1,306 result(s) for record high
On The State Of Andrássy, Hungary's Champs-Élysées
- 15 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Andrássy Avenue has always been a major thoroughfare of luxury and elegance in Budapest, with spectacular neo-Renaissance town houses, palazzos and upscale apartment villas. It is no surprise that the avenue today attracts a large number of luxury and premium brand retailers, flagship stores and gourmet restaurants.
Zsuzsa Ferge Offers Troubling Insight Into Hungarian Society
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Renowned Hungarian sociologist Zsuzsa Ferge does not deny that certain quality of life indicators have improved since 2010. She does, however, believe that such indicators have not affected the strong growth of social inequality in Hungary – it’s as if the government has all but forgotten about the bottom 3 million Hungarians. Social mobility is only awarded to those who have demonstrated their ...
2013 Record Year For Tourism In Hungary
- 12 Mar 2014 8:01 AM
- travel
Hungary's tourism achieved record-high results in 2013, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Siófok on Monday, following talks with hotel managers of the Lake Balaton region. The Prime Minister stressed that 8.8 million tourists spent a total of 22.8 million guest nights in Hungary last year, paying a total of HUF 166 billion (EUR 638 million) for accommodation.
Balaton Sound Festival Hungary: Early Bird Tickets Almost Sold Out
- 6 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
MasterCard Balaton Sound organizers announced that 98% of the early bird passes have been already sold. Tickets are selling with a record speed this year, so the discounted sales period will end this week. Afterwards only full-priced passes and day tickets will be available, also in a limited number. MasterCard Balaton Sound is held between 10-13 July 2014.
Hungarians Hoard Cash To Avoid Taxes
- 6 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Hungarians kept a record amount of cash at the end of last year, which analysts say is likely to be linked to the avoidance of the bank transaction fee and other types of tax, business daily Világgazdaság said. According to preliminary data from the central bank of Hungary, cash holdings came to 2.6 trillion forints (EUR 8.4bn) at the end of 2013, up 11% on 2012.
“Orient Express” – Lessons Of Hungary’s Opening To The East
- 5 Mar 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Having visited India, Japan, Turkey and Russia, Viktor Orbán will soon go to Beijing. Witnessing this foreign policy offensive, observers wonder whether or not the government is preparing Hungary’s adieu to the West or does it simply mean that Hungary has also entered the global race for markets. The other question addressed in this article is what place does the Budapest–Belgrade railroad line ...
Xpat Opinion: Homosexuality And Same-Sex Marriage In Hungary
- 3 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
György Bolgár’s Let’s Talk It Over is a liberal talk show with a huge fan club. I myself rarely miss it. Bolgár comes up with topics that he finds interesting or important and usually adds a comment with a question mark at the end. Today I learned that Ferenc Gyurcsány visited Viktor Orbán’s old dormitory, the István Bibó Kollégium, yesterday. Only students of the college could attend the ...
Hungarian State Debt Reaches Record High
- 28 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Consolidated gross debt rose to an all-time high of Ft 22.934 trillion in February, an increase of Ft 89.8 billion from January’s record high, HVG reports. In terms of GDP, the state debt has risen above the 80% mark again.
New Names In The Sziget In Budapest Festival Line-Up
- 28 Feb 2014 1:00 AM
- entertainment
The organizers of Sziget have announced a new list of names, already confirmed for the 2014 event. At the ‘Island of Freedom’ The Prodigy, Lily Allen, Ska-P and La Roux will also perform. Sziget Festival is held between 11-18 August.
On The State Of Andrássy, Hungary's Champs-Élysées
- 15 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- property
Andrássy Avenue has always been a major thoroughfare of luxury and elegance in Budapest, with spectacular neo-Renaissance town houses, palazzos and upscale apartment villas. It is no surprise that the avenue today attracts a large number of luxury and premium brand retailers, flagship stores and gourmet restaurants.
Zsuzsa Ferge Offers Troubling Insight Into Hungarian Society
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Renowned Hungarian sociologist Zsuzsa Ferge does not deny that certain quality of life indicators have improved since 2010. She does, however, believe that such indicators have not affected the strong growth of social inequality in Hungary – it’s as if the government has all but forgotten about the bottom 3 million Hungarians. Social mobility is only awarded to those who have demonstrated their ...
2013 Record Year For Tourism In Hungary
- 12 Mar 2014 8:01 AM
- travel
Hungary's tourism achieved record-high results in 2013, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Siófok on Monday, following talks with hotel managers of the Lake Balaton region. The Prime Minister stressed that 8.8 million tourists spent a total of 22.8 million guest nights in Hungary last year, paying a total of HUF 166 billion (EUR 638 million) for accommodation.
Balaton Sound Festival Hungary: Early Bird Tickets Almost Sold Out
- 6 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- entertainment
MasterCard Balaton Sound organizers announced that 98% of the early bird passes have been already sold. Tickets are selling with a record speed this year, so the discounted sales period will end this week. Afterwards only full-priced passes and day tickets will be available, also in a limited number. MasterCard Balaton Sound is held between 10-13 July 2014.
Hungarians Hoard Cash To Avoid Taxes
- 6 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Hungarians kept a record amount of cash at the end of last year, which analysts say is likely to be linked to the avoidance of the bank transaction fee and other types of tax, business daily Világgazdaság said. According to preliminary data from the central bank of Hungary, cash holdings came to 2.6 trillion forints (EUR 8.4bn) at the end of 2013, up 11% on 2012.
“Orient Express” – Lessons Of Hungary’s Opening To The East
- 5 Mar 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Having visited India, Japan, Turkey and Russia, Viktor Orbán will soon go to Beijing. Witnessing this foreign policy offensive, observers wonder whether or not the government is preparing Hungary’s adieu to the West or does it simply mean that Hungary has also entered the global race for markets. The other question addressed in this article is what place does the Budapest–Belgrade railroad line ...
Xpat Opinion: Homosexuality And Same-Sex Marriage In Hungary
- 3 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
György Bolgár’s Let’s Talk It Over is a liberal talk show with a huge fan club. I myself rarely miss it. Bolgár comes up with topics that he finds interesting or important and usually adds a comment with a question mark at the end. Today I learned that Ferenc Gyurcsány visited Viktor Orbán’s old dormitory, the István Bibó Kollégium, yesterday. Only students of the college could attend the ...
Hungarian State Debt Reaches Record High
- 28 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Consolidated gross debt rose to an all-time high of Ft 22.934 trillion in February, an increase of Ft 89.8 billion from January’s record high, HVG reports. In terms of GDP, the state debt has risen above the 80% mark again.
New Names In The Sziget In Budapest Festival Line-Up
- 28 Feb 2014 1:00 AM
- entertainment
The organizers of Sziget have announced a new list of names, already confirmed for the 2014 event. At the ‘Island of Freedom’ The Prodigy, Lily Allen, Ska-P and La Roux will also perform. Sziget Festival is held between 11-18 August.