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Hungary's Fidesz Caucus Leader Rogán Dismisses Opposition To Ad Tax
- 6 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition to the planned tax on advertising is similar to the opposition to the bank tax when that was first introduced, Fidesz caucus leader Antal Rogán told reporters on Thursday. Fidesz is initiating that the bill be debated by Parliament on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Boasts Biggest GDP Growth In Eight Years
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- business
In the first quarter of 2014, Hungary’s economy grew at the highest rate we have seen in eight years, 3.5 percent, drubbing analyst forecasts predicting 2.7 percent. Industrial output is at a three-year high.
Hungary's E-PM Supports Debate Involving Jobbik
- 16 May 2014 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Participation in a public debate including Jobbik would not mean cooperation with radical nationalists but rather serve to “reveal an unacceptably extremist” power, E-PM leader Gordon Bajnai said in a letter on Friday. Bajnai responded to a call by Ferenc Gyurcsány, leader of the Democratic Coalition (DK), who appealed to leaders of E-PM and the Socialists to call off an EP election debate ...
New Hungarian Cabinet To Be Formed On June 6
- 14 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will present his new government on June 6, János Lázár, the head of the PM’s Office, announced in parliament on Tuesday. Speaking in a debate on the future structure of Hungary’s ministries, Lázár said the new governmental structure would be “clear, simple and straightforward” rather than one “seeking political equilibrium”.
Hungary’s Opposition Not Curbed In Parliament
- 13 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition’s possibilities will not be curbed under parliament new legislative structure, Gergely Gulyás, head of the new legislative committee, told Magyar Hirlap daily. Last week, parliament adopted a new committee structure which includes a legislative committee: proposals are discussed in the respective committees before being forwarded to the legislative committee, where drafts are ...
Slovakia And Hungary At Loggerheads Over Tokaj Wine
- 12 May 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Even Hungary's last-ditch Hungarian efforts have failed to prevent Slovakia from using the Tokaj name. The Slovak Tokaj wine is here to stay. But that's not the end of the world - let us excel them in quality, a wine writer says.
Orbán: Hungary’s New Govt To Move Towards European Centre
- 12 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s new government will focus on national cooperation, unity and strengthening a European centre, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said, addressing parliament after his re-election on Saturday. Orbán said foreign policy would focus on economic ties and ethnic kin. The policy of opening to the east and raising Hungary’s economic weight in the Carpathian Basin will continue.
There Should Be More Women Among Members Of Hungarian Parliament - A Commentary
- 9 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Exactly 19 of the 199 members of Hungary's new parliament are women. That comes to 9.5 percent, a ratio that speaks for itself. Looking for an adjective to describe the situation I thought of ridiculous, untenable and infuriating but finally settled for humiliating as the word that best describes what I feel when thinking of this 9.5 percent ratio.
Xpat Opinion: Fine-Dining Experience In Budapest
- 9 May 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The first Michelin star in Budapest was bestowed on Costes, a restaurant on Raday utca. Back in 2008, the owners decided that the restaurant needed a revamp. They took on Miguel Rocha Vieira from Portugal as executive chef and, with the help of the two-starred Francois Radolphe, it wasn’t long until Michelin gave its first star to Hungary. Curiosity finally got the better of me and I went to see ...
Hungary's Fidesz Caucus Leader Rogán Dismisses Opposition To Ad Tax
- 6 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition to the planned tax on advertising is similar to the opposition to the bank tax when that was first introduced, Fidesz caucus leader Antal Rogán told reporters on Thursday. Fidesz is initiating that the bill be debated by Parliament on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Boasts Biggest GDP Growth In Eight Years
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- business
In the first quarter of 2014, Hungary’s economy grew at the highest rate we have seen in eight years, 3.5 percent, drubbing analyst forecasts predicting 2.7 percent. Industrial output is at a three-year high.
Hungary's E-PM Supports Debate Involving Jobbik
- 16 May 2014 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Participation in a public debate including Jobbik would not mean cooperation with radical nationalists but rather serve to “reveal an unacceptably extremist” power, E-PM leader Gordon Bajnai said in a letter on Friday. Bajnai responded to a call by Ferenc Gyurcsány, leader of the Democratic Coalition (DK), who appealed to leaders of E-PM and the Socialists to call off an EP election debate ...
New Hungarian Cabinet To Be Formed On June 6
- 14 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will present his new government on June 6, János Lázár, the head of the PM’s Office, announced in parliament on Tuesday. Speaking in a debate on the future structure of Hungary’s ministries, Lázár said the new governmental structure would be “clear, simple and straightforward” rather than one “seeking political equilibrium”.
Hungary’s Opposition Not Curbed In Parliament
- 13 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition’s possibilities will not be curbed under parliament new legislative structure, Gergely Gulyás, head of the new legislative committee, told Magyar Hirlap daily. Last week, parliament adopted a new committee structure which includes a legislative committee: proposals are discussed in the respective committees before being forwarded to the legislative committee, where drafts are ...
Slovakia And Hungary At Loggerheads Over Tokaj Wine
- 12 May 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Even Hungary's last-ditch Hungarian efforts have failed to prevent Slovakia from using the Tokaj name. The Slovak Tokaj wine is here to stay. But that's not the end of the world - let us excel them in quality, a wine writer says.
Orbán: Hungary’s New Govt To Move Towards European Centre
- 12 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s new government will focus on national cooperation, unity and strengthening a European centre, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said, addressing parliament after his re-election on Saturday. Orbán said foreign policy would focus on economic ties and ethnic kin. The policy of opening to the east and raising Hungary’s economic weight in the Carpathian Basin will continue.
There Should Be More Women Among Members Of Hungarian Parliament - A Commentary
- 9 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Exactly 19 of the 199 members of Hungary's new parliament are women. That comes to 9.5 percent, a ratio that speaks for itself. Looking for an adjective to describe the situation I thought of ridiculous, untenable and infuriating but finally settled for humiliating as the word that best describes what I feel when thinking of this 9.5 percent ratio.
Xpat Opinion: Fine-Dining Experience In Budapest
- 9 May 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The first Michelin star in Budapest was bestowed on Costes, a restaurant on Raday utca. Back in 2008, the owners decided that the restaurant needed a revamp. They took on Miguel Rocha Vieira from Portugal as executive chef and, with the help of the two-starred Francois Radolphe, it wasn’t long until Michelin gave its first star to Hungary. Curiosity finally got the better of me and I went to see ...