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Hungarian Opposition Party DK Demands Termination Of Paks Upgrade
- 18 Nov 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) demanded that the government stops the upgrade of the Paks nuclear plant, a project the party described as “benefitting Russia and (ruling) Fidesz’s corrupt oligarchs”. Bruxinfo on Tuesday suggested that the European Commission could call on Hungary to suspend all Paks-related procurement as Hungary has allegedly violated European public procurement rules ...
Hungarian Govt Considers Setting Up 2,000 Free Wi-Fi Access Points
- 13 Nov 2015 10:00 AM
- tech
The government is considering setting up around 2,000 free Wi- Fi access points, using the already existing 1,300 e-Hungary points as a foundation for the project, daily Népszabadság said. In settlements without e-Hungary points, Wi- Fi access will be set up in local municipality offices or the most frequented public spaces.
Authorities Launch Probe Into New CAF Tram Accident In Budapest
- 11 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary’s transport safety authority and police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of a recent accident involving an allnew tram set to run in Budapest from next spring, an official of the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) said. During a test run on Monday evening, a Spanish-made CAF tram, the world’s longest, ran into the back of another tram in western Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: US Ambassador Criticizes Hungary
- 6 Nov 2015 12:45 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on US Ambassador Colleen Bell’s concerns about the state of affairs in Hungary, pro-government columnists are in no doubt that the US wants to pressurize Hungary into submission. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, criticize the Hungarian government’s response and expect further US-Hungarian diplomatic skirmishes.
Budapest Tests Smart City Application
- 3 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
GA The application will adjust the street lights to the traffic and to the noise- and street pollution, and will collect data to improve transportation. The test run will start in April 2016 and will end in May 2017, nol.hu reports. Imagine that street lights shine brighter when a car or a pedestrian goes by, and it fades away behind them. Cyclists and pedestrians could choose the shortest and ...
Hungary Jumps More Than 10 Places In World Bank Ranking
- 29 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary moved up by more than ten places to 42nd out of 189 countries in the World Bank’s 2016 Doing Business ranking, the economy ministry said on Wednesday. The World Bank introduced a number of changes to the methodology used to compile the report, which allowed Hungary to improve to 42nd from its 2015 ranking of 54th place.
Hungarian DK Party Distances Itself From Violent Facebook Group
- 20 Oct 2015 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The leftist Democratic Coalition (DK) has denied any connection with a Facebook group which has recently suggested that the prime minister should be killed. DK said in a statement that the administrator of the group had been expelled from the party in May last year, and was not authorised to use the party’s name.
US Freedom Of Religion Report Gives Mixed Assessment Of Hungary
- 15 Oct 2015 4:30 AM
- current affairs
The US Department of State’s latest report on religious freedom issued on Wednesday established that Hungary’s constitution guaranteed the freedom of religion. The report, however, made critical remarks on the deregistration of religious groups and other issues. It said that the constitution provides for freedom of religion, separates church and state, and stipulates that religious communities ...
Xpat Opinion: Refugee Crisis Conspiracy Theories & Real Causes, By Hungarian Spectrum
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Before I tackle the subject of conspiracy theories, here’s a news item that should not be overlooked. On October 8 Pablo Gorondi of the Associated Press reported from Budapest that “troops from the European Union or NATO will be allowed to help defend Hungary’s borders due to the migrant crisis.” According to the decree that appeared in Magyar Közlöny, the Hungarian government will allow as many ...
Hungarian Opposition Party DK Demands Termination Of Paks Upgrade
- 18 Nov 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) demanded that the government stops the upgrade of the Paks nuclear plant, a project the party described as “benefitting Russia and (ruling) Fidesz’s corrupt oligarchs”. Bruxinfo on Tuesday suggested that the European Commission could call on Hungary to suspend all Paks-related procurement as Hungary has allegedly violated European public procurement rules ...
Hungarian Govt Considers Setting Up 2,000 Free Wi-Fi Access Points
- 13 Nov 2015 10:00 AM
- tech
The government is considering setting up around 2,000 free Wi- Fi access points, using the already existing 1,300 e-Hungary points as a foundation for the project, daily Népszabadság said. In settlements without e-Hungary points, Wi- Fi access will be set up in local municipality offices or the most frequented public spaces.
Authorities Launch Probe Into New CAF Tram Accident In Budapest
- 11 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary’s transport safety authority and police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of a recent accident involving an allnew tram set to run in Budapest from next spring, an official of the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) said. During a test run on Monday evening, a Spanish-made CAF tram, the world’s longest, ran into the back of another tram in western Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: US Ambassador Criticizes Hungary
- 6 Nov 2015 12:45 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on US Ambassador Colleen Bell’s concerns about the state of affairs in Hungary, pro-government columnists are in no doubt that the US wants to pressurize Hungary into submission. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, criticize the Hungarian government’s response and expect further US-Hungarian diplomatic skirmishes.
Budapest Tests Smart City Application
- 3 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
GA The application will adjust the street lights to the traffic and to the noise- and street pollution, and will collect data to improve transportation. The test run will start in April 2016 and will end in May 2017, nol.hu reports. Imagine that street lights shine brighter when a car or a pedestrian goes by, and it fades away behind them. Cyclists and pedestrians could choose the shortest and ...
Hungary Jumps More Than 10 Places In World Bank Ranking
- 29 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary moved up by more than ten places to 42nd out of 189 countries in the World Bank’s 2016 Doing Business ranking, the economy ministry said on Wednesday. The World Bank introduced a number of changes to the methodology used to compile the report, which allowed Hungary to improve to 42nd from its 2015 ranking of 54th place.
Hungarian DK Party Distances Itself From Violent Facebook Group
- 20 Oct 2015 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The leftist Democratic Coalition (DK) has denied any connection with a Facebook group which has recently suggested that the prime minister should be killed. DK said in a statement that the administrator of the group had been expelled from the party in May last year, and was not authorised to use the party’s name.
US Freedom Of Religion Report Gives Mixed Assessment Of Hungary
- 15 Oct 2015 4:30 AM
- current affairs
The US Department of State’s latest report on religious freedom issued on Wednesday established that Hungary’s constitution guaranteed the freedom of religion. The report, however, made critical remarks on the deregistration of religious groups and other issues. It said that the constitution provides for freedom of religion, separates church and state, and stipulates that religious communities ...
Xpat Opinion: Refugee Crisis Conspiracy Theories & Real Causes, By Hungarian Spectrum
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Before I tackle the subject of conspiracy theories, here’s a news item that should not be overlooked. On October 8 Pablo Gorondi of the Associated Press reported from Budapest that “troops from the European Union or NATO will be allowed to help defend Hungary’s borders due to the migrant crisis.” According to the decree that appeared in Magyar Közlöny, the Hungarian government will allow as many ...