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Hungarian Foreign Minister Meets Russian Counterpart In Moscow
- 24 Jan 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó held talks with Sergei Lavrov, his Russian counterpart, in Moscow in preparation for an upcoming visit to Budapest by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Europe’s Biggest Case Of Corruption Took Place In Budapest, Says Government Spokesman
- 19 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Budapest city mayor Gábor Demszky has called for full disclosure following last week’s announcement by Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár that the European anti-corruption office (OLAF) was calling for the return of HUF 76.6 billion (USD 264 million) in EU funds used in the construction of the M4 subway line.
US Ambassador Colleen Bell’s Farewell Interview
- 19 Jan 2017 12:50 AM
- current affairs
“When we talk about civil organizations, we are talking about groups of Hungarians who love their country and joined together in order to improve the country in certain areas. Or in order to give voice to certain matters, like the problem of corruption and the promotion of tolerance, or improving education. They do not constitute a threat to Hungary, but are vital to a democracy For this reason I ...
Magyar Opinion: EU To Claw Back €300 Million Of Metro Funds
- 18 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the recommendation by the anti-fraud agency (OLAF) of the European Union that Hungary should be compelled to refund the equivalent of 75 billion forints of European contributions because of alleged corruption, a pro-government columnist urges exemplary punishment for the culprits.
Opinion: One Of Donald Trump’s First Victims May Be The Hungarian NGOs
- 11 Jan 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
An article appeared today in The Guardian predicting a new crackdown on Hungarian NGOs. The timing is no coincidence. Viktor Orbán’s illiberal government has been emboldened by the election of Donald Trump, who will not raise his voice in defense of critics of the Hungarian government in the name of democracy.
BUX Hits New Record High Again, Currency Exchange
- 6 Jan 2017 10:00 AM
- business
The Budapest BUX share index closed Thursday at a record 32,750 points, up 0.31 percent, with bourse turnover of 13.2 billion forints (EUR 42.7m). Official forint fixing of the National Bank of Hungary:
Tickets For Women’s EHF Final4 2017 On Sale
- 6 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
Right with the start of the new year comes the opportunity to buy tickets for one of the major highlights in European women's handball: the WOMEN’S EHF FINAL4 2017. Up to 12,000 spectators will be able to follow the showpiece event on 6/7 May 2017 in the Hungarian capital’s Papp László Budapest Sportaréna.
Hungarians Divided Over What 2017 Holds For Their Country
- 5 Jan 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
2016 was a tumultuous year for Hungarians. As 2017 begins, we asked a range of public figures across Hungary’s ideological spectrum — from current members of parliament to members of civil society and former politicians — what kind of challenges the nation can expect this year.
Official: Middle Class To Strengthen Through Wage Increase
- 3 Jan 2017 8:10 AM
- business
Wage increases will help strengthen the middle class and Hungary’s economy as a whole in the long term, state secretary Csaba Dömötör said. The economy has been on a path of growth for several years and projections show that the growth rate could reach 4% taking into account European Union tenders, he told public news channel M1.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Meets Russian Counterpart In Moscow
- 24 Jan 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó held talks with Sergei Lavrov, his Russian counterpart, in Moscow in preparation for an upcoming visit to Budapest by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Europe’s Biggest Case Of Corruption Took Place In Budapest, Says Government Spokesman
- 19 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Budapest city mayor Gábor Demszky has called for full disclosure following last week’s announcement by Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár that the European anti-corruption office (OLAF) was calling for the return of HUF 76.6 billion (USD 264 million) in EU funds used in the construction of the M4 subway line.
US Ambassador Colleen Bell’s Farewell Interview
- 19 Jan 2017 12:50 AM
- current affairs
“When we talk about civil organizations, we are talking about groups of Hungarians who love their country and joined together in order to improve the country in certain areas. Or in order to give voice to certain matters, like the problem of corruption and the promotion of tolerance, or improving education. They do not constitute a threat to Hungary, but are vital to a democracy For this reason I ...
Magyar Opinion: EU To Claw Back €300 Million Of Metro Funds
- 18 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the recommendation by the anti-fraud agency (OLAF) of the European Union that Hungary should be compelled to refund the equivalent of 75 billion forints of European contributions because of alleged corruption, a pro-government columnist urges exemplary punishment for the culprits.
Opinion: One Of Donald Trump’s First Victims May Be The Hungarian NGOs
- 11 Jan 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
An article appeared today in The Guardian predicting a new crackdown on Hungarian NGOs. The timing is no coincidence. Viktor Orbán’s illiberal government has been emboldened by the election of Donald Trump, who will not raise his voice in defense of critics of the Hungarian government in the name of democracy.
BUX Hits New Record High Again, Currency Exchange
- 6 Jan 2017 10:00 AM
- business
The Budapest BUX share index closed Thursday at a record 32,750 points, up 0.31 percent, with bourse turnover of 13.2 billion forints (EUR 42.7m). Official forint fixing of the National Bank of Hungary:
Tickets For Women’s EHF Final4 2017 On Sale
- 6 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
Right with the start of the new year comes the opportunity to buy tickets for one of the major highlights in European women's handball: the WOMEN’S EHF FINAL4 2017. Up to 12,000 spectators will be able to follow the showpiece event on 6/7 May 2017 in the Hungarian capital’s Papp László Budapest Sportaréna.
Hungarians Divided Over What 2017 Holds For Their Country
- 5 Jan 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
2016 was a tumultuous year for Hungarians. As 2017 begins, we asked a range of public figures across Hungary’s ideological spectrum — from current members of parliament to members of civil society and former politicians — what kind of challenges the nation can expect this year.
Official: Middle Class To Strengthen Through Wage Increase
- 3 Jan 2017 8:10 AM
- business
Wage increases will help strengthen the middle class and Hungary’s economy as a whole in the long term, state secretary Csaba Dömötör said. The economy has been on a path of growth for several years and projections show that the growth rate could reach 4% taking into account European Union tenders, he told public news channel M1.