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40,000 Hungarian Families Access CSOK Home Purchase Subsidies
- 27 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- property
Some 40,000 Hungarian families have availed of more than 102 billion forints (EUR 328.7m) in home purchase subsidies since the government launched the CSOK funding platform in the summer of 2015, state secretary Ágnes Hornung said at a conference organised by Portfolio.hu.
Socialists Advocate Free Medicines To People Over 65
- 24 Mar 2017 5:18 AM
- health & wellness
The opposition Socialist Party is looking for ways to offer prescription drugs free of charge to people older than 65, the leader of the party said, Gyula Molnár, said at an event organised in cooperation with pensioner unions. The total cost of such a programme, covering drugs prescribed by family physicians, may not cost as much as an annual 20 billion forints (EUR 64.7m), he said.
Hungarian Secret Agent Reveals Seriousness Of Russian Threat
- 21 Mar 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
By Szabolcs Panyi: Secret agents, counter-intelligence officers do not give interviews to the media very often and it is even more unique when they do so under their real name and with their own face. Ferenc Katrein worked for the Hungarian civilian counter-intelligence agency for 13 years, including a stint as an executive head of operations, and dealt with sensitive cases such as the Roma ...
VinCE Wine Festival, Budapest, 17 - 19 March
- 17 Mar 2017 5:00 AM
- food & drink
What does VinCE stand for?
As suggested by its name, the primary focus of the event is wine (as in vin) exhibited in Central Europe (CE). 160 exhibitors are scheduled to take part in the event with exhibitors coming from Hungary and the neighboring countries but some winemakers from outside the region will also offer their bottles for tasting between 17 - 19 March in Corinthia Hotel Budapest.
As suggested by its name, the primary focus of the event is wine (as in vin) exhibited in Central Europe (CE). 160 exhibitors are scheduled to take part in the event with exhibitors coming from Hungary and the neighboring countries but some winemakers from outside the region will also offer their bottles for tasting between 17 - 19 March in Corinthia Hotel Budapest.
Breweries For VAT Cut On Draught Beer
- 16 Mar 2017 8:12 AM
- business
President Attila Schillinger of the Brewery Association and chairman Zsolt Gyenge of the Craft Beer Makers Association have asked Economy Minister Mihály Varga to lower the 27% VAT on draught beer to 18%.
Hungary CPI Picks Up To 2.9% In February
- 9 Mar 2017 5:40 AM
- business
Consumer prices in Hungary rose by an annual 2.9% in February, accelerating from a rise of 2.3% in January to just under the central bank’s mid-term “price stability” target. Emerging market analysts in London had forecast February CPI at 2.8-2.9%.
Jobbik Calls On Govt To Reveal Reason For High Stadium Construction Costs
- 3 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party called on the government on Thursday to reveal the reasons behind the soaring reconstruction costs of the Ferenc Puskás Stadium in Budapest. The Puskás Stadium will be among the most expensive in western Europe based on costs in relation to capacity, Dóra Dúró, a Jobbik lawmaker and head of parliament’s culture committee (which also oversees sports), told a ...
Kitchen Show, Budapest Aréna, 3 – 5 March
- 2 Mar 2017 11:45 AM
- property
At Hungary's 'Kitchen Show 2017' guests may find their 'perfect kitchen' – including kitchen and dining room furniture, appliances, and equipment to enable the joy of cooking. Over 100 exhibitors and day-long cooking shows await visitors at the Sportaréna during the first weekend in March.
Xpat Review: Costes Downtown Biz Lunch
- 23 Feb 2017 1:45 AM
- food & drink
Just like you, most probably, I find some high-end restaurants a tad stuffy sometimes. You know when you’re not sure whether to have the sparkling or still water without upsetting the waiter. Well rest assured the staff at the sister restaurant of Costes are very easy-going, as well as knowledgeable and prompt, and thankfully the food lives up to the Michelin-starred reputation.
