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Hungary Submits Response To Brussels’ Recommendations
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has responded to country-specific economic policy recommendations by the European Commission, rejecting EC criticism regarding the tax system and the government-initiated utilities price cuts, the National Economy Ministry said on Wednesday.
Roubini Sees Signs Of State Capitalism In Hungary
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government’s policies show signs of state capitalism in certain areas, renowned economist Nouriel Roubini told a conference in Budapest on Tuesday. Roubini mentioned Hungary as an example of state capitalist tendencies in Central and Eastern Europe, where the role of the state increases to the detriment of market-oriented reforms.
Glenn Greenwald Says Hungary Is In For A Surprise
- 29 May 2014 11:45 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian news website HVG.hu has published an interview with journalist and author Glenn Greenwald in which he says the groundwork is being laid for the release of documents that shed light on the extent of Hungary’s exposure to the US National Security Agency’s (NSA) global surveillance program.
Hungarian Cardinal Erdő Praises “Special” Relationship Between Christians And Jews
- 27 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The relationship between the Jewish faith and Christianity is “special” and there are “valuable theological connections which are embodied from the beginning in Jesus,” Hungarian Cardinal Péter Erdő told a conference on Monday.
Hungary’s Socialist Lick Wounds, Rivals Satisfied
- 26 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist Party leader Attila Mesterházy said that the party’s presidium would offer its resignation to the board after the party’s poor EP election showing. The radical nationalist Jobbik party has managed to meet its goal in the European election, becoming Hungary’s second power, party leader Gábor Vona declared.
Hungarian Pálinka Is Also A Sought-After National Treasure Abroad
- 26 May 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Pálinka is a national treasure and a national drink, and is becoming increasingly sought-after both at home and abroad, Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas declared in Budapest on Monday.
Hungary’s Fidesz To Have “Strong Mandate ” In EP
- 26 May 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz-Christian Democrats will have a strong mandate in Brussels in the next cycle, the alliance’s list-leader Ildikó Gáll Pelcz said, after her party won Sunday’s European elections. Pelcz said the turnout in Hungary had been good in a regional comparison and considering that the general election had been held just a month ago.
China -CEE Regional Tourism Centre Established At Budapest Meeting
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
A China-Central and Eastern Europe Regional Tourism Centre was established at a tourism summit in Budapest on Thursday. The centre will be based in Budapest, Péter Szijjártó, state secretary for external economic relations, told the first tourism summit of China and CEE countries.
Updated: Spring Pálinka Festival, Városháza Park Budapest, 22 - 25 May
- 22 May 2014 11:55 AM
- food & drink
This spring, Pálinka Festival will set the mood for the city, for between May the 22th and 25th the Festival is once again set in Városháza Park. This new old location will host a record amount of exhibitors, nearly 30 of them, offering the best spirits of the country. This year´s special treat is the Pear Pálinka of the Year, which is a blend of Hungary´s best pear Pálinkas.
Hungary Submits Response To Brussels’ Recommendations
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has responded to country-specific economic policy recommendations by the European Commission, rejecting EC criticism regarding the tax system and the government-initiated utilities price cuts, the National Economy Ministry said on Wednesday.
Roubini Sees Signs Of State Capitalism In Hungary
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government’s policies show signs of state capitalism in certain areas, renowned economist Nouriel Roubini told a conference in Budapest on Tuesday. Roubini mentioned Hungary as an example of state capitalist tendencies in Central and Eastern Europe, where the role of the state increases to the detriment of market-oriented reforms.
Glenn Greenwald Says Hungary Is In For A Surprise
- 29 May 2014 11:45 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian news website HVG.hu has published an interview with journalist and author Glenn Greenwald in which he says the groundwork is being laid for the release of documents that shed light on the extent of Hungary’s exposure to the US National Security Agency’s (NSA) global surveillance program.
Hungarian Cardinal Erdő Praises “Special” Relationship Between Christians And Jews
- 27 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The relationship between the Jewish faith and Christianity is “special” and there are “valuable theological connections which are embodied from the beginning in Jesus,” Hungarian Cardinal Péter Erdő told a conference on Monday.
Hungary’s Socialist Lick Wounds, Rivals Satisfied
- 26 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist Party leader Attila Mesterházy said that the party’s presidium would offer its resignation to the board after the party’s poor EP election showing. The radical nationalist Jobbik party has managed to meet its goal in the European election, becoming Hungary’s second power, party leader Gábor Vona declared.
Hungarian Pálinka Is Also A Sought-After National Treasure Abroad
- 26 May 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Pálinka is a national treasure and a national drink, and is becoming increasingly sought-after both at home and abroad, Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas declared in Budapest on Monday.
Hungary’s Fidesz To Have “Strong Mandate ” In EP
- 26 May 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
The Fidesz-Christian Democrats will have a strong mandate in Brussels in the next cycle, the alliance’s list-leader Ildikó Gáll Pelcz said, after her party won Sunday’s European elections. Pelcz said the turnout in Hungary had been good in a regional comparison and considering that the general election had been held just a month ago.
China -CEE Regional Tourism Centre Established At Budapest Meeting
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
A China-Central and Eastern Europe Regional Tourism Centre was established at a tourism summit in Budapest on Thursday. The centre will be based in Budapest, Péter Szijjártó, state secretary for external economic relations, told the first tourism summit of China and CEE countries.
Updated: Spring Pálinka Festival, Városháza Park Budapest, 22 - 25 May
- 22 May 2014 11:55 AM
- food & drink
This spring, Pálinka Festival will set the mood for the city, for between May the 22th and 25th the Festival is once again set in Városháza Park. This new old location will host a record amount of exhibitors, nearly 30 of them, offering the best spirits of the country. This year´s special treat is the Pear Pálinka of the Year, which is a blend of Hungary´s best pear Pálinkas.