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75 People To Spend HUF75 Million For Permanent Residency In Hungary
- 24 Oct 2013 6:40 AM
- current affairs
Seventy-five foreign individuals have already paid HUF 75 million (€250 000) for residency bonds in order to gain permanent residency in Hungary, which entitles them to travel freely within the 25 other Schengen countries for up to 90 days every six months. The government is hoping to get at least 4500 special residency bond buyers each year, says Napi Gazdaság.
Cheap Castles For Sale In Hungary
- 24 Oct 2013 6:30 AM
- property
Many of Hungary’s historic homes, estates, and even castles are now for sale, but the demand for them is very low. There are incredible offers on the market, but buyers need to be aware of castle maintenance difficulties. Hungarian castles and mansions are becoming cheaper, writes popular newspaper Napi Gazdaság. At Balatonboglár a resort town situated on the south shore of Lake Balaton, a fully ...
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian “Foreign Language Examination Factory”
- 21 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
For those of you who don’t follow the comments to my blog posts there is a huge debate among readers of Hungarian Spectrum over who is responsible for the video of a fake meeting of six Roma in Baja. Most of us couldn’t make head or tail of the story of R. (Róbert) G.
Having Children Makes Life Easier & Cheaper In Hungary
- 17 Oct 2013 11:00 AM
- community & culture
Despite the reduced overheads, life in Hungary is more expensive now than it was three years ago, when we factor in food, transport, and energy prices. Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) figures show that since 2010, when the government decided to support families with children, income among households with kids rose more than the rate of inflation, while childless households are left ...
Raiffeisen Bank Won’t Be Leaving Hungary
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) wants to stay in Hungary despite the government’s shocking rules against foreign banks in the country. According to the latest Emerging Markets interview with new RBI CEO Karl Sevelda, the bank has shrunk its Hungarian balance sheet by HUF300 million since June last year due to loss-making exchange rates and punishing new taxes, but has strong ...
Hungarian Government To Prepare Work Program For Women Facing Pension
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
After 40 years of employment, women in Hungary can retire, but some above the age of 55 and unemployed are unable to reach this limit. The government is setting up a program for them.
Xpat Opinion: How Is The Internet In Hungary Any Less Free This Year?
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- tech
The 2013 edition of Freedom on the Net, an assessment of internet and digital media published by Freedom House, ranked internet in Hungary as “free,” but to the astonishment of many, it also downgraded Hungary’s score. Why?
Locals Chose To Holiday-At-Home In Hungary This Year
- 8 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
Hungary is not a nation of travel-phobic people, but according to the Hungarian Central Statistical Office’s latest survey, more Hungarians chose to enjoy the familiar comforts of their own country while on holiday this year.
Nine More Casinos Plan To Open Next Year In Hungary
- 7 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The 2014 Hungarian budget bill includes provision for concession fees from nine new category II casinos that plan to open next year; these are in addition to the three casinos currently operating in the country, says business daily Világgazdaság.
75 People To Spend HUF75 Million For Permanent Residency In Hungary
- 24 Oct 2013 6:40 AM
- current affairs
Seventy-five foreign individuals have already paid HUF 75 million (€250 000) for residency bonds in order to gain permanent residency in Hungary, which entitles them to travel freely within the 25 other Schengen countries for up to 90 days every six months. The government is hoping to get at least 4500 special residency bond buyers each year, says Napi Gazdaság.
Cheap Castles For Sale In Hungary
- 24 Oct 2013 6:30 AM
- property
Many of Hungary’s historic homes, estates, and even castles are now for sale, but the demand for them is very low. There are incredible offers on the market, but buyers need to be aware of castle maintenance difficulties. Hungarian castles and mansions are becoming cheaper, writes popular newspaper Napi Gazdaság. At Balatonboglár a resort town situated on the south shore of Lake Balaton, a fully ...
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian “Foreign Language Examination Factory”
- 21 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
For those of you who don’t follow the comments to my blog posts there is a huge debate among readers of Hungarian Spectrum over who is responsible for the video of a fake meeting of six Roma in Baja. Most of us couldn’t make head or tail of the story of R. (Róbert) G.
Having Children Makes Life Easier & Cheaper In Hungary
- 17 Oct 2013 11:00 AM
- community & culture
Despite the reduced overheads, life in Hungary is more expensive now than it was three years ago, when we factor in food, transport, and energy prices. Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) figures show that since 2010, when the government decided to support families with children, income among households with kids rose more than the rate of inflation, while childless households are left ...
Raiffeisen Bank Won’t Be Leaving Hungary
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) wants to stay in Hungary despite the government’s shocking rules against foreign banks in the country. According to the latest Emerging Markets interview with new RBI CEO Karl Sevelda, the bank has shrunk its Hungarian balance sheet by HUF300 million since June last year due to loss-making exchange rates and punishing new taxes, but has strong ...
Hungarian Government To Prepare Work Program For Women Facing Pension
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
After 40 years of employment, women in Hungary can retire, but some above the age of 55 and unemployed are unable to reach this limit. The government is setting up a program for them.
Xpat Opinion: How Is The Internet In Hungary Any Less Free This Year?
- 10 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- tech
The 2013 edition of Freedom on the Net, an assessment of internet and digital media published by Freedom House, ranked internet in Hungary as “free,” but to the astonishment of many, it also downgraded Hungary’s score. Why?
Locals Chose To Holiday-At-Home In Hungary This Year
- 8 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
Hungary is not a nation of travel-phobic people, but according to the Hungarian Central Statistical Office’s latest survey, more Hungarians chose to enjoy the familiar comforts of their own country while on holiday this year.
Nine More Casinos Plan To Open Next Year In Hungary
- 7 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The 2014 Hungarian budget bill includes provision for concession fees from nine new category II casinos that plan to open next year; these are in addition to the three casinos currently operating in the country, says business daily Világgazdaság.