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Commemorations Held In Hungary In Honour Of 1849 Arad Martyrs
- 7 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The national flag of Hungary was hoisted and lowered to half mast on Monday morning in a military salute to commemorate the leaders of Hungary’s revolution and freedom fight who were executed by Austria in 1849. October 6 was declared a national day of mourning in 2001.
Police Raid NGOs Offices In Budapest
- 9 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A special police unit from the National Bureau of Investigation (NNI) searched the offices of the Ökotárs Foundation and another NGO on Monday morning, acting on suspicions of mismanagement of funds and illegal financial activities. Ökotárs is the co-ordinator of funds distributed to Hungarian NGOs under the Norway Grant scheme.
Eight Hit In Hungary By Outbreak Of Anthrax
- 7 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Eight people are being treated in hospital in Debrecen with symptoms of anthrax contracted from illegally slaughtered and sold beef last week. Two cattle were slaughtered in violation of regulations at a Tiszafüred farm some days previously. It is believed that the farmers knew that the animals were ill, but did not notify the animal health authority.
Hungary’s Central Bank Sues Board Member For Slander
- 24 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s central bank is suing Péter Róna, a member of its supervisory board, for claiming the bank has been making gratuitous purchases of fine art. The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has filed a criminal complaint against Róna for publicly alleging that some of the bank’s decisions had been unlawful.
Xpat Opinion: The One Thing That All Electoral Systems Have In Common
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
ven before preliminary election results came out, critics were casting doubt: Is this significant majority a genuine reflection of voter will? How can the governing parties be able to seat a two-thirds majority after winning less than 50 percent of the vote? Readers of my blog know that it’s not rocket science. That happens in a number of other democratic systems. But don’t take my word for it. ...
Baja Video Was Staged, Hungarian Police Confirm
- 22 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Police yesterday dismissed the trustworthiness of the leaked recording suggesting that Fidesz committed electoral fraud at the recent Baja local by-election. The mobile phone footage was shot on October 15, after the by-election, and was completely staged, they explained.
Hungary's PM Attends Foundation Of New MOL Plant
- 16 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- business
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave a speech at the foundation stone laying ceremony of MOL’s new, 30 billion forint butadiene extraction plant. Tisza Chemical Group (TVK), a member of the MOL Group, will build the 130 thousand ton capacity plant, which is one of the largest industrial investment projects in Northern Hungary, in Tiszaújváros. MOL CEO Zsolt Hernádi also participated at the event, ...
Doctors In Hungary May Call Gratitude Money Vote
- 16 Oct 2013 8:59 AM
- health & wellness
The Association of Resident Doctors is considering collecting signatures for a referendum on gratitude money, president Tamás Dénes announced at a press conference that presented the results of a survey on the issue.
Fidesz-Leaning Oligarch And Aide Missing From The Country’s Top 100 Rich-List
- 11 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Similar to Forbes Magazine, the Hungarian financial newspaper Napi Gazdaság compiles a list of the 100 richest Hungarians, some of whom are businessmen often with close ties to government. The two most prominent figures in Hungarian business life (and in conspiracy theories), who are literally unknown to foreign decision-makers, diplomats or investors, Lajos Simicska and Zsolt Nyerges are ...
Commemorations Held In Hungary In Honour Of 1849 Arad Martyrs
- 7 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The national flag of Hungary was hoisted and lowered to half mast on Monday morning in a military salute to commemorate the leaders of Hungary’s revolution and freedom fight who were executed by Austria in 1849. October 6 was declared a national day of mourning in 2001.
Police Raid NGOs Offices In Budapest
- 9 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A special police unit from the National Bureau of Investigation (NNI) searched the offices of the Ökotárs Foundation and another NGO on Monday morning, acting on suspicions of mismanagement of funds and illegal financial activities. Ökotárs is the co-ordinator of funds distributed to Hungarian NGOs under the Norway Grant scheme.
Eight Hit In Hungary By Outbreak Of Anthrax
- 7 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Eight people are being treated in hospital in Debrecen with symptoms of anthrax contracted from illegally slaughtered and sold beef last week. Two cattle were slaughtered in violation of regulations at a Tiszafüred farm some days previously. It is believed that the farmers knew that the animals were ill, but did not notify the animal health authority.
Hungary’s Central Bank Sues Board Member For Slander
- 24 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s central bank is suing Péter Róna, a member of its supervisory board, for claiming the bank has been making gratuitous purchases of fine art. The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has filed a criminal complaint against Róna for publicly alleging that some of the bank’s decisions had been unlawful.
Xpat Opinion: The One Thing That All Electoral Systems Have In Common
- 11 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
ven before preliminary election results came out, critics were casting doubt: Is this significant majority a genuine reflection of voter will? How can the governing parties be able to seat a two-thirds majority after winning less than 50 percent of the vote? Readers of my blog know that it’s not rocket science. That happens in a number of other democratic systems. But don’t take my word for it. ...
Baja Video Was Staged, Hungarian Police Confirm
- 22 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Police yesterday dismissed the trustworthiness of the leaked recording suggesting that Fidesz committed electoral fraud at the recent Baja local by-election. The mobile phone footage was shot on October 15, after the by-election, and was completely staged, they explained.
Hungary's PM Attends Foundation Of New MOL Plant
- 16 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- business
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave a speech at the foundation stone laying ceremony of MOL’s new, 30 billion forint butadiene extraction plant. Tisza Chemical Group (TVK), a member of the MOL Group, will build the 130 thousand ton capacity plant, which is one of the largest industrial investment projects in Northern Hungary, in Tiszaújváros. MOL CEO Zsolt Hernádi also participated at the event, ...
Doctors In Hungary May Call Gratitude Money Vote
- 16 Oct 2013 8:59 AM
- health & wellness
The Association of Resident Doctors is considering collecting signatures for a referendum on gratitude money, president Tamás Dénes announced at a press conference that presented the results of a survey on the issue.
Fidesz-Leaning Oligarch And Aide Missing From The Country’s Top 100 Rich-List
- 11 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Similar to Forbes Magazine, the Hungarian financial newspaper Napi Gazdaság compiles a list of the 100 richest Hungarians, some of whom are businessmen often with close ties to government. The two most prominent figures in Hungarian business life (and in conspiracy theories), who are literally unknown to foreign decision-makers, diplomats or investors, Lajos Simicska and Zsolt Nyerges are ...