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Budapest Synagogues Reject State Dunds
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Two Great Synagogue on Dohány utca and the Frankel Leó utca synagogue in Buda as well as the Jewish Tourism and Culture Centre have rejected state subsidies won in tenders for Holocaust Memorial Year events, in protest against the erection, without prior consultations, of the German occupation memorial.
Investors Abandon Hungary's Richter Shares
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- business
A weak bottom line and a disappointing growth outlook sparked a further sell-off in Richter shares, which plunged 8% on Thursday, falling to Ft 4,011 on heavy volume.
Xpat Opinion: Top 5 Tips For Britons Moving To Hungary
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In 1989, following the fall of communism, Hungary became a democratic country. Ever since many Britons have moved there and, upon arrival, discovered a country seeped in rich cultural experiences and an idyllic rural landscape. If you are considering moving to Hungary, here are a few tips to help provide a fluid transition into your new life.
Brown Bears Of Budapest Zoo Forecast A Short Winter
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Brown bears of the Budapest Zoo have not seen their shadow. According to the folk weather predicting it means that winter will not last long.
Hungary’s Lawmakers Approve Third Utility Bill Cut
- 6 Feb 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved on Thursday the third law on reducing public utility bills for households. The law tabled by Fidesz’s parliamentary leader Antal Rogán passed in a vote of 298 to 7 with 5 abstentions. Under the law, the price of gas will fall by 6.5% from April while the price of electricity will be cut by 5.7% from September. District heating will be cut by 3.3% from October this year.
Hungarians “More Satisfied” Than Expected, Says Stats Office
- 5 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarians are generally more satisfied than the trends of past years might suggest, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said, commenting on its survey of the sentiment of the general public, which showed Hungarians scoring 6.15 on a scale of 1-10.
More PCs Sold In Hungary Even As Global Sales Fall
- 4 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Personal computer sales in Hungary rose 4.3% last year even as global sales fell 10%, business daily Világgazdaság said, citing data from market researcher IDC. Bence Bagi, an analyst for IDC Magyarország, said a big push to use up available European Union funding supported the increase.
Xpat Opinion: The Role Of Utility Tariffs In The Election Campaign In Hungary
- 3 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“The war on utility costs” is featured in two parallel analyses of the upcoming election campaign. A left-leaning commentator notes that Fidesz chose the cut in utility prices as its main theme for the campaign and the now united opposition must convince the electorate that they offer more substantial safety and freedom. A commentator for a pro-government daily notes that negative statements on ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Forint Under Pressure
- 3 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A business analyst says critics have been too hasty to condemn the National Bank for not resorting to swift “verbal intervention” in response to the heavy losses the Forint has suffered over the past week. A pro-government columnist urges decision makers to consider joining the Eurozone, in order to shield Hungary from currency fluctuations.
Budapest Synagogues Reject State Dunds
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Two Great Synagogue on Dohány utca and the Frankel Leó utca synagogue in Buda as well as the Jewish Tourism and Culture Centre have rejected state subsidies won in tenders for Holocaust Memorial Year events, in protest against the erection, without prior consultations, of the German occupation memorial.
Investors Abandon Hungary's Richter Shares
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- business
A weak bottom line and a disappointing growth outlook sparked a further sell-off in Richter shares, which plunged 8% on Thursday, falling to Ft 4,011 on heavy volume.
Xpat Opinion: Top 5 Tips For Britons Moving To Hungary
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In 1989, following the fall of communism, Hungary became a democratic country. Ever since many Britons have moved there and, upon arrival, discovered a country seeped in rich cultural experiences and an idyllic rural landscape. If you are considering moving to Hungary, here are a few tips to help provide a fluid transition into your new life.
Brown Bears Of Budapest Zoo Forecast A Short Winter
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Brown bears of the Budapest Zoo have not seen their shadow. According to the folk weather predicting it means that winter will not last long.
Hungary’s Lawmakers Approve Third Utility Bill Cut
- 6 Feb 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved on Thursday the third law on reducing public utility bills for households. The law tabled by Fidesz’s parliamentary leader Antal Rogán passed in a vote of 298 to 7 with 5 abstentions. Under the law, the price of gas will fall by 6.5% from April while the price of electricity will be cut by 5.7% from September. District heating will be cut by 3.3% from October this year.
Hungarians “More Satisfied” Than Expected, Says Stats Office
- 5 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarians are generally more satisfied than the trends of past years might suggest, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said, commenting on its survey of the sentiment of the general public, which showed Hungarians scoring 6.15 on a scale of 1-10.
More PCs Sold In Hungary Even As Global Sales Fall
- 4 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Personal computer sales in Hungary rose 4.3% last year even as global sales fell 10%, business daily Világgazdaság said, citing data from market researcher IDC. Bence Bagi, an analyst for IDC Magyarország, said a big push to use up available European Union funding supported the increase.
Xpat Opinion: The Role Of Utility Tariffs In The Election Campaign In Hungary
- 3 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“The war on utility costs” is featured in two parallel analyses of the upcoming election campaign. A left-leaning commentator notes that Fidesz chose the cut in utility prices as its main theme for the campaign and the now united opposition must convince the electorate that they offer more substantial safety and freedom. A commentator for a pro-government daily notes that negative statements on ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Forint Under Pressure
- 3 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A business analyst says critics have been too hasty to condemn the National Bank for not resorting to swift “verbal intervention” in response to the heavy losses the Forint has suffered over the past week. A pro-government columnist urges decision makers to consider joining the Eurozone, in order to shield Hungary from currency fluctuations.