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Five Companies Buy Into Hungary's Overdose
- 16 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- sport
"Life insurance company CIG Életbiztosító is one of five companies that have jointly purchased a 50% stake in Hungarian racehorse Overdose, it was announced Friday by former finance minister Zsigmond Járai, chairman of the company’s supervisory board.
Marriott To Double Its Hotels In Europe By 2015
- 11 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- travel
"Marriott will soon have three hotels in Budapest, Hungary. Marriott International has announced plans to double its hotel portfolio in Europe by 2015, as part of a global reorganization aimed at accelerating worldwide growth.
Hungarian Economy Getting Up From The Mat, But Not Even In Semi-Kneeling Position
- 11 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- business
@Hungary’s gross domestic product (GDP) dropped by 4.0% year on year in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to raw data and decreased by 4.1%, according to figures adjusted for calendar effects, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) has reported on Wednesday. Seasonally adjusted numbers showed an 0.4% quarter-on-quarter contraction. The Hungarian economy contracted by 6.3% yr/yr in the whole of ...
Escape From Budapest To Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010
- 11 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- travel
Along with the Hungarian city of Pecs, and the German city of Essen, Istanbul is also a ‘European Capital of Culture’ this year. This Turkish delight of a city stands out from the others in several ways, not least because part of it’s in Asia. Recently I caught up with Wolfgang Koller there, former Budapest expat and now the GM of the
Spider Climbing Club Opens In Budapest
- 8 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- sport
This unique sports hall has around 100 climbing routes of different difficulty levels. So both beginners and professional climbers can find their own training level, the longest climbing route is 13.5m. Besides the traditional routes a Speed Wall is also available for 'spidermen'.
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.
Budapest Transport Co. Gives Ultimatum To Alstom For Delayed Metro Delivery
- 4 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"Rolling rock maker Alstom is to deliver the new trainsets for Budapest’s M2 metro line with another four-month delay, Hungarian news portal index.hu reported. While the last pledge of Alstom was to deliver the trains by February, it now set the deadline to end-June, saying it will obtain the homologation certificates only by then.
Fewer Homes Built In Hungary In 2009
- 3 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- property
"Authorities issued 28,400 new home construction permits in 2009, a decline of 35%, the Central Statistics Office announced.
Xpat Interview: Katherine Zibell
- 17 Sep 2009 12:00 PM
Katherine Zibell is still somewhat of a newcomer to the city, arriving in June of this year. Even so, she was recently elected to serve as Marketing Chairwoman for the Professional Women's Association (PWA) of Hungary.
Five Companies Buy Into Hungary's Overdose
- 16 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- sport
"Life insurance company CIG Életbiztosító is one of five companies that have jointly purchased a 50% stake in Hungarian racehorse Overdose, it was announced Friday by former finance minister Zsigmond Járai, chairman of the company’s supervisory board.
Marriott To Double Its Hotels In Europe By 2015
- 11 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- travel
"Marriott will soon have three hotels in Budapest, Hungary. Marriott International has announced plans to double its hotel portfolio in Europe by 2015, as part of a global reorganization aimed at accelerating worldwide growth.
Hungarian Economy Getting Up From The Mat, But Not Even In Semi-Kneeling Position
- 11 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- business
@Hungary’s gross domestic product (GDP) dropped by 4.0% year on year in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to raw data and decreased by 4.1%, according to figures adjusted for calendar effects, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) has reported on Wednesday. Seasonally adjusted numbers showed an 0.4% quarter-on-quarter contraction. The Hungarian economy contracted by 6.3% yr/yr in the whole of ...
Escape From Budapest To Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010
- 11 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- travel
Along with the Hungarian city of Pecs, and the German city of Essen, Istanbul is also a ‘European Capital of Culture’ this year. This Turkish delight of a city stands out from the others in several ways, not least because part of it’s in Asia. Recently I caught up with Wolfgang Koller there, former Budapest expat and now the GM of the
Spider Climbing Club Opens In Budapest
- 8 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- sport
This unique sports hall has around 100 climbing routes of different difficulty levels. So both beginners and professional climbers can find their own training level, the longest climbing route is 13.5m. Besides the traditional routes a Speed Wall is also available for 'spidermen'.
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.
Budapest Transport Co. Gives Ultimatum To Alstom For Delayed Metro Delivery
- 4 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"Rolling rock maker Alstom is to deliver the new trainsets for Budapest’s M2 metro line with another four-month delay, Hungarian news portal index.hu reported. While the last pledge of Alstom was to deliver the trains by February, it now set the deadline to end-June, saying it will obtain the homologation certificates only by then.
Fewer Homes Built In Hungary In 2009
- 3 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- property
"Authorities issued 28,400 new home construction permits in 2009, a decline of 35%, the Central Statistics Office announced.
Xpat Interview: Katherine Zibell
- 17 Sep 2009 12:00 PM
Katherine Zibell is still somewhat of a newcomer to the city, arriving in June of this year. Even so, she was recently elected to serve as Marketing Chairwoman for the Professional Women's Association (PWA) of Hungary.