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Dozens Of Hungarian Notables Returning Order Of Merit
- 24 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“Returning the award is an important protest in a country that is becoming increasingly fascist.” – Péter Rózsa, deputy editor-in-chief, Klubrádió.
Semjén Calls For Reintroducing Sunday Shopping Ban
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Zsolt Semjén, deputy prime minister and head of the co-ruling Christian Democrats, has called for reintroducing and extending Hungary’s shopping ban on Sunday, in an interview published by national daily Magyar Idők on Friday. In the interview, Semjén insisted that economic arguments against the restrictions had “proven unfounded” and that employees had benefited from the ban before it was lifted ...
Hungary Ranked 33rd In Global Innovation
- 18 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary has improved its position in the global innovation index compiled by the United Nation’s World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ranking in 33rd, up two places. Among Visegrad countries only the Czech Republic in 27th place beat Hungary in the 2016 index of 128 countries.
Survey: Majority Supports Govt Crackdown On Black Economy
- 17 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The vast majority of Hungarians support the government’s crackdown on the shadow economy but many do not consider the infrastructure needed to tackle grey and black markets sufficiently developed, a survey released by the Nézőpont Institute showed.
TI: Young Hungarians View Corruption As Serious Problem
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The vast majority of young Hungarians believe that corruption is a serious problem in Hungary and should not be tolerated, a recent survey presented by Transparency International (TI) Hungary shows. The survey, presented by TI Hungary director József Péter Martin at the Sziget Festival, found that 80% of 18-29 year olds consider corruption a serious problem.
Kayaking Champ Caught Stealing In Budapest
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A world champion kayaker, who was caught in the Budapest shopping mall Arena Plaza on Friday attempting to remove a pricetag from an article of clothing valued at Ft 80,000, told RTL Klub that what he did was ill-considered and motivated by wrath. He said that he and his girlfriend had been insulted in the store and that he is going through a difficult period in his life.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Media Taken Hostage By Government
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“A large portion of the media is seeking to stay in the good graces of politics instead of serving those who consume media. As a consequence, media spins the news, certain issues or personalities are blacklisted, and it refrains from clashing opposing views and criticisms. Recently, the rightwing or middle-class media has become the hand maiden of politics. . . .
Manu Chao La Ventura (F), Sziget Festival Budapest, 12 August
- 11 Aug 2016 12:55 PM
- entertainment
Manu Chao is a French-born musician of Spanish origin. He sings in French, Spanish, English, Italian, Arabic, Catalan, Galician, Portuguese and occasionally in other languages. Chao began his musical career in Paris, busking and playing with groups such as Hot Pants and Los Carayos, which combined a variety of languages and musical styles. With friends and his brother Antoine Chao, he founded the ...
Hungarian Property Prices Hit Record High
- 10 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Prices in the Hungarian property market continue to rise despite earlier projections that the market would probably lose momentum in 2016. According to the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), the pace of property price increase accelerated in the first quarter of 2016, portfolio.hu report.
Dozens Of Hungarian Notables Returning Order Of Merit
- 24 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“Returning the award is an important protest in a country that is becoming increasingly fascist.” – Péter Rózsa, deputy editor-in-chief, Klubrádió.
Semjén Calls For Reintroducing Sunday Shopping Ban
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Zsolt Semjén, deputy prime minister and head of the co-ruling Christian Democrats, has called for reintroducing and extending Hungary’s shopping ban on Sunday, in an interview published by national daily Magyar Idők on Friday. In the interview, Semjén insisted that economic arguments against the restrictions had “proven unfounded” and that employees had benefited from the ban before it was lifted ...
Hungary Ranked 33rd In Global Innovation
- 18 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary has improved its position in the global innovation index compiled by the United Nation’s World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ranking in 33rd, up two places. Among Visegrad countries only the Czech Republic in 27th place beat Hungary in the 2016 index of 128 countries.
Survey: Majority Supports Govt Crackdown On Black Economy
- 17 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The vast majority of Hungarians support the government’s crackdown on the shadow economy but many do not consider the infrastructure needed to tackle grey and black markets sufficiently developed, a survey released by the Nézőpont Institute showed.
TI: Young Hungarians View Corruption As Serious Problem
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The vast majority of young Hungarians believe that corruption is a serious problem in Hungary and should not be tolerated, a recent survey presented by Transparency International (TI) Hungary shows. The survey, presented by TI Hungary director József Péter Martin at the Sziget Festival, found that 80% of 18-29 year olds consider corruption a serious problem.
Kayaking Champ Caught Stealing In Budapest
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A world champion kayaker, who was caught in the Budapest shopping mall Arena Plaza on Friday attempting to remove a pricetag from an article of clothing valued at Ft 80,000, told RTL Klub that what he did was ill-considered and motivated by wrath. He said that he and his girlfriend had been insulted in the store and that he is going through a difficult period in his life.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Media Taken Hostage By Government
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“A large portion of the media is seeking to stay in the good graces of politics instead of serving those who consume media. As a consequence, media spins the news, certain issues or personalities are blacklisted, and it refrains from clashing opposing views and criticisms. Recently, the rightwing or middle-class media has become the hand maiden of politics. . . .
Manu Chao La Ventura (F), Sziget Festival Budapest, 12 August
- 11 Aug 2016 12:55 PM
- entertainment
Manu Chao is a French-born musician of Spanish origin. He sings in French, Spanish, English, Italian, Arabic, Catalan, Galician, Portuguese and occasionally in other languages. Chao began his musical career in Paris, busking and playing with groups such as Hot Pants and Los Carayos, which combined a variety of languages and musical styles. With friends and his brother Antoine Chao, he founded the ...
Hungarian Property Prices Hit Record High
- 10 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Prices in the Hungarian property market continue to rise despite earlier projections that the market would probably lose momentum in 2016. According to the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), the pace of property price increase accelerated in the first quarter of 2016, portfolio.hu report.