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Hungarian Police End Media Baron Fenyo Murder Inquiry
- 20 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Police are closing a 14-year-old inquiry into assassination of media baron János Fenyo. Fenyo was assassinated in Budapest on February 11, 1998. The two main suspects were Slovak nationals Jozef Rohac, suspected of killing Fenyo, and Ladislav Trnka, suspected of driving the car with Rohac.
Károly Rudits, Former LouLou Restaurant
- 19 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
Károly Rudits, the creator and now - after a few years' hiatus - the re-launcher of LouLou's.
Hungarian Parliament Member Fined For Voting Against Party
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz caucus will impose a fine on MP József Ángyán for voting against an amendment to the Basic Law related to the land bill, despite a compulsory voting instruction issued by caucus leader Antal Rogán on Monday.
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
CEE Property Markets: Stalled Recovery Or The Beginning of Another Recession?
- 18 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- property
According to KPMG’s new publication CEE Property Lending Barometer 2012, banks appear to be even less sanguine about a recovery of the real estate market. To assess the prospects for bank financing in the CEE real estate sector, KPMG surveyed 35 of the region’s leading banks. Despite the gloom, real estate projects with a strong business case do receive finance. It’s a typical scene in the region.
Foreign Currency Debt Issuance May Not Be Necessary Next Year In Hungary
- 18 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- business
According to Minister of National Economy György Matolcsy, Hungary may not need to issue foreign currency denominated government securities on international financial markets next year. That was one of the issues the Minister spoke about at the economic programme G7 of Hungary’s public service broadcaster Kossuth Radio on Saturday.
Xpat Interview: Sachi Okuyama, Owner of Okuyama no Sushi Restaurant
- 16 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
Sachi Okuyama-san, the owner of Japanese restaurant Okuyama no Sushi (located in the basement of the 'Kolosy House', Budapest 1036, Kolosy square 5-6.), was born on a small island in Japan and knows fish like the back of his hand.
Update: Caledonia Budapest Expat Pub Faces Shocking Closure
- 15 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
Fresh news is that The Caledonia must close on the 4th of March for two months, apparently NAV has just contacted the pub's owners saying they made an "administrative mistake" about the closing date of 3 January. All related appeals by the pub were rejected regarding this punishment, and the authorities insist on closure since two bottles of the same spirit were open behind the bar, and ...
U.S. Embassy Press Release: Brent Hartley Visits Budapest
- 14 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On December 10-12, Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Brent Hartley visited Budapest for discussions with Hungarian government officials, civil society representatives and business leaders. This is DAS Hartley's first visit to Hungary and is part of a larger introductory visit to the region that also includes stops in Slovakia and Austria.
Hungarian Police End Media Baron Fenyo Murder Inquiry
- 20 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Police are closing a 14-year-old inquiry into assassination of media baron János Fenyo. Fenyo was assassinated in Budapest on February 11, 1998. The two main suspects were Slovak nationals Jozef Rohac, suspected of killing Fenyo, and Ladislav Trnka, suspected of driving the car with Rohac.
Károly Rudits, Former LouLou Restaurant
- 19 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
Károly Rudits, the creator and now - after a few years' hiatus - the re-launcher of LouLou's.
Hungarian Parliament Member Fined For Voting Against Party
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz caucus will impose a fine on MP József Ángyán for voting against an amendment to the Basic Law related to the land bill, despite a compulsory voting instruction issued by caucus leader Antal Rogán on Monday.
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
CEE Property Markets: Stalled Recovery Or The Beginning of Another Recession?
- 18 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- property
According to KPMG’s new publication CEE Property Lending Barometer 2012, banks appear to be even less sanguine about a recovery of the real estate market. To assess the prospects for bank financing in the CEE real estate sector, KPMG surveyed 35 of the region’s leading banks. Despite the gloom, real estate projects with a strong business case do receive finance. It’s a typical scene in the region.
Foreign Currency Debt Issuance May Not Be Necessary Next Year In Hungary
- 18 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- business
According to Minister of National Economy György Matolcsy, Hungary may not need to issue foreign currency denominated government securities on international financial markets next year. That was one of the issues the Minister spoke about at the economic programme G7 of Hungary’s public service broadcaster Kossuth Radio on Saturday.
Xpat Interview: Sachi Okuyama, Owner of Okuyama no Sushi Restaurant
- 16 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
Sachi Okuyama-san, the owner of Japanese restaurant Okuyama no Sushi (located in the basement of the 'Kolosy House', Budapest 1036, Kolosy square 5-6.), was born on a small island in Japan and knows fish like the back of his hand.
Update: Caledonia Budapest Expat Pub Faces Shocking Closure
- 15 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
Fresh news is that The Caledonia must close on the 4th of March for two months, apparently NAV has just contacted the pub's owners saying they made an "administrative mistake" about the closing date of 3 January. All related appeals by the pub were rejected regarding this punishment, and the authorities insist on closure since two bottles of the same spirit were open behind the bar, and ...
U.S. Embassy Press Release: Brent Hartley Visits Budapest
- 14 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On December 10-12, Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Brent Hartley visited Budapest for discussions with Hungarian government officials, civil society representatives and business leaders. This is DAS Hartley's first visit to Hungary and is part of a larger introductory visit to the region that also includes stops in Slovakia and Austria.