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EC Clears Mark For Operation
- 11 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The European Commission has authorised the operation of the Hungarian Reorganisation and Receivables Management Company (MARK), established by the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) last November to buy bad commercial real estate loans and properties from banks, the central bank said.
Ruling Parties Start 3-Day Session In NE Hungary
- 11 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputies of the allied ruling Fidesz and Christian Democratic parties started a three-day meeting in Lillafüred, in northeast Hungary. The meeting began with Viktor Orbán’s assessment of the past year both as prime minister and as the leader of Fidesz.
Jobbik May Be Called A Far-Right Party
- 11 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Media Council has definitively rejected a complaint from against ATV’s description of it in a newscast as a “far right” party. In its ruling, the Council did not say that it is fair to refer to Jobbik as an extremist party; rather it said the term “far right” in Hungary is not applied only to extremist, racist tendencies, but to right-wing parties advocating milder views.
Budapest Taxi Firm First To Accept Bitcoin
- 11 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest Taxi is the first taxi company in Hungary to accept the digital currency Bitcoin as payment, it was announced yesterday. The service is based on technology provided by Hungarian start-up CoinPay, which operates ATMs and provides online exchange for the digital currency.
Uber Drivers Could Be Stripped Of Licence
- 11 Feb 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Under a proposal now before the government, ride-hailing Uber service providers could lose their licence plates if they are caught breaking rules, János Fónagy, a state secretary at the development ministry, said after talks between the government, taxi drivers’ unions and related authorities.
Lázár: Hungary Expects Growing Migrant Pressure
- 11 Feb 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will be exposed to growing migrant pressure this year, government office chief János Lázár said. Hungary opposes attempts by Brussels “to impose mandatory quotas” on its member states, Lázár told a regular government press briefing.
Hungary Urges Greece To Stick To Schengen Rules
- 11 Feb 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s foreign minister, rejected critical remarks made by the Greek deputy foreign minister in connection with the migrant crisis in a recent press interview. It is ironic that the Greek deputy foreign minister “is trying to teach us about solidarity and the rules,” he said.
Video: Mangalica Festival Budapest, 12 - 14 February
- 11 Feb 2016 1:00 AM
- food & drink
Entry is free, so if you fancy a taste of a pig that came close to extinction just a few decades ago, pop along to Szabadság Tér for a bite of magnificent mangalica meat - said to be tastier and healthier than regular pork. As you may know, this festival is named after a delicious furry pig that's indigenous to Hungary, this year the event is held again in downtown Budapest, this weekend 12 - 14 ...
Eurostat: Hungarian Internet Users Among Those Most Affected By Security Issues
- 10 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- tech
Hungarian internet users were the second most affected by security issues in the European Union last year, a report released by Eurostat marking Safer Internet Day shows.
EC Clears Mark For Operation
- 11 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The European Commission has authorised the operation of the Hungarian Reorganisation and Receivables Management Company (MARK), established by the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) last November to buy bad commercial real estate loans and properties from banks, the central bank said.
Ruling Parties Start 3-Day Session In NE Hungary
- 11 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputies of the allied ruling Fidesz and Christian Democratic parties started a three-day meeting in Lillafüred, in northeast Hungary. The meeting began with Viktor Orbán’s assessment of the past year both as prime minister and as the leader of Fidesz.
Jobbik May Be Called A Far-Right Party
- 11 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Media Council has definitively rejected a complaint from against ATV’s description of it in a newscast as a “far right” party. In its ruling, the Council did not say that it is fair to refer to Jobbik as an extremist party; rather it said the term “far right” in Hungary is not applied only to extremist, racist tendencies, but to right-wing parties advocating milder views.
Budapest Taxi Firm First To Accept Bitcoin
- 11 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest Taxi is the first taxi company in Hungary to accept the digital currency Bitcoin as payment, it was announced yesterday. The service is based on technology provided by Hungarian start-up CoinPay, which operates ATMs and provides online exchange for the digital currency.
Uber Drivers Could Be Stripped Of Licence
- 11 Feb 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Under a proposal now before the government, ride-hailing Uber service providers could lose their licence plates if they are caught breaking rules, János Fónagy, a state secretary at the development ministry, said after talks between the government, taxi drivers’ unions and related authorities.
Lázár: Hungary Expects Growing Migrant Pressure
- 11 Feb 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will be exposed to growing migrant pressure this year, government office chief János Lázár said. Hungary opposes attempts by Brussels “to impose mandatory quotas” on its member states, Lázár told a regular government press briefing.
Hungary Urges Greece To Stick To Schengen Rules
- 11 Feb 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s foreign minister, rejected critical remarks made by the Greek deputy foreign minister in connection with the migrant crisis in a recent press interview. It is ironic that the Greek deputy foreign minister “is trying to teach us about solidarity and the rules,” he said.
Video: Mangalica Festival Budapest, 12 - 14 February
- 11 Feb 2016 1:00 AM
- food & drink
Entry is free, so if you fancy a taste of a pig that came close to extinction just a few decades ago, pop along to Szabadság Tér for a bite of magnificent mangalica meat - said to be tastier and healthier than regular pork. As you may know, this festival is named after a delicious furry pig that's indigenous to Hungary, this year the event is held again in downtown Budapest, this weekend 12 - 14 ...
Eurostat: Hungarian Internet Users Among Those Most Affected By Security Issues
- 10 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- tech
Hungarian internet users were the second most affected by security issues in the European Union last year, a report released by Eurostat marking Safer Internet Day shows.