1,995 result(s) for rise
Excise Taxes Raised, Brought Forward In Hungary
- 5 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- shopping
"The dates for changing excise taxes on tobacco will change from May and November to February and July, under a bill passed by Parliament on Monday. The MPs approved a tax rise of Ft 50-60 per packet of cigarettes, a higher figure than earlier planned, to take effect February 1. A further Ft 15 will be added to the price due to the rise in VAT.
Over 100 Evacuated From Flooded Areas In Hungary
- 29 Dec 2010 9:22 AM
- current affairs
"The number of people forced out of their homes by flood waters in eastern Hungary has risen to 107 in over 200 villages. Thousands more homes are in danger, Népszabadság reports.
State Subsidy For Sports In Hungary To Rise 50%
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- sport
"The cabinet will increase this year’s Ft 16 billion in state subsidies for sports by over 50%, prime ministerial sports adviser Gabor Balogh announced. He said more funds will be allocated to upgrade and sustain state, local government and other sports establishments.
Recipe Of The Week: Cocoa Snail
- 13 Dec 2010 11:01 AM
- food & drink
"24th of February marks the last day of the Carnival time in Hungary and the day of “jégtörő Mátyás". (Jégtörő Mátyás means icebreaker Mathias). By the way, King Mátyás Corvinus was crowned in 1458, exactly 550 years before on the ice of River Danube.
Hungarian Recipe Of The Week: Homemade Bread
- 10 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- food & drink
"Now I know why in olden times they made bread only once or twice a month… This recipe takes a long time to make, but it is well worth every minute. Everyone will like this tasty, crunchy bread.
Budapest Public Transport Ticket Fares Not Changing
- 7 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- getting around
"The fares of Budapest transport company BKV will not go up from January, the Budapest Transport Centre announced on Wednesday. As the BKV’s revenues have not risen since 2008, despite repeated price hikes, fares will remain unchanged in January."
Hungary Prepares For Adulthood In The European Union
- 29 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"In January 2011 Hungary will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Its six-month term will be an interesting period for Hungary and the EU alike. Hungary will coordinate the Council’s vast bureaucratic and decision-making apparatus while not being able to rely on any significant wealth of accumulated knowledge about some of its workings due to the novelty of the Lisbon ...
Support For Fidesz In Hungary Rises In October
- 2 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Fidesz’s support grew 1%, to 66%, after the October 3 local elections, a Tarki poll found. Backing for the Socialists dropped 1%, to 16%. Jobbik has 10% support and Politics Can Be Different (LMP) 6%. The Democratic Forum, no longer a parliamentary party, still has 1% support.
Report: Event Expo 2010, Hungexpo Budapest
- 25 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"Event Expo is the largest event management fair and exhibition in the Central Eastern European region. The organisers have recognised the British Embassy's efforts in promoting greener event culture both through its own operations and with partners by asking the Ambassador to be the patron of Event Expo 2010
Excise Taxes Raised, Brought Forward In Hungary
- 5 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- shopping
"The dates for changing excise taxes on tobacco will change from May and November to February and July, under a bill passed by Parliament on Monday. The MPs approved a tax rise of Ft 50-60 per packet of cigarettes, a higher figure than earlier planned, to take effect February 1. A further Ft 15 will be added to the price due to the rise in VAT.
Over 100 Evacuated From Flooded Areas In Hungary
- 29 Dec 2010 9:22 AM
- current affairs
"The number of people forced out of their homes by flood waters in eastern Hungary has risen to 107 in over 200 villages. Thousands more homes are in danger, Népszabadság reports.
State Subsidy For Sports In Hungary To Rise 50%
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- sport
"The cabinet will increase this year’s Ft 16 billion in state subsidies for sports by over 50%, prime ministerial sports adviser Gabor Balogh announced. He said more funds will be allocated to upgrade and sustain state, local government and other sports establishments.
Recipe Of The Week: Cocoa Snail
- 13 Dec 2010 11:01 AM
- food & drink
"24th of February marks the last day of the Carnival time in Hungary and the day of “jégtörő Mátyás". (Jégtörő Mátyás means icebreaker Mathias). By the way, King Mátyás Corvinus was crowned in 1458, exactly 550 years before on the ice of River Danube.
Hungarian Recipe Of The Week: Homemade Bread
- 10 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- food & drink
"Now I know why in olden times they made bread only once or twice a month… This recipe takes a long time to make, but it is well worth every minute. Everyone will like this tasty, crunchy bread.
Budapest Public Transport Ticket Fares Not Changing
- 7 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- getting around
"The fares of Budapest transport company BKV will not go up from January, the Budapest Transport Centre announced on Wednesday. As the BKV’s revenues have not risen since 2008, despite repeated price hikes, fares will remain unchanged in January."
Hungary Prepares For Adulthood In The European Union
- 29 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"In January 2011 Hungary will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Its six-month term will be an interesting period for Hungary and the EU alike. Hungary will coordinate the Council’s vast bureaucratic and decision-making apparatus while not being able to rely on any significant wealth of accumulated knowledge about some of its workings due to the novelty of the Lisbon ...
Support For Fidesz In Hungary Rises In October
- 2 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Fidesz’s support grew 1%, to 66%, after the October 3 local elections, a Tarki poll found. Backing for the Socialists dropped 1%, to 16%. Jobbik has 10% support and Politics Can Be Different (LMP) 6%. The Democratic Forum, no longer a parliamentary party, still has 1% support.
Report: Event Expo 2010, Hungexpo Budapest
- 25 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"Event Expo is the largest event management fair and exhibition in the Central Eastern European region. The organisers have recognised the British Embassy's efforts in promoting greener event culture both through its own operations and with partners by asking the Ambassador to be the patron of Event Expo 2010