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Famous World Travellers On Margaret Island In Budapest
- 14 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
This August, the adventures of two famous world travellers are reproduced in the form of spectacular dance shows at the Open-Air Theatre on Margaret Island. The story of the Hungarian world traveller and memorial writer Móric Benyovszky, will be presented by the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble on 14 August to the music of the Ghymes band, while on 26-27 August, the authentic music and dances of ...
Afghan Embassy Budapest Closed Last Month
- 12 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Afghan embassy in Budapest closed on July 1 for reasons of economy, the Foreign Ministry confirmed on Tuesday. It said the embassy closed, presumably because the Afghan government is cutting its network of embassies for financial reasons. There are some 2,000 Afghans among the 5,000-6,000 asylum seekers staying in Hungary, according to the Helsinki Committee.
Opposition Parties In Hungary Criticise MNB
- 20 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition parties expect an explanation from the MNB which last week announced its purchase of the only Titian painting in Hunga-ry for Ft 4.5 billion. LMP said it is outrageous that the central bank has bought the painting Madonna and Child with St. Paul from profits gained by converting foreign-currency loans. The Democratic Coalition recalled that it had complained to the European ...
Hungary’s Béres Gets Huge Subsidy For Ft 3.2bn Investment
- 15 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Pharmaceutical company Béres Gyógyszergyár has began a Ft 3.2 billion capacity expansion investment at its plant in Szolnok. Half of the costs, Ft 1.6 billion, will be covered by the state, Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó announced. Béres will increase its production area to 1,600m2 and its warehouse storage space by 400m2, in addition to installing new technology in the plant.
Hungarian American Institute Attempts To Mend US-Hungarian Relations
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A new organization calling itself the Hungarian American Institute has invited members of the US Congress to meet with a number of Hungarian politicians and business leaders next week in Washington DC, according to a BuzzFeed News journalist, Rosie Gray.
Grexit Would Hurt Hungarian Forint In Short Term
- 29 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The forint and Poland’s zloty would be the Eastern European currencies most affected by a Greek exit from the euro, as these countries’ bond markers have highest percentage of foreign investors, according to analyst András Balatoni of ING bank. These currencies will weaken for a short period as foreigners sell their forint and zloty denominated bonds, he added.
Hungarian Cabinet Approves Fence On Border
- 25 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet decided at its Wednesday meeting to build a temporary fence on the border with Serbia, as quickly as possible, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced yesterday. He warned that similar fences could be installed anywhere along Hungary’s borders in the future if there is no other effective way to stop illegal immigration. He declared that the fence does not violate any international ...
Da Vinci Code Author Dan Brown In Budapest To Receive Literary Award
- 23 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
World-famous author Dan Brown bas arrived to the Hungarian capital to personally receive the Golden Book prize, awarded to him by Hungarian readers for his highly popular novel Inferno. The Da Vinci Code writer will also visit the shooting of the movie Inferno, starring Tom Hanks, while in Budapest.
Adam Kettle-Williams, Former U.K. Deputy Head of Mission
- 22 Jun 2015 12:00 PM
Adam was born in Portsmouth in the UK and studied languages (Spanish and Italian) at Exeter University after which he worked in translation and language training for 2 years.
Famous World Travellers On Margaret Island In Budapest
- 14 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
This August, the adventures of two famous world travellers are reproduced in the form of spectacular dance shows at the Open-Air Theatre on Margaret Island. The story of the Hungarian world traveller and memorial writer Móric Benyovszky, will be presented by the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble on 14 August to the music of the Ghymes band, while on 26-27 August, the authentic music and dances of ...
Afghan Embassy Budapest Closed Last Month
- 12 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Afghan embassy in Budapest closed on July 1 for reasons of economy, the Foreign Ministry confirmed on Tuesday. It said the embassy closed, presumably because the Afghan government is cutting its network of embassies for financial reasons. There are some 2,000 Afghans among the 5,000-6,000 asylum seekers staying in Hungary, according to the Helsinki Committee.
Opposition Parties In Hungary Criticise MNB
- 20 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition parties expect an explanation from the MNB which last week announced its purchase of the only Titian painting in Hunga-ry for Ft 4.5 billion. LMP said it is outrageous that the central bank has bought the painting Madonna and Child with St. Paul from profits gained by converting foreign-currency loans. The Democratic Coalition recalled that it had complained to the European ...
Hungary’s Béres Gets Huge Subsidy For Ft 3.2bn Investment
- 15 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Pharmaceutical company Béres Gyógyszergyár has began a Ft 3.2 billion capacity expansion investment at its plant in Szolnok. Half of the costs, Ft 1.6 billion, will be covered by the state, Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Péter Szijjártó announced. Béres will increase its production area to 1,600m2 and its warehouse storage space by 400m2, in addition to installing new technology in the plant.
Hungarian American Institute Attempts To Mend US-Hungarian Relations
- 13 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A new organization calling itself the Hungarian American Institute has invited members of the US Congress to meet with a number of Hungarian politicians and business leaders next week in Washington DC, according to a BuzzFeed News journalist, Rosie Gray.
Grexit Would Hurt Hungarian Forint In Short Term
- 29 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The forint and Poland’s zloty would be the Eastern European currencies most affected by a Greek exit from the euro, as these countries’ bond markers have highest percentage of foreign investors, according to analyst András Balatoni of ING bank. These currencies will weaken for a short period as foreigners sell their forint and zloty denominated bonds, he added.
Hungarian Cabinet Approves Fence On Border
- 25 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet decided at its Wednesday meeting to build a temporary fence on the border with Serbia, as quickly as possible, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced yesterday. He warned that similar fences could be installed anywhere along Hungary’s borders in the future if there is no other effective way to stop illegal immigration. He declared that the fence does not violate any international ...
Da Vinci Code Author Dan Brown In Budapest To Receive Literary Award
- 23 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
World-famous author Dan Brown bas arrived to the Hungarian capital to personally receive the Golden Book prize, awarded to him by Hungarian readers for his highly popular novel Inferno. The Da Vinci Code writer will also visit the shooting of the movie Inferno, starring Tom Hanks, while in Budapest.
Adam Kettle-Williams, Former U.K. Deputy Head of Mission
- 22 Jun 2015 12:00 PM
Adam was born in Portsmouth in the UK and studied languages (Spanish and Italian) at Exeter University after which he worked in translation and language training for 2 years.















