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Study Shows Big Support For Szentendre Bike-Sharing Scheme
- 16 Oct 2015 9:01 AM
- getting around
The introduction of a Bubi-like public bike system in Szentendre, Hungary (pop. 25,000) is feasible, according to a recently completed six-month study. Optimally, the study concludes, the system would offer electric bikes at 11 prominent locations throughout the city.
Election Law Reform “Not On The Agenda”
- 16 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The most critical points of Hungary’s election system “have passed the tests”, and therefore reform of the election law is currently not on the agenda, Gergely Gulyás, head of parliament’s legislative committee, said. Though there is no need for “comprehensive” reform, it is worth looking into a possible restructuring of the laws on campaign financing and the registration of Hungarian voters ...
Lázár On Farmland Sales, Tax Reform
- 16 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Public auctions of state-owned farmland will start on Nov. 16, János Lázár, the government office chief, told a weekly government press briefing. The auctions would be started in six counties. The government wants to get the best price possible for farmland he said, adding that it was inconceivable that sales would go ahead for prices below market value. The Hungarian Development Bank (MFB) has ...
Hungarian Residency Bonds Most Popular Among Chinese Nationals
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Most of the buyers of Hungary’s residency bonds have been Chinese, Interior Minister Sándor Pintér said in response to a written question he received from an opposition lawmaker. Under the scheme, foreign nationals buying 300,000 euros worth of government bonds can obtain a residency permit that can be extended for five years and allows its holder to travel freely in the Schengen zone.
Xpat Opinion: Criticism & Self-Criticism Of Hungarian Teachers
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
I have written many times about the state of Hungarian education, which in the last 25 years has gone through multiple changes, not necessarily for the better. In the past I usually concentrated on the quality of education and teaching methods and bemoaned the fact that, as far I can see, life hasn’t changed very much in the last 60-70 years in the average Hungarian school. But now I would like ...
Fidesz: Soros Supports “Unbridled” Illegal Migration
- 12 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Financier George Soros, in cooperation with international and Hungarian organisations, provides financial support for “unbridled illegal immigration”, an MP of ruling Fidesz told a press conference. Hungary’s Left “still supports immigration despite a national consultation which has clearly demonstrated that Hungarian people want the country to be protected,” István Hollik said.
National Bank Of Hungary Revamps HUF 20,000 Banknote
- 25 Sep 2015 6:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) is issuing a reworked version of the 20,000 forint banknote. The new version will have a different colour scheme, with multiple colours on the front of the note giving an overall blueish-green tone. The size of the banknote will remain the same and it will still portray Ferenc Deák, Hungarian politician and statesman from the 19th century.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Proposes Migrant Crisis Solutions
- 24 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s prime minister is planning to submit six proposals on handling the migrant crisis at the European Council extraordinary meeting in Brussels this evening. After attending a meeting of the legislative committee of the conservative CSU in Bavaria today, Viktor Orbán told journalists he would propose that Greece should hand over the duties of protecting its borders to European countries ...
Hungary’s PM Orbán To Submit Six Proposals On Migrant Crisis In Brussels
- 23 Sep 2015 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he would submit six proposals on handling the migrant crisis at the European Council extraordinary meeting in Brussels. After meeting the legislative committee of the conservative CSU in Bavaria, he said the aim of his proposals was to “bring reality into European policies”. Orbán will propose that Greece should hand over the duties of protecting its borders to ...
Study Shows Big Support For Szentendre Bike-Sharing Scheme
- 16 Oct 2015 9:01 AM
- getting around
The introduction of a Bubi-like public bike system in Szentendre, Hungary (pop. 25,000) is feasible, according to a recently completed six-month study. Optimally, the study concludes, the system would offer electric bikes at 11 prominent locations throughout the city.
Election Law Reform “Not On The Agenda”
- 16 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The most critical points of Hungary’s election system “have passed the tests”, and therefore reform of the election law is currently not on the agenda, Gergely Gulyás, head of parliament’s legislative committee, said. Though there is no need for “comprehensive” reform, it is worth looking into a possible restructuring of the laws on campaign financing and the registration of Hungarian voters ...
Lázár On Farmland Sales, Tax Reform
- 16 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Public auctions of state-owned farmland will start on Nov. 16, János Lázár, the government office chief, told a weekly government press briefing. The auctions would be started in six counties. The government wants to get the best price possible for farmland he said, adding that it was inconceivable that sales would go ahead for prices below market value. The Hungarian Development Bank (MFB) has ...
Hungarian Residency Bonds Most Popular Among Chinese Nationals
- 15 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Most of the buyers of Hungary’s residency bonds have been Chinese, Interior Minister Sándor Pintér said in response to a written question he received from an opposition lawmaker. Under the scheme, foreign nationals buying 300,000 euros worth of government bonds can obtain a residency permit that can be extended for five years and allows its holder to travel freely in the Schengen zone.
Xpat Opinion: Criticism & Self-Criticism Of Hungarian Teachers
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
I have written many times about the state of Hungarian education, which in the last 25 years has gone through multiple changes, not necessarily for the better. In the past I usually concentrated on the quality of education and teaching methods and bemoaned the fact that, as far I can see, life hasn’t changed very much in the last 60-70 years in the average Hungarian school. But now I would like ...
Fidesz: Soros Supports “Unbridled” Illegal Migration
- 12 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Financier George Soros, in cooperation with international and Hungarian organisations, provides financial support for “unbridled illegal immigration”, an MP of ruling Fidesz told a press conference. Hungary’s Left “still supports immigration despite a national consultation which has clearly demonstrated that Hungarian people want the country to be protected,” István Hollik said.
National Bank Of Hungary Revamps HUF 20,000 Banknote
- 25 Sep 2015 6:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) is issuing a reworked version of the 20,000 forint banknote. The new version will have a different colour scheme, with multiple colours on the front of the note giving an overall blueish-green tone. The size of the banknote will remain the same and it will still portray Ferenc Deák, Hungarian politician and statesman from the 19th century.
Hungary’s PM Orbán Proposes Migrant Crisis Solutions
- 24 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s prime minister is planning to submit six proposals on handling the migrant crisis at the European Council extraordinary meeting in Brussels this evening. After attending a meeting of the legislative committee of the conservative CSU in Bavaria today, Viktor Orbán told journalists he would propose that Greece should hand over the duties of protecting its borders to European countries ...
Hungary’s PM Orbán To Submit Six Proposals On Migrant Crisis In Brussels
- 23 Sep 2015 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he would submit six proposals on handling the migrant crisis at the European Council extraordinary meeting in Brussels. After meeting the legislative committee of the conservative CSU in Bavaria, he said the aim of his proposals was to “bring reality into European policies”. Orbán will propose that Greece should hand over the duties of protecting its borders to ...