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Hungarian National Bureau Of Investigation Director Removed From His Post
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Interior Ministry has removed National Bureau of Investigation (NNI) director Zoltan Csizner from his post, effective immediately and without explanation, at the recommendation of National Police chief Jozsef Hatala. Interior Minister Sandor Pinter appointed Gabor Bucsek as the new NNI director, effective August 9.
Hungary's June Trade Surplus Beats Forecasts
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The trade surplus grew to €761.7 million in June, from €570.8 million one year earlier, according to preliminary data from the Central Statistics Office. Exports saw 5.6% growth, to €6.9 billion, while imports were 3% higher, at €6.1 billion.
A Short Hungarin Separatist Video Emerges In Transylvania
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- video
A short Hungarian film posted on video file-sharing websites and included in newscasts of several Romanian television stations at the weekend makes calls to liberate Transylvania from Romanians. The film shows pictures of a target practice with a caption saying, “We are the Székely-Hungarian National Guard, designed to liberate Transylvania from Romanian occupation. If you want to join up, seek ...
Xpat Opinion: The Right & The Left On Hungarian Achievements In London
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
I managed to avoid commenting on the Olympics for two solid weeks, but perhaps I ought to say something about the games in general, the Hungarians’ performance in particular, and the political sparring between left and right over the Olympics and its significance. A couple of decades ago I was an avid follower of Olympic events but eventually I became disillusioned. I wasn’t sure any longer about ...
Hungarian Anti-Virus Maker Winds Up Operations
- 10 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
The owner of VirusBuster, the maker of the anti-virus software of the same name, is removing its products from the market as of October and closing down. The company, founded in 1997, said substantial changes have occurred on the market and it is no longer able to maintain its operations economically.
Meteor Shower On Show This Weekend In Hungary
- 10 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Perseids meteor shower visible since July will reach its peak in Hungary this weekend, specifically on Saturday night. The meteors should be visible all across the night sky. Óbuda’s Polaris Observatory will be open from 9 p.m. Saturday night to visitors hoping to view the spectacle.
Hungarian Mortality Rate Well Above EU Average
- 9 Aug 2012 12:50 PM
- health & wellness
The Hungarian mortality rate is almost 50% higher than the average of the most developed EU15 countries, according to a study included in the Central Statistics Office publication Demographic Portrait 2012. The death rate here is also higher than in those countries that joined the EU simultaneously or later than Hungary.
New Zealand PM Blasts Hungary’s Afghanistan Contingent
- 9 Aug 2012 12:40 PM
- current affairs
The Defence Ministry and the Hungarian Armed Forces rejected accusations levelled by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key at Hungarian troops serving in Afghanistan. Key on Monday criticised the Hungarians for failing to go on patrol at night. He spoke after two New Zealand soldiers were killed and six others injured in clashes with Taliban rebels.
Two Kayak Gold Medals For Hungary
- 9 Aug 2012 10:00 AM
- sport
Hungarian athletes won gold medals in two rowing events on Wednesday, raising the national total to six. Rudolf Dombi and Roland Kokeny pipped a Portuguese duo for first place in the men's 1,000-metre kayak pairs race.
Hungarian National Bureau Of Investigation Director Removed From His Post
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Interior Ministry has removed National Bureau of Investigation (NNI) director Zoltan Csizner from his post, effective immediately and without explanation, at the recommendation of National Police chief Jozsef Hatala. Interior Minister Sandor Pinter appointed Gabor Bucsek as the new NNI director, effective August 9.
Hungary's June Trade Surplus Beats Forecasts
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The trade surplus grew to €761.7 million in June, from €570.8 million one year earlier, according to preliminary data from the Central Statistics Office. Exports saw 5.6% growth, to €6.9 billion, while imports were 3% higher, at €6.1 billion.
A Short Hungarin Separatist Video Emerges In Transylvania
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- video
A short Hungarian film posted on video file-sharing websites and included in newscasts of several Romanian television stations at the weekend makes calls to liberate Transylvania from Romanians. The film shows pictures of a target practice with a caption saying, “We are the Székely-Hungarian National Guard, designed to liberate Transylvania from Romanian occupation. If you want to join up, seek ...
Xpat Opinion: The Right & The Left On Hungarian Achievements In London
- 13 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
I managed to avoid commenting on the Olympics for two solid weeks, but perhaps I ought to say something about the games in general, the Hungarians’ performance in particular, and the political sparring between left and right over the Olympics and its significance. A couple of decades ago I was an avid follower of Olympic events but eventually I became disillusioned. I wasn’t sure any longer about ...
Hungarian Anti-Virus Maker Winds Up Operations
- 10 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
The owner of VirusBuster, the maker of the anti-virus software of the same name, is removing its products from the market as of October and closing down. The company, founded in 1997, said substantial changes have occurred on the market and it is no longer able to maintain its operations economically.
Meteor Shower On Show This Weekend In Hungary
- 10 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Perseids meteor shower visible since July will reach its peak in Hungary this weekend, specifically on Saturday night. The meteors should be visible all across the night sky. Óbuda’s Polaris Observatory will be open from 9 p.m. Saturday night to visitors hoping to view the spectacle.
Hungarian Mortality Rate Well Above EU Average
- 9 Aug 2012 12:50 PM
- health & wellness
The Hungarian mortality rate is almost 50% higher than the average of the most developed EU15 countries, according to a study included in the Central Statistics Office publication Demographic Portrait 2012. The death rate here is also higher than in those countries that joined the EU simultaneously or later than Hungary.
New Zealand PM Blasts Hungary’s Afghanistan Contingent
- 9 Aug 2012 12:40 PM
- current affairs
The Defence Ministry and the Hungarian Armed Forces rejected accusations levelled by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key at Hungarian troops serving in Afghanistan. Key on Monday criticised the Hungarians for failing to go on patrol at night. He spoke after two New Zealand soldiers were killed and six others injured in clashes with Taliban rebels.
Two Kayak Gold Medals For Hungary
- 9 Aug 2012 10:00 AM
- sport
Hungarian athletes won gold medals in two rowing events on Wednesday, raising the national total to six. Rudolf Dombi and Roland Kokeny pipped a Portuguese duo for first place in the men's 1,000-metre kayak pairs race.