2,717 result(s) for july
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.
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán’s Visit To Moscow
- 19 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on PM Orbán’s meeting with Russian President Putin, left-wing analysts suspect that Putin wants to use Hungarian support to lift EU sanctions. Pro-government columnists, on the other hand, think that PM Orbán pursued pragmatic Hungarian interests in Moscow.
8 Unusual Hungarian Gastro Festivals
- 19 Feb 2016 3:01 AM
- food & drink
2016 is 'The Year of Gastro Adventures' in Hungary, and throughout the country many special events will offer visitors the chance to taste authentic local specialities. As well as a whole host of traditional dishes, some festivals will put on a range of international culinary delicacies too - plus guests may meet the local farmers and craftsmen involved. Read on for a summary about the most ...
Budapest Submits 2024 Olympic Bid
- 18 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Budapest has submitted the first part of its application to host the 2024 Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee, Balázs Fürjes, the government commissioner for the bid, announced. The application was submitted on Tuesday, one day before the official deadline. Hungary’s parliament voted in July to support the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 event.
Hungarian Govt Aims To Reach Agreement With Teachers
- 16 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will support talks now under way with teachers and “aim to reach an agreement”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in parliament, in reference to teachers’ demonstrations over the weekend. “Hungarians generally trust teachers, which is why we trust them with our most precious possessions, our children, too”, he said.
Xpat Preview: Hungary's Top 7 Cultural Events In 2016
- 4 Feb 2016 11:45 AM
- community & culture
Classic music, folk traditions, contemporary cinema and much more – for sure a great selection of programmes will characterize 2016! We have collected 7 of the most exciting ones below, among them unusual folklore festivals, cool art programmes, and open-air opera events.
EC Approves Audi Subsidy In Hungary
- 2 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
A €133.3 million state subsidy given by Hungary to the expansion of the Audi car factory in Gyõr was in line with EU regulations, the European Commission said on Monday after completing a detailed examination. The €1.2 billion project creating 2,100 jobs made a significant contribution to the development of a disadvantaged region, the Commission said.
New Names Announced For Balaton Sound 2016
- 28 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
- entertainment
Balaton Sound is celebrating its 10th edition in 2016 with top names from the electro and hip-hop scene. Following the previously announced ten confirmed stars, more than ten new acts are joining the line-up for the 5 days party: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike * Tyga * Sven Väth * Ferry Corsten presents Gouryella * Tyler, The Creator * Timmy Trumpet * Booka Shade live * Borgore * Sub Focus Dj Set * ...
Hungary’s Central Bank Keeps Key Rate On Hold
- 27 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungarian rate setters kept the base rate on hold at 1.35% on Tuesday. The decision was in line with the expectations of analysts. The Monetary Council has kept the base rate on hold since signalling an end to an easing cycle at a policy meeting in July 2015. In a statement released shortly after the rate-setting meeting the Council said the annual inflation rate increased, while core inflation ...
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.
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán’s Visit To Moscow
- 19 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on PM Orbán’s meeting with Russian President Putin, left-wing analysts suspect that Putin wants to use Hungarian support to lift EU sanctions. Pro-government columnists, on the other hand, think that PM Orbán pursued pragmatic Hungarian interests in Moscow.
8 Unusual Hungarian Gastro Festivals
- 19 Feb 2016 3:01 AM
- food & drink
2016 is 'The Year of Gastro Adventures' in Hungary, and throughout the country many special events will offer visitors the chance to taste authentic local specialities. As well as a whole host of traditional dishes, some festivals will put on a range of international culinary delicacies too - plus guests may meet the local farmers and craftsmen involved. Read on for a summary about the most ...
Budapest Submits 2024 Olympic Bid
- 18 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Budapest has submitted the first part of its application to host the 2024 Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee, Balázs Fürjes, the government commissioner for the bid, announced. The application was submitted on Tuesday, one day before the official deadline. Hungary’s parliament voted in July to support the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 event.
Hungarian Govt Aims To Reach Agreement With Teachers
- 16 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will support talks now under way with teachers and “aim to reach an agreement”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in parliament, in reference to teachers’ demonstrations over the weekend. “Hungarians generally trust teachers, which is why we trust them with our most precious possessions, our children, too”, he said.
Xpat Preview: Hungary's Top 7 Cultural Events In 2016
- 4 Feb 2016 11:45 AM
- community & culture
Classic music, folk traditions, contemporary cinema and much more – for sure a great selection of programmes will characterize 2016! We have collected 7 of the most exciting ones below, among them unusual folklore festivals, cool art programmes, and open-air opera events.
EC Approves Audi Subsidy In Hungary
- 2 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
A €133.3 million state subsidy given by Hungary to the expansion of the Audi car factory in Gyõr was in line with EU regulations, the European Commission said on Monday after completing a detailed examination. The €1.2 billion project creating 2,100 jobs made a significant contribution to the development of a disadvantaged region, the Commission said.
New Names Announced For Balaton Sound 2016
- 28 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
- entertainment
Balaton Sound is celebrating its 10th edition in 2016 with top names from the electro and hip-hop scene. Following the previously announced ten confirmed stars, more than ten new acts are joining the line-up for the 5 days party: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike * Tyga * Sven Väth * Ferry Corsten presents Gouryella * Tyler, The Creator * Timmy Trumpet * Booka Shade live * Borgore * Sub Focus Dj Set * ...
Hungary’s Central Bank Keeps Key Rate On Hold
- 27 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungarian rate setters kept the base rate on hold at 1.35% on Tuesday. The decision was in line with the expectations of analysts. The Monetary Council has kept the base rate on hold since signalling an end to an easing cycle at a policy meeting in July 2015. In a statement released shortly after the rate-setting meeting the Council said the annual inflation rate increased, while core inflation ...