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Political Humour In “Illiberal Hungary”
- 22 Feb 2018 7:19 AM
- https://thehungaryjournal.wordpress.com/
- current affairs
“The central Asian, post-Soviet, illiberal atmosphere of Hungary under Orban is ripe for parody,” famous Hungarian stand-up comedian Tibor Bodocs told French news agency AFP, who made a lengthy report about “humour thriving in Orban’s illiberal Hungary”.
Construction Up Nearly 30% In 2017 Against Low Base
- 15 Feb 2018 10:41 AM
- property
Construction output rose 35.0% in December 2017, albeit compared to a low base a year earlier.
State To Co-Ordinate Fashion, Design Industries
- 13 Feb 2018 10:32 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- business
The government will set up a state company to co-ordinate activities in the fashion and design industries, according to a decree published in official gazette Magyar Közlöny.
Largest Local Cultural Fest Springs Open
- 2 Feb 2018 10:41 AM
- https://www.mupa.hu/en
- community & culture
The 38th Budapest Spring Festival - Hungary's largest arts festival - is now on until 22 April. The programme is packed with events from nearly every imaginable area of the arts, including classical music, opera, jazz, world music, dance, contemporary circus, theatre plus visual arts disciplines.
Labour Shortage Drives Up Wages
- 30 Jan 2018 9:00 AM
- business
The average gross hourly wage of blue-collar workers was up 15% year-on-year in the fourth quarter to Ft 892, but for skilled workers, the annual rise was 21%, according to an analysis by recruitment agency Trendwalker.
Budapest Assembly Approves New Public Procurement Threshold
- 25 Jan 2018 9:00 AM
- business
From March 1, the forint threshold for public procurements conducted by the city of Budapest’s procurement company will be raised, following a vote in the city assembly.
Prosecutors Order An Investigation Into A Company Belonging To Orbán’s Son-In-Law
- 24 Jan 2018 9:18 AM
- current affairs
The Pest County Chief Prosecutor Office has ordered an investigation into procurements won by Elios Innovativ Zrt., the former company of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s son-in-law, István Tiborcz, reports index.hu.
Hungarian IT Firm Bought For Estimated USD 100 mln
- 24 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- tech
One Identity, the ID and access management unit of U.S.-based Quest Software, has acquired Hungarian-owned Balabit, the latter announced on Friday. The value of the deal has not been disclosed, but was estimated by Forbes to be worth USD 100 million.
Hungarians Still Reluctant To Shop Online, Eurostat Data Shows
- 18 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- shopping
Around 39% of Hungarians shopped online during 2017, well below the European Union average of 57%, show survey data compiled by Eurostat, the European Unionʼs statistical office. The share of online shoppers varies widely among member states.
Political Humour In “Illiberal Hungary”
- 22 Feb 2018 7:19 AM
- https://thehungaryjournal.wordpress.com/
- current affairs
“The central Asian, post-Soviet, illiberal atmosphere of Hungary under Orban is ripe for parody,” famous Hungarian stand-up comedian Tibor Bodocs told French news agency AFP, who made a lengthy report about “humour thriving in Orban’s illiberal Hungary”.
Construction Up Nearly 30% In 2017 Against Low Base
- 15 Feb 2018 10:41 AM
- property
Construction output rose 35.0% in December 2017, albeit compared to a low base a year earlier.
State To Co-Ordinate Fashion, Design Industries
- 13 Feb 2018 10:32 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- business
The government will set up a state company to co-ordinate activities in the fashion and design industries, according to a decree published in official gazette Magyar Közlöny.
Largest Local Cultural Fest Springs Open
- 2 Feb 2018 10:41 AM
- https://www.mupa.hu/en
- community & culture
The 38th Budapest Spring Festival - Hungary's largest arts festival - is now on until 22 April. The programme is packed with events from nearly every imaginable area of the arts, including classical music, opera, jazz, world music, dance, contemporary circus, theatre plus visual arts disciplines.
Labour Shortage Drives Up Wages
- 30 Jan 2018 9:00 AM
- business
The average gross hourly wage of blue-collar workers was up 15% year-on-year in the fourth quarter to Ft 892, but for skilled workers, the annual rise was 21%, according to an analysis by recruitment agency Trendwalker.
Budapest Assembly Approves New Public Procurement Threshold
- 25 Jan 2018 9:00 AM
- business
From March 1, the forint threshold for public procurements conducted by the city of Budapest’s procurement company will be raised, following a vote in the city assembly.
Prosecutors Order An Investigation Into A Company Belonging To Orbán’s Son-In-Law
- 24 Jan 2018 9:18 AM
- current affairs
The Pest County Chief Prosecutor Office has ordered an investigation into procurements won by Elios Innovativ Zrt., the former company of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s son-in-law, István Tiborcz, reports index.hu.
Hungarian IT Firm Bought For Estimated USD 100 mln
- 24 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- tech
One Identity, the ID and access management unit of U.S.-based Quest Software, has acquired Hungarian-owned Balabit, the latter announced on Friday. The value of the deal has not been disclosed, but was estimated by Forbes to be worth USD 100 million.
Hungarians Still Reluctant To Shop Online, Eurostat Data Shows
- 18 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- shopping
Around 39% of Hungarians shopped online during 2017, well below the European Union average of 57%, show survey data compiled by Eurostat, the European Unionʼs statistical office. The share of online shoppers varies widely among member states.