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Hungary’s Uptake Of EU Funds Above Bloc’s Average
- 10 Jan 2018 7:58 AM
- business
The uptake of European Union funding is proceeding at a fast pace and payouts in Hungary have exceeded the EU average, a government official said.
Local Opinion: Liberal Writer’s Speculations About PM Orbán’s Eventual Demise
- 10 Jan 2018 7:53 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist suggests that the liberal writer is advocating violence when he projects a future scenario in which the PM may have to choose between quitting or being killed. An alt-left commentator thinks the scenario Mr Konrad sketched is mistaken, but non-threatening.
Update: Chain Bridge May Be Closed For Two Years
- 10 Jan 2018 6:12 AM
- getting around
Renovations on Budapest’s Chain Bridge (Lánchíd) and the adjacent castle district tunnel in Buda may begin as early as this year, according to a statement from BKK, the organization charged with running and maintaining the Hungarian capital’s public transportation and infrastructure.
Local Opinion: PM Orbán Visits The CSU
- 9 Jan 2018 7:58 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator lambasts Horst Seehofer, leader of the CSU for calling Hungarian Prime Minister a democrat. A pro-government pundit, on the other hand, hopes that Bavaria will join the coalition of the Visegrád countries and help Europe return to its core national and religious values.
Hungarian Economy Ministry Maintains Growth Projection For Years Ahead
- 4 Jan 2018 7:57 AM
- business
The economy ministry said it maintained last year’s projection of 4.1 percent GDP growth in 2017 and a 4.3 percent increase in 2018, in a statement on its macroeconomic and budgetary forecast for 2017-2021. The growth rate is seen slowing to 3.8 percent in 2019 and reaching 3.6 percent in 2021, according to the forecast.
Hungary Govt Says Plan For Terror Response Stems From NATO Obligations
- 4 Jan 2018 4:50 AM
- current affairs
The government issued a statement clarifying the basis of a law, which has been in force since Jan. 1 last year, requiring state institutions such as schools and kindergartens to draw up plans for how to react in the event of a terrorist attack.
New Year’s Eve Incidents: Injuries From Fireworks & Intoxication
- 4 Jan 2018 12:11 AM
- current affairs
Police were mainly called to incidents connected to fireworks and intoxication on New Year’s Eve. The police started 15 procedures against 12 people on misdemeanour charges. The cases included a firework injuring an 8 year old child on her face, and fire damages to family homes.
Wage Rise For Ambulance Service Employees From Jan
- 2 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The wages of employees at the National Ambulance Service are set to rise by 10% from January, the Human Resources Ministry said in a statement. The rise comes after a 12% increase in 2017 for ambulance drivers, nurses and navigators, the statement noted.
Hungarian Swimmer Katinka Hosszú Named European Sportswoman Of 2017
- 1 Jan 2018 8:05 AM
- sport
The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has named Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszú as European sportswoman of the year, the body said in a statement on Sunday.
Hungary’s Uptake Of EU Funds Above Bloc’s Average
- 10 Jan 2018 7:58 AM
- business
The uptake of European Union funding is proceeding at a fast pace and payouts in Hungary have exceeded the EU average, a government official said.
Local Opinion: Liberal Writer’s Speculations About PM Orbán’s Eventual Demise
- 10 Jan 2018 7:53 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist suggests that the liberal writer is advocating violence when he projects a future scenario in which the PM may have to choose between quitting or being killed. An alt-left commentator thinks the scenario Mr Konrad sketched is mistaken, but non-threatening.
Update: Chain Bridge May Be Closed For Two Years
- 10 Jan 2018 6:12 AM
- getting around
Renovations on Budapest’s Chain Bridge (Lánchíd) and the adjacent castle district tunnel in Buda may begin as early as this year, according to a statement from BKK, the organization charged with running and maintaining the Hungarian capital’s public transportation and infrastructure.
Local Opinion: PM Orbán Visits The CSU
- 9 Jan 2018 7:58 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing commentator lambasts Horst Seehofer, leader of the CSU for calling Hungarian Prime Minister a democrat. A pro-government pundit, on the other hand, hopes that Bavaria will join the coalition of the Visegrád countries and help Europe return to its core national and religious values.
Hungarian Economy Ministry Maintains Growth Projection For Years Ahead
- 4 Jan 2018 7:57 AM
- business
The economy ministry said it maintained last year’s projection of 4.1 percent GDP growth in 2017 and a 4.3 percent increase in 2018, in a statement on its macroeconomic and budgetary forecast for 2017-2021. The growth rate is seen slowing to 3.8 percent in 2019 and reaching 3.6 percent in 2021, according to the forecast.
Hungary Govt Says Plan For Terror Response Stems From NATO Obligations
- 4 Jan 2018 4:50 AM
- current affairs
The government issued a statement clarifying the basis of a law, which has been in force since Jan. 1 last year, requiring state institutions such as schools and kindergartens to draw up plans for how to react in the event of a terrorist attack.
New Year’s Eve Incidents: Injuries From Fireworks & Intoxication
- 4 Jan 2018 12:11 AM
- current affairs
Police were mainly called to incidents connected to fireworks and intoxication on New Year’s Eve. The police started 15 procedures against 12 people on misdemeanour charges. The cases included a firework injuring an 8 year old child on her face, and fire damages to family homes.
Wage Rise For Ambulance Service Employees From Jan
- 2 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The wages of employees at the National Ambulance Service are set to rise by 10% from January, the Human Resources Ministry said in a statement. The rise comes after a 12% increase in 2017 for ambulance drivers, nurses and navigators, the statement noted.
Hungarian Swimmer Katinka Hosszú Named European Sportswoman Of 2017
- 1 Jan 2018 8:05 AM
- sport
The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has named Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszú as European sportswoman of the year, the body said in a statement on Sunday.