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Job Creation Subsidies Oversubscribed In Hungary
- 25 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of applications for job creation subsidies doubled this year to 1,697, with a total of Ft 21.8 billion requested, more than twice the available Ft 10 billion. Most of the companies claiming the subsidies were micro-enterprises with five employees or fewer.
Hungary's Pszáf Investigates Bloomberg
- 25 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The financial supervisory Pszáf has launched an investigation into whether the misreporting of the latest interest rate cut by news agency Bloomberg was a deliberate act of market manipulation, spokesman István Binder said on Wednesday.
Hungary's Constitutional Court Rejects Caucus Status For DK
- 24 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Constitutional Court yesterday rejected a request from the Democratic Coalition to annul a House rule that prevents the party from forming an official parliamentary caucus.
Most Hungarians Oppose Punishing The Homeless
- 23 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Some 69% of the population believe homeless people should be helped rather than punished, according to a survey by Medián.
Templeton Has 10% Of Hungarian Debt
- 23 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- business
US investment fund Franklin Templeton bought some 25% of the $3.25 billion worth of bonds issued by Hungary in the middle of February, Napi Gazdaság calculates, based on the fund’s reports.
Xpat Opinion: Brussels-Budapest: Strained Relations
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators accuse PM Orbán of challenging the common values that unite the 27 member countries of the European Union, while pro-government pundits argue that the Hungarian government is just defending the national interest.
Gaming Firm Bwin Leaving Hungary
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Online poker company Bwin is leaving Hungary and 17 other countries, gamer website Ittapiros has learnt. Bwin can easily manage without the Hungarian market, and the state gaming company Szerencsejáték is about to launch its own online services, coincident with stronger pressure from authorities on illegal gambling, the website argues.
Fewer Apply For Post-Secondary Studies In Hungary
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of applications for places in colleges and universities in September is the lowest in 17 years this year, at slightly over 95,000, it was announced on Friday. Last year 110,000 and two years ago 140,000 students submitted applications.
Together Won’t Sign For Utility Cuts In Hungary
- 19 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Gordon Bajnai and politicians with Together 2014 will not sign sheets on utility rate cuts as they “are part of a big utility rate lie”. They recommended that others seeking change also refuse to sign, saying the Fidesz drive is aimed at collecting political data.
Job Creation Subsidies Oversubscribed In Hungary
- 25 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of applications for job creation subsidies doubled this year to 1,697, with a total of Ft 21.8 billion requested, more than twice the available Ft 10 billion. Most of the companies claiming the subsidies were micro-enterprises with five employees or fewer.
Hungary's Pszáf Investigates Bloomberg
- 25 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The financial supervisory Pszáf has launched an investigation into whether the misreporting of the latest interest rate cut by news agency Bloomberg was a deliberate act of market manipulation, spokesman István Binder said on Wednesday.
Hungary's Constitutional Court Rejects Caucus Status For DK
- 24 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Constitutional Court yesterday rejected a request from the Democratic Coalition to annul a House rule that prevents the party from forming an official parliamentary caucus.
Most Hungarians Oppose Punishing The Homeless
- 23 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Some 69% of the population believe homeless people should be helped rather than punished, according to a survey by Medián.
Templeton Has 10% Of Hungarian Debt
- 23 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- business
US investment fund Franklin Templeton bought some 25% of the $3.25 billion worth of bonds issued by Hungary in the middle of February, Napi Gazdaság calculates, based on the fund’s reports.
Xpat Opinion: Brussels-Budapest: Strained Relations
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators accuse PM Orbán of challenging the common values that unite the 27 member countries of the European Union, while pro-government pundits argue that the Hungarian government is just defending the national interest.
Gaming Firm Bwin Leaving Hungary
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Online poker company Bwin is leaving Hungary and 17 other countries, gamer website Ittapiros has learnt. Bwin can easily manage without the Hungarian market, and the state gaming company Szerencsejáték is about to launch its own online services, coincident with stronger pressure from authorities on illegal gambling, the website argues.
Fewer Apply For Post-Secondary Studies In Hungary
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of applications for places in colleges and universities in September is the lowest in 17 years this year, at slightly over 95,000, it was announced on Friday. Last year 110,000 and two years ago 140,000 students submitted applications.
Together Won’t Sign For Utility Cuts In Hungary
- 19 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Gordon Bajnai and politicians with Together 2014 will not sign sheets on utility rate cuts as they “are part of a big utility rate lie”. They recommended that others seeking change also refuse to sign, saying the Fidesz drive is aimed at collecting political data.