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Analyst: Opposition Facing Uphill Battle On Hungary Political Scene
- 28 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is hard to find any issue in Hungarian political discourse which opposition parties could latch onto and use to their advantage, a political scientist said. The ruling Fidesz party is still the force dictating the political agenda, and has even managed to “steal” the issue of national identity in relation to the migrant crisis from radical nationalist Jobbik, Béla Galló told public news ...
Budapest’s 5th District Says It Cannot Find Key Real Estate Sale Contract
- 28 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- property
Last week news site Index.hu published a lengthy exposé of attorney and former Budapest District 5 assemblyman Balázs Kertész, who, among other things, allegedly played a central role in the sale of district-owned real estate at substantially below market prices to individuals or companies close to Hungary’s governing Fidesz party.
Govt Office Chief: Former Head Of Quaestor Brokerage ‘Common Criminal’
- 25 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Csaba Tarsoly, the former head of the scandal-mired brokerage Quaestor in preliminary detention awaiting trial “is nothing other than a common criminal”, János Lázár, the government office chief, said in reply to a question at a weekly news briefing.
Socialist Leader Calls For Better Pension System
- 24 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pensioners should feel safe not vulnerable, and they should feel proud not poor, opposition Socialist Party leader Gyula Molnár said. The Socialists see issues around Hungary’s 2.7 million pensioners as cardinal, he told the conference on the sustainability of the pension system organised by the Friedrich Ebert and Táncsics Mihály foundations.
NY’s Eve Party Offer: Do You Like Musicals?
- 24 Nov 2016 7:59 AM
- specials
If the answer is: YES, then hurry, and reserve your seats in the Ballroom of Budapest Marriott Hotel, where the program is: New Year’s Eve Musical Party. Beautiful girls, dancers, elegant gentlemen, first class music, and wonderful dishes…more details to come,
Minimum Wages To Significantly Increase
- 24 Nov 2016 2:40 AM
- business
Wages for unskilled workers will be raised by 15% and for skilled workers by 25% in 2017, according to Hungary's economy minister, Mihály Varga. He said that in 2018 the minimum wages will be increased by a further 8% and 12%, respectively.
Sziget Festival Stickers Now Available On Viber
- 23 Nov 2016 8:06 AM
- entertainment
Viber, one of the leading global messaging apps, and Sziget Festival have announced the launch of a Special Party Sticker Pack. The official “Szitizen” stickers will become available today for free download by all festival and music lovers across Europe. Hungary’s Sziget Festival fans now have the opportunity to share festival’s positive energy and passion through Viber’s globally popular ...
Budapest Through The Lens: 6 Films that Capture Hungarian History & Culture
- 23 Nov 2016 8:01 AM
- entertainment
By Andrew Davison: Budapest is an iconic city, with stunning architecture, a vibrant atmosphere and a storied history, so naturally, it’s a city that attracts filmmakers, both locally and from abroad. As Budapest lends itself to being dressed up as Paris, Berlin or even Buenos Aires, you’ll find its familiar streets disguised in dozens of modern movies.
Parties React To Election Of Top Court Judges, New Chief
- 23 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz group leader Lajos Kósa said that the election had been “lawful and legitimate”. Referring to the Socialist Party’s criticism, Kósa said that “the Socialists seek to destabilise the country and destroy democratic institutions”. He noted that the Socialists “would not” name any candidate they could support. He added that the Socialists, Jobbik and leftist Democratic Coalition were now ...
Analyst: Opposition Facing Uphill Battle On Hungary Political Scene
- 28 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is hard to find any issue in Hungarian political discourse which opposition parties could latch onto and use to their advantage, a political scientist said. The ruling Fidesz party is still the force dictating the political agenda, and has even managed to “steal” the issue of national identity in relation to the migrant crisis from radical nationalist Jobbik, Béla Galló told public news ...
Budapest’s 5th District Says It Cannot Find Key Real Estate Sale Contract
- 28 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- property
Last week news site Index.hu published a lengthy exposé of attorney and former Budapest District 5 assemblyman Balázs Kertész, who, among other things, allegedly played a central role in the sale of district-owned real estate at substantially below market prices to individuals or companies close to Hungary’s governing Fidesz party.
Govt Office Chief: Former Head Of Quaestor Brokerage ‘Common Criminal’
- 25 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Csaba Tarsoly, the former head of the scandal-mired brokerage Quaestor in preliminary detention awaiting trial “is nothing other than a common criminal”, János Lázár, the government office chief, said in reply to a question at a weekly news briefing.
Socialist Leader Calls For Better Pension System
- 24 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pensioners should feel safe not vulnerable, and they should feel proud not poor, opposition Socialist Party leader Gyula Molnár said. The Socialists see issues around Hungary’s 2.7 million pensioners as cardinal, he told the conference on the sustainability of the pension system organised by the Friedrich Ebert and Táncsics Mihály foundations.
NY’s Eve Party Offer: Do You Like Musicals?
- 24 Nov 2016 7:59 AM
- specials
If the answer is: YES, then hurry, and reserve your seats in the Ballroom of Budapest Marriott Hotel, where the program is: New Year’s Eve Musical Party. Beautiful girls, dancers, elegant gentlemen, first class music, and wonderful dishes…more details to come,
Minimum Wages To Significantly Increase
- 24 Nov 2016 2:40 AM
- business
Wages for unskilled workers will be raised by 15% and for skilled workers by 25% in 2017, according to Hungary's economy minister, Mihály Varga. He said that in 2018 the minimum wages will be increased by a further 8% and 12%, respectively.
Sziget Festival Stickers Now Available On Viber
- 23 Nov 2016 8:06 AM
- entertainment
Viber, one of the leading global messaging apps, and Sziget Festival have announced the launch of a Special Party Sticker Pack. The official “Szitizen” stickers will become available today for free download by all festival and music lovers across Europe. Hungary’s Sziget Festival fans now have the opportunity to share festival’s positive energy and passion through Viber’s globally popular ...
Budapest Through The Lens: 6 Films that Capture Hungarian History & Culture
- 23 Nov 2016 8:01 AM
- entertainment
By Andrew Davison: Budapest is an iconic city, with stunning architecture, a vibrant atmosphere and a storied history, so naturally, it’s a city that attracts filmmakers, both locally and from abroad. As Budapest lends itself to being dressed up as Paris, Berlin or even Buenos Aires, you’ll find its familiar streets disguised in dozens of modern movies.
Parties React To Election Of Top Court Judges, New Chief
- 23 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz group leader Lajos Kósa said that the election had been “lawful and legitimate”. Referring to the Socialist Party’s criticism, Kósa said that “the Socialists seek to destabilise the country and destroy democratic institutions”. He noted that the Socialists “would not” name any candidate they could support. He added that the Socialists, Jobbik and leftist Democratic Coalition were now ...