40,000 Hungarian Families Access CSOK Home Purchase Subsidies
- 27 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- property
Some 40,000 Hungarian families have availed of more than 102 billion forints (EUR 328.7m) in home purchase subsidies since the government launched the CSOK funding platform in the summer of 2015, state secretary Ágnes Hornung said at a conference organised by Portfolio.hu.
Socialists Advocate Free Medicines To People Over 65
- 24 Mar 2017 5:18 AM
- health & wellness
The opposition Socialist Party is looking for ways to offer prescription drugs free of charge to people older than 65, the leader of the party said, Gyula Molnár, said at an event organised in cooperation with pensioner unions. The total cost of such a programme, covering drugs prescribed by family physicians, may not cost as much as an annual 20 billion forints (EUR 64.7m), he said.
Hungarian Secret Agent Reveals Seriousness Of Russian Threat
- 21 Mar 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
By Szabolcs Panyi: Secret agents, counter-intelligence officers do not give interviews to the media very often and it is even more unique when they do so under their real name and with their own face. Ferenc Katrein worked for the Hungarian civilian counter-intelligence agency for 13 years, including a stint as an executive head of operations, and dealt with sensitive cases such as the Roma ...
VinCE Wine Festival, Budapest, 17 - 19 March
- 17 Mar 2017 5:00 AM
- food & drink
What does VinCE stand for?
As suggested by its name, the primary focus of the event is wine (as in vin) exhibited in Central Europe (CE). 160 exhibitors are scheduled to take part in the event with exhibitors coming from Hungary and the neighboring countries but some winemakers from outside the region will also offer their bottles for tasting between 17 - 19 March in Corinthia Hotel Budapest.
As suggested by its name, the primary focus of the event is wine (as in vin) exhibited in Central Europe (CE). 160 exhibitors are scheduled to take part in the event with exhibitors coming from Hungary and the neighboring countries but some winemakers from outside the region will also offer their bottles for tasting between 17 - 19 March in Corinthia Hotel Budapest.
Breweries For VAT Cut On Draught Beer
- 16 Mar 2017 8:12 AM
- business
President Attila Schillinger of the Brewery Association and chairman Zsolt Gyenge of the Craft Beer Makers Association have asked Economy Minister Mihály Varga to lower the 27% VAT on draught beer to 18%.
Hungary CPI Picks Up To 2.9% In February
- 9 Mar 2017 5:40 AM
- business
Consumer prices in Hungary rose by an annual 2.9% in February, accelerating from a rise of 2.3% in January to just under the central bank’s mid-term “price stability” target. Emerging market analysts in London had forecast February CPI at 2.8-2.9%.
Jobbik Calls On Govt To Reveal Reason For High Stadium Construction Costs
- 3 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party called on the government on Thursday to reveal the reasons behind the soaring reconstruction costs of the Ferenc Puskás Stadium in Budapest. The Puskás Stadium will be among the most expensive in western Europe based on costs in relation to capacity, Dóra Dúró, a Jobbik lawmaker and head of parliament’s culture committee (which also oversees sports), told a ...
Kitchen Show, Budapest Aréna, 3 – 5 March
- 2 Mar 2017 11:45 AM
- property
At Hungary's 'Kitchen Show 2017' guests may find their 'perfect kitchen' – including kitchen and dining room furniture, appliances, and equipment to enable the joy of cooking. Over 100 exhibitors and day-long cooking shows await visitors at the Sportaréna during the first weekend in March.
Xpat Review: Costes Downtown Biz Lunch
- 23 Feb 2017 1:45 AM
- food & drink
Just like you, most probably, I find some high-end restaurants a tad stuffy sometimes. You know when you’re not sure whether to have the sparkling or still water without upsetting the waiter. Well rest assured the staff at the sister restaurant of Costes are very easy-going, as well as knowledgeable and prompt, and thankfully the food lives up to the Michelin-starred reputation.


















