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No Political Pressure On Government Control Body In Hungary, Its Chief Says
- 2 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government control office (KEHI) has not come under any political pressure in connection with its investigation into the use of Norway Grant monies, the body’s head told business daily Világgazdaság. Barna Gaál Szabolcs said in an interview that since the change of government in 2010 it was natural that most of the investigations launched by the office concerned the period of the Fidesz ...
Updated: Spring Pálinka Festival, Városháza Park Budapest, 22 - 25 May
- 22 May 2014 11:55 AM
- food & drink
This spring, Pálinka Festival will set the mood for the city, for between May the 22th and 25th the Festival is once again set in Városháza Park. This new old location will host a record amount of exhibitors, nearly 30 of them, offering the best spirits of the country. This year´s special treat is the Pear Pálinka of the Year, which is a blend of Hungary´s best pear Pálinkas.
Hungarians Do Like To Drink, Twice The Global Alcohol Average
- 15 May 2014 12:30 PM
- health & wellness
Alcohol consumption in Hungary is twice the global average but it's in line with the rest of Eastern Europe. A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that, like their eastern European neighbors, Hungarians like to drink, a lot! Hungary is thirsty - read on for more details, including related health issues.
Lenders Contest NBH Fines For Raising Client Fees In Hungary
- 7 May 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Nine Hungarian lenders, among them Raiffeisen, Erste and FHB, are contesting fines by the National Bank of Hungary levied for illegally raising client fees, business daily Napi Gazdaság says.
European Court Rejects Hungarian Power Companies’ Appeals
- 30 Apr 2014 3:58 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Justice on Wednesday rejected appeals by Hungarian power generators Tisza Erőmű and Dunamenti Erőmű against a European Commission directive scrapping long-term purchase agreements.
21st International Book Festival Budapest, Millenáris, 24-27 April 2014
- 25 Apr 2014 9:02 AM
- community & culture
On Thursday, 24 April – right between the World Book and Copyright Day on Saint George's Day, 23 April and the World Intellectual Property Day on 25 April –, by evoking the old Catalonian custom of exchanging a gift of flowers and books, Dr Tibor Navracsics, Minister of Public Administration and Justice and deputy prime minister, accompanied by Dr Miklós Bendzsel, president of the Hungarian ...
Thieves Stripping Luxury Cars Busted In Hungary
- 17 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Police have identified 34 stolen cars at an illegal junkyard in Nyíregyháza, Szabolcs county, police spokeswoman Rita Fedor told reporters on Wednesday. She said the luxury vehicles were stolen in Austria, Italy and Slovakia by a gang of six Ukrainians and two Hungarians.
Hungary Reaffirms Backing For Ukraine
- 12 Apr 2014 3:58 AM
- current affairs
János Martonyi, the foreign minister, met Danylo Lubkivsky, the Ukrainian deputy foreign minister, on Thursday, and told him that Hungary firmly supported Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Hungary Repatriates Roman-Era Treasure
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungary has purchased the Suevo hoard, a collection of Roman silverware uncovered in the country 40 years ago and illegally smuggled out, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced at a press conference in Parliament on Wednesday.
No Political Pressure On Government Control Body In Hungary, Its Chief Says
- 2 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government control office (KEHI) has not come under any political pressure in connection with its investigation into the use of Norway Grant monies, the body’s head told business daily Világgazdaság. Barna Gaál Szabolcs said in an interview that since the change of government in 2010 it was natural that most of the investigations launched by the office concerned the period of the Fidesz ...
Updated: Spring Pálinka Festival, Városháza Park Budapest, 22 - 25 May
- 22 May 2014 11:55 AM
- food & drink
This spring, Pálinka Festival will set the mood for the city, for between May the 22th and 25th the Festival is once again set in Városháza Park. This new old location will host a record amount of exhibitors, nearly 30 of them, offering the best spirits of the country. This year´s special treat is the Pear Pálinka of the Year, which is a blend of Hungary´s best pear Pálinkas.
Hungarians Do Like To Drink, Twice The Global Alcohol Average
- 15 May 2014 12:30 PM
- health & wellness
Alcohol consumption in Hungary is twice the global average but it's in line with the rest of Eastern Europe. A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that, like their eastern European neighbors, Hungarians like to drink, a lot! Hungary is thirsty - read on for more details, including related health issues.
Lenders Contest NBH Fines For Raising Client Fees In Hungary
- 7 May 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Nine Hungarian lenders, among them Raiffeisen, Erste and FHB, are contesting fines by the National Bank of Hungary levied for illegally raising client fees, business daily Napi Gazdaság says.
European Court Rejects Hungarian Power Companies’ Appeals
- 30 Apr 2014 3:58 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Justice on Wednesday rejected appeals by Hungarian power generators Tisza Erőmű and Dunamenti Erőmű against a European Commission directive scrapping long-term purchase agreements.
21st International Book Festival Budapest, Millenáris, 24-27 April 2014
- 25 Apr 2014 9:02 AM
- community & culture
On Thursday, 24 April – right between the World Book and Copyright Day on Saint George's Day, 23 April and the World Intellectual Property Day on 25 April –, by evoking the old Catalonian custom of exchanging a gift of flowers and books, Dr Tibor Navracsics, Minister of Public Administration and Justice and deputy prime minister, accompanied by Dr Miklós Bendzsel, president of the Hungarian ...
Thieves Stripping Luxury Cars Busted In Hungary
- 17 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Police have identified 34 stolen cars at an illegal junkyard in Nyíregyháza, Szabolcs county, police spokeswoman Rita Fedor told reporters on Wednesday. She said the luxury vehicles were stolen in Austria, Italy and Slovakia by a gang of six Ukrainians and two Hungarians.
Hungary Reaffirms Backing For Ukraine
- 12 Apr 2014 3:58 AM
- current affairs
János Martonyi, the foreign minister, met Danylo Lubkivsky, the Ukrainian deputy foreign minister, on Thursday, and told him that Hungary firmly supported Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Hungary Repatriates Roman-Era Treasure
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungary has purchased the Suevo hoard, a collection of Roman silverware uncovered in the country 40 years ago and illegally smuggled out, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced at a press conference in Parliament on Wednesday.