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“No Talk” Of EDP Against Hungary, Says Varga
- 3 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Mihály Varga said commenting on a critical report published by the European Commission that there was “absolutely no talk” about launching an excessive deficit procedure (EDP) against Hungary. In response to the EC’s criticism of the tax system, including sectoral taxes, Varga said: “Hungary has clearly stated that it has transformed its tax system, there is now a different ...
Embassies Support Budapest Pride Festival
- 3 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Twenty embassies issued a joint statement on Wednesday in support of the ongoing Budapest Pride festival, affirming the right of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in Hungary to express themselves peacefully and lawfully.
"Murder In The Puszta" - First Hungarian Murder Mystery Game Published
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
If you and your friends want to solve a Magyar murder in the comfort of your own home, try “Murder in the Puszta”. This is a murder mystery party game where each player acts out a suspect in a murder case. A fictitious csárda (inn) on the edge of the Puszta National Park serves as the crime scene, where inn owners Pisti and Marika always give their guests a hearty welcome.
New Fidesz Bill In Hungary Closes RTL Loophole
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz moved yesterday to amend the advertising tax, approved earlier this month, following reports that a last-minute change to the bill may have saved RTL Klub Ft 3 billion in taxes this year. That change, seen as benefiting rival TV2, allowed companies to deduct previous years’ losses from their tax base.
E-Toll Revenues In Hungary Beat Projections
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Revenues from the electronic road toll fees are on track to reach Ft 79 billion in the first half, exceeding the Ft 75 billion target, Development Minister Miklós Seszták announced at a Monday press conference. Hungary introduced usage-based tolls a year ago today for trucks heavier than 3.5 tonnes, at a cost of Ft 36 billion.
Xpat Opinion: An Outstanding Memoir Of Hungary During World War II
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
History buffs who take an interest in central Europe and Hungary have long been at a disadvantage. The body of good works on Hungarian history remains largely in Hungarian. There are some great exceptions, of course, like Sir Bryan Cartledge’s work. But relatively speaking, really good stuff — especially about the 20th century — is difficult to find in English.
Hungarian Golden Team Goalkeeper Grosics Funeral Takes Place Today
- 30 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The funeral of Golden team goalkeeper Gyula Grosics will be held at St. István Basilica this afternoon. Friends and fans may pay their last respects between noon and 1.45 p.m.
Jobless Rate In Hungary Down To 8%
- 30 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The jobless rate fell to 8% in the March-May period, down from 10.5% in the same period of last year, the Central Statistics Office announced on Friday. The number of unemployed fell 104,000 on an annual basis. The jobless rate in the 15-24 age group fell furthest, from 27% to 19.4%.
Hungarian Govt Wants To See EY Audit Results On Norway Funds
- 30 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian government has asked the head of Ernst and Young in Hungary to make available the results of an audit on the distribution of Norway Funds in 2008-2010, the deputy state secretary for development policy communications said on Friday.
“No Talk” Of EDP Against Hungary, Says Varga
- 3 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Mihály Varga said commenting on a critical report published by the European Commission that there was “absolutely no talk” about launching an excessive deficit procedure (EDP) against Hungary. In response to the EC’s criticism of the tax system, including sectoral taxes, Varga said: “Hungary has clearly stated that it has transformed its tax system, there is now a different ...
Embassies Support Budapest Pride Festival
- 3 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Twenty embassies issued a joint statement on Wednesday in support of the ongoing Budapest Pride festival, affirming the right of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in Hungary to express themselves peacefully and lawfully.
"Murder In The Puszta" - First Hungarian Murder Mystery Game Published
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
If you and your friends want to solve a Magyar murder in the comfort of your own home, try “Murder in the Puszta”. This is a murder mystery party game where each player acts out a suspect in a murder case. A fictitious csárda (inn) on the edge of the Puszta National Park serves as the crime scene, where inn owners Pisti and Marika always give their guests a hearty welcome.
New Fidesz Bill In Hungary Closes RTL Loophole
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz moved yesterday to amend the advertising tax, approved earlier this month, following reports that a last-minute change to the bill may have saved RTL Klub Ft 3 billion in taxes this year. That change, seen as benefiting rival TV2, allowed companies to deduct previous years’ losses from their tax base.
E-Toll Revenues In Hungary Beat Projections
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Revenues from the electronic road toll fees are on track to reach Ft 79 billion in the first half, exceeding the Ft 75 billion target, Development Minister Miklós Seszták announced at a Monday press conference. Hungary introduced usage-based tolls a year ago today for trucks heavier than 3.5 tonnes, at a cost of Ft 36 billion.
Xpat Opinion: An Outstanding Memoir Of Hungary During World War II
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
History buffs who take an interest in central Europe and Hungary have long been at a disadvantage. The body of good works on Hungarian history remains largely in Hungarian. There are some great exceptions, of course, like Sir Bryan Cartledge’s work. But relatively speaking, really good stuff — especially about the 20th century — is difficult to find in English.
Hungarian Golden Team Goalkeeper Grosics Funeral Takes Place Today
- 30 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The funeral of Golden team goalkeeper Gyula Grosics will be held at St. István Basilica this afternoon. Friends and fans may pay their last respects between noon and 1.45 p.m.
Jobless Rate In Hungary Down To 8%
- 30 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The jobless rate fell to 8% in the March-May period, down from 10.5% in the same period of last year, the Central Statistics Office announced on Friday. The number of unemployed fell 104,000 on an annual basis. The jobless rate in the 15-24 age group fell furthest, from 27% to 19.4%.
Hungarian Govt Wants To See EY Audit Results On Norway Funds
- 30 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian government has asked the head of Ernst and Young in Hungary to make available the results of an audit on the distribution of Norway Funds in 2008-2010, the deputy state secretary for development policy communications said on Friday.