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Matolcsy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Socialist MP
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Central Bank governor György Matolcsy filed a civil lawsuit against opposition Socialist MP György Bárándy for impugning his integrity. Matolcsy is demanding 1 million forints compensation, citing his right to protect his personal reputation. At a plenary session in parliament, Bárándy accused Matolcsy of stealing. This accusation goes beyond the bounds of freedom of expression, the bank said.
Navracsics Says Hungarian Government Is Talking Nonsense
- 7 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
European Commissioner and longtime Fidesz politician Tibor Navracsics says any talk of the European Commission trying to blackmail Hungary is untrue. According to Navracsics, the Hungarian government’s claims that the European Commission wants to impose a compulsory quota onto any EU member state is unfounded, and thus any referendum on the subject is pointless. He made the statements during an ...
Hungary Receives Positive Feedback From IOC O 2024 Olympics Bid
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary received positive feedback on its bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games from the International Olympic Committeeʼs executive board at a meeting in Lausanne.
Váci 1 Building Renovations Wind Up
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Horizon Development finished the renovation of Váci 1, a landmark building in downtown Budapest located on Vöröstmarty tér (square), according to a press release.
Gyurcsány : I Am Quitting The Business World
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The former Prime Minister and current head of the Democratic Coalition party (common Hungarian abbreviation DK) Ferenc Gyurcsány is going to extricate himself from his business interests in about a year to completely focus on politics going forward.
Hungary Charity Head, Archaeologist Awarded European Citizens’ Prize
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Imre Kozma, leader and co-founder of the Hungarian Maltese Charity, and Balázs Major, archaeologist and historian, have been selected to be among the 50 recipients of the European Parliament’s European Citizens’ Prize this year, the EP’s Budapest information office said.
Szijjártó On Soros, Ties With US, Russia, China
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó outlined his position on the actions of Hungarian-born US financier George Soros and addressed Hungary’s ties with the United States, Russia and China in an interview published by daily Magyar Hírlap.
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Undersecretary Sarah Sewall In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights, paid a visit to Hungary at the end of May. As one of the Hungarian papers noted, she was the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit Hungary since the summer of 2011, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a quick trip to Hungary.
Budapest To Host Last Budavári Beer Festival
- 2 Jun 2016 12:35 PM
- food & drink
Budavári Beer Festival will be held in the Buda Castle for the last time this year from June 2-5 prior to renovations of the Castle District that will involve the reconstruction of the Royal Palace among other heritage sites, according to a press release issued recently.
Matolcsy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Socialist MP
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Central Bank governor György Matolcsy filed a civil lawsuit against opposition Socialist MP György Bárándy for impugning his integrity. Matolcsy is demanding 1 million forints compensation, citing his right to protect his personal reputation. At a plenary session in parliament, Bárándy accused Matolcsy of stealing. This accusation goes beyond the bounds of freedom of expression, the bank said.
Navracsics Says Hungarian Government Is Talking Nonsense
- 7 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
European Commissioner and longtime Fidesz politician Tibor Navracsics says any talk of the European Commission trying to blackmail Hungary is untrue. According to Navracsics, the Hungarian government’s claims that the European Commission wants to impose a compulsory quota onto any EU member state is unfounded, and thus any referendum on the subject is pointless. He made the statements during an ...
Hungary Receives Positive Feedback From IOC O 2024 Olympics Bid
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Hungary received positive feedback on its bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games from the International Olympic Committeeʼs executive board at a meeting in Lausanne.
Váci 1 Building Renovations Wind Up
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Horizon Development finished the renovation of Váci 1, a landmark building in downtown Budapest located on Vöröstmarty tér (square), according to a press release.
Gyurcsány : I Am Quitting The Business World
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The former Prime Minister and current head of the Democratic Coalition party (common Hungarian abbreviation DK) Ferenc Gyurcsány is going to extricate himself from his business interests in about a year to completely focus on politics going forward.
Hungary Charity Head, Archaeologist Awarded European Citizens’ Prize
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Imre Kozma, leader and co-founder of the Hungarian Maltese Charity, and Balázs Major, archaeologist and historian, have been selected to be among the 50 recipients of the European Parliament’s European Citizens’ Prize this year, the EP’s Budapest information office said.
Szijjártó On Soros, Ties With US, Russia, China
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó outlined his position on the actions of Hungarian-born US financier George Soros and addressed Hungary’s ties with the United States, Russia and China in an interview published by daily Magyar Hírlap.
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Undersecretary Sarah Sewall In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights, paid a visit to Hungary at the end of May. As one of the Hungarian papers noted, she was the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit Hungary since the summer of 2011, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a quick trip to Hungary.
Budapest To Host Last Budavári Beer Festival
- 2 Jun 2016 12:35 PM
- food & drink
Budavári Beer Festival will be held in the Buda Castle for the last time this year from June 2-5 prior to renovations of the Castle District that will involve the reconstruction of the Royal Palace among other heritage sites, according to a press release issued recently.