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Fidesz Wins Two-Thirds Majority In Hungarian Election
- 26 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s centre-right Fidesz has on Sunday won a two-thirds legislative majority with 262 mandates in the 386-seat Parliament. This was the second round of Hungary’s general elections. Fidesz failed to win in only three of the remaining 57 individual districts. With nearly 98% of the votes processed far-right Jobbik seems to have secured 47 seats, while the Socialist Party (MSZP) will have 59 ...
Hungary's Forint Leans Towards Strenghtening Amidst Lighter Global Mood
- 21 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- business
"Global investor sentiment is on the mend, which has lent some momentum to Hungary’s forint against the euro, as well. The international macro calendar is relatively empty therefore US corporate earnings reports and the economic/financial implications of the Icelandic volcano eruption are prone to affect investors’ mood today.
ESU In Hungary: “Friends, Romans, Countrymen….”
- 20 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- community & culture
Yes, it’s time again to offer praise to those young people of Hungary brave enough to step up and compete in the annual English Speaking Union’s Public Speaking Competition. This year’s event was held on April 15 in the British Embassy’s Old Banking Hall, and was witnessed by an audience of locals and expats interested in the competition.
EU May Ease State Aid Rules To Offset Airline Losses
- 20 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- business
"light bans triggered by a volcanic eruption in Iceland are being lifted all over Europe. Hungary has first called off overflight restrictions above 7,500 metres (24,000 feet) and then suspended general no-fly regulations at noon today. In the meantime, economists have warned that air travel disruption depends entirely on how long the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano and the dispersion of ...
Icelandic Volcanic Ash Chokes Hungary's Forint
- 19 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- business
"Goldman Sachs being charged with fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ruined the appetite for markets on Friday, and the volcanic ash from Iceland keeps choking European markets. The airspace closure is seen putting Europe’s fragile recovery in danger, according to the most recent press reports. Hungary’s forint eased to above 265 against the euro again.
Hungary’s New Govt Will Seek To Renew Or Extend IMF/EU Deal
- 16 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary's new centre-right Fidesz government will seek a new financing deal or an extension to the existing agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union, foreign minister-designate János Martonyi told Reuters in an interview. He said they would like to sit to the negotiating table as soon as possible.
BD Celebrates Opening Of New Manufacturing Facility In Tatabánya, Hungary
- 16 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today celebrated the grand opening of its new production facility in Tatabánya, Hungary. Construction of this new €100 million, state-of-the-art facility began in 2008, and production is expected to start in 2010. BD is expected to employ approximately 500 people at the facility by 2014.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
U.S. Embassy Joins Habitat For Humanity To Build Home For Autistic People
- 14 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Consul General Jeff Lodinsky participated in a groundbreaking ceremony and construction of the Miskolc Autistic Association’s home for those with autism. The U.S. Embassy and the American International School of Budapest have joined with Habitat for Humanity for many years to construct housing for those in need.
Fidesz Wins Two-Thirds Majority In Hungarian Election
- 26 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s centre-right Fidesz has on Sunday won a two-thirds legislative majority with 262 mandates in the 386-seat Parliament. This was the second round of Hungary’s general elections. Fidesz failed to win in only three of the remaining 57 individual districts. With nearly 98% of the votes processed far-right Jobbik seems to have secured 47 seats, while the Socialist Party (MSZP) will have 59 ...
Hungary's Forint Leans Towards Strenghtening Amidst Lighter Global Mood
- 21 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- business
"Global investor sentiment is on the mend, which has lent some momentum to Hungary’s forint against the euro, as well. The international macro calendar is relatively empty therefore US corporate earnings reports and the economic/financial implications of the Icelandic volcano eruption are prone to affect investors’ mood today.
ESU In Hungary: “Friends, Romans, Countrymen….”
- 20 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- community & culture
Yes, it’s time again to offer praise to those young people of Hungary brave enough to step up and compete in the annual English Speaking Union’s Public Speaking Competition. This year’s event was held on April 15 in the British Embassy’s Old Banking Hall, and was witnessed by an audience of locals and expats interested in the competition.
EU May Ease State Aid Rules To Offset Airline Losses
- 20 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- business
"light bans triggered by a volcanic eruption in Iceland are being lifted all over Europe. Hungary has first called off overflight restrictions above 7,500 metres (24,000 feet) and then suspended general no-fly regulations at noon today. In the meantime, economists have warned that air travel disruption depends entirely on how long the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano and the dispersion of ...
Icelandic Volcanic Ash Chokes Hungary's Forint
- 19 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- business
"Goldman Sachs being charged with fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ruined the appetite for markets on Friday, and the volcanic ash from Iceland keeps choking European markets. The airspace closure is seen putting Europe’s fragile recovery in danger, according to the most recent press reports. Hungary’s forint eased to above 265 against the euro again.
Hungary’s New Govt Will Seek To Renew Or Extend IMF/EU Deal
- 16 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary's new centre-right Fidesz government will seek a new financing deal or an extension to the existing agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union, foreign minister-designate János Martonyi told Reuters in an interview. He said they would like to sit to the negotiating table as soon as possible.
BD Celebrates Opening Of New Manufacturing Facility In Tatabánya, Hungary
- 16 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today celebrated the grand opening of its new production facility in Tatabánya, Hungary. Construction of this new €100 million, state-of-the-art facility began in 2008, and production is expected to start in 2010. BD is expected to employ approximately 500 people at the facility by 2014.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
U.S. Embassy Joins Habitat For Humanity To Build Home For Autistic People
- 14 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Consul General Jeff Lodinsky participated in a groundbreaking ceremony and construction of the Miskolc Autistic Association’s home for those with autism. The U.S. Embassy and the American International School of Budapest have joined with Habitat for Humanity for many years to construct housing for those in need.