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Cosmetics, House Hold Chemical Sales Climb 7% In Hungary
- 17 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sales of household chemicals and cosmetics in Hungary reached 290 billion forints (EUR 919m) in January-October, up 7% from the same period a year earlier, market researcher Nielsen said. Sales of shower gel were up 12%, tissue sales rose 11% and fabric softener sales increased 10%. Stores bigger than 2,500sqm generated 32% of total turnover during the period.
LMP Files Criminal Report About Alleged Eximbank Loan For Hungarian TV2 Purchase
- 17 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The green opposition LMP will file a criminal report for abuse of power and mismanagement in connection with Eximbank lending 6.72 billion forints (EUR 21.3m) to government commissioner Andrew G Vajna’s company to buy media group TV2, according to press reports. LMP co-leader András Schiffer said that the bank should not “stuff the pockets of a government-friendly offshore knight with loans”.
EP Adopts Resolution On Hungary Without Article 7 Call
- 17 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Hungary, as a follow-up to the EP Resolution of June 2015, but excluded from the final text a motion to prepare the procedure set forth in Article 7 of the EU’s treaty which would eject Hungary from the European Union. The resolution was proposed for adoption by the EP’s Social Democrats, Liberals, Greens and the Radical Leftist ...
Recall Of VW Cars In Hungary Starts In January
- 17 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Porsche Hungaria, the importer of Volkswagen vehicles, will begin recalling models affected in the Volkswagen emissions scandal in January, CEO János Eppel said yesterday. An estimated 34,000 cars 5-6 years old with diesel engines are affected in Hungary, he added. Porsche Hungaria is in the midst of contacting car owners and is planning to complete the repair of all vehicles within one year. The ...
Life Expectancy Of Budapest Females Longest
- 17 Dec 2015 4:00 AM
- health & wellness
Women living in western Hungary and in cities have longer life expectancy than others, with Budapest females born last year expected to live until the age of 81, daily Magyar Idők said, citing data from the Central Statistical Office. An average Hungarian born last year can expect to live 75.6 years, four years more than those born in 2001 and six years more than those born in 1990.
Milan Expo Pavilion To Be Re-Erected In E Hungary
- 17 Dec 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s pavilion for the Milan World Expo is being dismantled and will be transferred to Karcag, in central-eastern Hungary, where it will serve as a museum from 2017 showcasing the country’s equestrian traditions. Géza Szőcs, the government commissioner for the expo, told a news conference that a lawsuit against Hungary had been dropped by the Italian authorities.
Hungary To Gain Economic Influence From Paris Climate Deal
- 17 Dec 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The outcome of the Paris climate conference could be positive for Hungary’s economy, the deputy state secretary in charge of green economy and climate policy said. Hungary’s competitiveness and economic influence could grow as a result of the deal, Martina Makai said at a roundtable discussion after returning from the Paris conference which concluded on Dec. 12.
Xpat Opinion: Laughable Hungarian Legislation Is Not Funny
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The appearance of corruption has long been a problem for this government, but in the first week of December, officials were so blatant in their efforts to circumvent scrutiny that it was almost humorous. In truth, the way these maneuvers destroy trust in our leadership is not very funny.
Govt To Finance Electric Buses For Budapest
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The economy minister signed a financing agreement with Budapest’s public transport company BKV, under which 20 Hungarian-made electric midibuses and the necessary charger technology will be purchased. Addressing the ceremony, Mihály Varga hailed the beginning of a “new era” in the city’s transport, benefiting “the people of Budapest, Hungarian industry and busmaking”.
Cosmetics, House Hold Chemical Sales Climb 7% In Hungary
- 17 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sales of household chemicals and cosmetics in Hungary reached 290 billion forints (EUR 919m) in January-October, up 7% from the same period a year earlier, market researcher Nielsen said. Sales of shower gel were up 12%, tissue sales rose 11% and fabric softener sales increased 10%. Stores bigger than 2,500sqm generated 32% of total turnover during the period.
LMP Files Criminal Report About Alleged Eximbank Loan For Hungarian TV2 Purchase
- 17 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The green opposition LMP will file a criminal report for abuse of power and mismanagement in connection with Eximbank lending 6.72 billion forints (EUR 21.3m) to government commissioner Andrew G Vajna’s company to buy media group TV2, according to press reports. LMP co-leader András Schiffer said that the bank should not “stuff the pockets of a government-friendly offshore knight with loans”.
EP Adopts Resolution On Hungary Without Article 7 Call
- 17 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Hungary, as a follow-up to the EP Resolution of June 2015, but excluded from the final text a motion to prepare the procedure set forth in Article 7 of the EU’s treaty which would eject Hungary from the European Union. The resolution was proposed for adoption by the EP’s Social Democrats, Liberals, Greens and the Radical Leftist ...
Recall Of VW Cars In Hungary Starts In January
- 17 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Porsche Hungaria, the importer of Volkswagen vehicles, will begin recalling models affected in the Volkswagen emissions scandal in January, CEO János Eppel said yesterday. An estimated 34,000 cars 5-6 years old with diesel engines are affected in Hungary, he added. Porsche Hungaria is in the midst of contacting car owners and is planning to complete the repair of all vehicles within one year. The ...
Life Expectancy Of Budapest Females Longest
- 17 Dec 2015 4:00 AM
- health & wellness
Women living in western Hungary and in cities have longer life expectancy than others, with Budapest females born last year expected to live until the age of 81, daily Magyar Idők said, citing data from the Central Statistical Office. An average Hungarian born last year can expect to live 75.6 years, four years more than those born in 2001 and six years more than those born in 1990.
Milan Expo Pavilion To Be Re-Erected In E Hungary
- 17 Dec 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s pavilion for the Milan World Expo is being dismantled and will be transferred to Karcag, in central-eastern Hungary, where it will serve as a museum from 2017 showcasing the country’s equestrian traditions. Géza Szőcs, the government commissioner for the expo, told a news conference that a lawsuit against Hungary had been dropped by the Italian authorities.
Hungary To Gain Economic Influence From Paris Climate Deal
- 17 Dec 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The outcome of the Paris climate conference could be positive for Hungary’s economy, the deputy state secretary in charge of green economy and climate policy said. Hungary’s competitiveness and economic influence could grow as a result of the deal, Martina Makai said at a roundtable discussion after returning from the Paris conference which concluded on Dec. 12.
Xpat Opinion: Laughable Hungarian Legislation Is Not Funny
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The appearance of corruption has long been a problem for this government, but in the first week of December, officials were so blatant in their efforts to circumvent scrutiny that it was almost humorous. In truth, the way these maneuvers destroy trust in our leadership is not very funny.
Govt To Finance Electric Buses For Budapest
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The economy minister signed a financing agreement with Budapest’s public transport company BKV, under which 20 Hungarian-made electric midibuses and the necessary charger technology will be purchased. Addressing the ceremony, Mihály Varga hailed the beginning of a “new era” in the city’s transport, benefiting “the people of Budapest, Hungarian industry and busmaking”.