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Govt Soon To Decide On Plans For Budapest Train Stations
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government will decide on future plans for Budapest’s Nyugati (Western), Déli (Southern) and Kelenföld railway stations next week, government office chief János Lázár said, adding that the aim was to make transport safer and to expand green areas in the capital.
Socialists Abandon Signature Drive For Sunday Shopping Referendum
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party has stopped collecting supporting signatures for a referendum on scrapping the already-repealed law on Sunday shopping restrictions, lawmaker Zoltán Gőgös told the daily Magyar Idők. The signature drive was abandoned two to three weeks ago, Gőgös said.
Orbán: Economy Has Sufficient Resources For Modern Education System
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian economy has the funding necessary for a predictable and reliable educational system that offers up-to-date knowledge, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said. The budget amendment this year is necessary following the deal struck with teachers, he said in his regular interview to public radio.
Budapest Taxi Drivers End 6th Anti-Uber Demo
- 18 May 2016 10:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest taxi drivers demonstrated against ride-hailing service Uber. The drivers blocked traffic in two lanes out of six on Elisabeth Bridge with a demand that Uber be banned and regulations enforced. This is the sixth time Budapest taxi drivers have mounted a demonstration against Uber since January.
Not Even Bill Clinton May Insult Hungarians With Impunity
- 18 May 2016 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó has stated that no one – not even former US President Bill Clinton – should feel he can insult Hungarians. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade reacted to remarks by Mr. Clinton, in which he said that Poles and Hungarians can thank the United States and the Cold War for their freedom, but have now had enough of democracy, and want ...
TTIP Deal ‘Highly Unlikely’ In 2016, Says Hungary Govt Official
- 17 May 2016 9:01 AM
- current affairs
It is “highly unlikely” that a deal will be reached this year on the TTIP free trade pact between the United States and the European Union, István Mikola, state secretary at the Hungarian foreign ministry, said in Brussels. Speaking after a meeting of EU foreign ministers, Mikola said the talks focused on the TTIP and the EU-Canada CETA deal.
Only 23% Of Young Hungarians Financially Savy
- 17 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The percentage of young Hungarians who said they are well-informed on financial matters is 23% among urban youth, 28% among young employees and 12% among students, according to K&H’s first-quarter survey covering people aged between 19 and 29 years.
Law Would Ban E-Cigarettes From Workplaces In Hungary
- 13 May 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The Hungarian government is planning legislation to restrict the usage of electronic cigarettes, banning them from workplaces and playgrounds, Hungary’s Cabinet Chief János Lázár said today, according to reports.
Áder Calls For Quick Approval Of Paris Climate Agreement
- 11 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian President János Áder addressed parliament and asked lawmakers to approve the Paris climate agreement in order to allow its soonest possible ratification and implementation. “Let us be an ally of future generations,” said Áder, who signed the landmark agreement on climate change at the UN headquarters in New York on April 22.
Govt Soon To Decide On Plans For Budapest Train Stations
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government will decide on future plans for Budapest’s Nyugati (Western), Déli (Southern) and Kelenföld railway stations next week, government office chief János Lázár said, adding that the aim was to make transport safer and to expand green areas in the capital.
Socialists Abandon Signature Drive For Sunday Shopping Referendum
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party has stopped collecting supporting signatures for a referendum on scrapping the already-repealed law on Sunday shopping restrictions, lawmaker Zoltán Gőgös told the daily Magyar Idők. The signature drive was abandoned two to three weeks ago, Gőgös said.
Orbán: Economy Has Sufficient Resources For Modern Education System
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian economy has the funding necessary for a predictable and reliable educational system that offers up-to-date knowledge, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said. The budget amendment this year is necessary following the deal struck with teachers, he said in his regular interview to public radio.
Budapest Taxi Drivers End 6th Anti-Uber Demo
- 18 May 2016 10:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest taxi drivers demonstrated against ride-hailing service Uber. The drivers blocked traffic in two lanes out of six on Elisabeth Bridge with a demand that Uber be banned and regulations enforced. This is the sixth time Budapest taxi drivers have mounted a demonstration against Uber since January.
Not Even Bill Clinton May Insult Hungarians With Impunity
- 18 May 2016 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó has stated that no one – not even former US President Bill Clinton – should feel he can insult Hungarians. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade reacted to remarks by Mr. Clinton, in which he said that Poles and Hungarians can thank the United States and the Cold War for their freedom, but have now had enough of democracy, and want ...
TTIP Deal ‘Highly Unlikely’ In 2016, Says Hungary Govt Official
- 17 May 2016 9:01 AM
- current affairs
It is “highly unlikely” that a deal will be reached this year on the TTIP free trade pact between the United States and the European Union, István Mikola, state secretary at the Hungarian foreign ministry, said in Brussels. Speaking after a meeting of EU foreign ministers, Mikola said the talks focused on the TTIP and the EU-Canada CETA deal.
Only 23% Of Young Hungarians Financially Savy
- 17 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The percentage of young Hungarians who said they are well-informed on financial matters is 23% among urban youth, 28% among young employees and 12% among students, according to K&H’s first-quarter survey covering people aged between 19 and 29 years.
Law Would Ban E-Cigarettes From Workplaces In Hungary
- 13 May 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The Hungarian government is planning legislation to restrict the usage of electronic cigarettes, banning them from workplaces and playgrounds, Hungary’s Cabinet Chief János Lázár said today, according to reports.
Áder Calls For Quick Approval Of Paris Climate Agreement
- 11 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian President János Áder addressed parliament and asked lawmakers to approve the Paris climate agreement in order to allow its soonest possible ratification and implementation. “Let us be an ally of future generations,” said Áder, who signed the landmark agreement on climate change at the UN headquarters in New York on April 22.