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Own A Camera? Beware Hungary’s New Civil Code
- 20 Mar 2014 9:40 AM
- community & culture
Extensive changes to Hungary’s civil law code came into law on 15 March 2014. Among the many new rules is one making it illegal to capture photographs and video and audio recordings without the permission of the subject. The rule even affects media prepared outside the purposes of published media – anyone with any kind of audio, photograph, or video capturing device should beware Hungary’s new ...
Transparency International: It May Be A Free Election In Hungary, But It’s Not Fair
- 20 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Three non-governmental organizations have teamed up in Hungary to determine how public funds are being used by political parties for the 2014 parliamentary election on April 6. International anti-corruption monitor Transparency International, Hungarian investigative journalism web portal Atlatszo.hu and Hungary’s public funds watchdog K-Monitor announced yesterday that they have launched ...
Lawmakers Can Modify Forex Loan Contracts, Hungary’s Constitutional Court Rules
- 18 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Existing contracts for foreign-currency mortgages may be modified by legislation, Hungary’s Constitutional Court ruled. Its decision came after the government asked the court to weigh the constitutionality of several conditions in the forex loan contracts. Among the government’s concerns was that borrowers had not been warned of the risks that a falling exchange rate would have on their monthly ...
'Glaucoma – The Silent Thief Of Sight', By FirstMed Budapest
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
In 2014, World Glaucoma Week falls on the week of March 9th – 15th. This time is dedicated to raising awareness for the importance of this ocular disease, which is easy to control but difficult to spot without targeted screening.
More Bad News For Budapest Taxi Companies In BKK Audit
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Budapest Public Transport Center (BKK) has reported faults with about one in every five taxis in a recent five-month audit of the sector. According to local business daily Napi Gazdaság, BKK ran checks on 2,584 taxis doing business in Budapest during the time period and found overcharging in 265 instances.
Hungary In Demographic Crisis, Says Kövér
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Strengthening families should be the focal point of policies over the next four years, László Kövér, parliamentary speaker, said, adding that Hungary is in a deep demographic crisis. Kövér told a public forum in Kalocsa, in south Hungary, that help must be offered to enable families to raise three or four children.
Zsuzsa Ferge Offers Troubling Insight Into Hungarian Society
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Renowned Hungarian sociologist Zsuzsa Ferge does not deny that certain quality of life indicators have improved since 2010. She does, however, believe that such indicators have not affected the strong growth of social inequality in Hungary – it’s as if the government has all but forgotten about the bottom 3 million Hungarians. Social mobility is only awarded to those who have demonstrated their ...
120th Anniversary Of New York Palace Budapest
- 12 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
The history of the New York Palace dates back to the 70s of the 19th century when a talented young man from Upper Hungary called Max Aufricht arrived to Budapest with a teacher’s diploma and a silver forint in his pocket. But his poverty was paired with immense ambition; he obtained a doctoral degree in law and learned French.
EU Popularity Higher Than Bloc’s Average In Hungary
- 7 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Union is seen more favourably by the Hungarian public than before and its institutions are trusted above the European average, according to Eurobarometer’s latest Hungary report. According to the survey, 35% of Hungarian respondents had a positive view of the EU as a whole as against the European average of 31%. Concerning confidence in European institutions, 47% of Hungarians said ...
Own A Camera? Beware Hungary’s New Civil Code
- 20 Mar 2014 9:40 AM
- community & culture
Extensive changes to Hungary’s civil law code came into law on 15 March 2014. Among the many new rules is one making it illegal to capture photographs and video and audio recordings without the permission of the subject. The rule even affects media prepared outside the purposes of published media – anyone with any kind of audio, photograph, or video capturing device should beware Hungary’s new ...
Transparency International: It May Be A Free Election In Hungary, But It’s Not Fair
- 20 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Three non-governmental organizations have teamed up in Hungary to determine how public funds are being used by political parties for the 2014 parliamentary election on April 6. International anti-corruption monitor Transparency International, Hungarian investigative journalism web portal Atlatszo.hu and Hungary’s public funds watchdog K-Monitor announced yesterday that they have launched ...
Lawmakers Can Modify Forex Loan Contracts, Hungary’s Constitutional Court Rules
- 18 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Existing contracts for foreign-currency mortgages may be modified by legislation, Hungary’s Constitutional Court ruled. Its decision came after the government asked the court to weigh the constitutionality of several conditions in the forex loan contracts. Among the government’s concerns was that borrowers had not been warned of the risks that a falling exchange rate would have on their monthly ...
'Glaucoma – The Silent Thief Of Sight', By FirstMed Budapest
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
In 2014, World Glaucoma Week falls on the week of March 9th – 15th. This time is dedicated to raising awareness for the importance of this ocular disease, which is easy to control but difficult to spot without targeted screening.
More Bad News For Budapest Taxi Companies In BKK Audit
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Budapest Public Transport Center (BKK) has reported faults with about one in every five taxis in a recent five-month audit of the sector. According to local business daily Napi Gazdaság, BKK ran checks on 2,584 taxis doing business in Budapest during the time period and found overcharging in 265 instances.
Hungary In Demographic Crisis, Says Kövér
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Strengthening families should be the focal point of policies over the next four years, László Kövér, parliamentary speaker, said, adding that Hungary is in a deep demographic crisis. Kövér told a public forum in Kalocsa, in south Hungary, that help must be offered to enable families to raise three or four children.
Zsuzsa Ferge Offers Troubling Insight Into Hungarian Society
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Renowned Hungarian sociologist Zsuzsa Ferge does not deny that certain quality of life indicators have improved since 2010. She does, however, believe that such indicators have not affected the strong growth of social inequality in Hungary – it’s as if the government has all but forgotten about the bottom 3 million Hungarians. Social mobility is only awarded to those who have demonstrated their ...
120th Anniversary Of New York Palace Budapest
- 12 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
The history of the New York Palace dates back to the 70s of the 19th century when a talented young man from Upper Hungary called Max Aufricht arrived to Budapest with a teacher’s diploma and a silver forint in his pocket. But his poverty was paired with immense ambition; he obtained a doctoral degree in law and learned French.
EU Popularity Higher Than Bloc’s Average In Hungary
- 7 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Union is seen more favourably by the Hungarian public than before and its institutions are trusted above the European average, according to Eurobarometer’s latest Hungary report. According to the survey, 35% of Hungarian respondents had a positive view of the EU as a whole as against the European average of 31%. Concerning confidence in European institutions, 47% of Hungarians said ...