180 result(s) for expansion in Current Affairs
Hungary To Commemorate Nándorfehérvár Victory This Sunday
- 19 Jul 2012 10:00 AM
- current affairs
It will be 556 years on Sunday that the Christian Hungarian troops defending Nándorfehérvár, led by János Hunyadi, inflicted a crushing defeat on the army of Turkish Sultan Mehmet II on 22 July 1456 after a battle that ensued for more than two weeks, and thereby stopped the continued expansion of the Turks in Europe for some 70 years. Parliament declared this prominent day of Hungarian and ...
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán Announces Government Reshuffle
- 11 May 2012 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces long-predicted changes in his government on public radio. Mihály Varga will replace Tamás Fellegi as Hungary's chief negotiator with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the EU from 1 June. Mr. Varga is currently Minister of State at the Prime Minister's Office and Vice-president of Fidesz, and was Finance Minister from 2001 to 2002 under the previous ...
GDP Data: Hungary In Line With Expectations And More Dynamic Than The EU Average
- 12 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"In line with preliminary data, Hungarian GDP grew by 1.4 percent in Q4 2011 compared to the corresponding period of the year before – the Hungarian Statistical Office has reported today. The detailed report also suggests that economic growth in Hungary has been significantly higher than the EU average and thus the country has continued closing the gap with the rest of Europe. The year-on-year ...
Budapest Airport Announces Layoffs
- 16 Feb 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest Airport will lay off 250 people and postpone a €60 million investment due to the loss of passenger traffic caused by the bankruptcy of state airline Malév, the airport operator announced yesterday.
Malév Is Dead, Long Live Low Cost Carriers?
- 9 Feb 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The predictable passing of Malév triggered rapid expansion announcements from both Ryanair and Wizz Air. SmartWings, Air Berlin and others have added flights, with more low cost carriers positioned to pounce. All good for budget travelers as prices are driven down via increased ...
Famous Hungarian Battles
- 12 Jul 2011 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“Hungary is the bulwark of Christianity”, people said in the Middle Ages. A handful of enthusiastic castle defenders would often contain tens of thousands of Turkish invaders, preventing the Ottoman Porte from advancing towards Vienna, and the Red Crescent from casting its shadow on Europe.
EU Needs Strength And Co-operation, Says Hungary's PM Orban
- 23 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The EU needs strong and co-operative people rather than nice guys, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told reporters in Brussels at a joint press conference with European Commission President Jose Barroso.
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
First Chinese-Hungarian Law Firm Established
- 29 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Initiated by the Hungarian partner the first international-Chinese law firm of the world, named Yingke Várnai was established. As the first step of the European expansion the Deed of Foundation of the Budapest office was signed by Dr. Rupert Várnai and Mr. Mei Xiangrong in Kodály Hall at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
Hungary To Commemorate Nándorfehérvár Victory This Sunday
- 19 Jul 2012 10:00 AM
- current affairs
It will be 556 years on Sunday that the Christian Hungarian troops defending Nándorfehérvár, led by János Hunyadi, inflicted a crushing defeat on the army of Turkish Sultan Mehmet II on 22 July 1456 after a battle that ensued for more than two weeks, and thereby stopped the continued expansion of the Turks in Europe for some 70 years. Parliament declared this prominent day of Hungarian and ...
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán Announces Government Reshuffle
- 11 May 2012 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces long-predicted changes in his government on public radio. Mihály Varga will replace Tamás Fellegi as Hungary's chief negotiator with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the EU from 1 June. Mr. Varga is currently Minister of State at the Prime Minister's Office and Vice-president of Fidesz, and was Finance Minister from 2001 to 2002 under the previous ...
GDP Data: Hungary In Line With Expectations And More Dynamic Than The EU Average
- 12 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"In line with preliminary data, Hungarian GDP grew by 1.4 percent in Q4 2011 compared to the corresponding period of the year before – the Hungarian Statistical Office has reported today. The detailed report also suggests that economic growth in Hungary has been significantly higher than the EU average and thus the country has continued closing the gap with the rest of Europe. The year-on-year ...
Budapest Airport Announces Layoffs
- 16 Feb 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest Airport will lay off 250 people and postpone a €60 million investment due to the loss of passenger traffic caused by the bankruptcy of state airline Malév, the airport operator announced yesterday.
Malév Is Dead, Long Live Low Cost Carriers?
- 9 Feb 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The predictable passing of Malév triggered rapid expansion announcements from both Ryanair and Wizz Air. SmartWings, Air Berlin and others have added flights, with more low cost carriers positioned to pounce. All good for budget travelers as prices are driven down via increased ...
Famous Hungarian Battles
- 12 Jul 2011 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“Hungary is the bulwark of Christianity”, people said in the Middle Ages. A handful of enthusiastic castle defenders would often contain tens of thousands of Turkish invaders, preventing the Ottoman Porte from advancing towards Vienna, and the Red Crescent from casting its shadow on Europe.
EU Needs Strength And Co-operation, Says Hungary's PM Orban
- 23 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The EU needs strong and co-operative people rather than nice guys, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told reporters in Brussels at a joint press conference with European Commission President Jose Barroso.
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
First Chinese-Hungarian Law Firm Established
- 29 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Initiated by the Hungarian partner the first international-Chinese law firm of the world, named Yingke Várnai was established. As the first step of the European expansion the Deed of Foundation of the Budapest office was signed by Dr. Rupert Várnai and Mr. Mei Xiangrong in Kodály Hall at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.