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Joint Hungarian-Swedish Stamp Issue In Memory Of Raoul Wallenberg
- 3 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Magyar Posta and the Swedish Post are planning a joint stamp issue in May 2012 in honour of the centenary of the birth of Raoul Wallenberg. The joint stamp issue will coincide with the opening of a special thematic exhibition in the Stamp Museum in Budapest entitled “Rescuers”.
Rogán: Budapest Must Cut Spending
- 3 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest should tighten its belt if it is to bail out the public transport company BKV, Fifth District mayor Antal Rogán said in a statement issued on Thursday. Rogán, a Fidesz MP, said Budapest did not provide one forint of operational support to the transport company in 2010 and 2011, while the government gave it over Ft 140 billion in subsidies.
EU Working Group Advises Hungary To Change Media Law
- 1 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary would be wise to change its media law “so as not to be in contravention of various fundaemental principles,” an EU advisory panel declared in a report issued last week. The group led by former Latvian president Vaira Vike-Freiberga found that the Hungarian media law has more restrictions than that of any other EU country.
Fee Change Costs Visa Market Share In Hungary
- 1 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- business
"The number of Visa cards in circulation in Hungary stood at 1.96 million in September, a decline of 22.3% year-on-year, Visa's Hungarian director Ede Kiss announced. The decline is partly due to an agreement with the EU on lower fixed interchange fees.
Hódmezővásárhely’s Fidesz Mayor János Lázár Accuses Erste Of Abuse Of Power
- 1 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hódmezővásárhely’s Fidesz mayor János Lázár lashed out at Erste yesterday after the bank rejected his request to renegotiate loans extended to the municipality. Erste instead said it would consider the request if Hódmezővásárhely first makes a Ft 10 billion early repayment on a Swiss franc bond issued by the town in 2006.
Michelin Puts Off Investment, Citing Uncertainties In Hungary
- 31 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- business
"Tyre maker Michelin has indefinitely postponed plans to expand capacity at its plant in Nyiregyhaza, due to the uncertain economic environment under the present government, the Hungarian unit’s managing director John Young told Vilaggazdasag.
Hungarian PM Orban Offers Assurances In WSJ Interview
- 31 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Prime Minister Viktor Orban exuded optimism about the possibility of reaching a quick agreement with the IMF on a loan in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. “We have clarified all issues. There are at the same time some differences of opinion, but I am very optimistic. I think we are very near to our goals,” Orban said regarding his Tuesday talks with European Commission President Jose ...
Xpat Interview: Robert Mansfield, Director of Mansfield & Associates Office in Budapest
- 30 Jan 2012 11:00 AM
Robert Mansfield, Director of Mansfield & Associates Office in Budapest, was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Before moving to Hungary as the Managing Director for Mansfield & Associates Kft, he was Manager of Recruiting and Research for Mansfield & Associates Corporate USA.
Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 25 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"U.S. Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Douglas Davidson and U.S. Ambassador to Hungary Eleni Kounalakis attended the opening ceremony of the joint Hungarian-Swedish commemoration marking the centennial of Raoul Wallenberg’s life on January 17 at the National Museum.
Joint Hungarian-Swedish Stamp Issue In Memory Of Raoul Wallenberg
- 3 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Magyar Posta and the Swedish Post are planning a joint stamp issue in May 2012 in honour of the centenary of the birth of Raoul Wallenberg. The joint stamp issue will coincide with the opening of a special thematic exhibition in the Stamp Museum in Budapest entitled “Rescuers”.
Rogán: Budapest Must Cut Spending
- 3 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest should tighten its belt if it is to bail out the public transport company BKV, Fifth District mayor Antal Rogán said in a statement issued on Thursday. Rogán, a Fidesz MP, said Budapest did not provide one forint of operational support to the transport company in 2010 and 2011, while the government gave it over Ft 140 billion in subsidies.
EU Working Group Advises Hungary To Change Media Law
- 1 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary would be wise to change its media law “so as not to be in contravention of various fundaemental principles,” an EU advisory panel declared in a report issued last week. The group led by former Latvian president Vaira Vike-Freiberga found that the Hungarian media law has more restrictions than that of any other EU country.
Fee Change Costs Visa Market Share In Hungary
- 1 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- business
"The number of Visa cards in circulation in Hungary stood at 1.96 million in September, a decline of 22.3% year-on-year, Visa's Hungarian director Ede Kiss announced. The decline is partly due to an agreement with the EU on lower fixed interchange fees.
Hódmezővásárhely’s Fidesz Mayor János Lázár Accuses Erste Of Abuse Of Power
- 1 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hódmezővásárhely’s Fidesz mayor János Lázár lashed out at Erste yesterday after the bank rejected his request to renegotiate loans extended to the municipality. Erste instead said it would consider the request if Hódmezővásárhely first makes a Ft 10 billion early repayment on a Swiss franc bond issued by the town in 2006.
Michelin Puts Off Investment, Citing Uncertainties In Hungary
- 31 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- business
"Tyre maker Michelin has indefinitely postponed plans to expand capacity at its plant in Nyiregyhaza, due to the uncertain economic environment under the present government, the Hungarian unit’s managing director John Young told Vilaggazdasag.
Hungarian PM Orban Offers Assurances In WSJ Interview
- 31 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Prime Minister Viktor Orban exuded optimism about the possibility of reaching a quick agreement with the IMF on a loan in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. “We have clarified all issues. There are at the same time some differences of opinion, but I am very optimistic. I think we are very near to our goals,” Orban said regarding his Tuesday talks with European Commission President Jose ...
Xpat Interview: Robert Mansfield, Director of Mansfield & Associates Office in Budapest
- 30 Jan 2012 11:00 AM
Robert Mansfield, Director of Mansfield & Associates Office in Budapest, was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Before moving to Hungary as the Managing Director for Mansfield & Associates Kft, he was Manager of Recruiting and Research for Mansfield & Associates Corporate USA.
Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 25 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"U.S. Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Douglas Davidson and U.S. Ambassador to Hungary Eleni Kounalakis attended the opening ceremony of the joint Hungarian-Swedish commemoration marking the centennial of Raoul Wallenberg’s life on January 17 at the National Museum.