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Szijjártó: Setting Up WHO Budapest Centre To Boost Hungary-UN Cooperation
- 25 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Setting up a centre for the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Budapest will boost cooperation between Hungary and the United Nations, the foreign minister said in parliament. In recent years, the UN has been moving some of its specialised institutions and organisations away from Geneva in order to cut operational costs, Péter Szijjártó told the assembly. As part of this process, the WHO has ...
Opposition: Orbán Hungary’s Richest Man With EUR 650m Handled By “Front Men”
- 17 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is Hungary’s richest man with 205 billion forints (EUR 650m) managed by his “front men”, the opposition Egyutt party told a press conference on Saturday. Citing the party’s own calculations based on a list of the wealthiest 100 Hungarians published recently, co-leader Viktor Szigetvári said just because Orbán has asked family members and fellow politicians to handle ...
Uber Asks Govt To Rethink Efforts To Ban Its Services
- 10 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Ride-hailing company Uber has voiced concern over a bill that seeks to ban its services in Hungary. Zoltán Fekete, a senior executive at the company, said in front of the economy ministry that the ban which would include blocking Uber’s website goes against modern trends and innovation. Uber operates in 415 cities worldwide but its website is not blocked anywhere, Fekete said.
Hans Zimmer, Touring For The First Time, In Budapest On 11 May
- 3 May 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
German-born composer Hans Zimmer is recognized as one of Hollywood’s most innovative musical talents, and he will be on tour for the first time with his band, orchestra and choir to give a live music experience to his fans. Budapest is part of this unique concert series by the most successful film composer of our era, where he will perform live May 11th at BudapestArena.
Xpat Report: The First Business Aperitif Of The Italian Chamber Of Commerce
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The first 'Aperitime' organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary took place in Akademia Italia on Thursday 28/04/2016. Aperitime intends to be a relaxing moment that CCIU wants to give to its Associates and Partners after work, and it intends to be a place where people can meet and network. The Italian Chamber tries to endear this traditional Italian activity, the “Aperitivo” - a ...
Teacher Org Unhappy With Govt Plans To Reform State Management System
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The changes the government is planning in public education will lead to “total state control” of the sector and freeze out local councils altogether, the civil teachers’ movement that has organised several protests and work stoppages said in an open letter addressed to government office chief János Lázár and education officials.
Kósa Pledges New Rules On Sunday Labour In Sept
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
The opportunity to draw up rules regulating Sunday working conditions will arise in September, the ruling Fidesz group leader said after talks with retail trade union KDFSZ on the need to set working conditions. Lajos Kósa said that the government was hamstrung by a plan by the opposition Socialists to seek a referendum in connection with Sunday shopping.
Sirha Food & Catering Show In Budapest, Hungaexpo, 9 - 11 May
- 2 May 2016 9:01 AM
- current affairs
The International Horeca & Retail Show for professionals in the food, bakery-pastry, hotel and hospitality businesses.
Varga: Govt To Mull Single-Digit Income Tax In 2017
- 26 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The question whether to introduce a single-digit income tax will be broached next year, the economy minister said in an interview to business daily Világgazdaság. Mihály Varga said that reducing the tax from the current 15% would lead to revenue losses amounting to 600 billion forints (EUR 1.9bn). But if the rate of growth stays on its current trajectory and the government succeeds in ...
Szijjártó: Setting Up WHO Budapest Centre To Boost Hungary-UN Cooperation
- 25 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Setting up a centre for the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Budapest will boost cooperation between Hungary and the United Nations, the foreign minister said in parliament. In recent years, the UN has been moving some of its specialised institutions and organisations away from Geneva in order to cut operational costs, Péter Szijjártó told the assembly. As part of this process, the WHO has ...
Opposition: Orbán Hungary’s Richest Man With EUR 650m Handled By “Front Men”
- 17 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is Hungary’s richest man with 205 billion forints (EUR 650m) managed by his “front men”, the opposition Egyutt party told a press conference on Saturday. Citing the party’s own calculations based on a list of the wealthiest 100 Hungarians published recently, co-leader Viktor Szigetvári said just because Orbán has asked family members and fellow politicians to handle ...
Uber Asks Govt To Rethink Efforts To Ban Its Services
- 10 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Ride-hailing company Uber has voiced concern over a bill that seeks to ban its services in Hungary. Zoltán Fekete, a senior executive at the company, said in front of the economy ministry that the ban which would include blocking Uber’s website goes against modern trends and innovation. Uber operates in 415 cities worldwide but its website is not blocked anywhere, Fekete said.
Hans Zimmer, Touring For The First Time, In Budapest On 11 May
- 3 May 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
German-born composer Hans Zimmer is recognized as one of Hollywood’s most innovative musical talents, and he will be on tour for the first time with his band, orchestra and choir to give a live music experience to his fans. Budapest is part of this unique concert series by the most successful film composer of our era, where he will perform live May 11th at BudapestArena.
Xpat Report: The First Business Aperitif Of The Italian Chamber Of Commerce
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The first 'Aperitime' organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary took place in Akademia Italia on Thursday 28/04/2016. Aperitime intends to be a relaxing moment that CCIU wants to give to its Associates and Partners after work, and it intends to be a place where people can meet and network. The Italian Chamber tries to endear this traditional Italian activity, the “Aperitivo” - a ...
Teacher Org Unhappy With Govt Plans To Reform State Management System
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The changes the government is planning in public education will lead to “total state control” of the sector and freeze out local councils altogether, the civil teachers’ movement that has organised several protests and work stoppages said in an open letter addressed to government office chief János Lázár and education officials.
Kósa Pledges New Rules On Sunday Labour In Sept
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
The opportunity to draw up rules regulating Sunday working conditions will arise in September, the ruling Fidesz group leader said after talks with retail trade union KDFSZ on the need to set working conditions. Lajos Kósa said that the government was hamstrung by a plan by the opposition Socialists to seek a referendum in connection with Sunday shopping.
Sirha Food & Catering Show In Budapest, Hungaexpo, 9 - 11 May
- 2 May 2016 9:01 AM
- current affairs
The International Horeca & Retail Show for professionals in the food, bakery-pastry, hotel and hospitality businesses.
Varga: Govt To Mull Single-Digit Income Tax In 2017
- 26 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The question whether to introduce a single-digit income tax will be broached next year, the economy minister said in an interview to business daily Világgazdaság. Mihály Varga said that reducing the tax from the current 15% would lead to revenue losses amounting to 600 billion forints (EUR 1.9bn). But if the rate of growth stays on its current trajectory and the government succeeds in ...