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Holocaust Victims, Heirs File Lawsuit Against Five Hungarian Banks, Claim USD 2 M
- 30 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"A group of Holocaust survivors and heirs filed a lawsuit in Chicago against several banks, including banks based in Hungary, demanding compensation of more than USD 2 million. A similar group has recently filed a lawsuit against Hungary’s state-owned railway company MÁV, demanding USD 8.92 billion (HUF 1,773 bn).
Hungary Euro Adoption Further In The Distance
- 26 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"The market has raised its deficit forecast for 2010 for the sixth month in a row, a Reuters poll conducted between March 22 and 25 and published on Thursday showed. According to the consensus forecast of analysts, the central bank (NBH) will continue its rate cut cycle next Monday, with only three of the 27 respondents projecting unchanged rates.
Sziget Festival: The Latest Stars, Big Comebacks, Promising Names
- 24 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- entertainment
"With the first shoots of spring, Sziget Festival, one of Europe’s favourite festivals, has announced a whole bouquet of bands arriving to Budapest in the second week of August. This year’s Sziget festival will bring back the best parties of the past 18 years, for example Iron Maiden will return with their new album, and Faithless, the band that attracted the biggest main stage crowd ever will be ...
Hungarian Economy Getting Up From The Mat, But Not Even In Semi-Kneeling Position
- 11 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- business
@Hungary’s gross domestic product (GDP) dropped by 4.0% year on year in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to raw data and decreased by 4.1%, according to figures adjusted for calendar effects, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) has reported on Wednesday. Seasonally adjusted numbers showed an 0.4% quarter-on-quarter contraction. The Hungarian economy contracted by 6.3% yr/yr in the whole of ...
Executive Presence: 'What is It & How to Get It' Stephen Long
- 1 Mar 2009 12:00 AM
- business
"In the opening scene of the legendary film, Casablanca, an employee walks intently through the casino with a piece of paper in hand. The employee arrives at a table and reaches across to hand the paper to an unseen recipient. All the viewer can see is the recipient writing his signature authorizing a payment of 1,000 francs with the words - Rick-OK.
12th 'Big' Burns Event, Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, 24 January
- 22 Jan 2009 9:00 AM
- community & culture
During the past decade and more, the Budapest Burns Supper has grown from very humble beginnings to become one of the major events of the capital's farsang ball season. Along the way, it has raised tens of millions of forints to help sick Hungarian children.
Feedback: Xpat Charity Party 2008
- 13 Nov 2008 10:00 AM
- community & culture
100s of Xpats joined-in and we all raised HUF 333,000 for the 'Red Nose ClownDoctors'. Here's feedback from people you may know: "Congrats on the success of this charity event. Great cause, delicious food, quality prizes, and a fantastic time. Really, nice job. Looking forward to the next one!" Richard Adkin.
Holocaust Victims, Heirs File Lawsuit Against Five Hungarian Banks, Claim USD 2 M
- 30 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"A group of Holocaust survivors and heirs filed a lawsuit in Chicago against several banks, including banks based in Hungary, demanding compensation of more than USD 2 million. A similar group has recently filed a lawsuit against Hungary’s state-owned railway company MÁV, demanding USD 8.92 billion (HUF 1,773 bn).
Hungary Euro Adoption Further In The Distance
- 26 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"The market has raised its deficit forecast for 2010 for the sixth month in a row, a Reuters poll conducted between March 22 and 25 and published on Thursday showed. According to the consensus forecast of analysts, the central bank (NBH) will continue its rate cut cycle next Monday, with only three of the 27 respondents projecting unchanged rates.
Sziget Festival: The Latest Stars, Big Comebacks, Promising Names
- 24 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- entertainment
"With the first shoots of spring, Sziget Festival, one of Europe’s favourite festivals, has announced a whole bouquet of bands arriving to Budapest in the second week of August. This year’s Sziget festival will bring back the best parties of the past 18 years, for example Iron Maiden will return with their new album, and Faithless, the band that attracted the biggest main stage crowd ever will be ...
Hungarian Economy Getting Up From The Mat, But Not Even In Semi-Kneeling Position
- 11 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- business
@Hungary’s gross domestic product (GDP) dropped by 4.0% year on year in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to raw data and decreased by 4.1%, according to figures adjusted for calendar effects, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) has reported on Wednesday. Seasonally adjusted numbers showed an 0.4% quarter-on-quarter contraction. The Hungarian economy contracted by 6.3% yr/yr in the whole of ...
Executive Presence: 'What is It & How to Get It' Stephen Long
- 1 Mar 2009 12:00 AM
- business
"In the opening scene of the legendary film, Casablanca, an employee walks intently through the casino with a piece of paper in hand. The employee arrives at a table and reaches across to hand the paper to an unseen recipient. All the viewer can see is the recipient writing his signature authorizing a payment of 1,000 francs with the words - Rick-OK.
12th 'Big' Burns Event, Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, 24 January
- 22 Jan 2009 9:00 AM
- community & culture
During the past decade and more, the Budapest Burns Supper has grown from very humble beginnings to become one of the major events of the capital's farsang ball season. Along the way, it has raised tens of millions of forints to help sick Hungarian children.
Feedback: Xpat Charity Party 2008
- 13 Nov 2008 10:00 AM
- community & culture
100s of Xpats joined-in and we all raised HUF 333,000 for the 'Red Nose ClownDoctors'. Here's feedback from people you may know: "Congrats on the success of this charity event. Great cause, delicious food, quality prizes, and a fantastic time. Really, nice job. Looking forward to the next one!" Richard Adkin.