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Lázár: Hungary Negotiates Metro Renovation With Brussels
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government is in negotiations with the European Commission on funding for the renovation of Budapest’s M3 metro line, Hungary’s Cabinet Chief János Lázár said, adding that renovation is expected to start soon.
Liget Project Vows To Save Some Trees After Protests
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Liget project, a reconstruction of the City Park, will heed to protesters demands and leave all healthy trees in the park untouched, the technical director of project manager Városliget Zrt told free-distribution daily Lokál. The project affects about 150-200 trees out of altogether 7,000 found in the park, Attila Sághi said.
Interior, Defence Ministers Meet Austrian Counter Parts
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The interior and defence ministers of Hungary and Austria met at Röszke, in southern Hungary, on Thursday, to discuss cooperation against illegal migration. The meeting focused on ways Austria could contribute to border control in southern Hungary, Hungarian interior minister Sandor Pinter told a press conference after the talks.
UAE To Open Embassy In Budapest Next Year
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The United Arab Emirates will open an embassy in Budapest next year, an important step in further strengthening bilateral relations, UAE’s foreign minister said in Budapest, after talks with his Hungarian counterpart. The governments of the UAE and Hungary hope to conclude several agreements this year, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan told a joint press conference with Péter Szijjártó.
Angela Merkel: Hungary’s Migrant Quota Referendum Will Not Influence EU Policies
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The national referendum to be held in Hungary on 2 October on the European Union’s planned mandatory migrant quota system will have no major effect on EU policies, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has claimed.
EPAM Systems Plans HUF 3.6 bn Expansion, Signs Strategic Pact With Govt
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The Hungarian government signed a strategic cooperation agreement, its 69th such pact, with the US-based software developer EPAM Systems on Monday. The company will spend 3.6 billion forints (EUR 11.47m) to expand its capacity at bases in the Hungarian cities of Debrecen in the east and Szeged in the south, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced at a press conference after the signing in ...
Hungary To Launch Nation Wide Colon - Rectal Screening In Mid-2017
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary will launch a 7 billion forint (EUR 22.2m) nationwide colon-rectal cancer screening programme next year, health officials said. It aims to reach out to 2.5 million men and women aged between 50 and 70, they told a press conference.
Socialists Propose Day Of Free Europe
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Members of the opposition Socialist Party will not take part in the referendum called for October 2, instead they want to hold the first Day of Free Europe, Gyula Molnár, the party’s recently elected chairman, said in Keszthely (W Hungary) at the weekend.
Budapest Mayor Tarlós Outlines Congestion Zone
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest mayor István Tarlós on Friday presented detailed plans of the congestion fee system for the city at his final weekly press conference before the summer break. Car drivers will have to pay Ft 700 to enter the central zone, or can buy a yearly pass for Ft 5,000 per year.
Lázár: Hungary Negotiates Metro Renovation With Brussels
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government is in negotiations with the European Commission on funding for the renovation of Budapest’s M3 metro line, Hungary’s Cabinet Chief János Lázár said, adding that renovation is expected to start soon.
Liget Project Vows To Save Some Trees After Protests
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Liget project, a reconstruction of the City Park, will heed to protesters demands and leave all healthy trees in the park untouched, the technical director of project manager Városliget Zrt told free-distribution daily Lokál. The project affects about 150-200 trees out of altogether 7,000 found in the park, Attila Sághi said.
Interior, Defence Ministers Meet Austrian Counter Parts
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The interior and defence ministers of Hungary and Austria met at Röszke, in southern Hungary, on Thursday, to discuss cooperation against illegal migration. The meeting focused on ways Austria could contribute to border control in southern Hungary, Hungarian interior minister Sandor Pinter told a press conference after the talks.
UAE To Open Embassy In Budapest Next Year
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The United Arab Emirates will open an embassy in Budapest next year, an important step in further strengthening bilateral relations, UAE’s foreign minister said in Budapest, after talks with his Hungarian counterpart. The governments of the UAE and Hungary hope to conclude several agreements this year, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan told a joint press conference with Péter Szijjártó.
Angela Merkel: Hungary’s Migrant Quota Referendum Will Not Influence EU Policies
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The national referendum to be held in Hungary on 2 October on the European Union’s planned mandatory migrant quota system will have no major effect on EU policies, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has claimed.
EPAM Systems Plans HUF 3.6 bn Expansion, Signs Strategic Pact With Govt
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The Hungarian government signed a strategic cooperation agreement, its 69th such pact, with the US-based software developer EPAM Systems on Monday. The company will spend 3.6 billion forints (EUR 11.47m) to expand its capacity at bases in the Hungarian cities of Debrecen in the east and Szeged in the south, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced at a press conference after the signing in ...
Hungary To Launch Nation Wide Colon - Rectal Screening In Mid-2017
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary will launch a 7 billion forint (EUR 22.2m) nationwide colon-rectal cancer screening programme next year, health officials said. It aims to reach out to 2.5 million men and women aged between 50 and 70, they told a press conference.
Socialists Propose Day Of Free Europe
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Members of the opposition Socialist Party will not take part in the referendum called for October 2, instead they want to hold the first Day of Free Europe, Gyula Molnár, the party’s recently elected chairman, said in Keszthely (W Hungary) at the weekend.
Budapest Mayor Tarlós Outlines Congestion Zone
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest mayor István Tarlós on Friday presented detailed plans of the congestion fee system for the city at his final weekly press conference before the summer break. Car drivers will have to pay Ft 700 to enter the central zone, or can buy a yearly pass for Ft 5,000 per year.