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Hungary Births On The Rise
- 13 Aug 2015 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of live births in Hungary has been on the up for the past two years, a human resources ministry state secretary said. Citing statistical data, Katalin Novák said the fertility rate was at a 20-year high as a result of the government’s policies aimed at encouraging couples to have children.
Hungarian Foreign Ministry Condemns Is Killing Of Croatian Hostage
- 13 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian foreign ministry has issued a statement condemning the murder of a Croatian hostage by terrorists affiliated with Islamic State (IS). The terrorist group’s Egyptian affiliate, Sinai Province, on Wednesday released a photo purporting to show the severed head of Tomislav Salopek, a Croatian national held captive since July 22. The ministry expressed its condolences to Salopek’s family.
Hungarian Minister: Tighter EU Rules On Detention Lead To More Asylumseekers
- 13 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
European Union regulations often pose obstacles to effective responses to the current big waves of immigration, Gergely Gulyás, deputy head of ruling Fidesz’s parliamentary group, said. For example, the EU’s insistence on Hungary tightening the rules on holding refugees in detention brought about a rise in the number of asylum-seekers, Gulyás said.
Hungarian Grape Growers Protest Against Italian Wine Imports
- 13 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Grape growers from central and southern Hungary’s Kunság region protested at the Italian embassy in Budapest against what they say is a large influx of Italian imported wine. The demonstration was organised by the interest-protection association of grape growers who say cheap Italian imports make it impossible for Kunság winemakers to survive in the market.
Gellért Hill To Take Centre Stage On 20 Aug
- 13 Aug 2015 4:06 AM
- community & culture
For the first time in several years, Gellért Hill will once again take centre stage in the August 20 fireworks display, marking St. Stephen’s Day - Hungary’s main national holiday. Fireworks will also be launched from the Liberty Bridge and from military pontoons on the Danube, Éva Leskovics, the leading pyrotechnician, said. “The launch site on Gellért Hill is a great opportunity for us”, she ...
Budapest Bank Cards Hacked
- 13 Aug 2015 3:40 AM
- business
Unknown criminals have gained access to the security settings of bankcards issued by state-owned Budapest Bank and have taken money from the accounts of its clients using ATMs abroad, Napi Gazdaság has learnt from victims. One Budapest Bank client received five or six text messages within minutes, each of them stating that Ft 50,000-60,000 had been withdrawn from his account at an ATM in Bali, ...
Williams Wows Capacity Crowd At Sziget Festival Budapest
- 13 Aug 2015 3:35 AM
- entertainment
A capacity crowd estimated at 75,000 people sang along with British pop star Robbie Williams at the Sziget Festival on Monday night. Williams reportedly threatened to cancel the show when he saw cameras of RTL Klub television when he arrived in Budapest on his private plane on Sunday. The singer had specified that no pictures of him be taken.
Health Authority Extends Heat Alert To Midnight On Sunday
- 13 Aug 2015 3:30 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s health authority (ÁNTSZ) has extended the highest-degree heat alert to midnight on Sunday. The heatwave is expected to continue until then, with a mean daytime temperature of 27-29 C., the authority said.
110,000 Refugees Registered In Hungary This Year
- 12 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A total of 110,000 refugees have been registered in Hungary this year, Immigration and Citizenship Office head Zsuzsanna Végh announced yesterday on Kossuth Rádió. At present there are over 4,000 people at refugee stations, twice as many as there are places, but everybody receives adequate accommodation. She said it is necessary to have more temporary stations, such as the new centre about to be ...
Hungary Births On The Rise
- 13 Aug 2015 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of live births in Hungary has been on the up for the past two years, a human resources ministry state secretary said. Citing statistical data, Katalin Novák said the fertility rate was at a 20-year high as a result of the government’s policies aimed at encouraging couples to have children.
Hungarian Foreign Ministry Condemns Is Killing Of Croatian Hostage
- 13 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian foreign ministry has issued a statement condemning the murder of a Croatian hostage by terrorists affiliated with Islamic State (IS). The terrorist group’s Egyptian affiliate, Sinai Province, on Wednesday released a photo purporting to show the severed head of Tomislav Salopek, a Croatian national held captive since July 22. The ministry expressed its condolences to Salopek’s family.
Hungarian Minister: Tighter EU Rules On Detention Lead To More Asylumseekers
- 13 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
European Union regulations often pose obstacles to effective responses to the current big waves of immigration, Gergely Gulyás, deputy head of ruling Fidesz’s parliamentary group, said. For example, the EU’s insistence on Hungary tightening the rules on holding refugees in detention brought about a rise in the number of asylum-seekers, Gulyás said.
Hungarian Grape Growers Protest Against Italian Wine Imports
- 13 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Grape growers from central and southern Hungary’s Kunság region protested at the Italian embassy in Budapest against what they say is a large influx of Italian imported wine. The demonstration was organised by the interest-protection association of grape growers who say cheap Italian imports make it impossible for Kunság winemakers to survive in the market.
Gellért Hill To Take Centre Stage On 20 Aug
- 13 Aug 2015 4:06 AM
- community & culture
For the first time in several years, Gellért Hill will once again take centre stage in the August 20 fireworks display, marking St. Stephen’s Day - Hungary’s main national holiday. Fireworks will also be launched from the Liberty Bridge and from military pontoons on the Danube, Éva Leskovics, the leading pyrotechnician, said. “The launch site on Gellért Hill is a great opportunity for us”, she ...
Budapest Bank Cards Hacked
- 13 Aug 2015 3:40 AM
- business
Unknown criminals have gained access to the security settings of bankcards issued by state-owned Budapest Bank and have taken money from the accounts of its clients using ATMs abroad, Napi Gazdaság has learnt from victims. One Budapest Bank client received five or six text messages within minutes, each of them stating that Ft 50,000-60,000 had been withdrawn from his account at an ATM in Bali, ...
Williams Wows Capacity Crowd At Sziget Festival Budapest
- 13 Aug 2015 3:35 AM
- entertainment
A capacity crowd estimated at 75,000 people sang along with British pop star Robbie Williams at the Sziget Festival on Monday night. Williams reportedly threatened to cancel the show when he saw cameras of RTL Klub television when he arrived in Budapest on his private plane on Sunday. The singer had specified that no pictures of him be taken.
Health Authority Extends Heat Alert To Midnight On Sunday
- 13 Aug 2015 3:30 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s health authority (ÁNTSZ) has extended the highest-degree heat alert to midnight on Sunday. The heatwave is expected to continue until then, with a mean daytime temperature of 27-29 C., the authority said.
110,000 Refugees Registered In Hungary This Year
- 12 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A total of 110,000 refugees have been registered in Hungary this year, Immigration and Citizenship Office head Zsuzsanna Végh announced yesterday on Kossuth Rádió. At present there are over 4,000 people at refugee stations, twice as many as there are places, but everybody receives adequate accommodation. She said it is necessary to have more temporary stations, such as the new centre about to be ...