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EC Report On Hungary Shows Areas To Be Improved In Education
- 9 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission’s country report on Hungary criticises low achievements in basic skills, segregation and early drop-out in the chapter on education and skills, the head of the EC’s Hungarian representative office said. Gábor Zupkó told a press conference that the report is objective and wellbalanced, and it is expected to initiate dialogue between the government, various social and ...
Building In Budapest Evacuated As Column Falls
- 18 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- property
Fire fighters evacuated a five-storey residential building on Damjanich utca in Budapest’s Seventh District on Wednesday, after a pillar collapsed. The structure was said to be in critical condition as the four-metre high pillar at a corner of the building fell away.
Feast Of Holy Innocents Traditions In Hungary, 28 December
- 27 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, the Feast of the Holy Innocents falls on the same day with the traditional "birching", a fertility custom known almost everywhere in Europe. In Hungary, according to tradition on this day, girls were lightly whipped with a young tree shoot, to wish them good health and fertility in the new year.
Hungary Investment Volume Drops 3.4% In Q3
- 26 Nov 2015 12:00 AM
- business
Investment volume in Hungary was down by an annual 3.4% in the third quarter after rising by 5.7% in the second and falling by 3.9% in the first quarter, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Third-quarter investments fell in all sectors with the exception of the property as well as business and the public administration, social insurance and defence sectors. In the latter sector, ...
Xpat Opinion: Refugee Crisis Conspiracy Theories & Real Causes, By Hungarian Spectrum
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Before I tackle the subject of conspiracy theories, here’s a news item that should not be overlooked. On October 8 Pablo Gorondi of the Associated Press reported from Budapest that “troops from the European Union or NATO will be allowed to help defend Hungary’s borders due to the migrant crisis.” According to the decree that appeared in Magyar Közlöny, the Hungarian government will allow as many ...
Hungarian Forint Liquidity Of Banking Sector Falls In Sept
- 13 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Forint liquidity of Hungary’s banking sector fell in September from a month earlier, reflected mainly in the lower average stocks of two-week central bank deposits, the National Bank of Hungary said in a report. The average stock of two-week deposits decreased by 241.8 billion forints to 4,290 billion, the report based on preliminary data shows. The average stock of external assets fell by 350 ...
Jobless Rate In Hungary Falls To 6.7% In June -Aug
- 29 Sep 2015 4:35 AM
- business
The average unemployment rate in Hungary edged down to 6.7% in June-August, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. The jobless rate for Hungarians between the ages of 15 and 74 was down from 6.8% in May- July and 7.7% in the same period a year earlier. In absolute terms, the number of unemployed averaged 303,800 in June-August. There were 2,984,400 economically inactive Hungarians— those ...
Escape From Budapest To Mauritius
- 10 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
A sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is fascinating. The contrast of colours, cultures and tastes makes the island so truly charming that it's hard not to have an unforgettable holiday. You have the opportunity to experience luxury or basic accommodation: a level of refinement that's above what is on offer in other tropical destinations, or more simple ...
Jobless Rate In Hungary Falls To 6.9%
- 30 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- business
A 23-year record high employment rate was recorded in April-June this year combined with a ten-year jobless low. The three-month rolling jobless rate was 6.9% in April-June, down from 7.1% in March-May, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said. The April- June jobless rate was down from 8.1% in the same period a year earlier. The number of unemployed averaged 310,400 in April-June.
EC Report On Hungary Shows Areas To Be Improved In Education
- 9 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission’s country report on Hungary criticises low achievements in basic skills, segregation and early drop-out in the chapter on education and skills, the head of the EC’s Hungarian representative office said. Gábor Zupkó told a press conference that the report is objective and wellbalanced, and it is expected to initiate dialogue between the government, various social and ...
Building In Budapest Evacuated As Column Falls
- 18 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- property
Fire fighters evacuated a five-storey residential building on Damjanich utca in Budapest’s Seventh District on Wednesday, after a pillar collapsed. The structure was said to be in critical condition as the four-metre high pillar at a corner of the building fell away.
Feast Of Holy Innocents Traditions In Hungary, 28 December
- 27 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, the Feast of the Holy Innocents falls on the same day with the traditional "birching", a fertility custom known almost everywhere in Europe. In Hungary, according to tradition on this day, girls were lightly whipped with a young tree shoot, to wish them good health and fertility in the new year.
Hungary Investment Volume Drops 3.4% In Q3
- 26 Nov 2015 12:00 AM
- business
Investment volume in Hungary was down by an annual 3.4% in the third quarter after rising by 5.7% in the second and falling by 3.9% in the first quarter, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Third-quarter investments fell in all sectors with the exception of the property as well as business and the public administration, social insurance and defence sectors. In the latter sector, ...
Xpat Opinion: Refugee Crisis Conspiracy Theories & Real Causes, By Hungarian Spectrum
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Before I tackle the subject of conspiracy theories, here’s a news item that should not be overlooked. On October 8 Pablo Gorondi of the Associated Press reported from Budapest that “troops from the European Union or NATO will be allowed to help defend Hungary’s borders due to the migrant crisis.” According to the decree that appeared in Magyar Közlöny, the Hungarian government will allow as many ...
Hungarian Forint Liquidity Of Banking Sector Falls In Sept
- 13 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Forint liquidity of Hungary’s banking sector fell in September from a month earlier, reflected mainly in the lower average stocks of two-week central bank deposits, the National Bank of Hungary said in a report. The average stock of two-week deposits decreased by 241.8 billion forints to 4,290 billion, the report based on preliminary data shows. The average stock of external assets fell by 350 ...
Jobless Rate In Hungary Falls To 6.7% In June -Aug
- 29 Sep 2015 4:35 AM
- business
The average unemployment rate in Hungary edged down to 6.7% in June-August, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. The jobless rate for Hungarians between the ages of 15 and 74 was down from 6.8% in May- July and 7.7% in the same period a year earlier. In absolute terms, the number of unemployed averaged 303,800 in June-August. There were 2,984,400 economically inactive Hungarians— those ...
Escape From Budapest To Mauritius
- 10 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
A sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is fascinating. The contrast of colours, cultures and tastes makes the island so truly charming that it's hard not to have an unforgettable holiday. You have the opportunity to experience luxury or basic accommodation: a level of refinement that's above what is on offer in other tropical destinations, or more simple ...
Jobless Rate In Hungary Falls To 6.9%
- 30 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- business
A 23-year record high employment rate was recorded in April-June this year combined with a ten-year jobless low. The three-month rolling jobless rate was 6.9% in April-June, down from 7.1% in March-May, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said. The April- June jobless rate was down from 8.1% in the same period a year earlier. The number of unemployed averaged 310,400 in April-June.