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Socialists VAT Petition Drive Approved In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The signature sheets of the Socialist Party’s petition drive to reduce VAT were distributed to constituency officials a few days ago, Népszabadság reports. Deputy caucus leader Zoltán Lukács told the newspaper that as the governing party would not even approve their proposal to lower the VAT on food items from 27% to 5% for debate in Parliament, they will now turn to ordinary people.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Criticized In German Public Media
- 2 Apr 2013 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators criticize the government’s reaction to German public media reports which claim that undemocratic trends are the order of the day in Hungary. A conservative liberal blogger, on the other hand, believes that the German media habitually paint a distorted and biased picture of Hungary.
'The Unfortunate Bias Of The Commissioner Towards Hungary', By Ferenc Kumin
- 2 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ever wonder if there is any issue in Hungary on which the different political sides agree? Take a look at this recent quote of Viviane Reding, European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship from an interview at Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Xpat Opinion: Pálinka In Budapest
- 2 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : Pálinka is good for health and it can be made out of anything. The Hungarian magic shot has been in the Carpathian Basin for hundreds of years and it’s officially Hungarian property according to international law. Its fame is mainly due to its fruity taste and its wonderful effect on the human body and a huge cult ...
Police Raid Király Utca Café In Budapest
- 2 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Police on Friday night raided the Sirály café on Király utca, said to be the place where the March 7 attack on Fidesz headquarters was organised. Ádám Schönberger, an official with the Marom Budapest Association, which operates the bar, said 100-150 people were in the Sirály when dozens of police officers raided it.
Hundreds Protest At Fidesz HQ In Budapest
- 2 Apr 2013 8:59 AM
- current affairs
Hundreds of people protested in favour of the rule of law outside Fidesz headquarters on Saturday afternoon to mark the 25th anniversary of the foundation of the party. Party activists hung a banner on the building, wishing protesters a happy Easter, while police turned out in large numbers.
Work Begins On New FTC Stadium In Budapest
- 29 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
The foundation stone of a new stadium for Ferencváros football FTC was laid on Thursday. The new facility is to be completed by the autumn of 2014. Until then FTC will play its home games at the Puskás Ferenc Stadium.
Xpat Opinion: Matolcsy’s First Rate Cut In Hungary
- 29 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Commentators across the political spectrum discuss the National Bank’s decision to go ahead with regular interest rate cuts and comment on the move of former National Bank President András Simor to the ERBD as a Vice-President.
Former Hungarian Central Bank Governor Simor Gets Senior EBRD Position
- 28 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Former National Bank governor András Simor will be appointed vice-president at the EBRD from July 1, the regional development bank announced on Wednesday. He will co-ordinate strategies to aid economic transformation and economic policy.
Socialists VAT Petition Drive Approved In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The signature sheets of the Socialist Party’s petition drive to reduce VAT were distributed to constituency officials a few days ago, Népszabadság reports. Deputy caucus leader Zoltán Lukács told the newspaper that as the governing party would not even approve their proposal to lower the VAT on food items from 27% to 5% for debate in Parliament, they will now turn to ordinary people.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Criticized In German Public Media
- 2 Apr 2013 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators criticize the government’s reaction to German public media reports which claim that undemocratic trends are the order of the day in Hungary. A conservative liberal blogger, on the other hand, believes that the German media habitually paint a distorted and biased picture of Hungary.
'The Unfortunate Bias Of The Commissioner Towards Hungary', By Ferenc Kumin
- 2 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ever wonder if there is any issue in Hungary on which the different political sides agree? Take a look at this recent quote of Viviane Reding, European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship from an interview at Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Xpat Opinion: Pálinka In Budapest
- 2 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : Pálinka is good for health and it can be made out of anything. The Hungarian magic shot has been in the Carpathian Basin for hundreds of years and it’s officially Hungarian property according to international law. Its fame is mainly due to its fruity taste and its wonderful effect on the human body and a huge cult ...
Police Raid Király Utca Café In Budapest
- 2 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Police on Friday night raided the Sirály café on Király utca, said to be the place where the March 7 attack on Fidesz headquarters was organised. Ádám Schönberger, an official with the Marom Budapest Association, which operates the bar, said 100-150 people were in the Sirály when dozens of police officers raided it.
Hundreds Protest At Fidesz HQ In Budapest
- 2 Apr 2013 8:59 AM
- current affairs
Hundreds of people protested in favour of the rule of law outside Fidesz headquarters on Saturday afternoon to mark the 25th anniversary of the foundation of the party. Party activists hung a banner on the building, wishing protesters a happy Easter, while police turned out in large numbers.
Work Begins On New FTC Stadium In Budapest
- 29 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
The foundation stone of a new stadium for Ferencváros football FTC was laid on Thursday. The new facility is to be completed by the autumn of 2014. Until then FTC will play its home games at the Puskás Ferenc Stadium.
Xpat Opinion: Matolcsy’s First Rate Cut In Hungary
- 29 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Commentators across the political spectrum discuss the National Bank’s decision to go ahead with regular interest rate cuts and comment on the move of former National Bank President András Simor to the ERBD as a Vice-President.
Former Hungarian Central Bank Governor Simor Gets Senior EBRD Position
- 28 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Former National Bank governor András Simor will be appointed vice-president at the EBRD from July 1, the regional development bank announced on Wednesday. He will co-ordinate strategies to aid economic transformation and economic policy.