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Freedom House Ranks Hungary ‘Free’ Democracy In 2016 Global Report
- 2 Feb 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
Freedom House (FH) has ranked Hungary as a “free” democracy in its 2016 global report released on Wednesday. The human rights watchdog called populists and autocrats “the dual threat” to global democracy. The report for last year evaluated the state of freedom in 195 countries and 14 territories.
Putin Is Here: Maps Of Streets To Avoid Today
- 2 Feb 2017 8:04 AM
- getting around
Several roads and public spaces have been sealed off in Budapest due to the official visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his delegation to the Hungarian capital. This article includes maps of places to avoid while he's in town, along with coverage about what he's up to in Hungary, plus a handy set of related links.
Hungary PMI Rises To 56.5 In January
- 2 Feb 2017 7:34 AM
- business
Hungary’s seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 56.5 points in January from a revised 52.8 points in December 2016, the Hungarian Association of Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management (Halpim), which compiles the index, said.
Survey: Hungarians’ On World’s Top Political Leaders
- 2 Feb 2017 12:40 AM
- current affairs
This survey gauged Hungarians’ opinion about the world’s top three political leaders. Most popular among them was Putin, favoured by 35 percent of respondents, compared with 44 percent rejecting him. Trump came in second, with 27 percent seeing him in a positive light and 38 percent viewing him unfavourably. Least popular was Merkel, with only 26 percent viewing her favourably.
Xpatloop Interview: Frank Peterson, Musician 'Gregorian'
- 31 Jan 2017 11:00 AM
Frank Peterson, upon visiting the Escorial Royal Monastery, was walking in the medieval corridors listening to rock music on his Walkman. The monks religious chanting combined with the music on his earphones and inspired him to create a unique experiment: to mix the Gregorian chants with rock melodies.
Opinion: The Perils Of Being An Opposition Politician In Hungary
- 31 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
I don’t know whether I will be able to make a coherent story out of the mess the Orbán government most likely has purposefully created regarding the report of the European Commission’s European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) on irregularities—fraud and possible corruption—in connection with the construction of Budapest’s fourth metro line (M4). The report covered the period between 2006 and 2015.
Hungary Drops To Fourth Most Corrupt Country In EU, According To Annual TI Survey
- 27 Jan 2017 7:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary slipped down seven places in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) prepared by anti-corruption organization Transparency International (TI), according to a TI press release. Hungary achieved its lowest score in the last six years with 48 points on a 100-point scale, and its anti-corruption performance has strikingly deteriorated in comparison to the European Union and the Central-Eastern ...
Budapest Approves Final 2024 Olympic Locations, Opposition Slams Mayor
- 26 Jan 2017 3:00 AM
- sport
The Budapest assembly on Wednesday approved the final proposal on locations selected under the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics. Budapest’s mayor, István Tarlós, has failed to discuss proposals concerning renovating the third metro line or handling the capital’s current smog problem, a Socialist representative said. Budapest assembly approves final 2024 Olympic locations.
Hungarian City Gets UNESCO Award
- 23 Jan 2017 9:22 AM
- getting around
Pécs is the first Hungarian city to have won UNESCO’s Global Learning City Award this year, the local council and Pécs University said on Friday. UNESCO has granted the award to the south Hungarian city along with other 15 cities in recognition of their outstanding and tangible efforts in “promoting access to education and lifelong learning,” they said in a joint statement.
Freedom House Ranks Hungary ‘Free’ Democracy In 2016 Global Report
- 2 Feb 2017 8:42 AM
- current affairs
Freedom House (FH) has ranked Hungary as a “free” democracy in its 2016 global report released on Wednesday. The human rights watchdog called populists and autocrats “the dual threat” to global democracy. The report for last year evaluated the state of freedom in 195 countries and 14 territories.
Putin Is Here: Maps Of Streets To Avoid Today
- 2 Feb 2017 8:04 AM
- getting around
Several roads and public spaces have been sealed off in Budapest due to the official visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his delegation to the Hungarian capital. This article includes maps of places to avoid while he's in town, along with coverage about what he's up to in Hungary, plus a handy set of related links.
Hungary PMI Rises To 56.5 In January
- 2 Feb 2017 7:34 AM
- business
Hungary’s seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 56.5 points in January from a revised 52.8 points in December 2016, the Hungarian Association of Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management (Halpim), which compiles the index, said.
Survey: Hungarians’ On World’s Top Political Leaders
- 2 Feb 2017 12:40 AM
- current affairs
This survey gauged Hungarians’ opinion about the world’s top three political leaders. Most popular among them was Putin, favoured by 35 percent of respondents, compared with 44 percent rejecting him. Trump came in second, with 27 percent seeing him in a positive light and 38 percent viewing him unfavourably. Least popular was Merkel, with only 26 percent viewing her favourably.
Xpatloop Interview: Frank Peterson, Musician 'Gregorian'
- 31 Jan 2017 11:00 AM
Frank Peterson, upon visiting the Escorial Royal Monastery, was walking in the medieval corridors listening to rock music on his Walkman. The monks religious chanting combined with the music on his earphones and inspired him to create a unique experiment: to mix the Gregorian chants with rock melodies.
Opinion: The Perils Of Being An Opposition Politician In Hungary
- 31 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
I don’t know whether I will be able to make a coherent story out of the mess the Orbán government most likely has purposefully created regarding the report of the European Commission’s European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) on irregularities—fraud and possible corruption—in connection with the construction of Budapest’s fourth metro line (M4). The report covered the period between 2006 and 2015.
Hungary Drops To Fourth Most Corrupt Country In EU, According To Annual TI Survey
- 27 Jan 2017 7:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary slipped down seven places in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) prepared by anti-corruption organization Transparency International (TI), according to a TI press release. Hungary achieved its lowest score in the last six years with 48 points on a 100-point scale, and its anti-corruption performance has strikingly deteriorated in comparison to the European Union and the Central-Eastern ...
Budapest Approves Final 2024 Olympic Locations, Opposition Slams Mayor
- 26 Jan 2017 3:00 AM
- sport
The Budapest assembly on Wednesday approved the final proposal on locations selected under the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics. Budapest’s mayor, István Tarlós, has failed to discuss proposals concerning renovating the third metro line or handling the capital’s current smog problem, a Socialist representative said. Budapest assembly approves final 2024 Olympic locations.
Hungarian City Gets UNESCO Award
- 23 Jan 2017 9:22 AM
- getting around
Pécs is the first Hungarian city to have won UNESCO’s Global Learning City Award this year, the local council and Pécs University said on Friday. UNESCO has granted the award to the south Hungarian city along with other 15 cities in recognition of their outstanding and tangible efforts in “promoting access to education and lifelong learning,” they said in a joint statement.