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MTelekom Shares Hit Record Low In Hungary
- 1 Aug 2013 7:00 AM
- business
The price of Magyar Telekom shares fell to a record low of Ft 295 at one point on Tuesday, before closing at Ft 309. Investors are avoiding the telecom sector, observed analyst Ákos Kuti of Equilor brokers.
Analogue TV Broadcasts Ending In Hungary
- 1 Aug 2013 7:00 AM
- entertainment
Analogue television broadcasts will be permanently switched off in 14 counties in central Hungary at 12.30 today, Magyar Hírlap reports. The broadcasts will cease throughout the whole country from November 1, to be replaced by digital services.
Xpat Opinion: IMF Packs Its Trunk In Hungary
- 1 Aug 2013 7:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist welcomes PM Orbán’s decision to repay the IMF loan as soon as possible. The main left-wing daily, however, warns of the undesirable consequences of getting rid of the IMF. In his weekend speech in Transylvania Viktor Orbán announced that he had ordered Finance Minister Varga to repay the IMF loan by mid-August.
Hungary's PM Convoy Car In Romanian Collision
- 29 Jul 2013 7:00 AM
- current affairs
A car in the convoy carrying Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to the Baile Tusnad open university on Friday afternoon was involved in a fatal accident. The convoy was proceeding under Romanian police escort when a driver heading in the opposite direction made a risky overtaking move and crashed into the vehicle carrying the Hungarian consul in Miercurea Ciuc, his deputy and three staff members of the ...
Orbán Family Businesses Doing Well In Hungary
- 29 Jul 2013 1:00 AM
- business
Dolomit Kõbányászati, the quarry majority owned by the prime minister’s father Gyõzõ Orbán, had revenues of Ft 1.7 billion in 2012, up from Ft 1.4 billion in 2011, Népszabadság reports. The company reported a profit after taxes of Ft 333.6 million, according to the company registry published by Opten.
Updated: Heat-Wave To Hit Hungary
- 27 Jul 2013 6:10 AM
- current affairs
Due to the extreme heat, the weather service has issued a second-level, orange warning in the country until Saturday night. Warnings about expected thunderstorms and downpours in certain counties have been withdrawn. According to forecasts, temperatures will likely be between 30ºC and 35ºC during the afternoons and 21-27 ºC during the evenings.
Hungarian Authorities Prepare For Grand Prix Weekend
- 25 Jul 2013 11:35 AM
- current affairs
A temporary police station will operate from a car park located near the Mogyoród race track during the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix, Pest county police announced on Wednesday. Official race events begin on Friday with the first free trials at 10 a.m., followed by the second at 2 p.m., and the third at 11 a.m. Saturday. Time trials will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday and the race starts at 2 ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's OTP CEO Sándor Csányi Sells His Shares
- 24 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- business
A liberal commentator speculates that Csányi is under pressure because he has accumulated too much power for the Prime Minister’s liking. He believes Csányi’ share sales are a warning, and the fight is not over yet.
EU Abandons Telecoms Tax Challenge Against Hungary
- 24 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- tech
The European Commission has withdrawn its appeal before the European Court of Justice against Hungary and Spain regarding special taxes on the telecoms sector, it was announced yesterday. The Commission considered the taxes to be incompatible with EU rules that require sector-specific taxes to be reinvested in the sector.
MTelekom Shares Hit Record Low In Hungary
- 1 Aug 2013 7:00 AM
- business
The price of Magyar Telekom shares fell to a record low of Ft 295 at one point on Tuesday, before closing at Ft 309. Investors are avoiding the telecom sector, observed analyst Ákos Kuti of Equilor brokers.
Analogue TV Broadcasts Ending In Hungary
- 1 Aug 2013 7:00 AM
- entertainment
Analogue television broadcasts will be permanently switched off in 14 counties in central Hungary at 12.30 today, Magyar Hírlap reports. The broadcasts will cease throughout the whole country from November 1, to be replaced by digital services.
Xpat Opinion: IMF Packs Its Trunk In Hungary
- 1 Aug 2013 7:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist welcomes PM Orbán’s decision to repay the IMF loan as soon as possible. The main left-wing daily, however, warns of the undesirable consequences of getting rid of the IMF. In his weekend speech in Transylvania Viktor Orbán announced that he had ordered Finance Minister Varga to repay the IMF loan by mid-August.
Hungary's PM Convoy Car In Romanian Collision
- 29 Jul 2013 7:00 AM
- current affairs
A car in the convoy carrying Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to the Baile Tusnad open university on Friday afternoon was involved in a fatal accident. The convoy was proceeding under Romanian police escort when a driver heading in the opposite direction made a risky overtaking move and crashed into the vehicle carrying the Hungarian consul in Miercurea Ciuc, his deputy and three staff members of the ...
Orbán Family Businesses Doing Well In Hungary
- 29 Jul 2013 1:00 AM
- business
Dolomit Kõbányászati, the quarry majority owned by the prime minister’s father Gyõzõ Orbán, had revenues of Ft 1.7 billion in 2012, up from Ft 1.4 billion in 2011, Népszabadság reports. The company reported a profit after taxes of Ft 333.6 million, according to the company registry published by Opten.
Updated: Heat-Wave To Hit Hungary
- 27 Jul 2013 6:10 AM
- current affairs
Due to the extreme heat, the weather service has issued a second-level, orange warning in the country until Saturday night. Warnings about expected thunderstorms and downpours in certain counties have been withdrawn. According to forecasts, temperatures will likely be between 30ºC and 35ºC during the afternoons and 21-27 ºC during the evenings.
Hungarian Authorities Prepare For Grand Prix Weekend
- 25 Jul 2013 11:35 AM
- current affairs
A temporary police station will operate from a car park located near the Mogyoród race track during the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix, Pest county police announced on Wednesday. Official race events begin on Friday with the first free trials at 10 a.m., followed by the second at 2 p.m., and the third at 11 a.m. Saturday. Time trials will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday and the race starts at 2 ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's OTP CEO Sándor Csányi Sells His Shares
- 24 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- business
A liberal commentator speculates that Csányi is under pressure because he has accumulated too much power for the Prime Minister’s liking. He believes Csányi’ share sales are a warning, and the fight is not over yet.
EU Abandons Telecoms Tax Challenge Against Hungary
- 24 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- tech
The European Commission has withdrawn its appeal before the European Court of Justice against Hungary and Spain regarding special taxes on the telecoms sector, it was announced yesterday. The Commission considered the taxes to be incompatible with EU rules that require sector-specific taxes to be reinvested in the sector.