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Former Intelligence Officials Promoting Russian Disinformation To Hungarian Public
- 29 Dec 2016 10:32 AM
- current affairs
Independent online daily 444.hu reported last week that Hungarian state media has been uncritically reporting Russian state propaganda, particularly events in Syria. In addition to Hungarian state media, former high-ranking Hungarian intelligence officials also appear to be directly promoting Russian disinformation to the Hungarian public.
Economic Research Institute Raises Hungary 2017 GDP Growth Forecast To 3.6 Pc
- 22 Dec 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Economic research institute Századvég on Tuesday raised its projection for economic growth in Hungary for 2017 to 3.6 percent from 3.2 percent it forecast in September. The think-tank said in its forecast that next year’s growth rate will be lifted by the recently-approved payroll tax cut as well as minimum wage increases for both skilled and unskilled workers.
Construction Sector Output Declines By 17.6% In July
- 16 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Output of Hungary’s construction industry dropped by an annual 17.6% in July, the Central Statistical Office said. The decline followed twelve-month decreases of 16.2% in June and 25.8% in May. Output of the buildings segment rose by 1.0%, mainly on the construction of industrial buildings, but also lifted by the construction of schools and sports facilities.
Parlt Suspends Fidesz MP’s Immunity Over Graft Allegations
- 13 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Monday suspended the immunity of Fidesz MP Roland Mengyi, who is suspected of corruption involving public funds. Mengyi’s immunity was lifted in a unanimous vote of 167 voters.
Court Sentences Extremist Budaházy To 13 Years In Prison
- 31 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Budapest court sentenced in a non-binding ruling extremist György Budaházy to 13 years in prison for carrying out terrorist activity almost a decade ago. Budaházy and six of his accomplices, who were sentenced to around ten years in prison each, were placed under house arrest during the afternoon. Another three people, who were sentenced to around seven years each, are prohibited from leaving ...
Now On Until 16 October: 'Contemporary Nature Works Of Art', Műcsarnok
- 28 Aug 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Inspired and defined by nature, by life on and in earth, as well as by the continual and reciprocal relationship between man and his environment, from all corners of the world. This thought-provoking relationship is placed at the centre of the exhibition.
Pan-European Picnic 27th Anniversary Marked In W Hungary
- 22 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A commemoration was held near the Hungarian-Austrian border to mark the 27th anniversary of the Pan-European Picnic, a landmark event that paved the way for the fall of the Iron Curtain and the reunification of Germany.
Prosecutor Calls For Fidesz MP’s Immunity To Be Lifted
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s chief prosecutor has asked parliament to lift the immunity of ruling party lawmaker Roland Mengyi on suspicion of corruption involving public funds, a prosecution spokesman said on Thursday.
Semjén Calls For Reintroducing Sunday Shopping Ban
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Zsolt Semjén, deputy prime minister and head of the co-ruling Christian Democrats, has called for reintroducing and extending Hungary’s shopping ban on Sunday, in an interview published by national daily Magyar Idők on Friday. In the interview, Semjén insisted that economic arguments against the restrictions had “proven unfounded” and that employees had benefited from the ban before it was lifted ...
Former Intelligence Officials Promoting Russian Disinformation To Hungarian Public
- 29 Dec 2016 10:32 AM
- current affairs
Independent online daily 444.hu reported last week that Hungarian state media has been uncritically reporting Russian state propaganda, particularly events in Syria. In addition to Hungarian state media, former high-ranking Hungarian intelligence officials also appear to be directly promoting Russian disinformation to the Hungarian public.
Economic Research Institute Raises Hungary 2017 GDP Growth Forecast To 3.6 Pc
- 22 Dec 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Economic research institute Századvég on Tuesday raised its projection for economic growth in Hungary for 2017 to 3.6 percent from 3.2 percent it forecast in September. The think-tank said in its forecast that next year’s growth rate will be lifted by the recently-approved payroll tax cut as well as minimum wage increases for both skilled and unskilled workers.
Construction Sector Output Declines By 17.6% In July
- 16 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Output of Hungary’s construction industry dropped by an annual 17.6% in July, the Central Statistical Office said. The decline followed twelve-month decreases of 16.2% in June and 25.8% in May. Output of the buildings segment rose by 1.0%, mainly on the construction of industrial buildings, but also lifted by the construction of schools and sports facilities.
Parlt Suspends Fidesz MP’s Immunity Over Graft Allegations
- 13 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers on Monday suspended the immunity of Fidesz MP Roland Mengyi, who is suspected of corruption involving public funds. Mengyi’s immunity was lifted in a unanimous vote of 167 voters.
Court Sentences Extremist Budaházy To 13 Years In Prison
- 31 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Budapest court sentenced in a non-binding ruling extremist György Budaházy to 13 years in prison for carrying out terrorist activity almost a decade ago. Budaházy and six of his accomplices, who were sentenced to around ten years in prison each, were placed under house arrest during the afternoon. Another three people, who were sentenced to around seven years each, are prohibited from leaving ...
Now On Until 16 October: 'Contemporary Nature Works Of Art', Műcsarnok
- 28 Aug 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Inspired and defined by nature, by life on and in earth, as well as by the continual and reciprocal relationship between man and his environment, from all corners of the world. This thought-provoking relationship is placed at the centre of the exhibition.
Pan-European Picnic 27th Anniversary Marked In W Hungary
- 22 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A commemoration was held near the Hungarian-Austrian border to mark the 27th anniversary of the Pan-European Picnic, a landmark event that paved the way for the fall of the Iron Curtain and the reunification of Germany.
Prosecutor Calls For Fidesz MP’s Immunity To Be Lifted
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s chief prosecutor has asked parliament to lift the immunity of ruling party lawmaker Roland Mengyi on suspicion of corruption involving public funds, a prosecution spokesman said on Thursday.
Semjén Calls For Reintroducing Sunday Shopping Ban
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Zsolt Semjén, deputy prime minister and head of the co-ruling Christian Democrats, has called for reintroducing and extending Hungary’s shopping ban on Sunday, in an interview published by national daily Magyar Idők on Friday. In the interview, Semjén insisted that economic arguments against the restrictions had “proven unfounded” and that employees had benefited from the ban before it was lifted ...