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Hungary's Opposition United Against Flat Tax
- 16 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- property
The Socialist Party, the Democratic Coalition, the Social Democrat Party and Alliance for Hungary agreed in Tuesday talks to abolish the flat tax but failed to reach consensus on the pace of abolishing the special taxes on certain business sectors.
Snow Creates Temporary Chaos In Hungary
- 15 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Western Hungary was hit with 15-30cm of snow on Sunday and early Monday, while Budapest was blanketed in 6-10cm. Despite the heavy snow, no villages were cut off, Development Ministry state secretary for infrastructure Pál Völner confirmed to reporters in Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: A Bad Week For The Hungarian Forint &The Government
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the weakening of the Hungarian currency (HUF) was due to a statement by the Minister of the Economy. One cautions the PM against nominating him for the presidency of the National Bank. Other analysts think recent events have dealt several blows to the authority of the governing élite.In a sarcastic week-end front page editorial, Népszabadság takes it almost for granted ...
Fewer State Media Staff To Be Let Go In Hungary
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of state media personnel to be dismissed could be 195, rather than the planned 255, Népszabadság reports. Officials from the state media manager MTVA yesterday neared an agreement with the strike committee established by state-run media unions.
Szabó & Tarlós At Odds On Homeless In Hungary
- 14 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hasty, lightning-fast urban policy and moves by the authorities are not the answer to the problem of homelessness, ombudsman Máté Szabó declared on Sunday. He recalled the November Constitutional Court ruling that struck down the classification of regular use of public areas as a misdemeanour.
Hungary's Socialists Against Matolcsy At National Bank
- 14 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party is urging Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to make a responsible decision and nominate an independent person recognised by the banking community rather than Economy Minister György Matolcsy for the post of central bank governor.
Elderly Man Slain In Robbery In Hungary
- 11 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Two local youths killed a 69-year-old man and severely injured his 68-year-old brother in an attack on their home in Ózd Monday evening. Borsod county police crime director Tamás Mecser told reporters that the assailants wore hoods and masks when they broke down the door to the house.
Volánbusz To Take On Some BKV Routes In Budapest
- 11 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
State-owned bus company Volánbusz will take over out of town bus services from the Budapest transport centre BKK in May, mayor István Tarlós announced on Thursday.
Xpat Opinion: FIFA Punishes Hungary After Racist Scandal
- 11 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
A left-wing columnist believes Hungary should not appeal against FIFA’s decision to play its next World Cup qualifier behind closed doors as a consequence of an anti-Semitic demonstration during the Hungary-Israel match in August last year. His right–wing colleague suggests the ruling was unjust and may stir up anti-Semitism.
Hungary's Opposition United Against Flat Tax
- 16 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- property
The Socialist Party, the Democratic Coalition, the Social Democrat Party and Alliance for Hungary agreed in Tuesday talks to abolish the flat tax but failed to reach consensus on the pace of abolishing the special taxes on certain business sectors.
Snow Creates Temporary Chaos In Hungary
- 15 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Western Hungary was hit with 15-30cm of snow on Sunday and early Monday, while Budapest was blanketed in 6-10cm. Despite the heavy snow, no villages were cut off, Development Ministry state secretary for infrastructure Pál Völner confirmed to reporters in Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: A Bad Week For The Hungarian Forint &The Government
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the weakening of the Hungarian currency (HUF) was due to a statement by the Minister of the Economy. One cautions the PM against nominating him for the presidency of the National Bank. Other analysts think recent events have dealt several blows to the authority of the governing élite.In a sarcastic week-end front page editorial, Népszabadság takes it almost for granted ...
Fewer State Media Staff To Be Let Go In Hungary
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of state media personnel to be dismissed could be 195, rather than the planned 255, Népszabadság reports. Officials from the state media manager MTVA yesterday neared an agreement with the strike committee established by state-run media unions.
Szabó & Tarlós At Odds On Homeless In Hungary
- 14 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hasty, lightning-fast urban policy and moves by the authorities are not the answer to the problem of homelessness, ombudsman Máté Szabó declared on Sunday. He recalled the November Constitutional Court ruling that struck down the classification of regular use of public areas as a misdemeanour.
Hungary's Socialists Against Matolcsy At National Bank
- 14 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party is urging Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to make a responsible decision and nominate an independent person recognised by the banking community rather than Economy Minister György Matolcsy for the post of central bank governor.
Elderly Man Slain In Robbery In Hungary
- 11 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Two local youths killed a 69-year-old man and severely injured his 68-year-old brother in an attack on their home in Ózd Monday evening. Borsod county police crime director Tamás Mecser told reporters that the assailants wore hoods and masks when they broke down the door to the house.
Volánbusz To Take On Some BKV Routes In Budapest
- 11 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
State-owned bus company Volánbusz will take over out of town bus services from the Budapest transport centre BKK in May, mayor István Tarlós announced on Thursday.
Xpat Opinion: FIFA Punishes Hungary After Racist Scandal
- 11 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
A left-wing columnist believes Hungary should not appeal against FIFA’s decision to play its next World Cup qualifier behind closed doors as a consequence of an anti-Semitic demonstration during the Hungary-Israel match in August last year. His right–wing colleague suggests the ruling was unjust and may stir up anti-Semitism.