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Opinion: A Short View For A Country That I Live For More Than Five Years - Hungary
- 11 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Living day to day life in Szekesfehervar with my wife and 2 kids and belonging to a so called “middle class society”, not having any particular trouble regarding financial situation, but of course listening every day from our friends what they tell us about their loans and debts it pressed me to write this short view about this country and my experience in these years from what I observed in ...
Budapest Public Transport Company Cancels Passenger Insurance
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"The BKV has cancelled its passenger insurance contract with Generali-Providencia, to save Ft 50 million, the Budapest public transport company announced last week. The company said it is in a difficult position, while maintaining the insurance policy is not economical, and is not required by law.
Siwen Chen Of Budapest Selected As Albright Institute Fellow
- 29 Dec 2010 10:34 AM
- community & culture
"Wellesley College senior Siwen Chen, the daughter of Ms. Fan Wang and Dr. Zhen Chan of Budapest, Hungary and a graduate of Li Po Chun United World College in Hong Kong, has been named a fellow of the Madeleine Korbel Albright Institute for Global Affairs, which prepares women for positions of global leadership.
10 Days To The Hungarian EU Presidency By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 18 Dec 2010 8:23 AM
- current affairs
"I have spent the last week in cold, wet, snowy London and hope I am not going to be stuck here for too much longer by flight cancellations due to the snow. This is as a result of the huge, current level of interest in Hungary and how it is going to manage its EU Presidency stint.
Danube River To Be Severely Impacted By Plans To Increase Navigation
- 17 Dec 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
"European Commission will publish plans to increase navigation on the Danube River, as part of their EU Strategy for the Danube Region. However this decision could result in significant negative impacts on the river’s unique environment without bringing the expected economic benefit to the region, WWF warns.
Hungarian Economy Minister Matolcsy Outlines Reform Plans
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The government plans to cut Ft 600-800 billion in spending to make up for revenue lost when the crisis taxes end in two years time, Economy Minister György Matolcsy told weekly magazine HVG.
Hungary's PM Reaches Out On Facebook
- 14 Dec 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Several NGOs protested on Sunday against pension reform saying the Government is desperately forcing its citizens to leave their private pension funds for a state account so the budget can be sustained, despite officials claiming that the move is voluntary.
Hungarian Cabinet To Help Those In Dire Poverty
- 14 Dec 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"The cabinet has set itself the goal of helping 500,000 people living in deep poverty via its Europa 2020 strategy, Economy Ministry state secretary Zoltan Csefalvay told on a conference in Budapest. He said 28.3% of the population, about 3 million people, live in poverty in Hungary, and that this percentage is to be reduced to 23.5%.
Wikileaks Statement By U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis In Hungary
- 8 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"In recent days a number of alleged cables that the media has received through wikileaks have appeared in the press. While I can’t comment on specifics or the authenticity of these documents, I deeply regret the disclosure of any information that was meant to be confidential. I condemn wikileaks for trying to undermine our relationship with Hungary as well as our relationships with our allies and ...
Opinion: A Short View For A Country That I Live For More Than Five Years - Hungary
- 11 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Living day to day life in Szekesfehervar with my wife and 2 kids and belonging to a so called “middle class society”, not having any particular trouble regarding financial situation, but of course listening every day from our friends what they tell us about their loans and debts it pressed me to write this short view about this country and my experience in these years from what I observed in ...
Budapest Public Transport Company Cancels Passenger Insurance
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"The BKV has cancelled its passenger insurance contract with Generali-Providencia, to save Ft 50 million, the Budapest public transport company announced last week. The company said it is in a difficult position, while maintaining the insurance policy is not economical, and is not required by law.
Siwen Chen Of Budapest Selected As Albright Institute Fellow
- 29 Dec 2010 10:34 AM
- community & culture
"Wellesley College senior Siwen Chen, the daughter of Ms. Fan Wang and Dr. Zhen Chan of Budapest, Hungary and a graduate of Li Po Chun United World College in Hong Kong, has been named a fellow of the Madeleine Korbel Albright Institute for Global Affairs, which prepares women for positions of global leadership.
10 Days To The Hungarian EU Presidency By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 18 Dec 2010 8:23 AM
- current affairs
"I have spent the last week in cold, wet, snowy London and hope I am not going to be stuck here for too much longer by flight cancellations due to the snow. This is as a result of the huge, current level of interest in Hungary and how it is going to manage its EU Presidency stint.
Danube River To Be Severely Impacted By Plans To Increase Navigation
- 17 Dec 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
"European Commission will publish plans to increase navigation on the Danube River, as part of their EU Strategy for the Danube Region. However this decision could result in significant negative impacts on the river’s unique environment without bringing the expected economic benefit to the region, WWF warns.
Hungarian Economy Minister Matolcsy Outlines Reform Plans
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The government plans to cut Ft 600-800 billion in spending to make up for revenue lost when the crisis taxes end in two years time, Economy Minister György Matolcsy told weekly magazine HVG.
Hungary's PM Reaches Out On Facebook
- 14 Dec 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Several NGOs protested on Sunday against pension reform saying the Government is desperately forcing its citizens to leave their private pension funds for a state account so the budget can be sustained, despite officials claiming that the move is voluntary.
Hungarian Cabinet To Help Those In Dire Poverty
- 14 Dec 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"The cabinet has set itself the goal of helping 500,000 people living in deep poverty via its Europa 2020 strategy, Economy Ministry state secretary Zoltan Csefalvay told on a conference in Budapest. He said 28.3% of the population, about 3 million people, live in poverty in Hungary, and that this percentage is to be reduced to 23.5%.
Wikileaks Statement By U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis In Hungary
- 8 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"In recent days a number of alleged cables that the media has received through wikileaks have appeared in the press. While I can’t comment on specifics or the authenticity of these documents, I deeply regret the disclosure of any information that was meant to be confidential. I condemn wikileaks for trying to undermine our relationship with Hungary as well as our relationships with our allies and ...