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Xpat Opinion: Lessons Of Jobbik’s Advance In Hungary
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator dismisses the interpretation that Jobbik’s success in Tapolca was an indication of the radicalisation of Hungarian voters. In unison with other left-wing and conservative columnists, he also calls on the Left to abandon liberal ideology for a social democratic vision in order to challenge Jobbik.
Hungary’s Middle Classes Waning - KSH Study
- 16 Apr 2015 4:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungary’s middle classes have thinned during the period of 2001 to 2011, according to a new Central Statistical Office (KSH) study. Ákos Huszár, one of the study’s editors, said data revealed that the share of highprestige professionals, top executives and middle management in the whole population had risen while so had the share of unskilled workers and those at the brim of society.
No Effect Of Sunday Closing On Sales In Hungary, Says NAV
- 10 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Hungarian retail sales have not dropped because of new laws on restrictions to Sunday shopping, the tax office NAV said, citing data from online cash registers in the first quarter. The impact of most shops having to close on Sundays is minimal, as predicted. Customers quickly adjusted to the new measures, NAV told daily Napi Gazdaság.
House Hold Consumption In Hungary Up In 2014 For 1st Time In 8 Years
- 7 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Last year, monthly household consumption grew by an annual 2.7% in real terms to an average of 68,609 forints (EUR 228) per person, the first time growth has been registered in eight years, the Central Statistical Office reported.
Two Main Stages At VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2015 9:06 AM
- entertainment
Exactly 3 months to go till Telekom VOLT Festival opens its gates with a great line-up of more than 130 artists on 5 stages. This year VOLT will have 2 main stages, so starting from 3 in the afternoon until 6 in the morning the program will continuously flow. Tickets for the lowest price are still available until 10th April. VOLT Festival is held in the beautiful city of Sopron between 1-4 July, ...
Hungary’s Impoverished Roma Fear For Their Children’s Future
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Betti tried to continue her studies but left because she was the only Gypsy at the school. Attila was completely dissuaded from studying. A “B” grade is a bad grade for Tünde, and Joseph doesn’t want to be a public works employee like his father.
Easter Holiday Boosts Retail Sales In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in the run-up to the Easter holiday are expected to rise by 60 billion forints, about the same amount as last year, according to the National Retail Association (OKSZ). Last year’s retail sales around the holiday were up from 45 -50 billion in the preceding years, said OKSZ chief secretary György Vámos. This year’s sales were helped by the decision by some retailers to keep their ...
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Hungarians Close Bank Accounts
- 2 Apr 2015 5:00 AM
- business
Over the past two years Hungarian private individuals closed over 430,000 bank accounts, business daily Világgazdaság said. In 2014 alone, the number of private bank accounts dropped by 282,000. The trend could be attributed to the duty imposed on financial transactions which triggered a rise in bank charges, according to the central bank.
Anti-Semitism Declines In Hungary – Survey Shows
- 1 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The prevalence of anti-Semitism in Hungary declined somewhat between 2013 and 2014, according to a survey by research outfit Medián.
Xpat Opinion: Lessons Of Jobbik’s Advance In Hungary
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator dismisses the interpretation that Jobbik’s success in Tapolca was an indication of the radicalisation of Hungarian voters. In unison with other left-wing and conservative columnists, he also calls on the Left to abandon liberal ideology for a social democratic vision in order to challenge Jobbik.
Hungary’s Middle Classes Waning - KSH Study
- 16 Apr 2015 4:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungary’s middle classes have thinned during the period of 2001 to 2011, according to a new Central Statistical Office (KSH) study. Ákos Huszár, one of the study’s editors, said data revealed that the share of highprestige professionals, top executives and middle management in the whole population had risen while so had the share of unskilled workers and those at the brim of society.
No Effect Of Sunday Closing On Sales In Hungary, Says NAV
- 10 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Hungarian retail sales have not dropped because of new laws on restrictions to Sunday shopping, the tax office NAV said, citing data from online cash registers in the first quarter. The impact of most shops having to close on Sundays is minimal, as predicted. Customers quickly adjusted to the new measures, NAV told daily Napi Gazdaság.
House Hold Consumption In Hungary Up In 2014 For 1st Time In 8 Years
- 7 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Last year, monthly household consumption grew by an annual 2.7% in real terms to an average of 68,609 forints (EUR 228) per person, the first time growth has been registered in eight years, the Central Statistical Office reported.
Two Main Stages At VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2015 9:06 AM
- entertainment
Exactly 3 months to go till Telekom VOLT Festival opens its gates with a great line-up of more than 130 artists on 5 stages. This year VOLT will have 2 main stages, so starting from 3 in the afternoon until 6 in the morning the program will continuously flow. Tickets for the lowest price are still available until 10th April. VOLT Festival is held in the beautiful city of Sopron between 1-4 July, ...
Hungary’s Impoverished Roma Fear For Their Children’s Future
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Betti tried to continue her studies but left because she was the only Gypsy at the school. Attila was completely dissuaded from studying. A “B” grade is a bad grade for Tünde, and Joseph doesn’t want to be a public works employee like his father.
Easter Holiday Boosts Retail Sales In Hungary
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in the run-up to the Easter holiday are expected to rise by 60 billion forints, about the same amount as last year, according to the National Retail Association (OKSZ). Last year’s retail sales around the holiday were up from 45 -50 billion in the preceding years, said OKSZ chief secretary György Vámos. This year’s sales were helped by the decision by some retailers to keep their ...
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Hungarians Close Bank Accounts
- 2 Apr 2015 5:00 AM
- business
Over the past two years Hungarian private individuals closed over 430,000 bank accounts, business daily Világgazdaság said. In 2014 alone, the number of private bank accounts dropped by 282,000. The trend could be attributed to the duty imposed on financial transactions which triggered a rise in bank charges, according to the central bank.
Anti-Semitism Declines In Hungary – Survey Shows
- 1 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The prevalence of anti-Semitism in Hungary declined somewhat between 2013 and 2014, according to a survey by research outfit Medián.