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Xpat Opinion: Meet Hungary’s Deputy PM, KDNP Chairman Zsolt Semjén
- 5 Jan 2016 12:00 AM
- current affairs
(KDNP Chairman) Zsolt Semjén says 2015 was maybe the most successful year for Hungary’s national politics. The deputy prime mister told this to Kossuth Radio’s “Without borders” (“Határok nélkül”) program.
In his assessment of the year and the situation, he said that the national political program which the government initiated five years ago works “without bumps’”.
In his assessment of the year and the situation, he said that the national political program which the government initiated five years ago works “without bumps’”.
Fuel Sales In Hungary Up In First Ten Months
- 21 Dec 2015 3:00 AM
- shopping
Sales in petrol in Hungary went up by an annual 5%, or 60 million litres, and in diesel by 10%, or 125 million litres, in the first ten months of the year, daily Magyar Idők said. Demand for petrol jumped, however, by around 20% and for diesel by 30% at pumps in the border areas, particularly near the borders with Slovenia and Romania, the paper cited the press chief of the national tax and ...
Orbán: Hungary Concerned Over Minority Rights Of Hungarians In Romania
- 4 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed concern over investigations the Romanian authorities have launched against Hungarian politicians in Transylvania and said there has been a general “reversal” in minority rights for ethnic kin in Romania. Addressing the MÁÉRT session, Orbán said that the European rights of “our communities” are “being questioned” in terms of the use of minority language.
Number Of New HIV Cases In Hungary On The Rise In Recent Years
- 1 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of new HIV cases in Hungary has steadily risen over the past years, an expert said on World AIDS Day. Altogether 3,064 HIV cases have been registered in Hungary since 1986, with number of cases rising over the past few years, the head of the St István and St László hospital complex’s molecular biology laboratory told a press briefing for the 3rd national AIDS conference that Budapest ...
Lázár: Transferring EU Affairs To Hungarian PM’s Office Right Move
- 26 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Transferring European affairs from the foreign ministry to the prime minister’s office has proven to be the right move, the government office chief told parliament’s European Affairs Committee. Experience from the government’s previous 2010-2014 term has shown that matters pertaining to the European Commission do not typically cover foreign trade or foreign affairs, since these matters concern ...
Inside Look. Film Laboratory, Budapest, 3 - 6 December 2015
- 24 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Europe’s Roma communities face deepening challenges of discrimination, violence and poverty. The US minority rights movement, which has had some notable successes over the past 50 years, also faces continuing problems, including police violence. We believe that a sharing of their struggles would be worthwhile as everyone searches for effective remedies.
Hungary’s Top Soldier Sees Indirect Connection Between Migration And Terrorism
- 23 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Following the Paris terror attack, the Hungarian Defense Force introduced serious measures to protect its bases and foreign missions as well. Meanwhile, military policemen have started patrolling Budapest’s main transportation hubs.
Fewer Foreigners Starting Businesses In Hungary
- 20 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The number of new companies registered with one or more foreign owners fell from an annual 3,000 in 2009 to 2,200 last year, according to company data provider Opten. Tighter rules aimed at reducing registrations for fraudulent purposes played a part in the lower number.
Quality Local Meat & Service 'Guaranteed' At Tesco In Hungary
- 12 Nov 2015 10:00 AM
- specials
Tesco sells about 1 million kilograms of fresh meat per week in Hungary. 100% of the poultry, 90% of fish, and 60% of red meat sold nationwide are purchased from domestic suppliers. Also, a Tesco spokesperson told XpatLoop the company significantly contributes to Hungarian meat exports, providing Hungarian poultry in several of its European stores, especially in the Czech Republic and the UK. And ...
Xpat Opinion: Meet Hungary’s Deputy PM, KDNP Chairman Zsolt Semjén
- 5 Jan 2016 12:00 AM
- current affairs
(KDNP Chairman) Zsolt Semjén says 2015 was maybe the most successful year for Hungary’s national politics. The deputy prime mister told this to Kossuth Radio’s “Without borders” (“Határok nélkül”) program.
In his assessment of the year and the situation, he said that the national political program which the government initiated five years ago works “without bumps’”.
In his assessment of the year and the situation, he said that the national political program which the government initiated five years ago works “without bumps’”.
Fuel Sales In Hungary Up In First Ten Months
- 21 Dec 2015 3:00 AM
- shopping
Sales in petrol in Hungary went up by an annual 5%, or 60 million litres, and in diesel by 10%, or 125 million litres, in the first ten months of the year, daily Magyar Idők said. Demand for petrol jumped, however, by around 20% and for diesel by 30% at pumps in the border areas, particularly near the borders with Slovenia and Romania, the paper cited the press chief of the national tax and ...
Orbán: Hungary Concerned Over Minority Rights Of Hungarians In Romania
- 4 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed concern over investigations the Romanian authorities have launched against Hungarian politicians in Transylvania and said there has been a general “reversal” in minority rights for ethnic kin in Romania. Addressing the MÁÉRT session, Orbán said that the European rights of “our communities” are “being questioned” in terms of the use of minority language.
Number Of New HIV Cases In Hungary On The Rise In Recent Years
- 1 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of new HIV cases in Hungary has steadily risen over the past years, an expert said on World AIDS Day. Altogether 3,064 HIV cases have been registered in Hungary since 1986, with number of cases rising over the past few years, the head of the St István and St László hospital complex’s molecular biology laboratory told a press briefing for the 3rd national AIDS conference that Budapest ...
Lázár: Transferring EU Affairs To Hungarian PM’s Office Right Move
- 26 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Transferring European affairs from the foreign ministry to the prime minister’s office has proven to be the right move, the government office chief told parliament’s European Affairs Committee. Experience from the government’s previous 2010-2014 term has shown that matters pertaining to the European Commission do not typically cover foreign trade or foreign affairs, since these matters concern ...
Inside Look. Film Laboratory, Budapest, 3 - 6 December 2015
- 24 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Europe’s Roma communities face deepening challenges of discrimination, violence and poverty. The US minority rights movement, which has had some notable successes over the past 50 years, also faces continuing problems, including police violence. We believe that a sharing of their struggles would be worthwhile as everyone searches for effective remedies.
Hungary’s Top Soldier Sees Indirect Connection Between Migration And Terrorism
- 23 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Following the Paris terror attack, the Hungarian Defense Force introduced serious measures to protect its bases and foreign missions as well. Meanwhile, military policemen have started patrolling Budapest’s main transportation hubs.
Fewer Foreigners Starting Businesses In Hungary
- 20 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The number of new companies registered with one or more foreign owners fell from an annual 3,000 in 2009 to 2,200 last year, according to company data provider Opten. Tighter rules aimed at reducing registrations for fraudulent purposes played a part in the lower number.
Quality Local Meat & Service 'Guaranteed' At Tesco In Hungary
- 12 Nov 2015 10:00 AM
- specials
Tesco sells about 1 million kilograms of fresh meat per week in Hungary. 100% of the poultry, 90% of fish, and 60% of red meat sold nationwide are purchased from domestic suppliers. Also, a Tesco spokesperson told XpatLoop the company significantly contributes to Hungarian meat exports, providing Hungarian poultry in several of its European stores, especially in the Czech Republic and the UK. And ...