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Lottery Ticket Prices Raised In Hungary
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- shopping
The prices of Hungary’s most popular lottery tickets have been raised by HUF 25 to HUF 250 per game, taking effect Sunday, according to a press statement sent to Hungarian news agency MTI by state-owned Szerencsejáték Zrt, the issuer of lottery tickets in the country.
Szijjártó: Budapest - Belgrade Rail Upgrade Deal Signed With China
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The deal with China on upgrading the Budapest-Belgrade rail line was signed on Saturday during a China-CEE summit in Riga, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told journalists. Hungary and China have reached “a new milestone” in ties, he said, adding that Hungary had always shown commitment to furthering cooperation between central and eastern Europe and China.
Hungary Contributes Hundreds Of Billions In Intl Aid
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has contributed several hundreds of billions of forints in international aid to meet its international obligations stemming from solidarity, a foreign ministry state secretary said.
Celebrated Pianist, Conductor Zoltán Kocsis Dies Aged 64
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Celebrated Hungarian pianist, conductor and composer Zoltán Kocsis has died at the age of 64 after a long illness, spokeswoman for the National Philharmonic Julia Bukta told MTI on Sunday.
KDNP: People Have Right To Know Who Is Behind Jobbik
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling parties believe that the Hungarian people have the right to know “who is behind” the radical nationalist Jobbik party and what connections there may be between Jobbik and “the police-murdering organisation” in the village of Bony, a Christian Democrat lawmaker said.
Sensitivity To Environmental Challenges Down Among Hungarians
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian population’s interest in global environmental sustainability and their sensitivity to environmental challenges has declined over the last six years, a survey by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released on Wednesday shows. Fully 42% of the survey’s respondents showed only a mild interest in environmental sustainability compared with 16% who demonstrated an active interest in ...
Xpat Opinion: US Presidential Election In Focus
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Just days ahead of the US presidential election, pundits in the leading Hungarian dailies and weeklies assess the possible impact of election victory either candidate on US foreign policy and global politics.
EC Finds Hungary Ad Tax In Breach Of EU Rules
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission said it found that a Hungarian tax on advertising is incompatible with European Union rules and ordered the country to recover taxes from companies that enjoyed an unfair advantage. The EC said the tax is in breach of EU state aid rules because its progressive tax rates grant selective advantage to certain companies.
Bird Flu Detected In SE Hungary
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The National Food Safety Office (Nébih) detected a bird flu outbreak at a turkey farm in Békés County in southeast Hungary, the farm ministry said. All 9,000 turkeys at the farm are to be culled in an effort to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
Lottery Ticket Prices Raised In Hungary
- 8 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- shopping
The prices of Hungary’s most popular lottery tickets have been raised by HUF 25 to HUF 250 per game, taking effect Sunday, according to a press statement sent to Hungarian news agency MTI by state-owned Szerencsejáték Zrt, the issuer of lottery tickets in the country.
Szijjártó: Budapest - Belgrade Rail Upgrade Deal Signed With China
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The deal with China on upgrading the Budapest-Belgrade rail line was signed on Saturday during a China-CEE summit in Riga, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told journalists. Hungary and China have reached “a new milestone” in ties, he said, adding that Hungary had always shown commitment to furthering cooperation between central and eastern Europe and China.
Hungary Contributes Hundreds Of Billions In Intl Aid
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has contributed several hundreds of billions of forints in international aid to meet its international obligations stemming from solidarity, a foreign ministry state secretary said.
Celebrated Pianist, Conductor Zoltán Kocsis Dies Aged 64
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Celebrated Hungarian pianist, conductor and composer Zoltán Kocsis has died at the age of 64 after a long illness, spokeswoman for the National Philharmonic Julia Bukta told MTI on Sunday.
KDNP: People Have Right To Know Who Is Behind Jobbik
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling parties believe that the Hungarian people have the right to know “who is behind” the radical nationalist Jobbik party and what connections there may be between Jobbik and “the police-murdering organisation” in the village of Bony, a Christian Democrat lawmaker said.
Sensitivity To Environmental Challenges Down Among Hungarians
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian population’s interest in global environmental sustainability and their sensitivity to environmental challenges has declined over the last six years, a survey by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released on Wednesday shows. Fully 42% of the survey’s respondents showed only a mild interest in environmental sustainability compared with 16% who demonstrated an active interest in ...
Xpat Opinion: US Presidential Election In Focus
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Just days ahead of the US presidential election, pundits in the leading Hungarian dailies and weeklies assess the possible impact of election victory either candidate on US foreign policy and global politics.
EC Finds Hungary Ad Tax In Breach Of EU Rules
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission said it found that a Hungarian tax on advertising is incompatible with European Union rules and ordered the country to recover taxes from companies that enjoyed an unfair advantage. The EC said the tax is in breach of EU state aid rules because its progressive tax rates grant selective advantage to certain companies.
Bird Flu Detected In SE Hungary
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The National Food Safety Office (Nébih) detected a bird flu outbreak at a turkey farm in Békés County in southeast Hungary, the farm ministry said. All 9,000 turkeys at the farm are to be culled in an effort to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.