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Hungarian Gov’t Ready To Renationalise Dunaferr
- 21 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The government will offer to buy back the Dunaferr steelworks, Economy Minister Mihály Varga announced on Monday following a cabinet meeting. The government considers the privatisation of the steel works a mistake, Varga said, adding that the price will be very important.
Xpat Opinion: Fighting Hate Crime, Protecting Our Citizens In Hungary
- 15 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Last month, I wrote a couple of posts on the Magyar Gárda, or Hungarian Guard, a far-right paramilitary organization. In “The ‘Magyar Garda’ Remains Illegal” and “More on the Magyar Garda,” I discussed the court decisions and laws passed by parliament that have clamped down on this extremist group’s activity.
Shot Fired In City Bank Robbery In Budapest
- 15 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A shot was fired during a bank robbery in the 13th District around noon Wednesday. The robbery was carried out at a bank near Béke tér, state news agency MTI reported. The robber entered the bank shortly before 11.30 a.m., and fired a shot into the ceiling as he ordered clerks to hand over cash from the tills.
Hungary's PM Orbán Choice To Head Media Authority Sparks Outrag
- 15 Aug 2013 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition partiers reacted angrily to yesterday’s announcement that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has nominated media litigation lawyer Mónika Karas to head the media and communications authority NMHH, effective August 19.
War Crimes Suspect Csatáry Dies In Hungary
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
War crimes suspect László Csatáry died in hospital on Saturday at age 98, the tabloid Bors reported on Monday. Csatáry, who was awaiting trial on war crimes charges, had contracted pneumonia in recent days, and had been transferred from one hospital to another in Budapest.
Hungary At Risk Of Losing Ft 600bn In EU Funds
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The cabinet on Wednesday will draw up a plan to prevent the potential loss of Ft 600 billion in EU funds due to ministry inefficiencies, Prime Minister’s Office chief János Lázár told reporters on Monday.
Hungary's OTP May Bid For Croatian Bank
- 12 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- business
OTP bank and Belgium’s KBC are potential bidders for Croatia’s Hrvatska Postanska Banka, according to a report in Zagreb financial paper Poslovni Dnevnik. The Croatian Finance Ministry announced the sale of the government’s 99.1% stake in the bank on its website on the weekend.
Hungarian Gov’t Orders Ózd Water Supply Restored
- 8 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Interior Minister Sándor Pintér yesterday instructed the town of Ózd to restore the water supply because of the great heat. Fidesz mayor Pál Fürjes said “everybody knows” on both the right and left wings that the town council acted in accordance with the law and that everyone has access to drinking water.
Xpat Opinion: Water Restrictions At 37° Centigrade In Hungary
- 8 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators accuse the local council of playing to the anti-Roma gallery, as the capacity of roadside water pumps was reduced in Ózd, a rust-belt city in northern Hungary during the hottest days of summer. The main pro-government daily believes the left-wing opposition has used the case to launch a coordinated political campaign.
Hungarian Gov’t Ready To Renationalise Dunaferr
- 21 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The government will offer to buy back the Dunaferr steelworks, Economy Minister Mihály Varga announced on Monday following a cabinet meeting. The government considers the privatisation of the steel works a mistake, Varga said, adding that the price will be very important.
Xpat Opinion: Fighting Hate Crime, Protecting Our Citizens In Hungary
- 15 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: Last month, I wrote a couple of posts on the Magyar Gárda, or Hungarian Guard, a far-right paramilitary organization. In “The ‘Magyar Garda’ Remains Illegal” and “More on the Magyar Garda,” I discussed the court decisions and laws passed by parliament that have clamped down on this extremist group’s activity.
Shot Fired In City Bank Robbery In Budapest
- 15 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A shot was fired during a bank robbery in the 13th District around noon Wednesday. The robbery was carried out at a bank near Béke tér, state news agency MTI reported. The robber entered the bank shortly before 11.30 a.m., and fired a shot into the ceiling as he ordered clerks to hand over cash from the tills.
Hungary's PM Orbán Choice To Head Media Authority Sparks Outrag
- 15 Aug 2013 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition partiers reacted angrily to yesterday’s announcement that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has nominated media litigation lawyer Mónika Karas to head the media and communications authority NMHH, effective August 19.
War Crimes Suspect Csatáry Dies In Hungary
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
War crimes suspect László Csatáry died in hospital on Saturday at age 98, the tabloid Bors reported on Monday. Csatáry, who was awaiting trial on war crimes charges, had contracted pneumonia in recent days, and had been transferred from one hospital to another in Budapest.
Hungary At Risk Of Losing Ft 600bn In EU Funds
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The cabinet on Wednesday will draw up a plan to prevent the potential loss of Ft 600 billion in EU funds due to ministry inefficiencies, Prime Minister’s Office chief János Lázár told reporters on Monday.
Hungary's OTP May Bid For Croatian Bank
- 12 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- business
OTP bank and Belgium’s KBC are potential bidders for Croatia’s Hrvatska Postanska Banka, according to a report in Zagreb financial paper Poslovni Dnevnik. The Croatian Finance Ministry announced the sale of the government’s 99.1% stake in the bank on its website on the weekend.
Hungarian Gov’t Orders Ózd Water Supply Restored
- 8 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Interior Minister Sándor Pintér yesterday instructed the town of Ózd to restore the water supply because of the great heat. Fidesz mayor Pál Fürjes said “everybody knows” on both the right and left wings that the town council acted in accordance with the law and that everyone has access to drinking water.
Xpat Opinion: Water Restrictions At 37° Centigrade In Hungary
- 8 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators accuse the local council of playing to the anti-Roma gallery, as the capacity of roadside water pumps was reduced in Ózd, a rust-belt city in northern Hungary during the hottest days of summer. The main pro-government daily believes the left-wing opposition has used the case to launch a coordinated political campaign.