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Hungarian State TV Appoints Controversial Rightist Figure “Head Of Religious Programs”
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Beatrix Siklósi, a long-time media presenter appearing in various political programs both on public television and radio, as well as on private right-wing channels, has been appointed head of religious programs at Hungarian state television (MTVA).
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Ruling Party Fidesz Dominates Local Elections
- 16 Oct 2014 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the results of the municipal elections, the leading left-wing daily calls for a complete overhaul of the Left in order to stop the emergence of what it calls a totalitarian one-party system. The leading pro-government daily points out that the Left managed to increase its support slightly within the new electoral system which it often called illegitimate and biased.
New Pier Built At Parliament In Budapest
- 16 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
A new pier has been built on the Danube at the Parliament building after the Budapest Transport Centre received a surprising but emphatic request “from upstairs” that a landing place be built, Népszabadság reports.
Luxury Train Service Begins Budapest To Tehran Run
- 16 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
The new luxury train called the Golden Eagle Danube Express departed from Budapest yesterday on its maiden journey, bound for Tehran. The train left Nyugati station with 70 passengers on board for the nearly 7,000km, 13-day trip.
Citibank Planning To Leave Hungary
- 15 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Citibank announced on Tuesday that it will withdraw from the retail banking markets in Hungary and ten other countries around the globe. The sale of these divisions is under way in most of the affected countries and will be completed in 2015 in all of them, the US-based bank group said.
Suzuki Cuts Back To One Shift In Hungary
- 14 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Magyar Suzuki has cut the number of shifts at its Esztergom factory from two to one until the end of the year, spokeswoman Viktória Ruska announced on Monday. Production of the Slash and S models has come to an end, but preparations are ongoing to begin production of a new SUV model, the Vitara, she added.
September Prices Down 0.5% In Hungary
- 14 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
The Central Statistics Office on Friday reported year-on-year deflation of 0.5% in September, below analysts’ expectations of a 0.3% drop. Core inflation, which excludes energy and food prices, was up 1.4% year-on-year but down 0.1% month-on-month.
Fidesz Wins Third Election In Hungary This Year
- 13 Oct 2014 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz was again the big winner in Sunday’s local elections, with Jobbik claiming second place, as the ruling party retained control of all 19 county councils as well as Budapest and most of its districts. The left-wing parties were able to mayoralties in only a few places while Jobbik was second in almost every county. LMP candidates won a few seats on local councils.
Hungarian Award Rejected By Finnish Writer
- 10 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Finnish writer and translator Hannu Launonen has refused to accept a prize financed by the Hungarian government, on the grounds that Hungarian government policies regarding human rights and freedom of opinion are irreconcilable with basic principles of the international writers group PEN.
Hungarian State TV Appoints Controversial Rightist Figure “Head Of Religious Programs”
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Beatrix Siklósi, a long-time media presenter appearing in various political programs both on public television and radio, as well as on private right-wing channels, has been appointed head of religious programs at Hungarian state television (MTVA).
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Ruling Party Fidesz Dominates Local Elections
- 16 Oct 2014 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the results of the municipal elections, the leading left-wing daily calls for a complete overhaul of the Left in order to stop the emergence of what it calls a totalitarian one-party system. The leading pro-government daily points out that the Left managed to increase its support slightly within the new electoral system which it often called illegitimate and biased.
New Pier Built At Parliament In Budapest
- 16 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
A new pier has been built on the Danube at the Parliament building after the Budapest Transport Centre received a surprising but emphatic request “from upstairs” that a landing place be built, Népszabadság reports.
Luxury Train Service Begins Budapest To Tehran Run
- 16 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
The new luxury train called the Golden Eagle Danube Express departed from Budapest yesterday on its maiden journey, bound for Tehran. The train left Nyugati station with 70 passengers on board for the nearly 7,000km, 13-day trip.
Citibank Planning To Leave Hungary
- 15 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Citibank announced on Tuesday that it will withdraw from the retail banking markets in Hungary and ten other countries around the globe. The sale of these divisions is under way in most of the affected countries and will be completed in 2015 in all of them, the US-based bank group said.
Suzuki Cuts Back To One Shift In Hungary
- 14 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Magyar Suzuki has cut the number of shifts at its Esztergom factory from two to one until the end of the year, spokeswoman Viktória Ruska announced on Monday. Production of the Slash and S models has come to an end, but preparations are ongoing to begin production of a new SUV model, the Vitara, she added.
September Prices Down 0.5% In Hungary
- 14 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
The Central Statistics Office on Friday reported year-on-year deflation of 0.5% in September, below analysts’ expectations of a 0.3% drop. Core inflation, which excludes energy and food prices, was up 1.4% year-on-year but down 0.1% month-on-month.
Fidesz Wins Third Election In Hungary This Year
- 13 Oct 2014 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz was again the big winner in Sunday’s local elections, with Jobbik claiming second place, as the ruling party retained control of all 19 county councils as well as Budapest and most of its districts. The left-wing parties were able to mayoralties in only a few places while Jobbik was second in almost every county. LMP candidates won a few seats on local councils.
Hungarian Award Rejected By Finnish Writer
- 10 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Finnish writer and translator Hannu Launonen has refused to accept a prize financed by the Hungarian government, on the grounds that Hungarian government policies regarding human rights and freedom of opinion are irreconcilable with basic principles of the international writers group PEN.