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Hungarian Football Association President Csányi Elected To FIFA Committees
- 4 Jan 2012 8:02 AM
- sport
"Hungarian Football Association president Sándor Csányi has been elected to two committees of international football’s governing body FIFA. The association announced on Tuesday that Csányi has become a member of the committee organising the World Cup and of the operative steering body of the 2014 World Cup, to be hosted by Brazil."
Elaborate Excise Tax Scam Uncovered In Hungary
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Tax and Customs Office (NAV) agents have captured a gang which had been trafficking in oil products from Austria and Germany, in a nationwide operation. The group reportedly deprived the state of Ft 1 billion in revenue by circumventing tax regulations in one of the most well-organised excise tax crimes of recent years, Magyar Hirlap writes.
Budapest Public Transport Company Cancels Passenger Insurance
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"The BKV has cancelled its passenger insurance contract with Generali-Providencia, to save Ft 50 million, the Budapest public transport company announced last week. The company said it is in a difficult position, while maintaining the insurance policy is not economical, and is not required by law.
Lira Sees Uncertain Book Market In Hungary In 2012
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Book retailer Lira will close 8-10 outlets in 2012, due to political and economic uncertainty, chairman Tamas Kolosi told Napi Gazdasag. The chain has not opened any new shops in the past two years as demand on the book market started to fall in 2008. Demand hit bottom in the first half of 2011 but recovered slightly in the second half, Kolosi said.
Tesco Outsourcing 500 Workers In Hungary
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- shopping
"Hypermarket chain Tesco will outsource a further 500 of its workers on February 1, Magyar Hirlap reports. Those affected manage the work of security guards, whose work has already been outsourced.
Hungarian State Likely To Enter Mobile Market
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- tech
"Media and communications authority NMHH has excluded RCS & RDS, the company behind the brand name Digi, and Vietnamese telecom company Viettel from the 900MHz frequency tender. Only Magyar Telekom, Vodafone, Telenor and a consortium of state companies Magyar Posta, MVM and MFB Invest filed valid applications for future bidding, the NMHH said.
European Speed Skating Tournament Coming To Budapest
- 3 Jan 2012 7:00 AM
- sport
"Budapest’s City Park ice rink will be home to the European Speed Skating Championships this coming weekend, January 6-8.The ice rink has been closed to the public since Saturday in order to complete a Ft 4.7 billion upgrade.
Smoking Ban In Hungary In Effect From 1 January 2012
- 2 Jan 2012 8:03 AM
- health & wellness
"Smoking will be banned in all enclosed spaces in Hungary including offices, restaurants and pubs from January 1, 2012, after Parliament amended the Protection of Non-smokers Act with 271 affirmative votes, 37 dissensions and 14 abstentions.
Former US Ambassador To Hungary Mark Palmer Working On Radio Free Europe
- 2 Jan 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
"Former US ambassador Mark Palmer and others are working on restoring a Radio Free Europe for Hungary, he told Népszabadság in an interview.
Hungarian Football Association President Csányi Elected To FIFA Committees
- 4 Jan 2012 8:02 AM
- sport
"Hungarian Football Association president Sándor Csányi has been elected to two committees of international football’s governing body FIFA. The association announced on Tuesday that Csányi has become a member of the committee organising the World Cup and of the operative steering body of the 2014 World Cup, to be hosted by Brazil."
Elaborate Excise Tax Scam Uncovered In Hungary
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Tax and Customs Office (NAV) agents have captured a gang which had been trafficking in oil products from Austria and Germany, in a nationwide operation. The group reportedly deprived the state of Ft 1 billion in revenue by circumventing tax regulations in one of the most well-organised excise tax crimes of recent years, Magyar Hirlap writes.
Budapest Public Transport Company Cancels Passenger Insurance
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"The BKV has cancelled its passenger insurance contract with Generali-Providencia, to save Ft 50 million, the Budapest public transport company announced last week. The company said it is in a difficult position, while maintaining the insurance policy is not economical, and is not required by law.
Lira Sees Uncertain Book Market In Hungary In 2012
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Book retailer Lira will close 8-10 outlets in 2012, due to political and economic uncertainty, chairman Tamas Kolosi told Napi Gazdasag. The chain has not opened any new shops in the past two years as demand on the book market started to fall in 2008. Demand hit bottom in the first half of 2011 but recovered slightly in the second half, Kolosi said.
Tesco Outsourcing 500 Workers In Hungary
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- shopping
"Hypermarket chain Tesco will outsource a further 500 of its workers on February 1, Magyar Hirlap reports. Those affected manage the work of security guards, whose work has already been outsourced.
Hungarian State Likely To Enter Mobile Market
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- tech
"Media and communications authority NMHH has excluded RCS & RDS, the company behind the brand name Digi, and Vietnamese telecom company Viettel from the 900MHz frequency tender. Only Magyar Telekom, Vodafone, Telenor and a consortium of state companies Magyar Posta, MVM and MFB Invest filed valid applications for future bidding, the NMHH said.
European Speed Skating Tournament Coming To Budapest
- 3 Jan 2012 7:00 AM
- sport
"Budapest’s City Park ice rink will be home to the European Speed Skating Championships this coming weekend, January 6-8.The ice rink has been closed to the public since Saturday in order to complete a Ft 4.7 billion upgrade.
Smoking Ban In Hungary In Effect From 1 January 2012
- 2 Jan 2012 8:03 AM
- health & wellness
"Smoking will be banned in all enclosed spaces in Hungary including offices, restaurants and pubs from January 1, 2012, after Parliament amended the Protection of Non-smokers Act with 271 affirmative votes, 37 dissensions and 14 abstentions.
Former US Ambassador To Hungary Mark Palmer Working On Radio Free Europe
- 2 Jan 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
"Former US ambassador Mark Palmer and others are working on restoring a Radio Free Europe for Hungary, he told Népszabadság in an interview.