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Defence Ministry Rejects Remarks Suggesting Russian Involvement In Migration Crisis
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s defence ministry has rejected allegations by the Liberal Party that Istvan Simicsko, the minister, had suggested in a conversation with his Czech counterpart that Russia had provided buses to help illegal migrants to the European Union’s external borders. Anett Bosz, executive of the Liberal Party, told a press conference on Monday that Martin Stropnicky, the Czech defence minister, ...
Mobile Telephony In Hungary Celebrates 25 Years
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Some 10-15% of mobile subscribers in Hungary, 1.3-1.5 million people, now use 4G telecoms technology, Népszabadság writes on the 25th anniversary of the launch of the first Hungarian analogue mobile-service provider. Magyar Telekom’s Westel 0660 mobile service began operating on October 15, 1990 with 400 towers.
No State Funeral For Hungary’s Former President Göncz
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There will be no state funeral for the former president Árpád Göncz, who, in an break with tradition, specified in his will that a simple memorial service be held. The former head of state will be laid to rest on November 6 in Óbuda cemetery alongside István Bibó, Miklós Vásárhelyi and György Litván, with whom he shared prison cells at various times in the years after 1956.
Hungarian Company Közgép Slashes Workforce In Half
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Construction group Közgép yesterday announced that it will lay-off 350 employees, half of its staff, due to a plunge in new orders. The job losses will affect 283 administrative positions and 67 blue-collar jobs. Companies owned by Lajos Simicska have been hit hard by the loss of state orders since relations between the former financier of the Fidesz party and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán turned ...
Czech Soldiers Depart For Hungary
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A special train bringing 21 Czech soldiers to help guard Hungary’s border with Croatia left Olomouc Tuesday morning, the Czech Defence Ministry announced. The carriages are also carrying technical equipment. An earlier announcement said the Czechs would bring seven trucks, one dredger and ten field kitchens to Hungary.
Makovecz Celebrations In Budapest In November
- 13 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
An award will be founded to mark the 80th anniversary of the birth of architect Imre Makovecz next month, Hungarian Academy of Arts president György Fekete announced at a Monday press conference. The architect will be honoured with a conference on his works, a concert, a new bust and new publications. The conference will be held in the Pesti Vigadó on November 23. Makovecz, born on November 20, ...
Hungary’s Economy Minister Varga Wins Euromoney Award
- 12 Oct 2015 11:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Mihály Varga has been named Finance Minister of the Year for Central and Eastern Europe by the Emerging Markets website of British monthly Euromoney. The timing of the conversion of foreign-currency mortgages to local currency was perfect, Emerging Markets observed. Furthermore, Hungary has paid back its loan to the IMF early, the site underlines.
Renewed Klauzál Square Market Hall Is Open On Sundays, Too
- 12 Oct 2015 10:50 AM
- shopping
By We Love Budapest: After a top-to-bottom restoration effort lasting months, the historic covered market of District VII now welcomes shoppers once again – even on Sundays. This downtown neighborhood was in dire need of a good marketplace offering everything from a supermarket to stands selling fresh local produce and dairy products. ...
Reception Stations In Hungary Nearly Empty
- 12 Oct 2015 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian refugee reception stations are little used, Immigration and Citizenship Office refugee affairs director Árpád Szép told M1 state television on Sunday. He said 612 people are accommodated at open reception stations at present, attributing this relatively low number to the fact that very few migrants apply for refugee status in Hungary.
Defence Ministry Rejects Remarks Suggesting Russian Involvement In Migration Crisis
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s defence ministry has rejected allegations by the Liberal Party that Istvan Simicsko, the minister, had suggested in a conversation with his Czech counterpart that Russia had provided buses to help illegal migrants to the European Union’s external borders. Anett Bosz, executive of the Liberal Party, told a press conference on Monday that Martin Stropnicky, the Czech defence minister, ...
Mobile Telephony In Hungary Celebrates 25 Years
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Some 10-15% of mobile subscribers in Hungary, 1.3-1.5 million people, now use 4G telecoms technology, Népszabadság writes on the 25th anniversary of the launch of the first Hungarian analogue mobile-service provider. Magyar Telekom’s Westel 0660 mobile service began operating on October 15, 1990 with 400 towers.
No State Funeral For Hungary’s Former President Göncz
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There will be no state funeral for the former president Árpád Göncz, who, in an break with tradition, specified in his will that a simple memorial service be held. The former head of state will be laid to rest on November 6 in Óbuda cemetery alongside István Bibó, Miklós Vásárhelyi and György Litván, with whom he shared prison cells at various times in the years after 1956.
Hungarian Company Közgép Slashes Workforce In Half
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Construction group Közgép yesterday announced that it will lay-off 350 employees, half of its staff, due to a plunge in new orders. The job losses will affect 283 administrative positions and 67 blue-collar jobs. Companies owned by Lajos Simicska have been hit hard by the loss of state orders since relations between the former financier of the Fidesz party and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán turned ...
Czech Soldiers Depart For Hungary
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A special train bringing 21 Czech soldiers to help guard Hungary’s border with Croatia left Olomouc Tuesday morning, the Czech Defence Ministry announced. The carriages are also carrying technical equipment. An earlier announcement said the Czechs would bring seven trucks, one dredger and ten field kitchens to Hungary.
Makovecz Celebrations In Budapest In November
- 13 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
An award will be founded to mark the 80th anniversary of the birth of architect Imre Makovecz next month, Hungarian Academy of Arts president György Fekete announced at a Monday press conference. The architect will be honoured with a conference on his works, a concert, a new bust and new publications. The conference will be held in the Pesti Vigadó on November 23. Makovecz, born on November 20, ...
Hungary’s Economy Minister Varga Wins Euromoney Award
- 12 Oct 2015 11:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Mihály Varga has been named Finance Minister of the Year for Central and Eastern Europe by the Emerging Markets website of British monthly Euromoney. The timing of the conversion of foreign-currency mortgages to local currency was perfect, Emerging Markets observed. Furthermore, Hungary has paid back its loan to the IMF early, the site underlines.
Renewed Klauzál Square Market Hall Is Open On Sundays, Too
- 12 Oct 2015 10:50 AM
- shopping
By We Love Budapest: After a top-to-bottom restoration effort lasting months, the historic covered market of District VII now welcomes shoppers once again – even on Sundays. This downtown neighborhood was in dire need of a good marketplace offering everything from a supermarket to stands selling fresh local produce and dairy products. ...
Reception Stations In Hungary Nearly Empty
- 12 Oct 2015 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian refugee reception stations are little used, Immigration and Citizenship Office refugee affairs director Árpád Szép told M1 state television on Sunday. He said 612 people are accommodated at open reception stations at present, attributing this relatively low number to the fact that very few migrants apply for refugee status in Hungary.