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Stratfor: Orbán Government Faces Its Most Difficult Year In Office Since 2010
- 10 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In its analysis of Hungarian politics in the year 2015, the U. S. geopolitical intelligence and consulting firm Stratfor, founded by Hungarian-born political scientist George Friedman, the institute assesses the challenges to be faced by Viktor Orbán’s government in 2015. In the forecast, Stratfor claims that 2015 will be the administration’s most difficult year since the second Orbán cabinet ...
Hungary’s First Satellite Expected To Burn Up On Saturday Morning
- 9 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Masat-1, Hungary’s first satellite, is expected to deorbit after successfully completing its mission and burn up upon entering the atmosphere of Earth between 10pm on Friday and 3pm on Saturday.
Xpat Opinion: Euro And Forint Weaken
- 7 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
As the Euro weakens against the US Dollar and the Forint nears its historical low against the Euro, a left-wing analysts calls on the government to change policy course. A conservative columnist blames the weakening of both currencies on external geopolitical and economic factors.
Áder: Anniversary Of Hungary’s Freedom Celebrated In 2015
- 5 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
With New Year’s Day in 2015 the 25th anniversary of a free, independent and democratic Hungary is also celebrated, which has emerged from our dreams, Hungary’s President János Áder said in his New Year’s TV address.
Museum Of Fine Arts: Reconstruction To Begin In February
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Budapest’s famous Museum of Fine Arts on Heroes’ Square is to close its doors to visitors for a three-year period of reconstruction. Work on the iconic neo-Renaissance and neo-Classicist building, designed by architects Albert Schickedanz and Ferenc Fülöp Herzog and built between 1900 and 1906, will begin as early as next February.
Hungary Seeks To Restore Domestic Ownership Of Major Enterprises
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is attempting to restore large enterprises to Hungarian state ownership. It is working hard to convince foreign owners to sell their assets to Hungarian investors. Heti Válasz offers a wrap-up of the four-year process, which includes, among other sectors, electricity generation and the media.
This Year’s Christmas Candies From Tesco Won’t Stay In The Box For Long
- 19 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
A marzipan dream covered in chocolate, of course at a reasonable price. The marzipan is made locally, using a lot of almonds; and in fact all of the ingredients are handmade. Why does Tesco finest Christmas sweet fondant taste so good? We asked the manufacturer for the secret. For a lot of families, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without these fondants on the table or under the tree.
Hungary’s Central Bank To Guarantee MKB Bank
- 19 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The government has asked the central bank to contribute towards efforts to reorganise and strengthen MKB Bank. Speaking at a press conference held with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, György Matolcsy, the central bank governor, said the National Bank of Hungary would guarantee the “full liquidity” of MKB Bank recently acquired by the state.
COE Report Raises Racism Concerns In Hungary
- 17 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner’s report on Hungary also puts forward concerns about the deterioration of the situation as regards racism and intolerance in Hungary, with “anti-Gypsyism” being the most blatant form of intolerance, including violence targeting Roma people and paramilitary marches and patrolling in Roma populated villages.
Stratfor: Orbán Government Faces Its Most Difficult Year In Office Since 2010
- 10 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In its analysis of Hungarian politics in the year 2015, the U. S. geopolitical intelligence and consulting firm Stratfor, founded by Hungarian-born political scientist George Friedman, the institute assesses the challenges to be faced by Viktor Orbán’s government in 2015. In the forecast, Stratfor claims that 2015 will be the administration’s most difficult year since the second Orbán cabinet ...
Hungary’s First Satellite Expected To Burn Up On Saturday Morning
- 9 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Masat-1, Hungary’s first satellite, is expected to deorbit after successfully completing its mission and burn up upon entering the atmosphere of Earth between 10pm on Friday and 3pm on Saturday.
Xpat Opinion: Euro And Forint Weaken
- 7 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
As the Euro weakens against the US Dollar and the Forint nears its historical low against the Euro, a left-wing analysts calls on the government to change policy course. A conservative columnist blames the weakening of both currencies on external geopolitical and economic factors.
Áder: Anniversary Of Hungary’s Freedom Celebrated In 2015
- 5 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
With New Year’s Day in 2015 the 25th anniversary of a free, independent and democratic Hungary is also celebrated, which has emerged from our dreams, Hungary’s President János Áder said in his New Year’s TV address.
Museum Of Fine Arts: Reconstruction To Begin In February
- 29 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Budapest’s famous Museum of Fine Arts on Heroes’ Square is to close its doors to visitors for a three-year period of reconstruction. Work on the iconic neo-Renaissance and neo-Classicist building, designed by architects Albert Schickedanz and Ferenc Fülöp Herzog and built between 1900 and 1906, will begin as early as next February.
Hungary Seeks To Restore Domestic Ownership Of Major Enterprises
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is attempting to restore large enterprises to Hungarian state ownership. It is working hard to convince foreign owners to sell their assets to Hungarian investors. Heti Válasz offers a wrap-up of the four-year process, which includes, among other sectors, electricity generation and the media.
This Year’s Christmas Candies From Tesco Won’t Stay In The Box For Long
- 19 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
A marzipan dream covered in chocolate, of course at a reasonable price. The marzipan is made locally, using a lot of almonds; and in fact all of the ingredients are handmade. Why does Tesco finest Christmas sweet fondant taste so good? We asked the manufacturer for the secret. For a lot of families, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without these fondants on the table or under the tree.
Hungary’s Central Bank To Guarantee MKB Bank
- 19 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The government has asked the central bank to contribute towards efforts to reorganise and strengthen MKB Bank. Speaking at a press conference held with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, György Matolcsy, the central bank governor, said the National Bank of Hungary would guarantee the “full liquidity” of MKB Bank recently acquired by the state.
COE Report Raises Racism Concerns In Hungary
- 17 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner’s report on Hungary also puts forward concerns about the deterioration of the situation as regards racism and intolerance in Hungary, with “anti-Gypsyism” being the most blatant form of intolerance, including violence targeting Roma people and paramilitary marches and patrolling in Roma populated villages.