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British Embassy Budapest Calls To Reform “BurEucratia”, The Labyrinth Of EU Regulation
- 6 Nov 2014 5:00 AM
- current affairs
A symbolic imaginary city, called “BurEUcratia”, was erected at Erzsébet square in Budapest and opened today by British Ambassador Jonathan Knott and State Secretary for Economic Regulation, Béla Glattfelder from the Ministry for National Economy. The installation aims to raise awareness of the need to cut EU red tape that hinders business growth and competitiveness in all EU member states, ...
Hungarian Demonstrators Acknowledge Withdrawal Of Inter Net Tax
- 3 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The demonstrations against the planned internet tax have been “a victory”, as the economy ministry has taken steps to withdraw the related bill submitted to parliament, organisers said at a gathering on Friday evening in Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: America Wants Policy Change In Hungary
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum agree that the United States wants Hungary to reverse the political course it has been following for the past few years. All place the recent American entry ban imposed on six Hungarian personalities suspected of corruption in this context. But they disagree on who is right and who is wrong in this dispute.
10,000 Protest Against Internet Tax In Budapest
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A peaceful gathering of 10,000 assembled on downtown József nádor tér to protest against the internet tax, then turned violent after the crowd marched along Andrássy út to Heroes Square on Sunday night.
Opposition: Internet Tax To Send Hungary Back To The '90s
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- tech
Hungary’s opposition E-PM alliance urged the government to scrap plans of levying a tax on internet data transfers in a statement released today. According to estimates, the government’s plans mean that every downloaded gigabyte would cost Hungarian internet service providers HUF 150, and many believe ISPs would simply pass the tax on to users.
First Electric Taxi Rank Opened In Budapest
- 22 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s first taxi rank with an electric charger was opened in Graphisoft Park in the Third District yesterday with the help of Budapest Taxi. The taxi company provided the equipment, and Graphisoft Park the electricity.
Lázár: Hungary Trusts US Will Discuss Ban As “Friend”
- 21 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government, as a strategic partner and friend, trusts the United States will discuss the entry ban issued against Hungarian citizens not only in a critical way, but in a constructive manner too, the cabinet chief told a meeting of parliament’s national security committee. János Lázár said currently the only side that can explain who has been blacklisted and why is the one that ...
Hungarian Bath Culture Day Held For The Fifth Time
- 15 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
At a press conference held on the occasion of Hungarian Bath Culture Day on 11 October, the Ministry of National Economy’s Deputy State Secretary for Tourism, Ádám Ruszinkó, emphasised that some two million people visited Hungary last year for health tourism purposes, staying an average of 7.3 guest nights in the country’s various health spas and wellness hotels, which is significantly more than ...
Hungarian Ministry Responds To Demonstrators
- 9 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government is preserving the value of pensions and making sure decent jobs are available, the Economy Ministry said late on Tuesday in response to a demonstration outside its main building. The ministry said the pension system is sustainable, reacting to supporters of union alliance MSZSZ, who protested for early retirement and against a wage-freeze for public servants.
British Embassy Budapest Calls To Reform “BurEucratia”, The Labyrinth Of EU Regulation
- 6 Nov 2014 5:00 AM
- current affairs
A symbolic imaginary city, called “BurEUcratia”, was erected at Erzsébet square in Budapest and opened today by British Ambassador Jonathan Knott and State Secretary for Economic Regulation, Béla Glattfelder from the Ministry for National Economy. The installation aims to raise awareness of the need to cut EU red tape that hinders business growth and competitiveness in all EU member states, ...
Hungarian Demonstrators Acknowledge Withdrawal Of Inter Net Tax
- 3 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The demonstrations against the planned internet tax have been “a victory”, as the economy ministry has taken steps to withdraw the related bill submitted to parliament, organisers said at a gathering on Friday evening in Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: America Wants Policy Change In Hungary
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum agree that the United States wants Hungary to reverse the political course it has been following for the past few years. All place the recent American entry ban imposed on six Hungarian personalities suspected of corruption in this context. But they disagree on who is right and who is wrong in this dispute.
10,000 Protest Against Internet Tax In Budapest
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A peaceful gathering of 10,000 assembled on downtown József nádor tér to protest against the internet tax, then turned violent after the crowd marched along Andrássy út to Heroes Square on Sunday night.
Opposition: Internet Tax To Send Hungary Back To The '90s
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- tech
Hungary’s opposition E-PM alliance urged the government to scrap plans of levying a tax on internet data transfers in a statement released today. According to estimates, the government’s plans mean that every downloaded gigabyte would cost Hungarian internet service providers HUF 150, and many believe ISPs would simply pass the tax on to users.
First Electric Taxi Rank Opened In Budapest
- 22 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s first taxi rank with an electric charger was opened in Graphisoft Park in the Third District yesterday with the help of Budapest Taxi. The taxi company provided the equipment, and Graphisoft Park the electricity.
Lázár: Hungary Trusts US Will Discuss Ban As “Friend”
- 21 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government, as a strategic partner and friend, trusts the United States will discuss the entry ban issued against Hungarian citizens not only in a critical way, but in a constructive manner too, the cabinet chief told a meeting of parliament’s national security committee. János Lázár said currently the only side that can explain who has been blacklisted and why is the one that ...
Hungarian Bath Culture Day Held For The Fifth Time
- 15 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
At a press conference held on the occasion of Hungarian Bath Culture Day on 11 October, the Ministry of National Economy’s Deputy State Secretary for Tourism, Ádám Ruszinkó, emphasised that some two million people visited Hungary last year for health tourism purposes, staying an average of 7.3 guest nights in the country’s various health spas and wellness hotels, which is significantly more than ...
Hungarian Ministry Responds To Demonstrators
- 9 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government is preserving the value of pensions and making sure decent jobs are available, the Economy Ministry said late on Tuesday in response to a demonstration outside its main building. The ministry said the pension system is sustainable, reacting to supporters of union alliance MSZSZ, who protested for early retirement and against a wage-freeze for public servants.