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Event Review: Historic Opening Of Continental Hotel Zara In Budapest
- 29 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- travel
On the evening of Wednesday 22 September around 500 formally dressed guests attended the official opening ceremony of the Continental Hotel Zara in Budapest. This listed-building has recently received Euro 50 million worth of renovations to create a blend of art nouveau; art deco and modern design, all of which still manages to respect the tradition of the first baths built on this site in 1827.
Hungarian Gov’t Sticks With Current Malev CEO
- 10 Aug 2010 1:00 AM
- travel
"The cabinet has confidence in Malev CEO Martin Gauss, whose role is to carry out the instructions of the airline's owners to the best of his ability, including on the reshuffled board, of which Gauss is a member, the National Development Ministry told Nepszabadsag.
'Art Fanatics', Műcsarnok, Shown Until 23 May
- 15 May 2010 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"It is for the second time that Műcsarnok hosts an exhibition that introduces contemporary art collections from Hungary. Some may find this surprising because institutions of contemporary art and non-profit galleries are chiefly interested in the nature of contemporary art, the idea of a work of art, and their exhibitions follow atr historical and professional considerations.
Hungary Orbán Names New Ministers
- 6 May 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect Viktor Orbán has presented the members of his cabinet to the public. The names match those that have been circulating in the press as the most likely candidates.
Hungary C.Bank Chief Intends To Stay Until His Mandate Expires
- 27 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"There were two proposals discussed at the Monetary Council’s rate meeting on Monday, one to lower the benchmark rate by 25 bps and one to cut it by 50 bps. The former proposal was supported by a "convincing majority", NBH Governor András Simor told a press conference. Hungary’s base rate was trimmed to an all-time low of 5.15% today.
Holocaust Victims, Heirs File Lawsuit Against Five Hungarian Banks, Claim USD 2 M
- 30 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"A group of Holocaust survivors and heirs filed a lawsuit in Chicago against several banks, including banks based in Hungary, demanding compensation of more than USD 2 million. A similar group has recently filed a lawsuit against Hungary’s state-owned railway company MÁV, demanding USD 8.92 billion (HUF 1,773 bn).
Five Companies Buy Into Hungary's Overdose
- 16 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- sport
"Life insurance company CIG Életbiztosító is one of five companies that have jointly purchased a 50% stake in Hungarian racehorse Overdose, it was announced Friday by former finance minister Zsigmond Járai, chairman of the company’s supervisory board.
Olivia Newton-John Is Coming To Budapest On 16 March
- 16 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- health & wellness
"Four-time Grammy Award winner and former Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations Environmental Program Olivia Newton-John will join her new husband, “Amazon John” Easterling, owner and founder of the Amazon Herb Company during the UK, Hungary and Germany stops on their world tour to promote the health benefits associated with the preservation of the Rainforest. The couple will make appearances ...
Government Agrees To Back Mega-Project In Hungary Despite Concerns About Transparency
- 5 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Some of Hungary's major anti-corruption NGOs have turned to EU Competition Commissioner Joaquín Almunia. The NGOs are concerned about a giant project financed with state aid and therefore urged the Prime Minister to immediately suspend the 'murky' 130 mn EUR investment, financed by an EU fund and the Hungarian Development Bank (MFB). Gordon Bajnai, Prime Minister of Hungary finally ordered the ...
Event Review: Historic Opening Of Continental Hotel Zara In Budapest
- 29 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- travel
On the evening of Wednesday 22 September around 500 formally dressed guests attended the official opening ceremony of the Continental Hotel Zara in Budapest. This listed-building has recently received Euro 50 million worth of renovations to create a blend of art nouveau; art deco and modern design, all of which still manages to respect the tradition of the first baths built on this site in 1827.
Hungarian Gov’t Sticks With Current Malev CEO
- 10 Aug 2010 1:00 AM
- travel
"The cabinet has confidence in Malev CEO Martin Gauss, whose role is to carry out the instructions of the airline's owners to the best of his ability, including on the reshuffled board, of which Gauss is a member, the National Development Ministry told Nepszabadsag.
'Art Fanatics', Műcsarnok, Shown Until 23 May
- 15 May 2010 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"It is for the second time that Műcsarnok hosts an exhibition that introduces contemporary art collections from Hungary. Some may find this surprising because institutions of contemporary art and non-profit galleries are chiefly interested in the nature of contemporary art, the idea of a work of art, and their exhibitions follow atr historical and professional considerations.
Hungary Orbán Names New Ministers
- 6 May 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect Viktor Orbán has presented the members of his cabinet to the public. The names match those that have been circulating in the press as the most likely candidates.
Hungary C.Bank Chief Intends To Stay Until His Mandate Expires
- 27 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"There were two proposals discussed at the Monetary Council’s rate meeting on Monday, one to lower the benchmark rate by 25 bps and one to cut it by 50 bps. The former proposal was supported by a "convincing majority", NBH Governor András Simor told a press conference. Hungary’s base rate was trimmed to an all-time low of 5.15% today.
Holocaust Victims, Heirs File Lawsuit Against Five Hungarian Banks, Claim USD 2 M
- 30 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"A group of Holocaust survivors and heirs filed a lawsuit in Chicago against several banks, including banks based in Hungary, demanding compensation of more than USD 2 million. A similar group has recently filed a lawsuit against Hungary’s state-owned railway company MÁV, demanding USD 8.92 billion (HUF 1,773 bn).
Five Companies Buy Into Hungary's Overdose
- 16 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- sport
"Life insurance company CIG Életbiztosító is one of five companies that have jointly purchased a 50% stake in Hungarian racehorse Overdose, it was announced Friday by former finance minister Zsigmond Járai, chairman of the company’s supervisory board.
Olivia Newton-John Is Coming To Budapest On 16 March
- 16 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- health & wellness
"Four-time Grammy Award winner and former Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations Environmental Program Olivia Newton-John will join her new husband, “Amazon John” Easterling, owner and founder of the Amazon Herb Company during the UK, Hungary and Germany stops on their world tour to promote the health benefits associated with the preservation of the Rainforest. The couple will make appearances ...
Government Agrees To Back Mega-Project In Hungary Despite Concerns About Transparency
- 5 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Some of Hungary's major anti-corruption NGOs have turned to EU Competition Commissioner Joaquín Almunia. The NGOs are concerned about a giant project financed with state aid and therefore urged the Prime Minister to immediately suspend the 'murky' 130 mn EUR investment, financed by an EU fund and the Hungarian Development Bank (MFB). Gordon Bajnai, Prime Minister of Hungary finally ordered the ...