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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 ...
Budapest Attractive For FDI
- 13 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Budapest has been ranked the most attractive city in Eastern Europe in 2014-15 from the point of view of foreign direct investment by fDi Magazine, an investment supplement of the Financial Times group, based on the nomination of the Hungarian Investment and Trade Agency (HITA).
Environmental Protection Gains Importance In Hungary Too
- 12 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The generosity of the Swiss also includes environmental protection, which in addition to being a current issue also beards a message: despite the economic difficulties the cause of environmental protection has gained importance both in Switzerland and in other parts of the world, including Hungary", the Ministry of Rural Development's Minister of State for Environmental Affairs Zoltán Illés ...
Bankers, Politicians Were Out To Topple Hungary’s PM Orbán
- 7 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
An international coalition of bankers and politicians – including EU Commissioner Olli Rehn, American-based foundations, the Clinton family and George Soros – teamed up to topple Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in 2011, according to a new book by Helga Wiedermann, former chief of staff to central bank governor György Matolcsy.
Hungary’s Macro Imbalances Need Monitoring, Says Brussels
- 6 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The European Commission counts Hungary among member states that are experiencing macroeconomic imbalances, but not among those whose imbalances are considered excessive. “[…] Macroeconomic imbalances require monitoring and decisive policy action,” the commission said on Wednesday, releasing the results of in-depth reviews of the economies of 17 member states.
“Orient Express” – Lessons Of Hungary’s Opening To The East
- 5 Mar 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Having visited India, Japan, Turkey and Russia, Viktor Orbán will soon go to Beijing. Witnessing this foreign policy offensive, observers wonder whether or not the government is preparing Hungary’s adieu to the West or does it simply mean that Hungary has also entered the global race for markets. The other question addressed in this article is what place does the Budapest–Belgrade railroad line ...
Orange Chicken – Economic Relations Of Hungary & PR Of China – An In-Depth Analysis
- 3 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary has signed several bilateral agreements with the PR of China, which it calls the main pillar of its “opening to the East”, but that seems to be a first step rather the much desired boost for the Hungarian economy.
Xpat Opinion: EU Recognizes Hungary's Favourable Growth Forecasts
- 28 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on recent statistics, a pro-government economist contends that PM Orbán has been successful in consolidating the Hungarian economy. The leading left-wing daily cites data from the building industry to underpin its view that the government’s policies have mostly failed.
Opposition Slams Budapest 2014 Budget Draft Before Vote
- 27 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Spending contained in the 2014 draft budget of the Budapest City Council, to be voted on later on Wednesday, is significantly lower than last year and could jeopardise basic services, opposition municipal lawmakers have said.
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 ...
Budapest Attractive For FDI
- 13 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Budapest has been ranked the most attractive city in Eastern Europe in 2014-15 from the point of view of foreign direct investment by fDi Magazine, an investment supplement of the Financial Times group, based on the nomination of the Hungarian Investment and Trade Agency (HITA).
Environmental Protection Gains Importance In Hungary Too
- 12 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The generosity of the Swiss also includes environmental protection, which in addition to being a current issue also beards a message: despite the economic difficulties the cause of environmental protection has gained importance both in Switzerland and in other parts of the world, including Hungary", the Ministry of Rural Development's Minister of State for Environmental Affairs Zoltán Illés ...
Bankers, Politicians Were Out To Topple Hungary’s PM Orbán
- 7 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
An international coalition of bankers and politicians – including EU Commissioner Olli Rehn, American-based foundations, the Clinton family and George Soros – teamed up to topple Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in 2011, according to a new book by Helga Wiedermann, former chief of staff to central bank governor György Matolcsy.
Hungary’s Macro Imbalances Need Monitoring, Says Brussels
- 6 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The European Commission counts Hungary among member states that are experiencing macroeconomic imbalances, but not among those whose imbalances are considered excessive. “[…] Macroeconomic imbalances require monitoring and decisive policy action,” the commission said on Wednesday, releasing the results of in-depth reviews of the economies of 17 member states.
“Orient Express” – Lessons Of Hungary’s Opening To The East
- 5 Mar 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Having visited India, Japan, Turkey and Russia, Viktor Orbán will soon go to Beijing. Witnessing this foreign policy offensive, observers wonder whether or not the government is preparing Hungary’s adieu to the West or does it simply mean that Hungary has also entered the global race for markets. The other question addressed in this article is what place does the Budapest–Belgrade railroad line ...
Orange Chicken – Economic Relations Of Hungary & PR Of China – An In-Depth Analysis
- 3 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary has signed several bilateral agreements with the PR of China, which it calls the main pillar of its “opening to the East”, but that seems to be a first step rather the much desired boost for the Hungarian economy.
Xpat Opinion: EU Recognizes Hungary's Favourable Growth Forecasts
- 28 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on recent statistics, a pro-government economist contends that PM Orbán has been successful in consolidating the Hungarian economy. The leading left-wing daily cites data from the building industry to underpin its view that the government’s policies have mostly failed.
Opposition Slams Budapest 2014 Budget Draft Before Vote
- 27 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Spending contained in the 2014 draft budget of the Budapest City Council, to be voted on later on Wednesday, is significantly lower than last year and could jeopardise basic services, opposition municipal lawmakers have said.















