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Balog Presents Bill Outlining Students’ Obligations In Hungary
- 15 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Students who receive state scholarships will not be banned from leaving Hungary after graduation, but will have to meet work obligations in Hungary within a 20-year period, under an amendment submitted on Friday by Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog.
Police Officer Witnessed Brutal Beating In Hungary
- 15 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A police officer witnessed the beating in police custody of Romanian József Bara at the Izsák police station last Monday, which ended in the victim’s death, the tabloid Bors reports. A staff sergeant who was at the police station reportedly appeared during the interrogation and warned the officers not to use violence.
Invitation: RunFit In Budapest, Every Saturday
- 12 Apr 2013 9:01 AM
- sport
RunFit is about running different types of terrain - city, trails, and hills - incorporating a 20-minute fitness bootcamp half-way. This new initiative started on 9th of February and will continue every Saturday (except for the 30th of March)at 10am. The expat organiser, Malcolm Trussler, says it's for anyone who just wants to improve their fitness, get fit for a race, or be ready to meet any ...
Hungarian Peacekeeper Kidnapped And Released In Egypt
- 12 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Hungarian military observer was kidnapped and later released by Bedouins on the Sinai peninsula in Egypt, an Egyptian security source announced on Thursday. Local authorities freed the Hungarian observer after about two hours. He continued his trip to Cairo with enhanced security.
Lower Inflation May Help Retail Volume In Hungary
- 12 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
Retailers are pinning their hopes on the slowing inflation rate, which could help retail volume to remain flat or even add a slight gain, Retail Association chairman György Vámos told Napi Gazdaság. While lower inflation is an incentive for buyers, he remarked, a question remains over how much of the expected real wage increases will be spent.
Budapest Imposes New Taxi Regulations, Higher Fares
- 11 Apr 2013 10:03 AM
- getting around
City council yesterday approved new regulations for Budapest taxis, mandating black-and-yellow colours and modern amenities. Taxis should not be more than 10 years old, from September of next year but older taxis can remain in service until July 1, 2015, if they pass annual tests.
Sziget 2013 To Be Euro 1 Million More 'Spectacular'
- 11 Apr 2013 9:40 AM
- entertainment
The annual Sziget Festival will this year pay greater attention to 'spectacle' in response to international trends, organisers said on Wednesday. Chief organiser Károly Gerendai said about €1 million will be spent on development projects and spectacles, including a 60-metre high Ferris wheel, as well as a Sziget Beach on the northern tip of the island.
Bokros To Announce New Party In Hungary
- 11 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former finance minister Lajos Bokros will announce the formation of a new party on April 21, with himself as president. The ten founding members include former TV personality István G. Pálfy, former Democratic Forum politician Erzsébet Pusztai, Antall-era administrative state secretary József Kajdi, and former head of Duna TV László Cselényi.
Hungarian Police Officers Beat Romanian To Death
- 11 Apr 2013 8:50 AM
- current affairs
Two police officers have been arrested in Bács county for beating to death a Romanian who had been detained for stealing an electric saw. County prosecutors spokeswoman Csilla Gyugyi confirmed that the victim had died of a beating at the hands of police. HVG reports that the incident happened at the Izsák police station.
Balog Presents Bill Outlining Students’ Obligations In Hungary
- 15 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Students who receive state scholarships will not be banned from leaving Hungary after graduation, but will have to meet work obligations in Hungary within a 20-year period, under an amendment submitted on Friday by Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog.
Police Officer Witnessed Brutal Beating In Hungary
- 15 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A police officer witnessed the beating in police custody of Romanian József Bara at the Izsák police station last Monday, which ended in the victim’s death, the tabloid Bors reports. A staff sergeant who was at the police station reportedly appeared during the interrogation and warned the officers not to use violence.
Invitation: RunFit In Budapest, Every Saturday
- 12 Apr 2013 9:01 AM
- sport
RunFit is about running different types of terrain - city, trails, and hills - incorporating a 20-minute fitness bootcamp half-way. This new initiative started on 9th of February and will continue every Saturday (except for the 30th of March)at 10am. The expat organiser, Malcolm Trussler, says it's for anyone who just wants to improve their fitness, get fit for a race, or be ready to meet any ...
Hungarian Peacekeeper Kidnapped And Released In Egypt
- 12 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Hungarian military observer was kidnapped and later released by Bedouins on the Sinai peninsula in Egypt, an Egyptian security source announced on Thursday. Local authorities freed the Hungarian observer after about two hours. He continued his trip to Cairo with enhanced security.
Lower Inflation May Help Retail Volume In Hungary
- 12 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
Retailers are pinning their hopes on the slowing inflation rate, which could help retail volume to remain flat or even add a slight gain, Retail Association chairman György Vámos told Napi Gazdaság. While lower inflation is an incentive for buyers, he remarked, a question remains over how much of the expected real wage increases will be spent.
Budapest Imposes New Taxi Regulations, Higher Fares
- 11 Apr 2013 10:03 AM
- getting around
City council yesterday approved new regulations for Budapest taxis, mandating black-and-yellow colours and modern amenities. Taxis should not be more than 10 years old, from September of next year but older taxis can remain in service until July 1, 2015, if they pass annual tests.
Sziget 2013 To Be Euro 1 Million More 'Spectacular'
- 11 Apr 2013 9:40 AM
- entertainment
The annual Sziget Festival will this year pay greater attention to 'spectacle' in response to international trends, organisers said on Wednesday. Chief organiser Károly Gerendai said about €1 million will be spent on development projects and spectacles, including a 60-metre high Ferris wheel, as well as a Sziget Beach on the northern tip of the island.
Bokros To Announce New Party In Hungary
- 11 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former finance minister Lajos Bokros will announce the formation of a new party on April 21, with himself as president. The ten founding members include former TV personality István G. Pálfy, former Democratic Forum politician Erzsébet Pusztai, Antall-era administrative state secretary József Kajdi, and former head of Duna TV László Cselényi.
Hungarian Police Officers Beat Romanian To Death
- 11 Apr 2013 8:50 AM
- current affairs
Two police officers have been arrested in Bács county for beating to death a Romanian who had been detained for stealing an electric saw. County prosecutors spokeswoman Csilla Gyugyi confirmed that the victim had died of a beating at the hands of police. HVG reports that the incident happened at the Izsák police station.