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Is Budapest Tap Water Safe To Drink?
- 27 Jul 2017 10:10 AM
- health & wellness
We were honestly very shocked when we read an American recommendation for tourists listing a number of C/E European countries, among them Hungary, as places where drinking tap water is not recommended.
European Court Advocate General Argues For Dismissing Slovakia, Hungary Case On Migrant Resettlements
- 26 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The top European court’s advocate general said on Wednesday that the case launched by Slovakia and Hungary challenging the legality of the European Union‘s refugee resettlement scheme should be dismissed.
Hungarians Have Little Trust In Consumer Complaint Mechanisms
- 26 Jul 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungarians have a high degree of trust in public authorities to protect their consumer rights, but little confidence in mechanisms designed to air grievances over unfair commercial practices, an annual report by the European Commission shows.
Local Opinion: PM Orbán’s Annual Speech At Băile Tusnad
- 25 Jul 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators sharply disagree on Viktor Orbán’s thesis that the V4 countries represent ‘the future of Europe’.
Retail Sales Growth Accelerates To 6% In May
- 25 Jul 2017 8:20 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in Hungary climbed an annual 6% in May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said in a second reading of data. Retail sales rose by 5.5% when adjusted for calendar year effects. The pace of retail sales growth accelerated from an unadjusted and adjusted 3.2% and 1.8%, respectively, in April. Retail sales growth in May was highest since June 2016.
Viktor Orbán: Europe Must Regain ‘Independence From Soros Empire’
- 24 Jul 2017 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The European Union must regain its “independence from the empire” of US billionaire George Soros, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a speech to the Baile Tusnad (Tusnádfürdő) summer university, in central Romania, on Saturday.
Local Opinion: Weeklies On The Opposition’s Meagre Chances
- 24 Jul 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Analysts on both Right and Left believe that the fragmented left-wing opposition stands no chance whatsoever of winning next year’s elections, at least not in their present shape. Right-wing commentators suspect however that the Socialist Party is doomed even in the longer run.
Hungary Transposes EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive Into Law
- 21 Jul 2017 8:52 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has transposed the European Union’s new anti-money laundering directive into national law, the National Bank of Hungary said. The EU’s Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive came into force on June 26, 2017. Amendments bringing Hungary’s rules in line with the directive are effective from Thursday.
Gross Wages Up 12.9% In May
- 21 Jul 2017 8:48 AM
- business
The average gross monthly wage in Hungary rose by an annual 12.9% to 296,100 forints (EUR 968) in May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Net wages grew at the same pace as gross wages did, also climbing by 12.9% to 196,900 forints.
Is Budapest Tap Water Safe To Drink?
- 27 Jul 2017 10:10 AM
- health & wellness
We were honestly very shocked when we read an American recommendation for tourists listing a number of C/E European countries, among them Hungary, as places where drinking tap water is not recommended.
European Court Advocate General Argues For Dismissing Slovakia, Hungary Case On Migrant Resettlements
- 26 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The top European court’s advocate general said on Wednesday that the case launched by Slovakia and Hungary challenging the legality of the European Union‘s refugee resettlement scheme should be dismissed.
Hungarians Have Little Trust In Consumer Complaint Mechanisms
- 26 Jul 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungarians have a high degree of trust in public authorities to protect their consumer rights, but little confidence in mechanisms designed to air grievances over unfair commercial practices, an annual report by the European Commission shows.
Local Opinion: PM Orbán’s Annual Speech At Băile Tusnad
- 25 Jul 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators sharply disagree on Viktor Orbán’s thesis that the V4 countries represent ‘the future of Europe’.
Retail Sales Growth Accelerates To 6% In May
- 25 Jul 2017 8:20 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in Hungary climbed an annual 6% in May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said in a second reading of data. Retail sales rose by 5.5% when adjusted for calendar year effects. The pace of retail sales growth accelerated from an unadjusted and adjusted 3.2% and 1.8%, respectively, in April. Retail sales growth in May was highest since June 2016.
Viktor Orbán: Europe Must Regain ‘Independence From Soros Empire’
- 24 Jul 2017 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The European Union must regain its “independence from the empire” of US billionaire George Soros, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a speech to the Baile Tusnad (Tusnádfürdő) summer university, in central Romania, on Saturday.
Local Opinion: Weeklies On The Opposition’s Meagre Chances
- 24 Jul 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Analysts on both Right and Left believe that the fragmented left-wing opposition stands no chance whatsoever of winning next year’s elections, at least not in their present shape. Right-wing commentators suspect however that the Socialist Party is doomed even in the longer run.
Hungary Transposes EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive Into Law
- 21 Jul 2017 8:52 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has transposed the European Union’s new anti-money laundering directive into national law, the National Bank of Hungary said. The EU’s Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive came into force on June 26, 2017. Amendments bringing Hungary’s rules in line with the directive are effective from Thursday.
Gross Wages Up 12.9% In May
- 21 Jul 2017 8:48 AM
- business
The average gross monthly wage in Hungary rose by an annual 12.9% to 296,100 forints (EUR 968) in May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Net wages grew at the same pace as gross wages did, also climbing by 12.9% to 196,900 forints.