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EU Threatens To Take Action Over Disputed Legislation In Hungary
- 16 Jan 2012 8:05 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission invoked the threat of infringement proceedings against Hungary if it finds that new laws passed in Budapest are not compatible with EU law. A statement from the Commission specified concerns pertaining to central bank independence, the independence of the data protection ombudsman and the mandatory early retirement of judges and prosecutors.
Hungary's President Schmitt Accused Of Plagiarism
- 16 Jan 2012 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Most of President Pal Schmitt's doctoral thesis was copied from a study by a Bulgarian sports researcher, HVG alleges. The president's office firmly rejected the accusation. Some 180 of Schmitt's 215-page dissertation submitted in 1992 agree practically word-for-word with the text of a 1985 French-language work by Bulgarian sports researcher and diplomat Nikolay Georgiev, according to the weekly.
Hungarians Love Their Tap Water, Survey Shows
- 13 Jan 2012 8:10 AM
- health & wellness
"Based on a recent economic survey 85% of the Hungarians enjoy drinking tap water. At least 75% of all adults participating in the survey, carried out by order of the Hungarian Public Water Association (MAVIZ) claim to “love” the quality of their water.
No Money, No Prizes On 43rd Hungarian Film Festival Held In Budapest
- 13 Jan 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
"The 43rd Hungarian Film Festival will be hosted at the Uránia and Toldi cinemas in Budapest on February 2-5, the Federation of Hungarian Motion Picture Artists confirmed Thursday.
Demonstration At Hungarian Embassy In Rome
- 13 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Over 50 people demonstrated outside the Hungarian embassy in Rome on Wednesday in favour of freedom of information in Hungary and the credibility of Europe. The protest was organised by the Italian National Press Federation.
Court Finds Head Of Radical Group Responsible For Damage In 2006 Riots In Budapest
- 13 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"László Toroczkai, head of the irredentist 64 Counties Youth Movement, is responsible for causing Ft 70 million in damage to police equipment during the siege of MTV in September 2006, the Kúria ruled on Wednesday. His lawyer, Jobbik MP Tamás Gaudi-Nagy, said the trial will continue at the Budapest Court as regards the sum of compensation.
Hungary's PM Orbán Rejects Rumours Of Bank Deposit Grab
- 12 Jan 2012 10:55 AM
- current affairs
"Bank deposits are protected and safe, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared on Friday in reaction to reports that the government planned to seize individuals’ savings. Government spokesman András Giró-Szász said there will be an investigation into who spread rumours about the nationalisation of bank deposits.
Lidl To Sell Mobile Subscriptions In Hungary
- 12 Jan 2012 10:50 AM
- tech
"Discount hypermarket chain Lidl will start selling mobile-phone subscriptions in the first quarter, news website hwsw.hu reports. Industry sources speaking on condition of anonymity said Lidl will not become a virtual mobile service operator but will act as a sales agent for Magyar Telekom.
Hungarian Gov’t Seen Discriminating Against Foreign Retailers In Voucher Market
- 12 Jan 2012 10:45 AM
- shopping
"The government clearly aims to grant Hungarian retail chains preferential status in the new voucher market, Retail Association president György Vámos told Népszabadság. The favouritism is not necessarily a bad thing in itself, he continued, but excluding international retail chains by setting preposterous conditions is problematic.
EU Threatens To Take Action Over Disputed Legislation In Hungary
- 16 Jan 2012 8:05 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission invoked the threat of infringement proceedings against Hungary if it finds that new laws passed in Budapest are not compatible with EU law. A statement from the Commission specified concerns pertaining to central bank independence, the independence of the data protection ombudsman and the mandatory early retirement of judges and prosecutors.
Hungary's President Schmitt Accused Of Plagiarism
- 16 Jan 2012 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Most of President Pal Schmitt's doctoral thesis was copied from a study by a Bulgarian sports researcher, HVG alleges. The president's office firmly rejected the accusation. Some 180 of Schmitt's 215-page dissertation submitted in 1992 agree practically word-for-word with the text of a 1985 French-language work by Bulgarian sports researcher and diplomat Nikolay Georgiev, according to the weekly.
Hungarians Love Their Tap Water, Survey Shows
- 13 Jan 2012 8:10 AM
- health & wellness
"Based on a recent economic survey 85% of the Hungarians enjoy drinking tap water. At least 75% of all adults participating in the survey, carried out by order of the Hungarian Public Water Association (MAVIZ) claim to “love” the quality of their water.
No Money, No Prizes On 43rd Hungarian Film Festival Held In Budapest
- 13 Jan 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
"The 43rd Hungarian Film Festival will be hosted at the Uránia and Toldi cinemas in Budapest on February 2-5, the Federation of Hungarian Motion Picture Artists confirmed Thursday.
Demonstration At Hungarian Embassy In Rome
- 13 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Over 50 people demonstrated outside the Hungarian embassy in Rome on Wednesday in favour of freedom of information in Hungary and the credibility of Europe. The protest was organised by the Italian National Press Federation.
Court Finds Head Of Radical Group Responsible For Damage In 2006 Riots In Budapest
- 13 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"László Toroczkai, head of the irredentist 64 Counties Youth Movement, is responsible for causing Ft 70 million in damage to police equipment during the siege of MTV in September 2006, the Kúria ruled on Wednesday. His lawyer, Jobbik MP Tamás Gaudi-Nagy, said the trial will continue at the Budapest Court as regards the sum of compensation.
Hungary's PM Orbán Rejects Rumours Of Bank Deposit Grab
- 12 Jan 2012 10:55 AM
- current affairs
"Bank deposits are protected and safe, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared on Friday in reaction to reports that the government planned to seize individuals’ savings. Government spokesman András Giró-Szász said there will be an investigation into who spread rumours about the nationalisation of bank deposits.
Lidl To Sell Mobile Subscriptions In Hungary
- 12 Jan 2012 10:50 AM
- tech
"Discount hypermarket chain Lidl will start selling mobile-phone subscriptions in the first quarter, news website hwsw.hu reports. Industry sources speaking on condition of anonymity said Lidl will not become a virtual mobile service operator but will act as a sales agent for Magyar Telekom.
Hungarian Gov’t Seen Discriminating Against Foreign Retailers In Voucher Market
- 12 Jan 2012 10:45 AM
- shopping
"The government clearly aims to grant Hungarian retail chains preferential status in the new voucher market, Retail Association president György Vámos told Népszabadság. The favouritism is not necessarily a bad thing in itself, he continued, but excluding international retail chains by setting preposterous conditions is problematic.