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Hungarian National Bank Uncovers Huge Ponzi Scam
- 1 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The MNB has levied a Ft 1.25 billion fine on a group of companies and one individual for running what amounts to a large-scale Ponzi scheme. Authorities seized Ft 1.5 billion from the accounts of Zsolt Szabó-Forrai, the mastermind of the scam.
Hungary Rejects Norwegian Minister Questioning Its Commitment To Democracy
- 1 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s interest is to resolve the disputes with the Norwegian government successfully and as fast as possible, and it rejects claims questioning Hungary’s commitment to democratic values, a letter from the prime minister’s office said.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And Russia
- 1 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
There has been a lot of discussion about the Russian sympathies of the extreme right parties in Europe. I have written extensively about Jobbik’s close ties with Russia. I’m sure that many readers remember the strange story of Béla Kovács, Jobbik EP MP, who, by the way, was just barred from the territory of Ukraine by the Ukrainian government. The reason? Most likely Kovács’s participation in the ...
Unemployment Rate In Hungary Drops Below 8%
- 28 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The jobless rate fell to 7.9% in the May-July period, down slightly from 8% in April-June, the Central Statistics Office announced.
Budapest 50th On New Best Cities List
- 28 Aug 2014 7:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest ranked middle-of-the-field this year on a list of most liveable cities published by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Budapest received an overall score of 88.9 out of a maximum of 100. It scored 100 for the quality of education, 90 for culture and environment, 91.7 for health care services and 83.9 for infrastructure.
Hungarian Analysts: Fidesz Will Win Local Elections
- 28 Aug 2014 6:45 AM
- current affairs
There is no doubt about it: Fidesz continues to steadily lead the popularity lists and will win the local elections, director Tibor Závecz of pollsters Ipsos and Néz pont Institute senior analyst Csaba Fodor agreed yesterday.
Depardieu To Recite Syrian Poems In Budapest On 1 September
- 28 Aug 2014 6:40 AM
- community & culture
French actor Gerard Depardieu and blues singer Hobo will recite poems by Syrian poet Adonis at a literary evening in Budapest on September 1.
Street Party Near Várkert Bazár In Budapest On Friday, 29 August
- 28 Aug 2014 6:30 AM
- entertainment
Budapest’s First District will stage a street party, concerts and family entertainment on Friday to celebrate the opening of the renovated Lánchíd utca. Lánchíd utca will be open only to pedestrians until September 15, when cars will be once gain permitted.
More Than Half Of Fidesz Local Election Candidates Have Collected All Sigs In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than half of the Fidesz candidates in the upcoming local election have collected the required number of supporting signatures in a single day, the ruling party’s managing deputy chairman said on Tuesday.
Hungarian National Bank Uncovers Huge Ponzi Scam
- 1 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The MNB has levied a Ft 1.25 billion fine on a group of companies and one individual for running what amounts to a large-scale Ponzi scheme. Authorities seized Ft 1.5 billion from the accounts of Zsolt Szabó-Forrai, the mastermind of the scam.
Hungary Rejects Norwegian Minister Questioning Its Commitment To Democracy
- 1 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s interest is to resolve the disputes with the Norwegian government successfully and as fast as possible, and it rejects claims questioning Hungary’s commitment to democratic values, a letter from the prime minister’s office said.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Far Right And Russia
- 1 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
There has been a lot of discussion about the Russian sympathies of the extreme right parties in Europe. I have written extensively about Jobbik’s close ties with Russia. I’m sure that many readers remember the strange story of Béla Kovács, Jobbik EP MP, who, by the way, was just barred from the territory of Ukraine by the Ukrainian government. The reason? Most likely Kovács’s participation in the ...
Unemployment Rate In Hungary Drops Below 8%
- 28 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The jobless rate fell to 7.9% in the May-July period, down slightly from 8% in April-June, the Central Statistics Office announced.
Budapest 50th On New Best Cities List
- 28 Aug 2014 7:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest ranked middle-of-the-field this year on a list of most liveable cities published by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Budapest received an overall score of 88.9 out of a maximum of 100. It scored 100 for the quality of education, 90 for culture and environment, 91.7 for health care services and 83.9 for infrastructure.
Hungarian Analysts: Fidesz Will Win Local Elections
- 28 Aug 2014 6:45 AM
- current affairs
There is no doubt about it: Fidesz continues to steadily lead the popularity lists and will win the local elections, director Tibor Závecz of pollsters Ipsos and Néz pont Institute senior analyst Csaba Fodor agreed yesterday.
Depardieu To Recite Syrian Poems In Budapest On 1 September
- 28 Aug 2014 6:40 AM
- community & culture
French actor Gerard Depardieu and blues singer Hobo will recite poems by Syrian poet Adonis at a literary evening in Budapest on September 1.
Street Party Near Várkert Bazár In Budapest On Friday, 29 August
- 28 Aug 2014 6:30 AM
- entertainment
Budapest’s First District will stage a street party, concerts and family entertainment on Friday to celebrate the opening of the renovated Lánchíd utca. Lánchíd utca will be open only to pedestrians until September 15, when cars will be once gain permitted.
More Than Half Of Fidesz Local Election Candidates Have Collected All Sigs In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than half of the Fidesz candidates in the upcoming local election have collected the required number of supporting signatures in a single day, the ruling party’s managing deputy chairman said on Tuesday.