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Orbán Says Hungary’s Top Court Sides With Banks
- 23 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The decision of the Kúria, or Supreme Court, on FX loans demonstrates that the top court took side with banks, PM Viktor Orbán said on Friday. “As there are plenty of those taking the side of banks, we will remain on the side of the people,” he said.
Xpat Opinion: The Risk Of Political Christianity: An Interview With Tamás Fabiny, Lutheran Bishop
- 21 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Gábor Czene of Népszabadság conducted an interview with Tamás Fabiny, bishop of the northern district of the Hungarian Lutheran Church. Fabiny was ordained in Erlangen, Germany in 1982. He also studied in the United States. In addition to his church activities he worked for Duna TV. Since 2010 he has been the vice chairman of the Lutheran World Federation.
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of A Hungarian Whistleblower
- 20 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It was a month ago that András Horváth, a former employee of NAV (Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal/National Office of Taxation and Customs), turned to the prosecutor’s office to report a breach of fiduciary duties committed by the top management of this 23,000-employee office. He claimed that large-scale cheating goes on with fictitious VAT reimbursement payments, especially in the case of large ...
Xpat Opinion: The Current Hungarian Political Scene: Three Polls Full Of Question Marks
- 19 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It just happened that the three most important polling companies–Ipsos, Medián, and Tárki–released their findings on the popularity of the parties only a few hours from each other. Ipsos and Tárki are pretty much in sync; Medián’s findings diverge from the other two.
Third Round Of Utility Cuts Announced In Hungary
- 18 Dec 2013 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Preparations are being made for another round of public utility price reductions, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday. Speaking at an award ceremony at which participants in flood defence operations were recognised with the For a Civic Hungary Award, the Prime Minister said it is worth taking a third step in the utility charge cut programme, following the success of the first two.
Hungary's Prime Minister On Official Visit To Turkey
- 18 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is paying an official visit to Turkey and will meet the Turkish president and prime minister on Wednesday.
Orbán Heralds More Utility Rate Cuts In Hungary
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz caucus leader Antal Rogán is working on a third round of utility rate cuts, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Friday. Rogán confirmed the news on HírTV Saturday evening, adding that Fidesz will decide on the matter in early January.
Xpat Opinion: Yet Another Lunacy: Law On Teaching Foreign Languages In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The other day I happened upon a very funny 10-minute video. In Hungary bakers must put a big, ugly paper sticker on every loaf of bread before it goes into the oven. But only bread; other baked goods don’t have to have the sticker. So, a journalist wanted to know why the distinction between bread and, let’s say, brioche. No one the journalist asked could give an answer. People in the industry ...
Hungary's PM Orbán Agrees With Gazprom On South Stream Schedule
- 13 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Chairman Alexei Miller of Russian gas giant Gazprom reached agreement with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on plans for the section of the South Stream gas pipeline to run thorough Hungary, at a meeting in Budapest on Wednesday evening.
Orbán Says Hungary’s Top Court Sides With Banks
- 23 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The decision of the Kúria, or Supreme Court, on FX loans demonstrates that the top court took side with banks, PM Viktor Orbán said on Friday. “As there are plenty of those taking the side of banks, we will remain on the side of the people,” he said.
Xpat Opinion: The Risk Of Political Christianity: An Interview With Tamás Fabiny, Lutheran Bishop
- 21 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Gábor Czene of Népszabadság conducted an interview with Tamás Fabiny, bishop of the northern district of the Hungarian Lutheran Church. Fabiny was ordained in Erlangen, Germany in 1982. He also studied in the United States. In addition to his church activities he worked for Duna TV. Since 2010 he has been the vice chairman of the Lutheran World Federation.
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of A Hungarian Whistleblower
- 20 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It was a month ago that András Horváth, a former employee of NAV (Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal/National Office of Taxation and Customs), turned to the prosecutor’s office to report a breach of fiduciary duties committed by the top management of this 23,000-employee office. He claimed that large-scale cheating goes on with fictitious VAT reimbursement payments, especially in the case of large ...
Xpat Opinion: The Current Hungarian Political Scene: Three Polls Full Of Question Marks
- 19 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It just happened that the three most important polling companies–Ipsos, Medián, and Tárki–released their findings on the popularity of the parties only a few hours from each other. Ipsos and Tárki are pretty much in sync; Medián’s findings diverge from the other two.
Third Round Of Utility Cuts Announced In Hungary
- 18 Dec 2013 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Preparations are being made for another round of public utility price reductions, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday. Speaking at an award ceremony at which participants in flood defence operations were recognised with the For a Civic Hungary Award, the Prime Minister said it is worth taking a third step in the utility charge cut programme, following the success of the first two.
Hungary's Prime Minister On Official Visit To Turkey
- 18 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is paying an official visit to Turkey and will meet the Turkish president and prime minister on Wednesday.
Orbán Heralds More Utility Rate Cuts In Hungary
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz caucus leader Antal Rogán is working on a third round of utility rate cuts, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Friday. Rogán confirmed the news on HírTV Saturday evening, adding that Fidesz will decide on the matter in early January.
Xpat Opinion: Yet Another Lunacy: Law On Teaching Foreign Languages In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The other day I happened upon a very funny 10-minute video. In Hungary bakers must put a big, ugly paper sticker on every loaf of bread before it goes into the oven. But only bread; other baked goods don’t have to have the sticker. So, a journalist wanted to know why the distinction between bread and, let’s say, brioche. No one the journalist asked could give an answer. People in the industry ...
Hungary's PM Orbán Agrees With Gazprom On South Stream Schedule
- 13 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Chairman Alexei Miller of Russian gas giant Gazprom reached agreement with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on plans for the section of the South Stream gas pipeline to run thorough Hungary, at a meeting in Budapest on Wednesday evening.















