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Merkel Sends Unequivocal Message To Hungary After Talks With PM Orbán
- 22 Jul 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"The (Maastricht) criteria set in the European Union’s Stability and Growth Pact apply for every member state, including Hungary, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a press conference after meeting with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Reuters reported. Orbán underlined that his country has been a champion as far as fiscal consolidation goes.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Dual Citizenship Act
- 28 May 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Parliament passed an amendment motion enabling ethnic Hungarians abroad to apply for citizenship in Hungary more easily on Wednesday morning.
Hungary's Palankai Receives Jean Monnet Prize
- 27 May 2010 4:00 AM
- community & culture
"Corvinus University economics professor Tibor Palankai has been awarded the Jean Monnet Prize, EU Cultural Commissioner Andrulla Vasiliu announced in Brussels on Tuesday.
Hungary's Forint Supported By Global Mood
- 18 May 2010 5:00 AM
- business
"Global capital markets are cautiously optimistic on Tuesday morning, after US stock indices performed a spectacular turnaround on Monday. Hungary’s forint has firmed in this environment.
Former U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis
- 17 May 2010 12:00 PM
Update: Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis concluded her service as U.S. Ambassador to Hungary on July 20, 2013.
EU May Ease State Aid Rules To Offset Airline Losses
- 20 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- business
"light bans triggered by a volcanic eruption in Iceland are being lifted all over Europe. Hungary has first called off overflight restrictions above 7,500 metres (24,000 feet) and then suspended general no-fly regulations at noon today. In the meantime, economists have warned that air travel disruption depends entirely on how long the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano and the dispersion of ...
EU Finalises Support Budget For Energy Projects
- 5 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission has selected on Thursday 43 major energy projects, which will significantly contribute to the economic recovery in the EU, while increasing the region’s security of energy supply by creating cross-border infrastructure.
Government Agrees To Back Mega-Project In Hungary Despite Concerns About Transparency
- 5 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Some of Hungary's major anti-corruption NGOs have turned to EU Competition Commissioner Joaquín Almunia. The NGOs are concerned about a giant project financed with state aid and therefore urged the Prime Minister to immediately suspend the 'murky' 130 mn EUR investment, financed by an EU fund and the Hungarian Development Bank (MFB). Gordon Bajnai, Prime Minister of Hungary finally ordered the ...
Greg John Dorey, Former British Ambassador To Hungary
- 1 Jan 2009 11:00 AM
In December 2007 Greg Dorey became British Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary. Greg took up his appointment on 3 December 2007 and presented his credentials to Hungarian President László Sólyom on 5 December. Before his Xpat Interview here are just a few highlights from his CV.
Merkel Sends Unequivocal Message To Hungary After Talks With PM Orbán
- 22 Jul 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"The (Maastricht) criteria set in the European Union’s Stability and Growth Pact apply for every member state, including Hungary, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a press conference after meeting with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Reuters reported. Orbán underlined that his country has been a champion as far as fiscal consolidation goes.
Hungarian Parliament Passes Dual Citizenship Act
- 28 May 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Parliament passed an amendment motion enabling ethnic Hungarians abroad to apply for citizenship in Hungary more easily on Wednesday morning.
Hungary's Palankai Receives Jean Monnet Prize
- 27 May 2010 4:00 AM
- community & culture
"Corvinus University economics professor Tibor Palankai has been awarded the Jean Monnet Prize, EU Cultural Commissioner Andrulla Vasiliu announced in Brussels on Tuesday.
Hungary's Forint Supported By Global Mood
- 18 May 2010 5:00 AM
- business
"Global capital markets are cautiously optimistic on Tuesday morning, after US stock indices performed a spectacular turnaround on Monday. Hungary’s forint has firmed in this environment.
Former U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis
- 17 May 2010 12:00 PM
Update: Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis concluded her service as U.S. Ambassador to Hungary on July 20, 2013.
EU May Ease State Aid Rules To Offset Airline Losses
- 20 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- business
"light bans triggered by a volcanic eruption in Iceland are being lifted all over Europe. Hungary has first called off overflight restrictions above 7,500 metres (24,000 feet) and then suspended general no-fly regulations at noon today. In the meantime, economists have warned that air travel disruption depends entirely on how long the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano and the dispersion of ...
EU Finalises Support Budget For Energy Projects
- 5 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission has selected on Thursday 43 major energy projects, which will significantly contribute to the economic recovery in the EU, while increasing the region’s security of energy supply by creating cross-border infrastructure.
Government Agrees To Back Mega-Project In Hungary Despite Concerns About Transparency
- 5 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Some of Hungary's major anti-corruption NGOs have turned to EU Competition Commissioner Joaquín Almunia. The NGOs are concerned about a giant project financed with state aid and therefore urged the Prime Minister to immediately suspend the 'murky' 130 mn EUR investment, financed by an EU fund and the Hungarian Development Bank (MFB). Gordon Bajnai, Prime Minister of Hungary finally ordered the ...
Greg John Dorey, Former British Ambassador To Hungary
- 1 Jan 2009 11:00 AM
In December 2007 Greg Dorey became British Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary. Greg took up his appointment on 3 December 2007 and presented his credentials to Hungarian President László Sólyom on 5 December. Before his Xpat Interview here are just a few highlights from his CV.