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Wallis Group Buys Hungarian Praktiker Stores
- 26 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian hardware store chain Praktiker was taken over by Wallis Group on January 18, following the insolvency of the German parent in 2013, however, the move has not affected the operation of the Hungarian stores, according to reports.
Hungarian Govt To Issue New Decrees On Home Subsidies In February
- 22 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- property
The government will issue two new decrees on Feb. 3 detailing the regulations of the new home purchase subsidy programme, the government office chief said at a regular press briefing. János Lázár said one of the decrees will rule on the purchase of existing homes while the other will cover subsidies for new-builds.
Caitlin Jones, Former Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy
- 21 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
As her name suggests, Caitlin hails from a Welsh family and studied European Studies at Cardiff University. She joined the FCO in 1990 after a stint working at an Argentinian Bank where she was able to use her Spanish. She also speaks French and now a little Hungarian.
Budapest Taxi Demo Against Uber Could Backfire
- 21 Jan 2016 10:58 AM
- current affairs
Although everyone has the right to demonstrate, to show their opposition to issues that affect them, the case of the Hungarian taxi drivers, who have been demonstrating against U.S.-based ride-sharing application Uber for the third consecutive day, may backfire, Estonian MEP Kaja Kallas said yesterday.
Brokers Pocket HUF 74 Billion Selling Hungarian Settlement Bonds
- 21 Jan 2016 10:35 AM
- business
1145 foreigners were granted residency permits in Hungary in 2015 after purchasing settlement bonds. Magyar Nemzet reports that offshore companies brokering the sale of the bonds have made between HUF 74 billion (USD 255 million) and HUF 95 billion (USD 328 million) since the program was launched three years ago.
Hungary’s Supreme Court Rejects Referendum Bids On Olympics, City Park
- 21 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s supreme court has rejected referendum questions on organising Olympic Games in Budapest and the upgrade of the Városliget (City Park), overruling the Budapest Election Committee’s earlier approval. Concerning the rejection of the question of whether citizens agree that Budapest should not apply to host the Olympics in 2024, the Kúria said the capital had already submitted a declaration ...
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Cab Drivers Demand Ban On Uber
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Cabbies partially blocked a major downtown intersection on Monday in the Hungarian capital to protest against Uber – but ran into opposition from angry drivers and commentators.
Head Of Hungary’s Transport Department: Uber “Dangerous”
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Head of the transport department at the Budapest Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Zoltán Dudás, called Uber “dangerous” because it highlights how income can be made tax-free. He added that once Uber destroys Hungarian businesses services would become much dearer. Taxi company Főtaxi said it would sign the joint statement issued by taxi professional associations and unions.
There Will Be No Military Conscription In Hungary
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In response to a question from public television channel M1 on Sunday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that there will be no military conscription in Hungary. As a number of media outlets had announced the introduction of military conscription as a fact – referring to a statement by Speaker of the House László Kövér – the Prime Minister was also asked whether the issue has led to a dispute ...
Wallis Group Buys Hungarian Praktiker Stores
- 26 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian hardware store chain Praktiker was taken over by Wallis Group on January 18, following the insolvency of the German parent in 2013, however, the move has not affected the operation of the Hungarian stores, according to reports.
Hungarian Govt To Issue New Decrees On Home Subsidies In February
- 22 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- property
The government will issue two new decrees on Feb. 3 detailing the regulations of the new home purchase subsidy programme, the government office chief said at a regular press briefing. János Lázár said one of the decrees will rule on the purchase of existing homes while the other will cover subsidies for new-builds.
Caitlin Jones, Former Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy
- 21 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
As her name suggests, Caitlin hails from a Welsh family and studied European Studies at Cardiff University. She joined the FCO in 1990 after a stint working at an Argentinian Bank where she was able to use her Spanish. She also speaks French and now a little Hungarian.
Budapest Taxi Demo Against Uber Could Backfire
- 21 Jan 2016 10:58 AM
- current affairs
Although everyone has the right to demonstrate, to show their opposition to issues that affect them, the case of the Hungarian taxi drivers, who have been demonstrating against U.S.-based ride-sharing application Uber for the third consecutive day, may backfire, Estonian MEP Kaja Kallas said yesterday.
Brokers Pocket HUF 74 Billion Selling Hungarian Settlement Bonds
- 21 Jan 2016 10:35 AM
- business
1145 foreigners were granted residency permits in Hungary in 2015 after purchasing settlement bonds. Magyar Nemzet reports that offshore companies brokering the sale of the bonds have made between HUF 74 billion (USD 255 million) and HUF 95 billion (USD 328 million) since the program was launched three years ago.
Hungary’s Supreme Court Rejects Referendum Bids On Olympics, City Park
- 21 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s supreme court has rejected referendum questions on organising Olympic Games in Budapest and the upgrade of the Városliget (City Park), overruling the Budapest Election Committee’s earlier approval. Concerning the rejection of the question of whether citizens agree that Budapest should not apply to host the Olympics in 2024, the Kúria said the capital had already submitted a declaration ...
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Cab Drivers Demand Ban On Uber
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Cabbies partially blocked a major downtown intersection on Monday in the Hungarian capital to protest against Uber – but ran into opposition from angry drivers and commentators.
Head Of Hungary’s Transport Department: Uber “Dangerous”
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Head of the transport department at the Budapest Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Zoltán Dudás, called Uber “dangerous” because it highlights how income can be made tax-free. He added that once Uber destroys Hungarian businesses services would become much dearer. Taxi company Főtaxi said it would sign the joint statement issued by taxi professional associations and unions.
There Will Be No Military Conscription In Hungary
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In response to a question from public television channel M1 on Sunday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that there will be no military conscription in Hungary. As a number of media outlets had announced the introduction of military conscription as a fact – referring to a statement by Speaker of the House László Kövér – the Prime Minister was also asked whether the issue has led to a dispute ...