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Civil Orgs Demonstrate To Protect Budapest Trees
- 26 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Several civil organisations held a joint demonstration on Saturday to protest against the cutting of trees as part of Budapest development projects in the City Park, the Orczy Garden and the Római embankment. Budapest’s City Park was the first planned public city park in the world, head of the Town Protection Association for Budapest Mihály Ráday told the event from a stage set up in Heroes ...
Hungary Splurges On Budapest Bid To Host 2024 Olympics As Rome Bows Out
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The government has authorized Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to sign a letter of guarantee which is to accompany the second installment of Hungary’s application to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, reports index.hu.
Áder Warns Of Looming Water Crisis
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Unless the world takes proper action within the next 15-20 years, it will be plunged into a water crisis, the Hungarian president said at a UN water management conference in New York. Humanity’s fate will depend on how it responds to the challenges of climate change and the impending water crisis, which threatens more and more countries, János Áder said at the High-Level Panel on Water.
Residential Property Sales To Keep Growing
- 20 Sep 2016 3:00 AM
- property
Signs indicate that the residential property market in Hungary is not only back from the dead, but that it is growing at breakneck pace, according to a review by the Central Statistical Office (KSH). The volume and rate of sales have both been soaring and prices have been heading towards new heights, to the horror of buyers.
Construction Sector Output Declines By 17.6% In July
- 16 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Output of Hungary’s construction industry dropped by an annual 17.6% in July, the Central Statistical Office said. The decline followed twelve-month decreases of 16.2% in June and 25.8% in May. Output of the buildings segment rose by 1.0%, mainly on the construction of industrial buildings, but also lifted by the construction of schools and sports facilities.
Hungarian Sculptor To Design Atlanta Falcon’s Stadium Statue
- 13 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian sculptor Gábor Miklós Szőke has been commissioned by Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) on behalf of U.S. NFL team Atlanta Falcons to design and produce a statue depicting the team’s mascot, according to a press release issued.
Opposition Parties Slam Orbán On Migration
- 13 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party said at a debate in Parliament it was plainly misleading to blame the European Commission for the migration crisis. Responding to the prime minister’s remarks, Socialist group leader Bertalan Tóth said rather than hindering a solution to the crisis the European community is the “sole potential solution”.
Truck Ferry Opens In Esztergom
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
A Ft 1.1 billion truck ferry project connecting Esztergom with Sturovo in Slovakia has been complete. The bridge which was rebuilt in 2001 is unable to carry heavy trucks. Both governments are working to realise similar projects in the coming years, economic diplomacy state secretary of the Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry Levente Magyar said at the opening ceremony.
Mediaworks Denies Sale Rumour
- 31 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Publishing company Mediaworks yesterday denied reports that a contract regarding its sale has been signed. In a statement, the publisher of Népszabadság, Világgazdaság and Nemzeti Sport also denied that negotiations on its sale have taken place.
Civil Orgs Demonstrate To Protect Budapest Trees
- 26 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Several civil organisations held a joint demonstration on Saturday to protest against the cutting of trees as part of Budapest development projects in the City Park, the Orczy Garden and the Római embankment. Budapest’s City Park was the first planned public city park in the world, head of the Town Protection Association for Budapest Mihály Ráday told the event from a stage set up in Heroes ...
Hungary Splurges On Budapest Bid To Host 2024 Olympics As Rome Bows Out
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The government has authorized Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to sign a letter of guarantee which is to accompany the second installment of Hungary’s application to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, reports index.hu.
Áder Warns Of Looming Water Crisis
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Unless the world takes proper action within the next 15-20 years, it will be plunged into a water crisis, the Hungarian president said at a UN water management conference in New York. Humanity’s fate will depend on how it responds to the challenges of climate change and the impending water crisis, which threatens more and more countries, János Áder said at the High-Level Panel on Water.
Residential Property Sales To Keep Growing
- 20 Sep 2016 3:00 AM
- property
Signs indicate that the residential property market in Hungary is not only back from the dead, but that it is growing at breakneck pace, according to a review by the Central Statistical Office (KSH). The volume and rate of sales have both been soaring and prices have been heading towards new heights, to the horror of buyers.
Construction Sector Output Declines By 17.6% In July
- 16 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Output of Hungary’s construction industry dropped by an annual 17.6% in July, the Central Statistical Office said. The decline followed twelve-month decreases of 16.2% in June and 25.8% in May. Output of the buildings segment rose by 1.0%, mainly on the construction of industrial buildings, but also lifted by the construction of schools and sports facilities.
Hungarian Sculptor To Design Atlanta Falcon’s Stadium Statue
- 13 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian sculptor Gábor Miklós Szőke has been commissioned by Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) on behalf of U.S. NFL team Atlanta Falcons to design and produce a statue depicting the team’s mascot, according to a press release issued.
Opposition Parties Slam Orbán On Migration
- 13 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party said at a debate in Parliament it was plainly misleading to blame the European Commission for the migration crisis. Responding to the prime minister’s remarks, Socialist group leader Bertalan Tóth said rather than hindering a solution to the crisis the European community is the “sole potential solution”.
Truck Ferry Opens In Esztergom
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
A Ft 1.1 billion truck ferry project connecting Esztergom with Sturovo in Slovakia has been complete. The bridge which was rebuilt in 2001 is unable to carry heavy trucks. Both governments are working to realise similar projects in the coming years, economic diplomacy state secretary of the Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry Levente Magyar said at the opening ceremony.
Mediaworks Denies Sale Rumour
- 31 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Publishing company Mediaworks yesterday denied reports that a contract regarding its sale has been signed. In a statement, the publisher of Népszabadság, Világgazdaság and Nemzeti Sport also denied that negotiations on its sale have taken place.