impassable, while disaster management staff have been busy removing fallen trees in many places. Several streets in Budapest’s 2nd and 12th districts were closed for traffic on Tuesday morning, the disaster management authority reported on its website.
Brussels Drops Road Toll Infringement Procedure Against Hungary
- 27 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has dropped an infringement procedure against Hungary for failing to call a tender to build a road toll system for commercial vehicles, a commission source told MTI. Hungary introduced a per-kilometre toll on commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes last year.
Confrérie De Tokaj Planning Great Tokaj Wine Auction 2015
- 22 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Following in the footsteps of the successful first two Great Tokaj Wine Auctions, the Confrérie de Tokaj is planning the third auction for 25th April 2015 – to be held in Sárospatak Castle Knights' Hall as has become the tradition. All lots are exclusive and contemporary wines, barrel quantity (136 l) of primeur Tokaji wines which are bottled and delivered to the winning bidder with their Great ...
Adults In Hungary Smoking Less
- 21 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Four billion fewer cigarettes sold in Hungary last year thanks to a 2012 ban on smoking in closed areas, and at bus and tram stations, Human Resources Ministry undersecretary Attila Beneda told reporters yesterday.