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Hungarian Taxi Drivers Happy Uber Getting Tax Probe
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
The taxi drivers’ union welcomed that the tax office had launched an investigation into the ridesharing company Uber for providing taxi services without a licence. Zoltán Metál, the head of the National Association of Taxi Drivers (OTSZ), told public news channel M1 on Saturday that Uber is “not helping” the taxi driver profession, passenger services or Hungary’s reputation.
Baptist Charity Rescue Team Returns From Nepal With Hungarian Baby
- 4 May 2015 5:02 AM
- community & culture
The Baptist Charity’s five-member rescue team returned from earthquake-hit Nepal on Monday, after helping victims there for several days. Team leader László Pavelcze said after arriving at Liszt Ferenc International Airport that they had taken 18,000 euros worth of aid to Nepal where they were assisting the medical staff and providing health services to 300 people.
Vona: Hungary’s PM Orbán Lacks Credibility On Death Penalty Issue
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Radical nationalist Jobbik has repeatedly called for a public debate and a national referendum on the death penalty, party leader Gábor Vona told public TV news channel M1. Although Roman Catholic he would say “yes” to restoring death penalty in a referendum, he said. “It must be decided what is more important: a couple of international agreements, or the life of Hungarian people,” Vona said.
Fitch Does Not Expect Change To Hungary Rating In Short Term
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Fitch Ratings does not expect a change to Hungary’s sovereign rating in the short term, the ratings agency said in an emailed response to Reuters before a review scheduled for May 22. Fitch rates Hungary BB+, one notch below investment grade, with a stable outlook. “The external front is where we are seeing the main improvement.
Hungary’s PM “At Schulz’s Disposal” On Death Penalty Issue
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stands at the disposal of Martin Schulz, president of the European Parliament, regarding the canvassing of Hungarian public opinion on restoring the death penalty, the cabinet spokesman told MTI.
SCP Raises Hungary Mid-Term Economic Growth Projection
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Ratings agency Standard and Poor’s has raised its projection for Hungary’s mid-term GDP growth to 2.5% from 2%. The projection is the same as the government’s official 2.5% forecast for this year.
Raiffeisen To Close 45 Branches In Hungary
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Raiffeisen Bank has announced a major cutback in its Hungarian operations, with plans to close 45 of its 112 branches, dismissing 15% of staff, as part of a strategy overhaul.
See What Happened @ International Festival, American International School Of Budapest
- 30 Apr 2015 1:55 AM
- community & culture
The International Festival at the American International School of Budapest that took place on Sunday, April 19th in Nagykovácsi, had the pleasure to host an increasing number of visitors to previous events.
This years festival is one of the most successful community building events of its kind ever held at the school. Here is what some of the visitors had to say...
Budapest-Beijing Air Link: Celebration Held In Chinese Capital
- 30 Apr 2015 1:35 AM
- travel
A large-scale celebration has been hosted by Air China and the Hungarian embassy in Beijing to mark the launch of the Chinese national carrier’s new flight to Budapest on 1 May. At the event, Hungary’s Ambassador to China Cecília Szilas said that while the question has been on the agenda for many years, the new air link is the result of dynamically developing relations between the two countries, ...
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Happy Uber Getting Tax Probe
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
The taxi drivers’ union welcomed that the tax office had launched an investigation into the ridesharing company Uber for providing taxi services without a licence. Zoltán Metál, the head of the National Association of Taxi Drivers (OTSZ), told public news channel M1 on Saturday that Uber is “not helping” the taxi driver profession, passenger services or Hungary’s reputation.
Baptist Charity Rescue Team Returns From Nepal With Hungarian Baby
- 4 May 2015 5:02 AM
- community & culture
The Baptist Charity’s five-member rescue team returned from earthquake-hit Nepal on Monday, after helping victims there for several days. Team leader László Pavelcze said after arriving at Liszt Ferenc International Airport that they had taken 18,000 euros worth of aid to Nepal where they were assisting the medical staff and providing health services to 300 people.
Vona: Hungary’s PM Orbán Lacks Credibility On Death Penalty Issue
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Radical nationalist Jobbik has repeatedly called for a public debate and a national referendum on the death penalty, party leader Gábor Vona told public TV news channel M1. Although Roman Catholic he would say “yes” to restoring death penalty in a referendum, he said. “It must be decided what is more important: a couple of international agreements, or the life of Hungarian people,” Vona said.
Fitch Does Not Expect Change To Hungary Rating In Short Term
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Fitch Ratings does not expect a change to Hungary’s sovereign rating in the short term, the ratings agency said in an emailed response to Reuters before a review scheduled for May 22. Fitch rates Hungary BB+, one notch below investment grade, with a stable outlook. “The external front is where we are seeing the main improvement.
Hungary’s PM “At Schulz’s Disposal” On Death Penalty Issue
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stands at the disposal of Martin Schulz, president of the European Parliament, regarding the canvassing of Hungarian public opinion on restoring the death penalty, the cabinet spokesman told MTI.
SCP Raises Hungary Mid-Term Economic Growth Projection
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Ratings agency Standard and Poor’s has raised its projection for Hungary’s mid-term GDP growth to 2.5% from 2%. The projection is the same as the government’s official 2.5% forecast for this year.
Raiffeisen To Close 45 Branches In Hungary
- 30 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Raiffeisen Bank has announced a major cutback in its Hungarian operations, with plans to close 45 of its 112 branches, dismissing 15% of staff, as part of a strategy overhaul.
See What Happened @ International Festival, American International School Of Budapest
- 30 Apr 2015 1:55 AM
- community & culture
The International Festival at the American International School of Budapest that took place on Sunday, April 19th in Nagykovácsi, had the pleasure to host an increasing number of visitors to previous events.
This years festival is one of the most successful community building events of its kind ever held at the school. Here is what some of the visitors had to say...
Budapest-Beijing Air Link: Celebration Held In Chinese Capital
- 30 Apr 2015 1:35 AM
- travel
A large-scale celebration has been hosted by Air China and the Hungarian embassy in Beijing to mark the launch of the Chinese national carrier’s new flight to Budapest on 1 May. At the event, Hungary’s Ambassador to China Cecília Szilas said that while the question has been on the agenda for many years, the new air link is the result of dynamically developing relations between the two countries, ...