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Pinchas Steinberg Elected As Chief Conductor Of The Budapest Philharmonic Society
- 14 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The General Assembly of the Budapest Philharmonic Society - the orchestra of the Hungarian State Opera - elected internationally acclaimed conductor Pinchas Steinberg Chief Conductor and President of the orchestra on 5 February 2013. Steinberg will take over in February 2014.
Hungary's Forint Apparently Undervalued
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- business
A Big Mac costs Ft 830 or $3.82 in Hungary compared to $4.37 in the US, suggesting that the forint is 12.6% undervalued against the dollar, the British business weekly Economist found in its latest survey. A Big Mac costs $3.72 in the Czech Republic and $2.94 in Poland.
Unemployment Up In The EU But Trend Continues Down In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The euro-zone unemployment data for December 2012 published by the Eurostat were more favourable at 11.7 percent than the consensus estimate of Reuter’s analysts (11.9 percent). As of June 2010 the unemployment rate in Hungary has declined -- albeit slowly but steadily -- altogether by 0.4 percent, whereas the corresponding EU rate which was initially lower has continued to rise.
Police In Hungary Caught People-Smugglers In Joint Operation
- 31 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Police in Hungary and 12 other countries captured 103 people-smugglers in raids in 117 locations across Europe on Tuesday, Europol has announced. Europol, German, Czech, Slovak and Hungarian police told a press conference in Budapest that more than 1,200 police officers took part in the operation.
Suspect Acquitted In Gripen Case Linked To Hungary
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An Austrian court on Thursday acquitted Count Alfons Mensdorff-Pouilly of charges of money-laundering linked to the procurement of fighter aircraft by the governments of Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic.
Wishing Xpats A Wonderful Xmas
- 28 Dec 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
All the team at XpatLoop.com wish you and yours a Merry Xmas. We do hope you’ve enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this past year. We’re grateful to every reader, partner and sponsor for all the positive feedback and support, here's wishing you a joyful and prosperous 2013.
CEE Property Markets: Stalled Recovery Or The Beginning of Another Recession?
- 18 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- property
According to KPMG’s new publication CEE Property Lending Barometer 2012, banks appear to be even less sanguine about a recovery of the real estate market. To assess the prospects for bank financing in the CEE real estate sector, KPMG surveyed 35 of the region’s leading banks. Despite the gloom, real estate projects with a strong business case do receive finance. It’s a typical scene in the region.
Hungarian Falconry & Matyó Embroidery Added To UNESCO’s List
- 10 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The Ministry of Human Resources welcomed with great pleasure the decision to include the traditional embroidery of Hungary's Matyó community and the Hungarian tradition of falconry on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.
Important Information Regarding The Closure Of Budapest Airport
- 8 Dec 2012 5:40 AM
- travel
The relevant services are making every effort to repair the electrical problem in the control tower at Budapest Airport. Ensuring the reliable operation of the equipment in the tower, guaranteeing the safety of aviation, is of the utmost importance. Consequently, Budapest Airport will remain closed, and will not launch or receive flights. At the moment the plan is for traffic to resume at 10:00 ...
Pinchas Steinberg Elected As Chief Conductor Of The Budapest Philharmonic Society
- 14 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The General Assembly of the Budapest Philharmonic Society - the orchestra of the Hungarian State Opera - elected internationally acclaimed conductor Pinchas Steinberg Chief Conductor and President of the orchestra on 5 February 2013. Steinberg will take over in February 2014.
Hungary's Forint Apparently Undervalued
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- business
A Big Mac costs Ft 830 or $3.82 in Hungary compared to $4.37 in the US, suggesting that the forint is 12.6% undervalued against the dollar, the British business weekly Economist found in its latest survey. A Big Mac costs $3.72 in the Czech Republic and $2.94 in Poland.
Unemployment Up In The EU But Trend Continues Down In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The euro-zone unemployment data for December 2012 published by the Eurostat were more favourable at 11.7 percent than the consensus estimate of Reuter’s analysts (11.9 percent). As of June 2010 the unemployment rate in Hungary has declined -- albeit slowly but steadily -- altogether by 0.4 percent, whereas the corresponding EU rate which was initially lower has continued to rise.
Police In Hungary Caught People-Smugglers In Joint Operation
- 31 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Police in Hungary and 12 other countries captured 103 people-smugglers in raids in 117 locations across Europe on Tuesday, Europol has announced. Europol, German, Czech, Slovak and Hungarian police told a press conference in Budapest that more than 1,200 police officers took part in the operation.
Suspect Acquitted In Gripen Case Linked To Hungary
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An Austrian court on Thursday acquitted Count Alfons Mensdorff-Pouilly of charges of money-laundering linked to the procurement of fighter aircraft by the governments of Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic.
Wishing Xpats A Wonderful Xmas
- 28 Dec 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
All the team at XpatLoop.com wish you and yours a Merry Xmas. We do hope you’ve enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this past year. We’re grateful to every reader, partner and sponsor for all the positive feedback and support, here's wishing you a joyful and prosperous 2013.
CEE Property Markets: Stalled Recovery Or The Beginning of Another Recession?
- 18 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- property
According to KPMG’s new publication CEE Property Lending Barometer 2012, banks appear to be even less sanguine about a recovery of the real estate market. To assess the prospects for bank financing in the CEE real estate sector, KPMG surveyed 35 of the region’s leading banks. Despite the gloom, real estate projects with a strong business case do receive finance. It’s a typical scene in the region.
Hungarian Falconry & Matyó Embroidery Added To UNESCO’s List
- 10 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The Ministry of Human Resources welcomed with great pleasure the decision to include the traditional embroidery of Hungary's Matyó community and the Hungarian tradition of falconry on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.
Important Information Regarding The Closure Of Budapest Airport
- 8 Dec 2012 5:40 AM
- travel
The relevant services are making every effort to repair the electrical problem in the control tower at Budapest Airport. Ensuring the reliable operation of the equipment in the tower, guaranteeing the safety of aviation, is of the utmost importance. Consequently, Budapest Airport will remain closed, and will not launch or receive flights. At the moment the plan is for traffic to resume at 10:00 ...