2,486 result(s) for reports
International Press's View Of Hungary Has Improved
- 14 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
According to Deputy Secretary of State for International Communications Ferenc Kumin, the image of Hungary in the international press has improved recently and attention is instead centred around how Hungary has managed to achieve such positive changes.
Congestion Charge In Budapest By 2015?
- 6 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
On Tuesday this week Budapest Mayor Tarlós announced that motorists will have to pay to enter Budapest by 2015. Speaking on Hungarian HírTV he justified the action by blaming the Socialists, claiming they signed an undertaking to this effect when negotiating EU subsidies for the forthcoming M4 metro line - which is due for completion in 2014 at earliest.
Hungary's Fidesz Proposes Constitutional Court Changes
- 5 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Constitutional Court will be required to review all past rulings in light of the new Basic Law, under a proposal put forward by the Fidesz executive. Fidesz executive vice-president Lajos Kosa indicated that Parliament will approve the amendments in the spring.
New Whispering Piano Bar In Budapest
- 23 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- video
This PR video shows off the stylish interior of this down town hang-out for piano music and jazz lovers. Reports say the atmosphere in Suttogó ('Whispering') Piano Bar is reminiscent of Prohibition-era US speakeasies. We've seen the drink list and it's actually very extensive, even sophisticated, not inexpensive but unlike others this live music venue has no cover charge or compulsory ...
Hungary's Deputy Prime Minister Navracsics Warns Of Socialist Hate Campaign
- 22 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy prime minister Tibor Navracsics yesterday described the Socialists’ spring operation to drum up support as a “hate campaign,” echoing Fidesz spokeswoman Gabriella Selmeczi’s initial response to the Socialists announcement.
Hungary's Minister Of Human Resources Gives In To Students On Funding
- 18 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The government will finance those 16 areas of study which it had not intended to finance, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog announced after meeting with the national students group HÖOK on Thursday. “We gave in to students’ demands,” Balog admitted after the talks.
Further Energy Price Cuts Ahead In Hungary
- 17 Jan 2013 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Household energy costs could drop by another 10% from March or April, Magyar Hirlap reports, citing unnamed government sources. The newspaper writes that this year's government plans feature a “significant” cut – probably of another 10% – in the prices of household gas and electricity.
Fewer State Media Staff To Be Let Go In Hungary
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of state media personnel to be dismissed could be 195, rather than the planned 255, Népszabadság reports. Officials from the state media manager MTVA yesterday neared an agreement with the strike committee established by state-run media unions.
Road Toll Tender In Hungary - Getronics Asks For More Time
- 9 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
IT firm Getronics asked state motorway manager AAK for more time instead of signing the contract on creating an electronic road toll system as scheduled, Nepszabadsag reports. Getronics, winner of the relevant tender last month, suggested an end of January date for the signing ceremony.
International Press's View Of Hungary Has Improved
- 14 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
According to Deputy Secretary of State for International Communications Ferenc Kumin, the image of Hungary in the international press has improved recently and attention is instead centred around how Hungary has managed to achieve such positive changes.
Congestion Charge In Budapest By 2015?
- 6 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
On Tuesday this week Budapest Mayor Tarlós announced that motorists will have to pay to enter Budapest by 2015. Speaking on Hungarian HírTV he justified the action by blaming the Socialists, claiming they signed an undertaking to this effect when negotiating EU subsidies for the forthcoming M4 metro line - which is due for completion in 2014 at earliest.
Hungary's Fidesz Proposes Constitutional Court Changes
- 5 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Constitutional Court will be required to review all past rulings in light of the new Basic Law, under a proposal put forward by the Fidesz executive. Fidesz executive vice-president Lajos Kosa indicated that Parliament will approve the amendments in the spring.
New Whispering Piano Bar In Budapest
- 23 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- video
This PR video shows off the stylish interior of this down town hang-out for piano music and jazz lovers. Reports say the atmosphere in Suttogó ('Whispering') Piano Bar is reminiscent of Prohibition-era US speakeasies. We've seen the drink list and it's actually very extensive, even sophisticated, not inexpensive but unlike others this live music venue has no cover charge or compulsory ...
Hungary's Deputy Prime Minister Navracsics Warns Of Socialist Hate Campaign
- 22 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy prime minister Tibor Navracsics yesterday described the Socialists’ spring operation to drum up support as a “hate campaign,” echoing Fidesz spokeswoman Gabriella Selmeczi’s initial response to the Socialists announcement.
Hungary's Minister Of Human Resources Gives In To Students On Funding
- 18 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The government will finance those 16 areas of study which it had not intended to finance, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog announced after meeting with the national students group HÖOK on Thursday. “We gave in to students’ demands,” Balog admitted after the talks.
Further Energy Price Cuts Ahead In Hungary
- 17 Jan 2013 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Household energy costs could drop by another 10% from March or April, Magyar Hirlap reports, citing unnamed government sources. The newspaper writes that this year's government plans feature a “significant” cut – probably of another 10% – in the prices of household gas and electricity.
Fewer State Media Staff To Be Let Go In Hungary
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of state media personnel to be dismissed could be 195, rather than the planned 255, Népszabadság reports. Officials from the state media manager MTVA yesterday neared an agreement with the strike committee established by state-run media unions.
Road Toll Tender In Hungary - Getronics Asks For More Time
- 9 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
IT firm Getronics asked state motorway manager AAK for more time instead of signing the contract on creating an electronic road toll system as scheduled, Nepszabadsag reports. Getronics, winner of the relevant tender last month, suggested an end of January date for the signing ceremony.