98 result(s) for observers
Xpat Opinion: War Crime Suspect Under House Arrest
- 26 Jul 2012 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Far right and left wing observers seem to agree that the prosecutor has put a suspected war criminal under house arrest as a result of international pressure. The former contend that Mr Csatáry’s rights have been infringed, while the latter blame the authorities for not acting sooner. Mr Csatáry was the commander of a ghetto in Kassa (Košice in Slovak) and is reported to have excelled in the ...
Xpat Opinion: Statement By The IMF Mission To Hungary
- 26 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Budapest during July 17-25 to start discussions on an IMF/EU-supported program following a request by the Hungarian authorities. The IMF mission worked in close cooperation with a mission from the European Commission and observers from the European Central Bank. At the conclusion of the visit, Thanos Arvanitis, IMF mission chief for Hungary, ...
Xpat Opinion: The “Flame” Malware: Hungary As A Target?
- 6 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
I am anything but a computer guru. Just the opposite. I know only what is necessary to do everyday computer chores. If anything terribly complicated comes up, I cry for help. That’s why this post is, at least in part, out of my comfort zone because it deals with the spy malware known as Flame.
Low Rents For Failed Mortgage Debtors In Hungary
- 22 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- property
"The cabinet yesterday decided that very low rents will be charged to troubled mortgage borrowers who sell their homes to the National Asset Manger (NET). The NET was created last year to buy an estimated 25,000 homes by 2014 at 35-55% of market value from financially strapped mortgage debtors, who will become tenants.
The IMF Has Published Its Regular Annual Report On Hungary
- 26 Jan 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published on its home page their regular annual report on Hungary. According to Article 4 of its charter, the IMF shall prepare a review of every member country at least once a year.
'Hot Air Balloon Championship', Hajdúböszörmény, until 30 September
- 23 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- sport
"1st HB Cup Hot Air Balloon International Championship. Aim of the event: awarding the best pilot of the field, promoting the development of international hot air ballooning by the championship of pilots and their aircraft, intensifying friendship between pilots.
The event is organized under the technical supervision of the Hungarian Aeronautical Association and its Hot Air Balloon Commission.
IMF, EU To Accept Only Constructive Action From New Hungarian Government
- 19 May 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"There is very limited guidance from Hungary’s new government on how it intends to approach fiscal consolidation in the quarters ahead, research analysts at UBS said after a recent visit to Budapest. Most observers are disregarding the populist rhetoric of centre-right Fidesz, which obtained an unprecedented two-thirds legislative majority in April - and are waiting to see actual action which ...
Hungary's Government Moderates Gas Price Rise
- 25 Mar 2010 11:00 AM
- shopping
"Gas prices are set to rise less than 10% after the government modified the formula used to set gas prices.
Xpat Opinion: War Crime Suspect Under House Arrest
- 26 Jul 2012 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Far right and left wing observers seem to agree that the prosecutor has put a suspected war criminal under house arrest as a result of international pressure. The former contend that Mr Csatáry’s rights have been infringed, while the latter blame the authorities for not acting sooner. Mr Csatáry was the commander of a ghetto in Kassa (Košice in Slovak) and is reported to have excelled in the ...
Xpat Opinion: Statement By The IMF Mission To Hungary
- 26 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Budapest during July 17-25 to start discussions on an IMF/EU-supported program following a request by the Hungarian authorities. The IMF mission worked in close cooperation with a mission from the European Commission and observers from the European Central Bank. At the conclusion of the visit, Thanos Arvanitis, IMF mission chief for Hungary, ...
Xpat Opinion: The “Flame” Malware: Hungary As A Target?
- 6 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
I am anything but a computer guru. Just the opposite. I know only what is necessary to do everyday computer chores. If anything terribly complicated comes up, I cry for help. That’s why this post is, at least in part, out of my comfort zone because it deals with the spy malware known as Flame.
Low Rents For Failed Mortgage Debtors In Hungary
- 22 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- property
"The cabinet yesterday decided that very low rents will be charged to troubled mortgage borrowers who sell their homes to the National Asset Manger (NET). The NET was created last year to buy an estimated 25,000 homes by 2014 at 35-55% of market value from financially strapped mortgage debtors, who will become tenants.
The IMF Has Published Its Regular Annual Report On Hungary
- 26 Jan 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published on its home page their regular annual report on Hungary. According to Article 4 of its charter, the IMF shall prepare a review of every member country at least once a year.
'Hot Air Balloon Championship', Hajdúböszörmény, until 30 September
- 23 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- sport
"1st HB Cup Hot Air Balloon International Championship. Aim of the event: awarding the best pilot of the field, promoting the development of international hot air ballooning by the championship of pilots and their aircraft, intensifying friendship between pilots.
The event is organized under the technical supervision of the Hungarian Aeronautical Association and its Hot Air Balloon Commission.
IMF, EU To Accept Only Constructive Action From New Hungarian Government
- 19 May 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"There is very limited guidance from Hungary’s new government on how it intends to approach fiscal consolidation in the quarters ahead, research analysts at UBS said after a recent visit to Budapest. Most observers are disregarding the populist rhetoric of centre-right Fidesz, which obtained an unprecedented two-thirds legislative majority in April - and are waiting to see actual action which ...
Hungary's Government Moderates Gas Price Rise
- 25 Mar 2010 11:00 AM
- shopping
"Gas prices are set to rise less than 10% after the government modified the formula used to set gas prices.