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Hungary's Prime Minister: Hungarian Voters Said No To Hatred
- 7 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared a resounding victory for his Fidesz-led conservative alliance on Sunday after getting re-elected for another four years by the Hungarian voters. According to the National Election Office’s preliminary results, based on a count of over 98.97% of the votes, Fidesz-KDNP won 44.54% of the vote, giving the incumbent party a projected 133 seats, in a Parliament of ...
Hungarians Go To The Polls To Elect A New Parliament
- 6 Apr 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Today Hungarians vote in free, multi-party elections for the sixth time since the fall of Communism in 1989. They are doing so at the conclusion of an official six week campaign period during which time there has been virtually no public discussion or debate of issues other than which party or parties can best be relied upon to further reduce household utility bills.
Xpat Opinion: Top 5 Fallacies In The ‘Free But Not Fair’ Story In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If you’ve been following Hungary, especially the election campaign, then you have no doubt heard this line from critics and the opposition: The parliamentary elections “will be free, but they won’t be fair.”
The Budapest M4 Metro: A Study In Inefficiency And Waste
- 1 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Originally conceived in 1972 as a means for transporting commuters between Budafok (south-west Budapest) and downtown Pest, the decision to build the Budapest M4 metro was made in May 1991 during the first Demszky administration. Nol.hu writes that the project was started without permits, without the consent of owners, without the necessary management, and without moneymoney. With the exception ...
Hungary’s Eximbank Signs Deal With Lenders On Renewal Of Export Stimulus Contracts
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian Export-Import Bank (Eximbank) on Wednesday signed a cooperation agreement with 18 domestic banks on the renewal of refinancing contracts for low-interest loans available under Eximbank’s export stimulus credit programme.
Xpat Opinion: Positive Feedback For Hungary From The IMF
- 24 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist interprets the latest IMF report on Hungary as recognition of the success of the efforts made by the Hungarian government to overcome the crisis and restart economic growth.
'Orange And Walnut Salad', By FirstMed Budapest
- 24 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- food & drink
With spring just around the corner, fresh produce is becoming more readily available, and certainly more desirable. While this meal can be prepared just as easily as any other salad, its pleasant color scheme, unique combinations of sweet and savory flavors, and contrasting textures make this a unique sensory treat.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Vows To Continue With Current Policies
- 20 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz will continue with its current policies of changing the ownership structure of the bank sector and lowering energy prices, if it stays in power after April 6, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told a meeting of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday.
Hungary’s Central Bank Official Hints Bank’s Profits Could Be Higher
- 19 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Hungarian banks’ profits should be neither too high nor too low in the long term, according to a paper published on the National Bank of Hungary’s website. Banking sector ROE (return on equity) of 10-12% would “best serve the development of the Hungarian economy”, NBH managing director Márton Nagy and director Balázs Vonnák wrote in the paper, titled “The 10 Measures of a Well-Functioning ...
Hungary's Prime Minister: Hungarian Voters Said No To Hatred
- 7 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared a resounding victory for his Fidesz-led conservative alliance on Sunday after getting re-elected for another four years by the Hungarian voters. According to the National Election Office’s preliminary results, based on a count of over 98.97% of the votes, Fidesz-KDNP won 44.54% of the vote, giving the incumbent party a projected 133 seats, in a Parliament of ...
Hungarians Go To The Polls To Elect A New Parliament
- 6 Apr 2014 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Today Hungarians vote in free, multi-party elections for the sixth time since the fall of Communism in 1989. They are doing so at the conclusion of an official six week campaign period during which time there has been virtually no public discussion or debate of issues other than which party or parties can best be relied upon to further reduce household utility bills.
Xpat Opinion: Top 5 Fallacies In The ‘Free But Not Fair’ Story In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If you’ve been following Hungary, especially the election campaign, then you have no doubt heard this line from critics and the opposition: The parliamentary elections “will be free, but they won’t be fair.”
The Budapest M4 Metro: A Study In Inefficiency And Waste
- 1 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Originally conceived in 1972 as a means for transporting commuters between Budafok (south-west Budapest) and downtown Pest, the decision to build the Budapest M4 metro was made in May 1991 during the first Demszky administration. Nol.hu writes that the project was started without permits, without the consent of owners, without the necessary management, and without moneymoney. With the exception ...
Hungary’s Eximbank Signs Deal With Lenders On Renewal Of Export Stimulus Contracts
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian Export-Import Bank (Eximbank) on Wednesday signed a cooperation agreement with 18 domestic banks on the renewal of refinancing contracts for low-interest loans available under Eximbank’s export stimulus credit programme.
Xpat Opinion: Positive Feedback For Hungary From The IMF
- 24 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist interprets the latest IMF report on Hungary as recognition of the success of the efforts made by the Hungarian government to overcome the crisis and restart economic growth.
'Orange And Walnut Salad', By FirstMed Budapest
- 24 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- food & drink
With spring just around the corner, fresh produce is becoming more readily available, and certainly more desirable. While this meal can be prepared just as easily as any other salad, its pleasant color scheme, unique combinations of sweet and savory flavors, and contrasting textures make this a unique sensory treat.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Vows To Continue With Current Policies
- 20 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz will continue with its current policies of changing the ownership structure of the bank sector and lowering energy prices, if it stays in power after April 6, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told a meeting of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday.
Hungary’s Central Bank Official Hints Bank’s Profits Could Be Higher
- 19 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Hungarian banks’ profits should be neither too high nor too low in the long term, according to a paper published on the National Bank of Hungary’s website. Banking sector ROE (return on equity) of 10-12% would “best serve the development of the Hungarian economy”, NBH managing director Márton Nagy and director Balázs Vonnák wrote in the paper, titled “The 10 Measures of a Well-Functioning ...