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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Delegation Holds Talks in Budapest
- 6 May 2022 6:14 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
A delegation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Director-General of Swiss-based charitable international humanitarian organisation Terre des Hommes, Barbara Hintermann, had talks with Deputy Mayor of Budapest Ambrus Kiss and his team at City Hall on Wednesday.
Opinion: Hungary Rejects Ukrainian Accusation of Conniving with Russia
- 5 May 2022 6:54 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
Rejecting a claim by a high-ranking Ukrainian official, a pro-government news outlet suggests Western secret services were the source of Hungary’s knowledge about Russian plans in Ukraine.
President Asks Orbán to Form New Government
- 30 Apr 2022 7:41 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
President János Áder has asked Viktor Orbán, the incumbent prime minister and leader of the election-winning Fidesz party, to set up Hungary's next government.
One of Europe's Largest International University Conferences Hosted in Budapest
- 29 Apr 2022 6:38 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
The Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) is hosting one of Europe’s largest international university conferences.
Gas Deliveries to Hungary Unimpeded
- 28 Apr 2022 7:05 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Gas deliveries continue to flow to Hungary on schedule, without obstructions and according to the country's long-term contract with Russia, Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, said on Wednesday.
Central Bank Hiked Interest Rate in Hungary by 100 Basis Points
- 27 Apr 2022 6:59 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Hungarian central bank rate-setters hiked the base rate by 100 basis points to 5.40% at their regular meeting on Tuesday, while also expanding the two sides of the interest rate corridor by the same ratio. In a statement released after the meeting, the Monetary Council said the war in Ukraine has “posed a much higher risk than usual” to the outlook for inflation.
Watch: “I Bike Budapest” 10,000+ Riders Out to Make Capital Better for Cycling
- 25 Apr 2022 3:40 PM
- https://hungarianpolitics.com/
- getting around
Police estimated that more than 10,000 people took part in the “I Bike Budapest” bicycle procession on Saturday, said the event’s organizers in a statement.
Hungary’s Supreme Court Kúria Scraps NVB Decision to Fine Civil Org's for Negative Referendum Campaign
- 19 Apr 2022 5:34 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court, on Friday threw out a recent decision by the National Election Committee (NVB) under which the NVB imposed a fine on civil organisations for encouraging voters to give answers in an April 3 referendum that would render the plebiscite invalid.
Yemeni National Jailed for Sexual Assault in Budapest
- 13 Apr 2022 8:28 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
A Budapest court sentenced a Yemeni citizen to three years in prison for attempted rape. In its binding ruling, the Budapest Municipal Court upheld a sentence by a lower court. It also ordered the man to be expelled from the country for a period of five years.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Delegation Holds Talks in Budapest
- 6 May 2022 6:14 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
A delegation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Director-General of Swiss-based charitable international humanitarian organisation Terre des Hommes, Barbara Hintermann, had talks with Deputy Mayor of Budapest Ambrus Kiss and his team at City Hall on Wednesday.
Opinion: Hungary Rejects Ukrainian Accusation of Conniving with Russia
- 5 May 2022 6:54 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
Rejecting a claim by a high-ranking Ukrainian official, a pro-government news outlet suggests Western secret services were the source of Hungary’s knowledge about Russian plans in Ukraine.
President Asks Orbán to Form New Government
- 30 Apr 2022 7:41 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
President János Áder has asked Viktor Orbán, the incumbent prime minister and leader of the election-winning Fidesz party, to set up Hungary's next government.
One of Europe's Largest International University Conferences Hosted in Budapest
- 29 Apr 2022 6:38 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
The Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) is hosting one of Europe’s largest international university conferences.
Gas Deliveries to Hungary Unimpeded
- 28 Apr 2022 7:05 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Gas deliveries continue to flow to Hungary on schedule, without obstructions and according to the country's long-term contract with Russia, Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, said on Wednesday.
Central Bank Hiked Interest Rate in Hungary by 100 Basis Points
- 27 Apr 2022 6:59 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
Hungarian central bank rate-setters hiked the base rate by 100 basis points to 5.40% at their regular meeting on Tuesday, while also expanding the two sides of the interest rate corridor by the same ratio. In a statement released after the meeting, the Monetary Council said the war in Ukraine has “posed a much higher risk than usual” to the outlook for inflation.
Watch: “I Bike Budapest” 10,000+ Riders Out to Make Capital Better for Cycling
- 25 Apr 2022 3:40 PM
- https://hungarianpolitics.com/
- getting around
Police estimated that more than 10,000 people took part in the “I Bike Budapest” bicycle procession on Saturday, said the event’s organizers in a statement.
Hungary’s Supreme Court Kúria Scraps NVB Decision to Fine Civil Org's for Negative Referendum Campaign
- 19 Apr 2022 5:34 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court, on Friday threw out a recent decision by the National Election Committee (NVB) under which the NVB imposed a fine on civil organisations for encouraging voters to give answers in an April 3 referendum that would render the plebiscite invalid.
Yemeni National Jailed for Sexual Assault in Budapest
- 13 Apr 2022 8:28 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
A Budapest court sentenced a Yemeni citizen to three years in prison for attempted rape. In its binding ruling, the Budapest Municipal Court upheld a sentence by a lower court. It also ordered the man to be expelled from the country for a period of five years.