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Hungary's PM Orbán Rejects Rumours Of Bank Deposit Grab
- 12 Jan 2012 10:55 AM
- current affairs
"Bank deposits are protected and safe, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared on Friday in reaction to reports that the government planned to seize individuals’ savings. Government spokesman András Giró-Szász said there will be an investigation into who spread rumours about the nationalisation of bank deposits.
Lidl To Sell Mobile Subscriptions In Hungary
- 12 Jan 2012 10:50 AM
- tech
"Discount hypermarket chain Lidl will start selling mobile-phone subscriptions in the first quarter, news website hwsw.hu reports. Industry sources speaking on condition of anonymity said Lidl will not become a virtual mobile service operator but will act as a sales agent for Magyar Telekom.
EU Orders Malév Hungarian Airlines To Repay State Aid
- 12 Jan 2012 10:35 AM
- business
"The European Commission yesterday ordered Malév to repay almost Ft 100 billion to the state, after ruling that government financial assistance for the airline during 2007-10 constituted illegal state aid. In essence, the EU competition authority found that Malév could not have obtained such financing from the market on similar conditions as offered by the state.
Mortgage Scheme Boosts Home Sales In Hungary
- 12 Jan 2012 10:30 AM
- property
"Home sales reached 8,700 in December, 35% above the monthly average for January-October, according to estimates by estate agency Duna House. The number of transactions was boosted by the early repayment scheme for foreign-currency mortgages, due to forced sales, the agency observed.
Letter To The Editor: Bring Back The Hungary This Hungarian Loved
- 12 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
By Kathy Megyeri: In 2007, my husband was awarded the Gold Cross of Merit of the Republic of Hungary for his outstanding actions during the 1956 Revolution, his promotion of Hungary's membership to NATO, and his achievements among Hungarian Americans. He proudly wore his medal each day to signal his pride as a Hungarian-American.
Former Hungarian PM Bajnai Not Ruling Out A Return
- 11 Jan 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"Former prime minister Gordon Bajnai has not decided whether to run for prime minister in the future, he told ATV in an interview. One day after releasing a lengthy essay on political problems in Hungary, Bajnai said a former prime minister must speak up if the country is in danger and is teetering on the brink of a crevice.
Járai Quits Hungarian Budget Council
- 11 Jan 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"Zsigmond Járai resigned from his post as head of the Budget Council on Tuesday, citing conflicts with his other public and private functions. He was immediately replaced by Árpád Kovács, a former president of the State Audit Office.
Slovak Shoppers Boost Retail Sector In Hungary
- 9 Jan 2012 8:10 AM
- shopping
"Slovaks can save 20% in euro terms if they buy food in Hungary, due to the weakening of the forint, according to analysts. This could bring in an additional Ft 100 billion to the Hungarian retail sector, said Retail Association president György Vámos.
Anti-Semitism On The Rise In Hungary, Poll Shows
- 7 Jan 2012 6:38 AM
- current affairs
"Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Hungary, as anti-Semitic language has become legitimate in public parlance because of the “Jobbik effect,” a survey by Central European University sociologist András Kovács shows.
Hungary's PM Orbán Rejects Rumours Of Bank Deposit Grab
- 12 Jan 2012 10:55 AM
- current affairs
"Bank deposits are protected and safe, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared on Friday in reaction to reports that the government planned to seize individuals’ savings. Government spokesman András Giró-Szász said there will be an investigation into who spread rumours about the nationalisation of bank deposits.
Lidl To Sell Mobile Subscriptions In Hungary
- 12 Jan 2012 10:50 AM
- tech
"Discount hypermarket chain Lidl will start selling mobile-phone subscriptions in the first quarter, news website hwsw.hu reports. Industry sources speaking on condition of anonymity said Lidl will not become a virtual mobile service operator but will act as a sales agent for Magyar Telekom.
EU Orders Malév Hungarian Airlines To Repay State Aid
- 12 Jan 2012 10:35 AM
- business
"The European Commission yesterday ordered Malév to repay almost Ft 100 billion to the state, after ruling that government financial assistance for the airline during 2007-10 constituted illegal state aid. In essence, the EU competition authority found that Malév could not have obtained such financing from the market on similar conditions as offered by the state.
Mortgage Scheme Boosts Home Sales In Hungary
- 12 Jan 2012 10:30 AM
- property
"Home sales reached 8,700 in December, 35% above the monthly average for January-October, according to estimates by estate agency Duna House. The number of transactions was boosted by the early repayment scheme for foreign-currency mortgages, due to forced sales, the agency observed.
Letter To The Editor: Bring Back The Hungary This Hungarian Loved
- 12 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
By Kathy Megyeri: In 2007, my husband was awarded the Gold Cross of Merit of the Republic of Hungary for his outstanding actions during the 1956 Revolution, his promotion of Hungary's membership to NATO, and his achievements among Hungarian Americans. He proudly wore his medal each day to signal his pride as a Hungarian-American.
Former Hungarian PM Bajnai Not Ruling Out A Return
- 11 Jan 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"Former prime minister Gordon Bajnai has not decided whether to run for prime minister in the future, he told ATV in an interview. One day after releasing a lengthy essay on political problems in Hungary, Bajnai said a former prime minister must speak up if the country is in danger and is teetering on the brink of a crevice.
Járai Quits Hungarian Budget Council
- 11 Jan 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"Zsigmond Járai resigned from his post as head of the Budget Council on Tuesday, citing conflicts with his other public and private functions. He was immediately replaced by Árpád Kovács, a former president of the State Audit Office.
Slovak Shoppers Boost Retail Sector In Hungary
- 9 Jan 2012 8:10 AM
- shopping
"Slovaks can save 20% in euro terms if they buy food in Hungary, due to the weakening of the forint, according to analysts. This could bring in an additional Ft 100 billion to the Hungarian retail sector, said Retail Association president György Vámos.
Anti-Semitism On The Rise In Hungary, Poll Shows
- 7 Jan 2012 6:38 AM
- current affairs
"Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Hungary, as anti-Semitic language has become legitimate in public parlance because of the “Jobbik effect,” a survey by Central European University sociologist András Kovács shows.