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József Antall’s Bust Unveiled In Brussels
- 1 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A bust of József Antall (1932-1993), the first prime minister after Hungary’s transition to democracy, was unveiled in the European Parliament’s wing named after him in Brussels. The bust was inaugurated by Klára Antall, the ex-premier’s widow, together with Deputy Speaker of Parliament Gergely Gulyás and Deputy State Secretary of Human Resources Gergely Prőhle. Gulyás noted that Antall had ...
Xpat Opinion: Sunday Closing Law A Bad Idea
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The Sunday closing law that came into effect March 15 is a bad idea. It only serves special interests, and it should be killed – by legislation or a referendum. The chorus of opposition to the Sunday closing law has mostly hit the same basic note: Forcing larger retailers to close on Sundays is bad for business and the economy.
Budapest Hosts Central Europe-China Tourism Cooperation Conference
- 30 Mar 2015 1:00 AM
- travel
The representatives of ministries, agencies and companies in charge of tourism from 16 central and eastern European countries (CEE) met directly for the first time with Chinese tourism business officials at a conference of the industry in Budapest. The Hungarian capital is hosting the China-CEE tourism cooperation conference between March 25 and 27.
Hungary’s First Lady & Maltese Charity Appeal To Help Transcarpathian Community
- 26 Mar 2015 1:50 AM
- community & culture
First Lady Anita Herczegh and the head of the Hungarian Maltese Charity have appealed to Hungarian organisations around the world, asking them to help the people of western Ukraine, including ethnic Hungarians, affected by economic problems. In a letter addressed to all Hungarians, the First Lady and Imre Kozma said that rapid inflation in Ukraine put intolerable burdens on locals.
More Names Added To Sziget Festival Budapest Line-Up
- 19 Mar 2015 5:00 AM
- entertainment
More than twenty new acts are announced for various stages on the Island of Freedom to join the likes of Robbie Williams, Florence and the Machine, Martin Garrix, Alt-J and more then forty other acts. The non-stop week of fun is once again guaranteed, this year between 10-17 August.
Regional Survey: Why Do East European Expats Stay In The West?
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Many of the Hungarian expatriates in the West originally meant to work away from home just for a few years but eventually they never return. Most of them remit money to their relatives but, paradoxically, the remittances might have a negative effect on the Hungarian economy.
Gabriella Heiszler, CEO of SPAR Hungary
- 17 Mar 2015 11:00 AM
Gabriella was born in 1975 in Budapest. She studied first at the Corvinus University of Budapest and then at the universities of Passau and St. Gallen. Then in 2005 she also received her post-graduate law degree.
Hungary 1% Negative Inflation In Feb
- 11 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
Consumer prices in Hungary fell by an annual 1% in February after a drop of 1.4% in January, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Emerging market analysts in London had forecast the February decline at 1.2-1.4%. In a month-on-month comparison, the headline consumer price index rose by 0.5% in February, price growth seen for the first time since mid-2014.
Wine Tasting With Gilvesy Cellars, Brody Studios Budapest 11 March
- 11 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Robert Gilvesy was born to Hungarian parents who travelled from Szatmár County to Canada to join the Hungarian diaspora looking for international opportunities and adventures. He grew up on a Canadian farm and developed an inner resonance with the land and soil. He was trained as an architect and after a successful career in business, he rediscovered his passion to work on the land.
József Antall’s Bust Unveiled In Brussels
- 1 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A bust of József Antall (1932-1993), the first prime minister after Hungary’s transition to democracy, was unveiled in the European Parliament’s wing named after him in Brussels. The bust was inaugurated by Klára Antall, the ex-premier’s widow, together with Deputy Speaker of Parliament Gergely Gulyás and Deputy State Secretary of Human Resources Gergely Prőhle. Gulyás noted that Antall had ...
Xpat Opinion: Sunday Closing Law A Bad Idea
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The Sunday closing law that came into effect March 15 is a bad idea. It only serves special interests, and it should be killed – by legislation or a referendum. The chorus of opposition to the Sunday closing law has mostly hit the same basic note: Forcing larger retailers to close on Sundays is bad for business and the economy.
Budapest Hosts Central Europe-China Tourism Cooperation Conference
- 30 Mar 2015 1:00 AM
- travel
The representatives of ministries, agencies and companies in charge of tourism from 16 central and eastern European countries (CEE) met directly for the first time with Chinese tourism business officials at a conference of the industry in Budapest. The Hungarian capital is hosting the China-CEE tourism cooperation conference between March 25 and 27.
Hungary’s First Lady & Maltese Charity Appeal To Help Transcarpathian Community
- 26 Mar 2015 1:50 AM
- community & culture
First Lady Anita Herczegh and the head of the Hungarian Maltese Charity have appealed to Hungarian organisations around the world, asking them to help the people of western Ukraine, including ethnic Hungarians, affected by economic problems. In a letter addressed to all Hungarians, the First Lady and Imre Kozma said that rapid inflation in Ukraine put intolerable burdens on locals.
More Names Added To Sziget Festival Budapest Line-Up
- 19 Mar 2015 5:00 AM
- entertainment
More than twenty new acts are announced for various stages on the Island of Freedom to join the likes of Robbie Williams, Florence and the Machine, Martin Garrix, Alt-J and more then forty other acts. The non-stop week of fun is once again guaranteed, this year between 10-17 August.
Regional Survey: Why Do East European Expats Stay In The West?
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Many of the Hungarian expatriates in the West originally meant to work away from home just for a few years but eventually they never return. Most of them remit money to their relatives but, paradoxically, the remittances might have a negative effect on the Hungarian economy.
Gabriella Heiszler, CEO of SPAR Hungary
- 17 Mar 2015 11:00 AM
Gabriella was born in 1975 in Budapest. She studied first at the Corvinus University of Budapest and then at the universities of Passau and St. Gallen. Then in 2005 she also received her post-graduate law degree.
Hungary 1% Negative Inflation In Feb
- 11 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
Consumer prices in Hungary fell by an annual 1% in February after a drop of 1.4% in January, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Emerging market analysts in London had forecast the February decline at 1.2-1.4%. In a month-on-month comparison, the headline consumer price index rose by 0.5% in February, price growth seen for the first time since mid-2014.
Wine Tasting With Gilvesy Cellars, Brody Studios Budapest 11 March
- 11 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Robert Gilvesy was born to Hungarian parents who travelled from Szatmár County to Canada to join the Hungarian diaspora looking for international opportunities and adventures. He grew up on a Canadian farm and developed an inner resonance with the land and soil. He was trained as an architect and after a successful career in business, he rediscovered his passion to work on the land.