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Former Head Of Baumag Sentenced To Prison In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Budapest Municipal Court yesterday sentenced László Balázs, the former head of investment co-operative Baumag, to seven years in prison, after finding him guilty of misuse of funds, fraudulent bankruptcy, illegal financial activities, investment fraud and violating accounting rules. Other suspects received suspended terms and fines.
LMP Queries Hungary's Fidesz Business Links
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"LMP caucus leader Gergely Karácsony spoke before regular business in Parliament yesterday of business groups that have “captured” Hungarian politics, citing the words of the study released by Transparency International last week.
Austrian Slain In Balatonfüred Club In Hungary
- 12 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"A 39-year-old Austrian man was beaten to death in the Macho disco in Balatonfüred, on the north shore of Lake Balaton Saturday night. The victim was Stefan Grosseberger, a local resident. Police said a 36-year-old suspect from Balatonfüred was taken into custody and criminal proceedings have been launched against him."
MKB Sues Budapest Over Abandoned Property Project
- 12 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- property
"MKB Bank is suing the city of Budapest at the Capital Court, claiming €25 million and default interest, the bank announced Friday on the Budapest stock exchange website. MKB argues that the city failed to fulfil its duties in the contract with construction company Porto Investment Hungary, builder of the CET Budapest cultural complex on the Pest side of the Danube.
Mirren Attends Budapest Film Premiere
- 12 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"Oscar-winning British actress Helen Mirren was in Budapest last week for the premiere of director Istvan Szabo's most recent work, Az Ajto (“The Door”). In the film, based on a novel by Hungarian writer Magda Szabo, Mirren plays a housekeeper. She described her role in the film as the most demanding and complex of her career."
EU Rejects Hungary Responses On Judges, Data Protection
- 12 Mar 2012 7:59 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission (EC) decided last week to continue with accelerated infringement proceedings against Hungary on the retirement age of judges and the independence of the data protection authority and to seek further information from the Hungarian government on the independence of the central bank.
Proposals Abound, Potential Investors Scarce In Push To Start New National Airline In Hungary
- 9 Mar 2012 8:05 AM
- travel
"Three different groups are working on establishing a new national airline, but there are no investors in the wings, news website Origo reports. Magyar Nemzet writes that the government is also studying the prospects for launching a successor to Malév, which stopped operating a month ago.
Hungary's Zsolnay In Critical Condition Again
- 9 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The famous Zsolnay porcelain manufacturer is fighting for survival, as its owners have again postponed a planned Ft 500 million capital increase, an executive told Napi Gazdaság on condition of anonymity. Not only traditional orders but also orders for porcelain to be used in construction projects have declined, the source said.
Subcontractors On Strike In Debrecen, Hungary
- 9 Mar 2012 7:00 AM
- current affairs
"Arcadom, the main contractor for construction of a second tram line in Debrecen, has promised to pay its subcontractors, who plan to stage public protests on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Subcontractors waiting for a total of Ft 900 million have suspended work, saying they face bankruptcy.
Former Head Of Baumag Sentenced To Prison In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Budapest Municipal Court yesterday sentenced László Balázs, the former head of investment co-operative Baumag, to seven years in prison, after finding him guilty of misuse of funds, fraudulent bankruptcy, illegal financial activities, investment fraud and violating accounting rules. Other suspects received suspended terms and fines.
LMP Queries Hungary's Fidesz Business Links
- 13 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"LMP caucus leader Gergely Karácsony spoke before regular business in Parliament yesterday of business groups that have “captured” Hungarian politics, citing the words of the study released by Transparency International last week.
Austrian Slain In Balatonfüred Club In Hungary
- 12 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"A 39-year-old Austrian man was beaten to death in the Macho disco in Balatonfüred, on the north shore of Lake Balaton Saturday night. The victim was Stefan Grosseberger, a local resident. Police said a 36-year-old suspect from Balatonfüred was taken into custody and criminal proceedings have been launched against him."
MKB Sues Budapest Over Abandoned Property Project
- 12 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- property
"MKB Bank is suing the city of Budapest at the Capital Court, claiming €25 million and default interest, the bank announced Friday on the Budapest stock exchange website. MKB argues that the city failed to fulfil its duties in the contract with construction company Porto Investment Hungary, builder of the CET Budapest cultural complex on the Pest side of the Danube.
Mirren Attends Budapest Film Premiere
- 12 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"Oscar-winning British actress Helen Mirren was in Budapest last week for the premiere of director Istvan Szabo's most recent work, Az Ajto (“The Door”). In the film, based on a novel by Hungarian writer Magda Szabo, Mirren plays a housekeeper. She described her role in the film as the most demanding and complex of her career."
EU Rejects Hungary Responses On Judges, Data Protection
- 12 Mar 2012 7:59 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission (EC) decided last week to continue with accelerated infringement proceedings against Hungary on the retirement age of judges and the independence of the data protection authority and to seek further information from the Hungarian government on the independence of the central bank.
Proposals Abound, Potential Investors Scarce In Push To Start New National Airline In Hungary
- 9 Mar 2012 8:05 AM
- travel
"Three different groups are working on establishing a new national airline, but there are no investors in the wings, news website Origo reports. Magyar Nemzet writes that the government is also studying the prospects for launching a successor to Malév, which stopped operating a month ago.
Hungary's Zsolnay In Critical Condition Again
- 9 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The famous Zsolnay porcelain manufacturer is fighting for survival, as its owners have again postponed a planned Ft 500 million capital increase, an executive told Napi Gazdaság on condition of anonymity. Not only traditional orders but also orders for porcelain to be used in construction projects have declined, the source said.
Subcontractors On Strike In Debrecen, Hungary
- 9 Mar 2012 7:00 AM
- current affairs
"Arcadom, the main contractor for construction of a second tram line in Debrecen, has promised to pay its subcontractors, who plan to stage public protests on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Subcontractors waiting for a total of Ft 900 million have suspended work, saying they face bankruptcy.