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Hungary Losing Appeal For German Firms
- 11 Jun 2012 9:03 AM
- business
German companies see Hungary as less attractive as an investment destination than last year, according to a survey of 1,323 German companies in 16 East European countries. Hungary dropped from 10th on the list in 2011 to 13th in 2012. Hungary was fifth in 2006 and 2008.
EU To Lift Suspension Of EU Funds For Hungary
- 7 Jun 2012 10:55 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission recommended last week that the planned freeze of €495 million in EU cohesion fund payments to Hungary in 2013 be lifted, saying the country has taken the necessary measures to correct the excessive budget deficit. EU finance ministers, who decided in April to suspend the funds, are expected to formally confirm the EC decision on June 22.
Hungarian Banks Offer Highest Interest Rate On Deposits In Europe
- 7 Jun 2012 9:04 AM
- business
Money kept in bank deposits yields 500 basis points in real interest, which is striking even in Europe, wrote financial website Bankmonitor. This is higher than the real yields on investments on the New York Stock Exchange on average for the last 85 years, the site observed.
Hungarian Inventor Wins Case Against Adidas
- 6 Jun 2012 9:01 AM
- sport
The Budapest Court of Appeals has ruled in favour of Hungarian inventor Laszlo Oroszi against sportswear giant Adidas, ending a ten-year legal battle in a patent infringement case. The court ruled that Adidas unlawfully used Oroszi's patent without his authorisation in making football boots.
Hungarian PM Orban Delighted By EC Decision Not To Suspend Subsidy Payments
- 4 Jun 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Confidence in Hungary has returned, Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared yesterday after the European Commission decided against suspending cohesion fund payments to Hungary. Speaking on the “Az Este” TV programme, he hailed the outcome as a great success for Hungary, as the April decision on suspending funds was “unfair”.
Hungary Rejects EU Red Star Decision
- 4 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Justice Minister Tibor Navracsics has declared that Hungary disagrees with a European court verdict and will not pay up in the case of János Fratanolo. The Hungarian government had fined Fratanolo, former president of the Hungarian Workers Party, for wearing the red star in 2006.
Hungary Tops European Swimming Competition In Debrecen
- 29 May 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
László Cseh won the third of his three gold medals on the last day of the European Swimming Championships in Debrecen on Sunday, taking Hungary to the top of the medals table in the competition. Hungary won nine gold, ten silver and seven bronze medals, ahead of Germany at eight gold, six silver and four bronze.
New Amnesty Report Critical Of Hungary’s Restrictions On Free Speech & Much More
- 25 May 2012 9:06 AM
- current affairs
This article about human rights in Hungary is made up of extracts from the new 2012 report by Amnesty International - the global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected. Its vision is for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human ...
Announcement: Photo Competition In Hungary Until 15 June
- 25 May 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"Pespektivak.org announces juried nation photo competition on May 20, 2012. European project ‘Perspectives’ founded by the European integration fund, is focused to raise a voice of immigrants living here in Hungary and presents its materials around the idea of immigration and related themes.
Hungary Losing Appeal For German Firms
- 11 Jun 2012 9:03 AM
- business
German companies see Hungary as less attractive as an investment destination than last year, according to a survey of 1,323 German companies in 16 East European countries. Hungary dropped from 10th on the list in 2011 to 13th in 2012. Hungary was fifth in 2006 and 2008.
EU To Lift Suspension Of EU Funds For Hungary
- 7 Jun 2012 10:55 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission recommended last week that the planned freeze of €495 million in EU cohesion fund payments to Hungary in 2013 be lifted, saying the country has taken the necessary measures to correct the excessive budget deficit. EU finance ministers, who decided in April to suspend the funds, are expected to formally confirm the EC decision on June 22.
Hungarian Banks Offer Highest Interest Rate On Deposits In Europe
- 7 Jun 2012 9:04 AM
- business
Money kept in bank deposits yields 500 basis points in real interest, which is striking even in Europe, wrote financial website Bankmonitor. This is higher than the real yields on investments on the New York Stock Exchange on average for the last 85 years, the site observed.
Hungarian Inventor Wins Case Against Adidas
- 6 Jun 2012 9:01 AM
- sport
The Budapest Court of Appeals has ruled in favour of Hungarian inventor Laszlo Oroszi against sportswear giant Adidas, ending a ten-year legal battle in a patent infringement case. The court ruled that Adidas unlawfully used Oroszi's patent without his authorisation in making football boots.
Hungarian PM Orban Delighted By EC Decision Not To Suspend Subsidy Payments
- 4 Jun 2012 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Confidence in Hungary has returned, Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared yesterday after the European Commission decided against suspending cohesion fund payments to Hungary. Speaking on the “Az Este” TV programme, he hailed the outcome as a great success for Hungary, as the April decision on suspending funds was “unfair”.
Hungary Rejects EU Red Star Decision
- 4 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Justice Minister Tibor Navracsics has declared that Hungary disagrees with a European court verdict and will not pay up in the case of János Fratanolo. The Hungarian government had fined Fratanolo, former president of the Hungarian Workers Party, for wearing the red star in 2006.
Hungary Tops European Swimming Competition In Debrecen
- 29 May 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
László Cseh won the third of his three gold medals on the last day of the European Swimming Championships in Debrecen on Sunday, taking Hungary to the top of the medals table in the competition. Hungary won nine gold, ten silver and seven bronze medals, ahead of Germany at eight gold, six silver and four bronze.
New Amnesty Report Critical Of Hungary’s Restrictions On Free Speech & Much More
- 25 May 2012 9:06 AM
- current affairs
This article about human rights in Hungary is made up of extracts from the new 2012 report by Amnesty International - the global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected. Its vision is for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human ...
Announcement: Photo Competition In Hungary Until 15 June
- 25 May 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
"Pespektivak.org announces juried nation photo competition on May 20, 2012. European project ‘Perspectives’ founded by the European integration fund, is focused to raise a voice of immigrants living here in Hungary and presents its materials around the idea of immigration and related themes.