139 result(s) for official figures
Hungary’s Central Bank Raises 2014 Inflation To 0.1%
- 24 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The central bank has raised its 2014 inflation forecast to 0.1% from zero in its previous report. The National Bank of Hungary left its 2015 projection unchanged at 2.5%, according to the main figures of its fresh quarterly Inflation Report.
Square Renovated In Budapest Eighth District
- 11 Sep 2014 10:40 AM
- getting around
The renovated Teleki tér in Budapest’s Eighth District was officially handed over to the public on Wednesday. The Ft 160 million modernisation financed by the EU is part of the larger Magdolna Quarter programme.
Hungary’s Defense Minister, New Gov’t Office To Oversee National Holidays
- 14 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Considering Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent pledge to create a workfare state, it may seem odd that Hungarians are to get a slew of new national holidays. However, the 11 new days “of elevated importance” will mean state-coordinated celebrations, but no extra days off work.
German Occupation Memorial In Budapest Completed Under Cover Of Darkness
- 24 Jul 2014 11:40 AM
- current affairs
The controversial German occupation memorial was erected under cover of darkness early Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight some 100 police officers closed off the Szabadság square as workmen installed a timpanum with a bronze eagle, representing Nazi Germany. Below the eagle was erected a bronze statue of the Archangel Gabriel, representing “innocent Hungary”, holding an orb, representing the ...
Spas All Around Hungary Expect Bright Summer & Rising Ticket Sales
- 23 Jun 2014 12:00 PM
- health & wellness
Hungarian spas expect revenues from ticket sales to rise by 4% this summer season, an official of the Hungarian Spa Association said. Based on revenue figures in January- May this year, spas expect to generate 40 billion forints (EUR 130m) in revenue this summer, Szabolcs Juhász said.
Now On: Derkovits: The Artist & His Times, National Gallery Budapest
- 13 Jun 2014 9:04 AM
- community & culture
As part of the ongoing series at the Hungarian National Gallery dealing with the life's works of outstanding Hungarian artists, this exhibition presents the art of one of the major figures from the period between the wars, Gyula Derkovits (1894-1934). The significance of Derkovits was recognized even by the critics, collectors and museum experts of his own age.
Xpat Opinion: Hungay's Post-Election Analyses From Two Different Worlds
- 17 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sometimes, it’s like two different worlds. Hungarian voters re-elected Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on April 6th, and over the last several days we’ve been treated to many vivid, post-game analyses.
Hungary’s Official Election Results To Be Available By April 25, Says Committee Head
- 4 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The National Election Committee will announce the non-official results of the general election late on Sunday, after the majority of votes are processed, but the final, legal results will be available only by April 25, the committee’s head told Magyar Nemzet.
New Sounds At Balaton Sound Festival In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2014 11:30 AM
- entertainment
Grammy Award winner Timbaland, recently regrouped Deep Dish, minimal techno star Richie Hawtin, super popular Martin Solveig, amazing Rita Ora, the more and more successful DVBBS and dynamic Blasterjaxx are all joining the already prestigious line-up of MasterCard Balaton Sound. This year the beach party is held between 10-13 July in Zamárdi, by Lake Balaton, Hungary.
Hungary’s Central Bank Raises 2014 Inflation To 0.1%
- 24 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The central bank has raised its 2014 inflation forecast to 0.1% from zero in its previous report. The National Bank of Hungary left its 2015 projection unchanged at 2.5%, according to the main figures of its fresh quarterly Inflation Report.
Square Renovated In Budapest Eighth District
- 11 Sep 2014 10:40 AM
- getting around
The renovated Teleki tér in Budapest’s Eighth District was officially handed over to the public on Wednesday. The Ft 160 million modernisation financed by the EU is part of the larger Magdolna Quarter programme.
Hungary’s Defense Minister, New Gov’t Office To Oversee National Holidays
- 14 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Considering Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent pledge to create a workfare state, it may seem odd that Hungarians are to get a slew of new national holidays. However, the 11 new days “of elevated importance” will mean state-coordinated celebrations, but no extra days off work.
German Occupation Memorial In Budapest Completed Under Cover Of Darkness
- 24 Jul 2014 11:40 AM
- current affairs
The controversial German occupation memorial was erected under cover of darkness early Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight some 100 police officers closed off the Szabadság square as workmen installed a timpanum with a bronze eagle, representing Nazi Germany. Below the eagle was erected a bronze statue of the Archangel Gabriel, representing “innocent Hungary”, holding an orb, representing the ...
Spas All Around Hungary Expect Bright Summer & Rising Ticket Sales
- 23 Jun 2014 12:00 PM
- health & wellness
Hungarian spas expect revenues from ticket sales to rise by 4% this summer season, an official of the Hungarian Spa Association said. Based on revenue figures in January- May this year, spas expect to generate 40 billion forints (EUR 130m) in revenue this summer, Szabolcs Juhász said.
Now On: Derkovits: The Artist & His Times, National Gallery Budapest
- 13 Jun 2014 9:04 AM
- community & culture
As part of the ongoing series at the Hungarian National Gallery dealing with the life's works of outstanding Hungarian artists, this exhibition presents the art of one of the major figures from the period between the wars, Gyula Derkovits (1894-1934). The significance of Derkovits was recognized even by the critics, collectors and museum experts of his own age.
Xpat Opinion: Hungay's Post-Election Analyses From Two Different Worlds
- 17 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sometimes, it’s like two different worlds. Hungarian voters re-elected Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on April 6th, and over the last several days we’ve been treated to many vivid, post-game analyses.
Hungary’s Official Election Results To Be Available By April 25, Says Committee Head
- 4 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The National Election Committee will announce the non-official results of the general election late on Sunday, after the majority of votes are processed, but the final, legal results will be available only by April 25, the committee’s head told Magyar Nemzet.
New Sounds At Balaton Sound Festival In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2014 11:30 AM
- entertainment
Grammy Award winner Timbaland, recently regrouped Deep Dish, minimal techno star Richie Hawtin, super popular Martin Solveig, amazing Rita Ora, the more and more successful DVBBS and dynamic Blasterjaxx are all joining the already prestigious line-up of MasterCard Balaton Sound. This year the beach party is held between 10-13 July in Zamárdi, by Lake Balaton, Hungary.