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Bajnai On IMF-Hungary Impasse
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has failed to reach a loan agreement with the IMF and EU because those organisations intend to lend money to the Hungarian government to considerably change its policies, whereas the government wants funds so as to continue with its current policies, former prime minister Gordon Bajnai said on Friday.
Xpat Opinion: Arab Spring Spreads To Hungary?
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
As women in several Arab countries are fighting for basic civil rights, such as the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, Magyar women have recently won their very own battle to drive… trains. Hungarian Railways/MAV is to launch a new version of its strictly male train driving course in January, this time accepting female applicants only, Blikk reported. To date women have been banned from such ...
Electric Fault Closes Budapest Airport
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- travel
The Liszt Ferenc International Airport had to close on Friday noon as the control tower suffered a blackout caused by water on a transformer. Arriving aircraft were redirected to Vienna or Bratislava, from where coaches picked up passengers. Many departures were cancelled.
Xpat Opinion: Left-Wing Criticism Of University Scholarship Allocation Plans
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left of centre columnists discuss the allocation of university scholarships for 2013, and accuse Fidesz of breaching its promise not to introduce tuition fees.
Hungarian Cabinet Decides To Cut Utility Rates By 10%
- 7 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet has asked the Development Ministry to produce ways and means of reducing gas and electricity fees by 10%, spokesman András Giró-Szász announced during a recess in yesterday’s cabinet meeting. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in his radio interview last Friday that the cabinet is looking to reduce utility costs to consumers by reducing the profits of gas and electricity distributors.
Hungary's President Áder Sends Election Bill To Court
- 7 Dec 2012 8:06 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder sent the election procedures bill to the Constitutional Court for preliminary legal review yesterday, as forecast by the prime minister last Friday.
New Racetrack In The Works In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- sport
A car and motor sport complex for hosting international races will be built in Borsod county, Magyar Hírlap reports. The 2.6 kilometre racing track will meet International Autosport Federation (FIA) and International Motorsport Federation standards, meaning that Formula One races could be held there.
Thai Police Arrest Hungarian Murder Suspect
- 6 Dec 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
Thai police have arrested Gábor Németh, the Hungarian suspected of killing his business associate and countryman Péter Reisz, local media reported on Wednesday. The 35-year-old has an Israeli passport in the name of Moshe David. He was arrested in Bangkok.
Afghan Interpreters Worked With Hungarian Forces Seek Asylum
- 5 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Foreign Ministry is considering a request from five Afghan interpreters who have worked with Hungarian forces in that country for permission to emigrate to Hungary with their families. Ministry spokesman Gábor Kaleta said consultations will be held with the relevant state bodies and NATO members.
Bajnai On IMF-Hungary Impasse
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has failed to reach a loan agreement with the IMF and EU because those organisations intend to lend money to the Hungarian government to considerably change its policies, whereas the government wants funds so as to continue with its current policies, former prime minister Gordon Bajnai said on Friday.
Xpat Opinion: Arab Spring Spreads To Hungary?
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
As women in several Arab countries are fighting for basic civil rights, such as the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, Magyar women have recently won their very own battle to drive… trains. Hungarian Railways/MAV is to launch a new version of its strictly male train driving course in January, this time accepting female applicants only, Blikk reported. To date women have been banned from such ...
Electric Fault Closes Budapest Airport
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- travel
The Liszt Ferenc International Airport had to close on Friday noon as the control tower suffered a blackout caused by water on a transformer. Arriving aircraft were redirected to Vienna or Bratislava, from where coaches picked up passengers. Many departures were cancelled.
Xpat Opinion: Left-Wing Criticism Of University Scholarship Allocation Plans
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left of centre columnists discuss the allocation of university scholarships for 2013, and accuse Fidesz of breaching its promise not to introduce tuition fees.
Hungarian Cabinet Decides To Cut Utility Rates By 10%
- 7 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet has asked the Development Ministry to produce ways and means of reducing gas and electricity fees by 10%, spokesman András Giró-Szász announced during a recess in yesterday’s cabinet meeting. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in his radio interview last Friday that the cabinet is looking to reduce utility costs to consumers by reducing the profits of gas and electricity distributors.
Hungary's President Áder Sends Election Bill To Court
- 7 Dec 2012 8:06 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder sent the election procedures bill to the Constitutional Court for preliminary legal review yesterday, as forecast by the prime minister last Friday.
New Racetrack In The Works In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- sport
A car and motor sport complex for hosting international races will be built in Borsod county, Magyar Hírlap reports. The 2.6 kilometre racing track will meet International Autosport Federation (FIA) and International Motorsport Federation standards, meaning that Formula One races could be held there.
Thai Police Arrest Hungarian Murder Suspect
- 6 Dec 2012 8:03 AM
- current affairs
Thai police have arrested Gábor Németh, the Hungarian suspected of killing his business associate and countryman Péter Reisz, local media reported on Wednesday. The 35-year-old has an Israeli passport in the name of Moshe David. He was arrested in Bangkok.
Afghan Interpreters Worked With Hungarian Forces Seek Asylum
- 5 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Foreign Ministry is considering a request from five Afghan interpreters who have worked with Hungarian forces in that country for permission to emigrate to Hungary with their families. Ministry spokesman Gábor Kaleta said consultations will be held with the relevant state bodies and NATO members.