3,108 result(s) for january
Budapest Taxi Drivers Relaunch Protest Against Uber
- 11 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
A group of taxi drivers relaunched protests against car dispatcher Uber in central Budapest by partly blocking traffic at Deák Square. Taxi drivers blocked a parking lane, a bus lane and a bicycle lane at the square with 18 cars to demand stricter enforcement of the passenger transport sector rules that were changed earlier this year to create fairer market conditions for taxi drivers.
Hungary May Turn To EU For Lower VAT On Internet
- 5 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- tech
Hungary may turn to Brussels asking reduction of the value added tax on internet services, the government commissioner in charge of internet programmes said on Friday. Tamás Deutsch said in the online edition of daily Magyar Idők that Hungary’s government decided to cut the VAT on internet services from 27 percent to 18 percent as of January, 2017.
Hungary Retail Sales Up 1.6% In January
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in Hungary climbed by an annual 1.6% in January 2016, preliminary data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) show. Retail sales rose by 2.1% when adjusted for calendar year effects. The unadjusted rise was down from 5.0% in December 2015.
270 Titles Compete At 2nd Hungarian Film Week, 1 - 6 March
- 3 Mar 2016 10:55 AM
- entertainment
A total of 270 titles will compete to win prizes in six categories at the 2nd Hungarian Film Week beginning on Tuesday, the organisers said. The awarding ceremony for best feature-length, short, television, documentary, educational and animated film will be held on March 6.
Hungarian Passport Ranks Tenth On Visa-Free List
- 2 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- travel
Hungary was ranked tenth on a list compiled by Henley & Partners, the global leader in residence and citizenship planning, which evaluates the passports of each country every year, focusing on how many countries out of the 218 independent states a given country’s citizens can travel to without requiring a visa.
Home Sales Up 10% In February
- 2 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- property
More than 11,900 homes changed hands in Hungary in February, up more than 10% from the same month a year earlier, real estate broker Duna House said on Tuesday, based on estimates.
EC Launches Infringement Procedure Against Hungary Over Unprofitable Supermarkets Law
- 26 Feb 2016 11:00 AM
- shopping
The European Commission (EC) has launched an infringement procedure against Hungary over a law on unprofitable supermarkets as it believes the legislation could restrict the freedom of establishment.
Central Bank Keeps Base Rate On Hold, As Expected
- 24 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary’s Monetary Council decided to keep the central bank’s key rate on hold at 1.35% at a policy meeting. The decision was in line with analysts’ expectations. The Council has kept the base rate on hold since signalling an end to an easing cycle at a policy meeting in July 2015.
Police: 500 Illegal Migrants Caught Over Weekend
- 22 Feb 2016 4:00 AM
- current affairs
A total of 501 illegal migrants were apprehended in Hungary over the weekend, the highest number since last autumn, the national police headquarters said. Figures posted on the police website show that 113 illegal migrants were caught on Friday, 151 on Saturday and 237 on Sunday.
Budapest Taxi Drivers Relaunch Protest Against Uber
- 11 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
A group of taxi drivers relaunched protests against car dispatcher Uber in central Budapest by partly blocking traffic at Deák Square. Taxi drivers blocked a parking lane, a bus lane and a bicycle lane at the square with 18 cars to demand stricter enforcement of the passenger transport sector rules that were changed earlier this year to create fairer market conditions for taxi drivers.
Hungary May Turn To EU For Lower VAT On Internet
- 5 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- tech
Hungary may turn to Brussels asking reduction of the value added tax on internet services, the government commissioner in charge of internet programmes said on Friday. Tamás Deutsch said in the online edition of daily Magyar Idők that Hungary’s government decided to cut the VAT on internet services from 27 percent to 18 percent as of January, 2017.
Hungary Retail Sales Up 1.6% In January
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in Hungary climbed by an annual 1.6% in January 2016, preliminary data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) show. Retail sales rose by 2.1% when adjusted for calendar year effects. The unadjusted rise was down from 5.0% in December 2015.
270 Titles Compete At 2nd Hungarian Film Week, 1 - 6 March
- 3 Mar 2016 10:55 AM
- entertainment
A total of 270 titles will compete to win prizes in six categories at the 2nd Hungarian Film Week beginning on Tuesday, the organisers said. The awarding ceremony for best feature-length, short, television, documentary, educational and animated film will be held on March 6.
Hungarian Passport Ranks Tenth On Visa-Free List
- 2 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- travel
Hungary was ranked tenth on a list compiled by Henley & Partners, the global leader in residence and citizenship planning, which evaluates the passports of each country every year, focusing on how many countries out of the 218 independent states a given country’s citizens can travel to without requiring a visa.
Home Sales Up 10% In February
- 2 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- property
More than 11,900 homes changed hands in Hungary in February, up more than 10% from the same month a year earlier, real estate broker Duna House said on Tuesday, based on estimates.
EC Launches Infringement Procedure Against Hungary Over Unprofitable Supermarkets Law
- 26 Feb 2016 11:00 AM
- shopping
The European Commission (EC) has launched an infringement procedure against Hungary over a law on unprofitable supermarkets as it believes the legislation could restrict the freedom of establishment.
Central Bank Keeps Base Rate On Hold, As Expected
- 24 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary’s Monetary Council decided to keep the central bank’s key rate on hold at 1.35% at a policy meeting. The decision was in line with analysts’ expectations. The Council has kept the base rate on hold since signalling an end to an easing cycle at a policy meeting in July 2015.
Police: 500 Illegal Migrants Caught Over Weekend
- 22 Feb 2016 4:00 AM
- current affairs
A total of 501 illegal migrants were apprehended in Hungary over the weekend, the highest number since last autumn, the national police headquarters said. Figures posted on the police website show that 113 illegal migrants were caught on Friday, 151 on Saturday and 237 on Sunday.