2,339 result(s) for independent
The Pallas Athena Foundations: Real Estate Investments
- 4 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- property
The Pallas Athena Foundations were established by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) to “contribute to the common good” by funding a variety of educational programmes in different fields. Recently, the six foundations have begun to shift their capital from government bonds to real estate.
Socialists Submit Signatures For Referendum On State Land Sale
- 29 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A deputy leader of the opposition Socialists submitted over 200,000 signatures to the National Election Office (NVI) to initiate a national referendum on preventing the further sale of state-owned farmland. The party has collected close to 240,000 signatures, well over the limit of 200,000 required by law for a nationwide referendum to be called by Hungary’s parliament, Zoltán Gőgös told a press ...
Get On Board: Explore Hungary By Ship
- 28 Jun 2016 9:02 AM
- getting around
Although Hungary has no seashores, but even though Hungarians are keen boatmen. So why not combining a ship excursion with sightseeing, or explore Lake Balaton on water? Hungary also has some beautiful old ships, so we can enjoy historic elegance while traveling on vessels. Here we have a selection of ideas for all those who love this kind of vehicle!
Shearwater (Sub Pop/US), A38 Ship, 26 June
- 22 Jun 2016 9:02 AM
- entertainment
One of the very smartest and most originally sounding bands of the American independent scene, the Jonthan Meiburg led Shearwater released its tenth album in the beginning of this year. Jet Plane and Oxbow brought huge success and critical acclaim for the Austin-located band which will play at the A38's Roofterrace on its tour. Their support act will be by the excellent Hungarian Pegazusok nem ...
State, EBRD Buy 15% Stakes In Erste Bank Hungary
- 22 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian state and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) today finalized acquisition of 15% stakes each in the local unit of Austrian banking group Erste, as per an agreement made in February 2015, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. Hungary reportedly paid HUF 38.9 billion for its 15% stake.
Budapest Transport Centre To Run HUF 550m Ad Campaign For E-Tickets
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) will run a 550 million forint (EUR 1.7m) ad campaign over two and a half years to promote the electronic ticketing system it plans to introduce, daily Magyar Idok reported on Friday. BKK has invited bids for the ad campaign by July 29.
Air Canada Inaugurates Toronto-Budapest Service
- 14 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- travel
The arrival of flight AC1910 from Toronto-Pearson at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport this morning further extends Air Canada Rouge's presence in Central Europe. The non-stop seasonal service, operating three-times a week, offers customers the most seats between North America and Budapest of any airline.
Xpat Opinion: The ‘Soft Power’ Of George Soros
- 10 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Conservative columnists agree with the government that George Soros and his network are keeping the Hungarian government under pressure. A liberal and a centrist analyst accuse the government of fomenting hatred and creating conspiracy theories.
Gyurcsány : I Am Quitting The Business World
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The former Prime Minister and current head of the Democratic Coalition party (common Hungarian abbreviation DK) Ferenc Gyurcsány is going to extricate himself from his business interests in about a year to completely focus on politics going forward.
The Pallas Athena Foundations: Real Estate Investments
- 4 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- property
The Pallas Athena Foundations were established by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) to “contribute to the common good” by funding a variety of educational programmes in different fields. Recently, the six foundations have begun to shift their capital from government bonds to real estate.
Socialists Submit Signatures For Referendum On State Land Sale
- 29 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A deputy leader of the opposition Socialists submitted over 200,000 signatures to the National Election Office (NVI) to initiate a national referendum on preventing the further sale of state-owned farmland. The party has collected close to 240,000 signatures, well over the limit of 200,000 required by law for a nationwide referendum to be called by Hungary’s parliament, Zoltán Gőgös told a press ...
Get On Board: Explore Hungary By Ship
- 28 Jun 2016 9:02 AM
- getting around
Although Hungary has no seashores, but even though Hungarians are keen boatmen. So why not combining a ship excursion with sightseeing, or explore Lake Balaton on water? Hungary also has some beautiful old ships, so we can enjoy historic elegance while traveling on vessels. Here we have a selection of ideas for all those who love this kind of vehicle!
Shearwater (Sub Pop/US), A38 Ship, 26 June
- 22 Jun 2016 9:02 AM
- entertainment
One of the very smartest and most originally sounding bands of the American independent scene, the Jonthan Meiburg led Shearwater released its tenth album in the beginning of this year. Jet Plane and Oxbow brought huge success and critical acclaim for the Austin-located band which will play at the A38's Roofterrace on its tour. Their support act will be by the excellent Hungarian Pegazusok nem ...
State, EBRD Buy 15% Stakes In Erste Bank Hungary
- 22 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian state and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) today finalized acquisition of 15% stakes each in the local unit of Austrian banking group Erste, as per an agreement made in February 2015, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. Hungary reportedly paid HUF 38.9 billion for its 15% stake.
Budapest Transport Centre To Run HUF 550m Ad Campaign For E-Tickets
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) will run a 550 million forint (EUR 1.7m) ad campaign over two and a half years to promote the electronic ticketing system it plans to introduce, daily Magyar Idok reported on Friday. BKK has invited bids for the ad campaign by July 29.
Air Canada Inaugurates Toronto-Budapest Service
- 14 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- travel
The arrival of flight AC1910 from Toronto-Pearson at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport this morning further extends Air Canada Rouge's presence in Central Europe. The non-stop seasonal service, operating three-times a week, offers customers the most seats between North America and Budapest of any airline.
Xpat Opinion: The ‘Soft Power’ Of George Soros
- 10 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Conservative columnists agree with the government that George Soros and his network are keeping the Hungarian government under pressure. A liberal and a centrist analyst accuse the government of fomenting hatred and creating conspiracy theories.
Gyurcsány : I Am Quitting The Business World
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The former Prime Minister and current head of the Democratic Coalition party (common Hungarian abbreviation DK) Ferenc Gyurcsány is going to extricate himself from his business interests in about a year to completely focus on politics going forward.