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EU Insisting On Congestion Fee In Budapest
- 10 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The EU regional and urban policy directorate official responsible for Hungary made it courteously but firmly clear on Wednesday that the EU expects city leaders to introduce a congestion fee in Budapest, as agreed in contracts for the financing of the fourth metro line.
Costes Downtown Budapest Restaurant Receives Michelin Star
- 10 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Costes DownTown has become the fifth Budapest restaurant to win a Michelin star in the gourmand guide’s latest edition. The eatery opened last June in the Prestige Hotel Budapest on Vigyázó Ferenc utca in the Fifth District. The winning chefs are Petra Tischler and Tiago Sabarigo.
TEK To Close Streets On March 15
- 10 Mar 2016 1:40 AM
- getting around
The head of the Anti-Terrorist Centre, János Hajdu, yesterday ordered that the streets around the National Museum be closed on March 15, when Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will give a speech in the museum garden. The decision affects the area where the Civil Society for the Democratic Hungary announced a demonstration on Múzeum körút on that day.
Hungary A Land Of Many Taxes
- 9 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary has 60 forms of tax, most of which yield less than 1% of total tax revenue, the Jalsovszky law firm has found. VAT contributes more than 25% of budget revenue, personal income tax brings in 13.5% and the excise tax 7.8%, but most of the existing tax types contribute less than 1%.
Luxury Quarters For MNB Foundation
- 9 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- property
The MNB foundation Pallas Athéné Geopolitikai, (Pageo) launched with Ft 28 billion of capital, is having its headquarters built in Buda Castle, website 444.hu reports. According to the architectural plans, Pageo has commissioned a “three-storey luxury bunker” at Úri utca 72, equipped with wellness facilities, 444 found.
Wealth Accumulation Of Hungary's PM Probes Initiated
- 8 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Together politician Péter Juhász is initiating an investigation into the accumulation of wealth by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. In response, Fidesz is initiating an investigation into Juhász’s wealth, saying his living circumstances and his declared income do not appear to be consistent with one another.
Prosecutor Presses Charges Against Former Socialist Official
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Investigating Chief Prosecutor’s Office said it pressed charges of excessive fraud and document abuse against Gábor Simon, a former deputy leader of the opposition Socialist Party. Simon’s case goes back to February 2014 when it came to light during the run-up to the general election that Simon had undeclared assets worth about 240 million forints (EUR 780,000) held on an Austrian ...
Court Awards Severance Pay To Ex-MPs
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has ruled that the Hungarian state must pay Ft 800,000 each to Erzsébet Gy. Németh and Szilvia Kovács Frank. Both were Socialist MPs until 2010 and collected severance pay, which the Orbán cabinet punished by imposing a 98% special tax on it.
Tõkés Stripped Of Romanian Honour
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has stripped MEP László Tõkés of his state decoration, the Star of Romania. Tõkés was given the honour for his role in the 1989 revolution by the previous President Traian Basescu.
EU Insisting On Congestion Fee In Budapest
- 10 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The EU regional and urban policy directorate official responsible for Hungary made it courteously but firmly clear on Wednesday that the EU expects city leaders to introduce a congestion fee in Budapest, as agreed in contracts for the financing of the fourth metro line.
Costes Downtown Budapest Restaurant Receives Michelin Star
- 10 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- food & drink
Costes DownTown has become the fifth Budapest restaurant to win a Michelin star in the gourmand guide’s latest edition. The eatery opened last June in the Prestige Hotel Budapest on Vigyázó Ferenc utca in the Fifth District. The winning chefs are Petra Tischler and Tiago Sabarigo.
TEK To Close Streets On March 15
- 10 Mar 2016 1:40 AM
- getting around
The head of the Anti-Terrorist Centre, János Hajdu, yesterday ordered that the streets around the National Museum be closed on March 15, when Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will give a speech in the museum garden. The decision affects the area where the Civil Society for the Democratic Hungary announced a demonstration on Múzeum körút on that day.
Hungary A Land Of Many Taxes
- 9 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary has 60 forms of tax, most of which yield less than 1% of total tax revenue, the Jalsovszky law firm has found. VAT contributes more than 25% of budget revenue, personal income tax brings in 13.5% and the excise tax 7.8%, but most of the existing tax types contribute less than 1%.
Luxury Quarters For MNB Foundation
- 9 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- property
The MNB foundation Pallas Athéné Geopolitikai, (Pageo) launched with Ft 28 billion of capital, is having its headquarters built in Buda Castle, website 444.hu reports. According to the architectural plans, Pageo has commissioned a “three-storey luxury bunker” at Úri utca 72, equipped with wellness facilities, 444 found.
Wealth Accumulation Of Hungary's PM Probes Initiated
- 8 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Together politician Péter Juhász is initiating an investigation into the accumulation of wealth by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. In response, Fidesz is initiating an investigation into Juhász’s wealth, saying his living circumstances and his declared income do not appear to be consistent with one another.
Prosecutor Presses Charges Against Former Socialist Official
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Investigating Chief Prosecutor’s Office said it pressed charges of excessive fraud and document abuse against Gábor Simon, a former deputy leader of the opposition Socialist Party. Simon’s case goes back to February 2014 when it came to light during the run-up to the general election that Simon had undeclared assets worth about 240 million forints (EUR 780,000) held on an Austrian ...
Court Awards Severance Pay To Ex-MPs
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has ruled that the Hungarian state must pay Ft 800,000 each to Erzsébet Gy. Németh and Szilvia Kovács Frank. Both were Socialist MPs until 2010 and collected severance pay, which the Orbán cabinet punished by imposing a 98% special tax on it.
Tõkés Stripped Of Romanian Honour
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has stripped MEP László Tõkés of his state decoration, the Star of Romania. Tõkés was given the honour for his role in the 1989 revolution by the previous President Traian Basescu.