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Xpat Opinion: Lessons Of The Salgótarján Mayoral By-Election
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Following the victory of the MSZP candidate in the mayoral elections in the municipality of Salgótarján, analysts across the political board point out that if left-wing and radical right voters back the same candidate, they can defeat the governing party.
Govt-Sponsored Referendum On Mandatory Refugee Quotas Unconstitutional Says Legal Expert
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following text is a paraphrased translation of an article that appeared on Átlátszó.hu’s Így Írnánk Mi blog. The author, a constitutional lawyer, frequently comments on matters pertaining to constitutional law in Hungary. In this piece, the author explains why the government’s recently announced referendum fails to meet the comprehension, legal and constitutionality tests required to be in ...
Budapest Submits 2024 Olympic Bid
- 18 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Budapest has submitted the first part of its application to host the 2024 Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee, Balázs Fürjes, the government commissioner for the bid, announced. The application was submitted on Tuesday, one day before the official deadline. Hungary’s parliament voted in July to support the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 event.
Owners & CEOs Of Mellow Mood Group Amongst Most Influential In Hungarian Tourism
- 5 Feb 2016 8:01 AM
- specials
Owners and CEOs of Mellow Mood Group, Mr. Sameer Hamdan and Mr. Zuhair Awad were selected among the 50 most influential persons in the Hungarian tourism industry, for the third year in a row.
Hungary Tax Authority To Cut More Than 1,000 Staff
- 24 Jan 2016 10:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) will reduce headcount by 5%, cutting staff from 22,442 to 21,320, NAV chief András Tállai said. Tállai was appointed head of NAV early in January, after lawmakers voted to transform the authority from an independent body into a central office operating directly under the economy minister. At the time of his appointment, he said that NAV would be ...
Xpat Opinion: Teachers’ Revolt Brewing In Hungary?
- 21 Jan 2016 7:00 AM
- community & culture
I have the distinct feeling that something is afoot in Hungary, something the self-satisfied Orbán government is not prepared for. I see the beginnings of a movement that may well overcome the current apathy and resignation of Hungarian society and produce active resistance to the Orbán regime.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Cab Drivers Demand Ban On Uber
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Cabbies partially blocked a major downtown intersection on Monday in the Hungarian capital to protest against Uber – but ran into opposition from angry drivers and commentators.
Escape From Budapest To Thailand’s Leading Family Resort: Angsana Phuket
- 14 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
- travel
The 2015 World Travel Awards accolade of “Thailand’s Leading Family Resort” was voted for by travel agents worldwide. The winner is an island resort in Southern Thailand which beckons with open arms. Located on the sun-splashed island of Phuket, and nestled in scenic Bang Tao Bay, Angsana Laguna is a fun-filled destination that offers the best in sun, sand and sea. Just 20 minutes drive from ...
Hungary’s Monetary Council Assesses Economic Trends, Prospects
- 24 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s economic growth continued but a degree of unused capacity remained in the economy, and the domestic real economic environment continued to have a disinflationary impact, the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) concluded in its December 15 policy meeting. According to the condensed minutes of the meeting released on Wednesday, the members unanimously voted to keep the ...
Xpat Opinion: Lessons Of The Salgótarján Mayoral By-Election
- 7 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Following the victory of the MSZP candidate in the mayoral elections in the municipality of Salgótarján, analysts across the political board point out that if left-wing and radical right voters back the same candidate, they can defeat the governing party.
Govt-Sponsored Referendum On Mandatory Refugee Quotas Unconstitutional Says Legal Expert
- 4 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following text is a paraphrased translation of an article that appeared on Átlátszó.hu’s Így Írnánk Mi blog. The author, a constitutional lawyer, frequently comments on matters pertaining to constitutional law in Hungary. In this piece, the author explains why the government’s recently announced referendum fails to meet the comprehension, legal and constitutionality tests required to be in ...
Budapest Submits 2024 Olympic Bid
- 18 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Budapest has submitted the first part of its application to host the 2024 Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee, Balázs Fürjes, the government commissioner for the bid, announced. The application was submitted on Tuesday, one day before the official deadline. Hungary’s parliament voted in July to support the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 event.
Owners & CEOs Of Mellow Mood Group Amongst Most Influential In Hungarian Tourism
- 5 Feb 2016 8:01 AM
- specials
Owners and CEOs of Mellow Mood Group, Mr. Sameer Hamdan and Mr. Zuhair Awad were selected among the 50 most influential persons in the Hungarian tourism industry, for the third year in a row.
Hungary Tax Authority To Cut More Than 1,000 Staff
- 24 Jan 2016 10:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) will reduce headcount by 5%, cutting staff from 22,442 to 21,320, NAV chief András Tállai said. Tállai was appointed head of NAV early in January, after lawmakers voted to transform the authority from an independent body into a central office operating directly under the economy minister. At the time of his appointment, he said that NAV would be ...
Xpat Opinion: Teachers’ Revolt Brewing In Hungary?
- 21 Jan 2016 7:00 AM
- community & culture
I have the distinct feeling that something is afoot in Hungary, something the self-satisfied Orbán government is not prepared for. I see the beginnings of a movement that may well overcome the current apathy and resignation of Hungarian society and produce active resistance to the Orbán regime.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Cab Drivers Demand Ban On Uber
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Cabbies partially blocked a major downtown intersection on Monday in the Hungarian capital to protest against Uber – but ran into opposition from angry drivers and commentators.
Escape From Budapest To Thailand’s Leading Family Resort: Angsana Phuket
- 14 Jan 2016 11:00 AM
- travel
The 2015 World Travel Awards accolade of “Thailand’s Leading Family Resort” was voted for by travel agents worldwide. The winner is an island resort in Southern Thailand which beckons with open arms. Located on the sun-splashed island of Phuket, and nestled in scenic Bang Tao Bay, Angsana Laguna is a fun-filled destination that offers the best in sun, sand and sea. Just 20 minutes drive from ...
Hungary’s Monetary Council Assesses Economic Trends, Prospects
- 24 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s economic growth continued but a degree of unused capacity remained in the economy, and the domestic real economic environment continued to have a disinflationary impact, the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) concluded in its December 15 policy meeting. According to the condensed minutes of the meeting released on Wednesday, the members unanimously voted to keep the ...