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Xpat Opinion: Repercussions Of The Simon Scandal In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators are less than convinced about the explanations offered by the MSZP about the undeclared assets of a leading Socialist. Left-wing pundits, however, are calling for similar investigations of right-wing politicians’ wealth as well as more transparent campaign regulations.
Hungary's Dunaferr To Renew Foundry, Save Jobs
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Dunaferr’s owners do not wish to sell the company but will not lay off any more workers, as they will instead modernise a foundry at the Dunaújváros steelworks. Vneshekonombank executives repeated while in Hungary last week that they do not want to sell the steelworks, because the company is a good one and they want to develop it into an important regional company.
Jewish Religious Communities Federation To Boycott Holocaust Memorial Events In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Jewish religious communities federation Mazsihisz decided in a 76-2 vote yesterday not to take part in official government commemorations of the Holocaust if the government goes ahead with plans for its monument to the German occupation of Hungary in 1944.
Budapest Synagogues Reject State Dunds
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Two Great Synagogue on Dohány utca and the Frankel Leó utca synagogue in Buda as well as the Jewish Tourism and Culture Centre have rejected state subsidies won in tenders for Holocaust Memorial Year events, in protest against the erection, without prior consultations, of the German occupation memorial.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Leading Socialist MP’s Secret Bank Account Unearthed
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators call on the MSZP to disown its corrupt politicians, after a pro-government daily unveiled a secret bank account with hundreds of millions of undeclared funds possessed by Socialist Vice Chairman Gábor Simon. The leading left-wing daily adds that the scandal further diminishes the chances of the left at the election in April.
Investors Abandon Hungary's Richter Shares
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- business
A weak bottom line and a disappointing growth outlook sparked a further sell-off in Richter shares, which plunged 8% on Thursday, falling to Ft 4,011 on heavy volume.
Hungary’s House Of Parliament Approves Utility Rate Cuts
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament yesterday approved a third round of cuts in household energy fees, as well as new regulations on the amount of cash that can be withdrawn from ATMs, as part of the same bill.
Hungary's National Bank Investigates Default Rumour
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The MNB has launched an investigation into the rumour spread on January 29 which falsely stated that Hungary was unable to meet its capital and interest payment duties that day.
Only Half Of Electorate Willing To Vote In Hungary
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Support for Fidesz among all eligible voters increased from 37% to 39% from December to January, according to a new Medián poll. Among decided voters 52% of respondents support Fidesz, while 60% of those interviewed say Fidesz will win again at the spring elections.
Xpat Opinion: Repercussions Of The Simon Scandal In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators are less than convinced about the explanations offered by the MSZP about the undeclared assets of a leading Socialist. Left-wing pundits, however, are calling for similar investigations of right-wing politicians’ wealth as well as more transparent campaign regulations.
Hungary's Dunaferr To Renew Foundry, Save Jobs
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Dunaferr’s owners do not wish to sell the company but will not lay off any more workers, as they will instead modernise a foundry at the Dunaújváros steelworks. Vneshekonombank executives repeated while in Hungary last week that they do not want to sell the steelworks, because the company is a good one and they want to develop it into an important regional company.
Jewish Religious Communities Federation To Boycott Holocaust Memorial Events In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Jewish religious communities federation Mazsihisz decided in a 76-2 vote yesterday not to take part in official government commemorations of the Holocaust if the government goes ahead with plans for its monument to the German occupation of Hungary in 1944.
Budapest Synagogues Reject State Dunds
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Two Great Synagogue on Dohány utca and the Frankel Leó utca synagogue in Buda as well as the Jewish Tourism and Culture Centre have rejected state subsidies won in tenders for Holocaust Memorial Year events, in protest against the erection, without prior consultations, of the German occupation memorial.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Leading Socialist MP’s Secret Bank Account Unearthed
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators call on the MSZP to disown its corrupt politicians, after a pro-government daily unveiled a secret bank account with hundreds of millions of undeclared funds possessed by Socialist Vice Chairman Gábor Simon. The leading left-wing daily adds that the scandal further diminishes the chances of the left at the election in April.
Investors Abandon Hungary's Richter Shares
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- business
A weak bottom line and a disappointing growth outlook sparked a further sell-off in Richter shares, which plunged 8% on Thursday, falling to Ft 4,011 on heavy volume.
Hungary’s House Of Parliament Approves Utility Rate Cuts
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament yesterday approved a third round of cuts in household energy fees, as well as new regulations on the amount of cash that can be withdrawn from ATMs, as part of the same bill.
Hungary's National Bank Investigates Default Rumour
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The MNB has launched an investigation into the rumour spread on January 29 which falsely stated that Hungary was unable to meet its capital and interest payment duties that day.
Only Half Of Electorate Willing To Vote In Hungary
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Support for Fidesz among all eligible voters increased from 37% to 39% from December to January, according to a new Medián poll. Among decided voters 52% of respondents support Fidesz, while 60% of those interviewed say Fidesz will win again at the spring elections.