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PMO Accused Of Damaging World Heritage Site
- 27 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- property
The Liberal Party filed a report to prosecutors on Tuesday alleging that construction of a balcony on the Carmelite convent designated to be Viktor Orbán’s new office is in violation of cultural protection rules. Liberal national council president Viktor Szabadai noted that, as the Buda Castle district is a World Heritage site, any modifications must be approved by Unesco.
Austria Resumes Border Controls
- 26 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Austrian authorities reintroduced checks and controls on the Hungarian border yesterday, creating lines of traffic four kilometres long on the M1 motorway leading towards Hegyeshalom. The checks will be extended to the southern part of the Burgenland border from next week.
Uber Budapest Offers 50% Discount During Taxi Demo
- 26 Apr 2016 3:00 AM
- getting around
Shortly after taxi drivers began a demonstration against ride-sharing services in the capital today, Uber, the biggest ride-sharing service in Budapest, sent a mass email to their users offering a half-price discount on rides. The email suggests that using Uber would help people get around the traffic jams caused by the protest.
Historic Debrecen Church Vandalised
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The mayor of Debrecen spoke out yesterday against vandals who had painted a cross turned upside down and a swastika on the Grand Church, the city’s most prominent building. A pastor at the church has filed a report about the case and Debrecen police have launched an investigation.
New PM’s Office Breaks Heritage Rules
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Contrary to former plans made public, a balcony is being built on the Danube-facing side of the Carmelite convent in Buda Castle now being converted for use as the Prime Minister’s Office. As the balcony is not part of the original 250-year old building, the addition may violate regulations regarding cultural heritage.
Swimming Federation Backs Gyárfás
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The Hungarian Swimming Federation’s annual general meeting gave a vote of confidence in president Tamás Gyárfás with 118 affirmative votes, against only one dissension and one abstention on Sunday. Gyárfás said in a speech to the gathering that no matter how unfair he considers the attacks of recent weeks, he feels that he must tolerate the slaps and cannot hide as his responsibility is so large.
Ritz-Carlton Leader Thrilled By Budapest
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- travel
Budapest needs to market itself more intensively on the global tourism market, otherwise it is missing out on lots of opportunities, president Herve Humler of the newly opened Ritz-Carlton, told Népszabadság in an interview. The Ritz-Carlton opened its first Budapest hotel last week with 170 rooms and 30 suites following an extensive renovation of the building that once housed Le Meridien.
Bakers Call For Lower VAT
- 21 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Bakers Association is lobbying for the extension of VAT cuts to bread products, after the government announced plans to lower the consumption tax on milk, eggs and poultry to 5% from 27% in 2017. Bread is the most basic food, and lower taxes would not only curb tax evasion, but lead to higher production and more jobs, the association argued.
MPs Laptops Stolen From Parliament
- 20 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The head of Parliament’s storeroom is accused of stealing 90 computer devices, including seven brand new laptops belonging to Fidesz from Parliament and the MPs office building, website Átlátszó reported on Tuesday. Police found one of the laptops advertised on the internet and found the suspect through the seller.
PMO Accused Of Damaging World Heritage Site
- 27 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- property
The Liberal Party filed a report to prosecutors on Tuesday alleging that construction of a balcony on the Carmelite convent designated to be Viktor Orbán’s new office is in violation of cultural protection rules. Liberal national council president Viktor Szabadai noted that, as the Buda Castle district is a World Heritage site, any modifications must be approved by Unesco.
Austria Resumes Border Controls
- 26 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Austrian authorities reintroduced checks and controls on the Hungarian border yesterday, creating lines of traffic four kilometres long on the M1 motorway leading towards Hegyeshalom. The checks will be extended to the southern part of the Burgenland border from next week.
Uber Budapest Offers 50% Discount During Taxi Demo
- 26 Apr 2016 3:00 AM
- getting around
Shortly after taxi drivers began a demonstration against ride-sharing services in the capital today, Uber, the biggest ride-sharing service in Budapest, sent a mass email to their users offering a half-price discount on rides. The email suggests that using Uber would help people get around the traffic jams caused by the protest.
Historic Debrecen Church Vandalised
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The mayor of Debrecen spoke out yesterday against vandals who had painted a cross turned upside down and a swastika on the Grand Church, the city’s most prominent building. A pastor at the church has filed a report about the case and Debrecen police have launched an investigation.
New PM’s Office Breaks Heritage Rules
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Contrary to former plans made public, a balcony is being built on the Danube-facing side of the Carmelite convent in Buda Castle now being converted for use as the Prime Minister’s Office. As the balcony is not part of the original 250-year old building, the addition may violate regulations regarding cultural heritage.
Swimming Federation Backs Gyárfás
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The Hungarian Swimming Federation’s annual general meeting gave a vote of confidence in president Tamás Gyárfás with 118 affirmative votes, against only one dissension and one abstention on Sunday. Gyárfás said in a speech to the gathering that no matter how unfair he considers the attacks of recent weeks, he feels that he must tolerate the slaps and cannot hide as his responsibility is so large.
Ritz-Carlton Leader Thrilled By Budapest
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- travel
Budapest needs to market itself more intensively on the global tourism market, otherwise it is missing out on lots of opportunities, president Herve Humler of the newly opened Ritz-Carlton, told Népszabadság in an interview. The Ritz-Carlton opened its first Budapest hotel last week with 170 rooms and 30 suites following an extensive renovation of the building that once housed Le Meridien.
Bakers Call For Lower VAT
- 21 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Bakers Association is lobbying for the extension of VAT cuts to bread products, after the government announced plans to lower the consumption tax on milk, eggs and poultry to 5% from 27% in 2017. Bread is the most basic food, and lower taxes would not only curb tax evasion, but lead to higher production and more jobs, the association argued.
MPs Laptops Stolen From Parliament
- 20 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The head of Parliament’s storeroom is accused of stealing 90 computer devices, including seven brand new laptops belonging to Fidesz from Parliament and the MPs office building, website Átlátszó reported on Tuesday. Police found one of the laptops advertised on the internet and found the suspect through the seller.